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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-08-13
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This is the rolnpou> tile oil little loo, u
26 pages now l,img before Is. Only l!.;uA
ala. :. wo;,lcr, the art OF grammar may be
acquired ~ = pr Ey,u->.~ VIVA; could we
not have given to have heard ihis astonishing
announcement in our >chool-hov DAYS. when
only t"arc ii trap or cane could pa-hu, ,h-oa-h
the intc,rina!lv mas oil irN". the" lowest
he loves" What a capital time scholars must
have uow-s-,!,,-S .-cvcr,th - improved
and ,impiilic,l that il can all bv learned in
a few hours" No more yawning over l'oo!l>:
no more committing to memory page aiicT
page of dry-;,,-dust lore oniy 10 Toe FORGOTTEN
before the next morning; no more luzzlin=
ones brains in square root, OF equations oi'hc
second dr-Ycc till Tie head a-i.c, and 'he
heart i sick. @, 10. Molcra >avan~ icIl Is
"a more excellent way" md "a! wi;hor;
N,>i.,-. too Better vet. Why couldn't SONG
body have thought ont >r'.h Plan before, -
that masters might have ceased from trou5lin4,
AMI their scholars been at rest; The oh
World don't move - last Is -unc people I'M
a.ine after all, or else it never would have
been 50 long in reducing to practice what
schooi-boys knew centuries AFRO. We could
have cot along pretty well. even in the Oh
days before books We're - improved, ii II had
not been for the masters. They rsg'+ 80 i
fellow just lifted hi> c,cs ii L. :.,.,3l >in-
lie moment, and then came the !'iE ruler
whizzrng through tie air, and only a sudden
bob OF your head under the desk prevented
il from marking you- a. jfo1fi>. You couldn't
make picture on your slate but You We're
Yourself made picture OF despair for tie rest
Of the day by SOME cruel torture. lou couldn't
>:iiil,; but your ear wouid lie pinchcd- lel
couldn't whisper hat your head cot a thuinp
ni;h the end Of len-kniie, Yon coulln',
make tie lca-; bit OF noise, moyiin. your feet
or lifting YOUR Ic,,,, without the gracious
prr,n;~~ion-~D;ck yoa niay stand in the
floor seo,.,l -re,: .oi- Nr's a, IL i, 81,
away all t. soon. T. .,a-h ot lii
generation raa hardly ic mad. 70 u..}-,s;.,l
g.. 'lri~hii> ,hy.r f,.rhc~> ha.l 10 under
al a.. "'.-ra.},~ they "c:c ca.n;.cl,e., /.
o,,r.,:ar IN orl.r,o ar,ti.l., IL a IL. ,l.,,,
whit rhc;r children can i.a-I. in Nv hours.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-08-13

rs Tn" Dog-DayS are holding court in the
most approved style. They seem to be. eniov-
ING themselves to Che highest DEGREE of canine
satisfaction IN pia@ucing Us ..mortals here be-
low. They are doing things up "shin->b,Da
and fo@y-f'~hion," They get up fog in the
morn'n" that would 30 honor to Eewfn,nd-
land and temperature in the afternoon like
the furnace cheated seven times hotter =,
They don't initiate YOUNG America. No, tI..,.
They only exert themselves to get up a li,t;,
dciiSrr to"' or little fercer heat than u>u,l
Just for the sake of variety. and then so,
short, We wish they would stir up bit Of a
breeze occasionally, or manage to point the
weathereock toward the North Star once !,
a "hi'e'-lt must feel 50 uncomfortable a.
ways looking in one direction.
But we have no right to expect better ,Iinrs
OF the dog-days now than when thcv were in
the innocence OF purpyhool, and even then
1t was sad By one who ought to know
-. -'"'' 80 nay. = ia-t a Ioul,..
Al E"'iam and rarnassu- i le, ont
They have become confirmed in evil 1o;r,.
lneE are only playing at their Oh tricks A.
gam, and we have the best authority in the
world for saying that it :, useless to a.tcnn.
70 teach tao:A new ony,, Let them have
'hslf o"n Va" 'hoa. Dou', .rumbs
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29
The Downfall of Turkey.

