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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

SOCIETY OF THE LAST MAN.-Ncarly twen-
ty.one years apo, seven young men OF this city,
then in the early flush of manhood, entered in
to an association for an annual meeting and
supper so loug as any Of their number should
survive. These seven were Dr.. Vartier, DR..
James NJ Mason, William Stansbury, w WIlliam
Disney, Jr., Henry L., Tatem, Joseph II. Ma.
son and Fcnton Lawson. For several years,
the pleasure of their meeting was una!loyed
with sorrow by death. In 1889, one vacant
seat and one unused plate announced the be.
ginning of the wreck which Death was sure at
last to make of all their number. By and by
a second empty plate bore its quiet testimony
to the stern reality of the relentlessness of the
grave. Soon but four met at the annual com.
memoration, and another unoccupied chair told
its silent story. A year or two longer, and
the dead were more than the living; three
survivors remained-fuur had died and now
another, Fenton Lawson, swelIs the triumph Of
the grave Next October, DR.. Vartier and
Henry Tatem, will meet alone if death is not
too urgent, aud how sadly and solcmnly, as
they look upon the memorials Of their departed
associates " i'll they mentally agiate the ques-
ton which Of the two will finally sit solitary in
the shadowy presence Of the dead, and say TO
the grave thou art my brother, and to corrup-
ton, thou art my sister, How awful that last
supper, when the sole survivorenters the room,
and sees there the seven plates and the seven
chairs, each of which tells him, what shadows
we are shadows we pursue. Gazette.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

To ESCAPE TIE ErfrcTs or LIGHTNING
|. Avoid standing under trees to escape from
the rain during thunderstorm, but boldly ex.
pose yourself to the wet; it will preserve you
from the lightning. . Avoid standing close to
any metallic bodies, as lead pipes or iron rail
inSs. &c. 9. When indoors during lhun
drrstorm, sit or stand as near to the middle
of the roun, rs convrricnt avoid standing ut
tho window. or sitting near the wall.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

PRovEuBrAL Philosophy HONESTY. Tie
man who would steal pin, would perforntbe
same operation on crowbar, where it az
easy of concealmeht The man who steals
not from fear of the mill far outstfipsfhe high.
wayman, for the latter has a good quality the tie;
former: lacks-courage. Honesty is1.in the
heart, and not in, the fingers: it is a. natdrsk
and not cultivated plant. ThefeSare not graz
dations in roguey all who; 'overstep ths
charmed line of honesty bear the same stsmp.s
Honesty is the halfway house,te piety aandit,
is there the fatigued wayfarer, on his Journey
of competition, takes rest and refreshment.s
Honesty may be ragged for a season, but the.
sound heart that beats meath tue talters, feelss
a contempt for7 well-dressed roguery as fheS
PAGES, and a confidence in the palh. .beforehim.
The man who makes not a sacrifice ing ihes
cause of honesty is but bubble on the dirty;
water of roguery, that sooner or later bursts;
and forms a part Of the, filth.-Diogenes. =
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

mated by the moving pctufe'of enjoyment ands
industry thatis passing before as are ezexs-
cited by short.Iived success or depressed and.
rendered miserable by some shatsgWed disdp4
pontment. But eur energy, saa~dePeddeilees
are both in vain. The stream bears Us or, ,asid
our Joys and griefs are left behind us; @emays:
be shipwrecked, but we cannot~:anchor; our
voyage may be FASTENED, but we cannot beg
delayed; whether rough or smooth, thczriyers
hasiehs towards its home; the roaring of fhes
waves is beneath our keel, and land lessensS
from our eyes the foods are lifted up around
US, and we take oariast leave of earth and.itsF
inhabitants; and Of our future voyage there iss
no. witness but the Infinite and Eternal! -
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

DOMESTIC PEacE.-Iftbereis is onespot absyes
all others where peace should reign, tits the
domestic circle What gives home itsFattfae.
tions ?? TPs -love-'tis the absence of Se1efy
storm of passion to disturb the quiet ofthc fre5:
side circle. Brothers and sisters, strive toa+
maintain uninterrupted peace. Fear the 6rst.
unkind word. Be generous and forgiving
drive far away the green eyed monster jsatogsy
or your quiet will be msrred forever. Bride
your tongue before your speak or act. Ask
yourselves, will this bes right, and if yoqrs
conscience will not answer, in the affirnlac
tive be Silent. So shall peace and tr6e happiissi
ness bless your family circle. - = .F.:5; sssss
Fathers and mothers, see that your children
live in,periect harmony,-be just and fear not
but let Your precep,s be strengthened by
your examples. Let untroken coajqgaJe peace:
reign in your home, from your bridal till your
dying day. Then shall wars and tumultscease
Continual family contentious will ineSitab!,s
fosterta spirit of war and conquest. Think dE
these these hings every day you live. - s.a.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-23

III.-TuE EXPERIMENT.
After some further preliminary colloqny'
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

DISTURBANCE AT THE THEATRE.-A gentleman from
the country visited the Theatre "Wednesday evening" in
gay mood, and Notwithstanding Legitimate tragedy
mad been put upon the stage INDUCED in bos mit
The play failed to enlist his sympathes He went to
the Theatre to see and be enjoy himself in
word and being in apartculary good humour with him
self lie naturally felt welisposed towards the rest Of
mankind AS the evening away, his flow Of spirits
increased instead of diminishing At last his mrh over
leapng all conventional bounds became uproarious-
The officers approached and exposulated with him. But
their failed to dampen his spirits or repress his
ardour They spoke of eecting him. he rdiculed them
and threatened to become sprtrapper They seized
him. and ere he knew where he was found himself snugly
and comfortably in the hands of the waclnlen By
henhe was conducted to the station house Shockoe
Hill and locked up. Yesterday he appeared before the
Mayor when he stated that he resided Louisa county
had visited the city business; with some friends
the day previous and had unfortunately INDUCED rather
toofreely in beverage which steale away the sensss
but trusted hatnothng would he extenuated aught
set down in malice" AS he had in truth committed no
offence, the Mayor told him he W 8 free. Thereupon
he lett the court room and is probably ere this on his
way homewards.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25
Purcell, Ladd & Co,

Purcell, L:aisd & Co,
DR. GGISTS,
AND DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, DYES, yARNIsH-
Es, WINDOW GLASS, &c.
No. 92 Main st. corner 18th, X ich IN Omd. Va.
AFFEt for sale at low prices for cash or on the usu.
" al credit punctual dealers large and well