A late number of the London Times con.
tains leading article in which the editor con-
tends that Great Britain has now in the Le-
want interests of Il far more direct and serious
imnortance than the abstract desire to prolong
the existence Of barbarous system OF govern.
mcnt which is called the Turkish Empire, or
the mere dread of the dissolution OF that un.
wicdy body. The writer adds:
"With the utmost political caducity, with
total want of ability and integrity in the men
who arc still its rulers, with declining Mus
sulman population aud an exhausted treasury,
the Porte unitcs, as ifby way of derlsory con.
trust. dominion over some of the most fertile
regions the finest ports, and the most enter
prisins and ingenius people of Southern Europe.
Indeed. the signs of vitality still perceptible in
its ports aud cities arc mainly attributable to
the commercial energy of the mercantile popu.
lation in their transactions with other coun-
tries. But whenever, as is every day more
probable, the feeble remains of Turkish militia
ry and political authority give way before any
shock from within or from without: 1t Is OF es.
sental consequence to our own interests that
the connexion which has gradually been FORM
cd by the exchange CT the prodocc OF the Last
for our manufactures should not be impaired.
"Tbis point and the maintenance OF free
communication by the present overland route
TO India are two considerations upon which this
country will continue, under all circumstances,
and at all hazards, to lay the greatest stress
1t is scarcely necessary to add that II ever Il
change favorable to civilization and good gov.
ernment should be brought about in the East,
both these points are susceptible of ipcalcula-
BILE augmcntations and improvement; and al
though the present generation may not live to
see it, we have no doubt that trade and traffic
will one day overthrow the military despotism
Of Turkish invasion, and restore to our faith
and our manors those territories which were
the finest provinces of the Roman Empire, and
the first scenes of Christianity itself. Mahom-
ctan barbarism has hung over them for cent"-
rics like curse, though even under the yoke
Of Turkish Pashas the native population has
retained, to large extent, its faith and en-
crgy.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

FEMALE Women, in the mid.
die rank arc brought up with the idea that if
they engage in some occupation they shall lose
their position in society,"" Suppose it to be
so; surely it is wiser to quit position We can
not honestly maintain, than to live dependent
upon the bounty and caprice of others bet
ter to labor with our hands than to eat the
bread of idleness, or submit to feel that We
must not give uttcrance to our real opinions.
or express our honest indignation at being re-
quired to act base, unworthy part. And
in all cases, however situated every female
ought to learn how all household affairs are
managed were it only for the purpose of being
able TO direct others. There can not be any
disgrace in learning how to make the bread
we cat, to cook our dinners, to mend our
clothes, or even to clean the house. Better
to be found busily engaged in removing the
dust from the furniture, than to let it aecumu
late there until a visitor leaves palpable traces
where his hat Or arm have been laid uron the
table.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

WHAT CULTURE DoEs.-It is we'll Known
fact, that one piece of land yields vastly more
than another piece of equal natural fertility;
and it is equally wcll-known, that one man
abounds more in knowledge and usefulness,
than another to whom nature has been alike
bountfnl. 1t is culture: it is the industry and
perseverance of man, exerted in one case and
not in the other, that produces the marked con-
trast in both. The cultiyator is sure to be re-.
warded, in his harvests, for the care and labor
he bestows upon his soil; and the reward is
no less certain to him who devotes his leisure
hours to the culture Of bis mind.
The soil administers to our animal wants
knowledge not only greatly assists in supply
ing these wants, but is the primary source Of
Intellectual wealth, which dollars alone can
not give, and when united with good habits,
tends to refine, elevate, and distinguish men
above their fellows Talent is not hereditary.
You will see, on looking around, that most of
the distinguished men of our country, have, !,
sprung from humble and obscure parentages
They are indebted for their present distinction
to the culture which they have themselves be.
slowed upon their minds:s If you wish to be
prosperous in your business, to know and profit
by Improvements of the age, cultivate the
mind for this is the great labor saving ma,
chine IF you would excel as mechanic, or
merit the confidence and esteem of your neigh.
bors, seek early to qualify yourselves for the
duties of social life, by the culture of the
mind. In fine, if you would prosper in your
business, and in society, cultivate the mind.
But knowledge is not always wisdom; and,
therefore, be as scrupulous in regard to your
studies, as you are in regard to the seed which
you deposit in the soil. You will reap what.
ever you sow; and the mind is as liable to be
numbered with weeds as is the SOIL Aequaint
yourself with the inventions and improvements
of modern art, and study whatever tends to in
struct you in your business, and to fit you for
the responsible duties Of life. s. L. H.
Troupsburg, 1852.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THOMAS J. WARREN.
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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

cit is hard to comprehend how So greata
positive evil can have been SO long defended
by politicians as relative good; aud, though
we are not insensible to the difficulties attend.
ing any changein the territories of sohnge an
empire, we are disposed to view with satisfac-
ton, rather than with alarm, the approach of
period when 1t will be impossible to proloDg
the dominion Of such a government as that of
the Porte over such country as that whichis
now subject to its authority. Perhaps that
period is less distant than is commonly sup.
posed and it may be the part of wise states
men to provide against such conjecture, which
is beyond their power indefinitely to post.
pone."
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

Danish tbe enemy at once, and forever from his
princely home.
Those who were present at that wedding,
can never forget the impressions so solemnly
madc,--many from that hour foreswore the So
cial glass NJ. a. D.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

FATAL ENCOUNTER WITH BEAR.-A cortcs.
pondent at Trinidad, California, Jan. 2ad, gives
the following account of an encounter with bear
at Durkec's Ferry:
"While the writer was awaiting the opening
of the trail at the former place, young man
named Frank, "a native Of Name, who was
employed by Mr.. r. Walker of Durkee's Ferry,
in hunting, was attacked by grizzly bear, about
three miles from the house on the Union trail
He attempted to climb a tree but unfortunately
dead branch, which he had caught to assist
him, in climbing, gave way, and he fell to the
ground, and was instantly seized by the BEAR
An Indian, who accompanied him, got hold of
the unfortunate mans rife, and discharged it at
the bears head; then clubbing it, he beat the
animal with it until he had broken it to pieces.
After the rifle was broken, the Indian gave infor.
nation at the Ferry, but it was too late, the per.
sons there refused to 60 out that night. On the
following morning they brought the poor fellow
home, and procured the assistance of DR.. Whet.
more, of Orleans Bar who dressed his numerous
wounds; but it was of no avail. Death released
him from his suferings on the third day. he
was horribly torn one wrist was nearly bitten of.
1t seems he had seized the bear by the tongue,
and endeavored to choke him. His bowels also
protruded from = wound inflicted by animals
claws"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

Did you ever ride in an omnibus on a rainy
day, windows and doors closed, eight on side
limited of course to six, and among that num-
Der two women covered with musks "Dri
varc," said a Frenchman, "lct me come out of
&c dorc. am sutfocaled! You ave vat you
call one mosty rat in &c omnibus!"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

The PATH OF L1FE.-Why not strew the
path of life with flowers? 1t requires no
stronger effort than to plant thorns and briars.
Is it not strange that we bend all our efforts in
cultivatng thuse plants which afford no pleas.
ure, but on the contrary abridge our happi.
ness; while we suffer to spring up spontane.
ously the few stray flowers that occasional.
ly throw smile along our ways 1t need
not be thus. The few happy men around Us
should teach US an important lesson. There
is no reason in the world why we should not
be as happy as they. If we were to look at
the path Of life as a road, We must cultivate
ourselves, and 60 diligently about it, less fre-
quently would we have cause to mourn over
the bitter past or the dark and cloudy present.
If our years have thus far run to waste, let us
with diligence, Influence the future, and with
ali care and attention. cultivate those fruits
and flowers that will yield harvest Of agree.
able pleasure.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

1.n,Mr. and Mrs. c. D., request
the pleasure of your company from s to | on
- evening"
8 These are the latest New York model cards
ofinvitation. We like their style you arc
thereby notified when to come, and also when
to 90. There's much good sense in this re.
form in another particular to wit: the draw
ing room hours Receptions now take place
at such time as will neither interfere with busi-
ness-deprive the guests of tie necessary
amount of sleep, or in any way disturb the
laws of health. Heretofore, night has been
turned into day-"arrivals," in conformity to
previous invitations, were "not looked for" un-
til 9 or 10 o'clock-"dcparturcs" never took
place until the "wee hours o The night" and
the morning, so beautiful and invigorating to
wiser men, whose habits accord with the ply
sical laws of nature, found the foolish votaries
of fashion weary, dispirited, and utterly unfit
for the duties of the day. All hail to Fashions
New CODE! Something good has at last come
outof Gotham.
We hope that the time to be observed by
invited guests, will also govern all volunteer
visitors, and that it will, hereafter be deemed a
breach of etiquette for an evening call to be
protractcd beyond reasonable hour. Say 10
o'clock the farthest If that be done, farewell
Jores and button holders-your race will then
be run and "Othello's occupation gone"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

May GENTLEMAN WEAR a FRocK. CoAr
AT AN EVENING PARTY 1.-The New-York
Home Journal. in a recent article upon changes
in fashion says:
"The disputed question: May gentleman
wear frock.coat ut an evening party? seems
to have been decided in the affirmative, and,
accordingly, young gentlemen take particular
pleasure in wearing that long obnoxious gar
ment, with the additional innovation Of black
neckerchiefs. White waistcoats are generally
discarded, and white kids yield precedence to
gloves of color"
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-03-29

A lady at the ST. Louis Hotel, remarked
in our presence recently, that she always
watched with much interest the egress and i'll
gress of husbands and wives, to and from the
dining and drawing rooms off;'shlonable hotels.
'If'' said she, 'the wives enter and depart
little in advance Of their husbands, be sure
they wear the-Oh, no, we never mention
ems If, on the contrary, the husband take
the lead, you may rest assured they take the
lead in everything else" This idea to us, is
perfectly original, and we shall be somewhat
particular hereafter in satisfying ourselves Of
the truth of such "signifcant signs."-N O.
Picayune.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
$50 Rewards.

RANAWAY from my plantation, lastR
- March, two Negro Men. One goes-A
by the name of PERRY, and is about five feet
seven or eight inches high, very black color,
has a long bushy head of hair, is about thirty
years Of age, and has some very seAere marks
on his body. The other negroes name is
SURRO. who is about five feet eight or nine
inches high, very slender, has a blemish in
one eye, and is about forty years of age.
| will give the above reward for the recov-
cry Of them both, or $25 for either Of one, if
delivered to me near Woodville, or put in any
Jail, where | may get them.
LEWIS III. BRYAN.
WoodyiTle. Nav loft
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
May Day.


"We have received IN invitation 30 a May
Party, 70 be given at the Young Ladies High
School, in Clio street. on the % May. How
We should delight 10 attend, and zee the bloom
ing little misses and sturdy little masters in
their best trim, full Of joy and happiness, and
up 70 head and ean in pound-cake and Gust
ard ~ o. Data.
We haven't. We have not so much as
heard May Day mentioned, by any Of our fair
friends, and know Of no preparations whatever
that have been made 10 celebrate the advent
of this ancient f%avorite. No gay parties have
assembled, at least for this purpOse-no gar
lands been woven, or crowns made-no beau
teous green invested with ephemcral, royal
honors, but quietly, silently, with scarce a
thought from our tutilitarian-people, the Day
comes, goes, and is forgot or perhaps not even
thought Of
Alas, for the joyous festivals Of former days
of our "merry EnglandS-when with music
and flowers and beauty-and the dance, round
the garlanded pole. Young men and maidens,
old men and matrons, gaily passed, while joy
beamed in every kindling glance, and advanc-
ed spring received a cordial, ahearty, a hilari-
Gus welcome.
No, we couldn't attend a May party, for there
~ds none, but we have some consolation left,
we can wander in the leafy grove-ramble be-
side the murmuring rivuleis-gaze upon the
voluptuous beauty of nature, everywhere re
vealed to the admiring eye-listening enrap-
tured, to the harmonious music her own choirs-
tiers gratuitously furnished-enjoy the odors
waited on every g%ale--thank God for SO much
that is beautiful and pleasant, and thus enjoy
many a May Day even though all alone.
But we have a liking for the old custom Of
May Day festivals, for all that, for the meeting
together thus for social and merry intercourse
and whenever we hear of a party assembled
for this ~purpose-far off though it may be,
we almost envy the participants and wish 1--WE
might be there to see"
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


T VEGAS, from the PariSian Dancing
y Academy, No. Is Carondelet street, N. O.,
would inform the Ladies' and Gentlemen OF
Woodville and its Vicinity, that he intends
giving lessons in the above line, for a short
time only, on reasonable terms.
The newest and most fashionable Dances
taught in a short space of time.
Lessons will be given at family residences
and Institutions. The following Dances will
be taught, viz:
Polka, Polka Mazourka,
Quadrilles, Sicilienne,
German Polka. Waltz,
Esmeralda, Waltz Redowa.
Five Step Waltz
Young Gentlemen wishing to get up a class
will please to leave their names at the Office
of this paper, or at Mr.. TherrelPs, with as lit
tie delay as possible.
May loft
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

Who'll Deny Into Putnam's question
Are we a good looking pcoplel In the Ian
guage of one Of our exchanges, for ourselves,
individually, and editorially, we answer, Yes.
and il any one doubts it let them consult that
"sun-picture' of ours in Ranney's Daguerrean
rooms, and they will, we think, agree, that
with some others Of our acquaintance, to be
seen at the same place. We are hard to beat
We don't mean to be vain at alive only
mention all this as a proof Gin our case) O
the artists wonderful powers. Owing to .
press Of business Mr.. Ranney will remain {
few days longer.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10
[YLInABLE TESTIMONY IN Favor OF

IN - : ~ 49,
RIVE love 10 record the testimony Of
medical men in favor Of Dr.. McLanes medi-
eines it Is gratifying, because the Vermifuge
and Liver Pills Of that distinguished physician
were not invented for speculation, but were in
troduced into his practice with the design OF
efecting good, and they became celebrated
through their great merit. They are not
therefore, to be placed in the same category
with the patent nOstrums Of the day, which
are so extravagantly pulled in the advertising
columns Of the newspapers. DIS. Neweomb
and Duff, in common with others of the med
zeal faculty, are simply doing justice to these
invaluable medicines in thus speaking well OF
them, and truly initiate the benevolence Of
the "good Samaritan" in endeavoring to ex-
tend their u SCI
louisville, January 80, 1850
Gentlemen-We have used quite a quantity
of MLane's Vermifuge in our practice, and
find il 10 be a galuabb article, and one much
needed in the country. five can get a sufic-
lent quantity, we will use some exertion to
dispose of it.
Messrs. ]. KIDD q Co.
Drs. NEWC0MB & DUFF.
For sale at Scovil d Mead's, Charter Street,
New Orleans. Wholesale agents for the
Southern States.
For sale at Wright & Elders WoodviIle, and
at Seth Kline's. Fort Adams.
The Woodville Republican, and Wilkinson advertiser. (Woodville, Miss.) 1853-18??, 1853-05-10

ETTERS testamentary Of the last will and
testament, having been granted to the I'M
designed, by the Honorable Probate Court Of
Wilkinson county, at the May Term thereof,
AID, 1858, on the Estate Of Sarah d. Brown,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons indebt-
ed to said Estate to make immediate payment
and those having claims to present them,
duly authenticated, within the time prescribed
by law, or they win be for ever barred.
THOMAS G. STOCKETT, Executor.
May 10, 1S53-6w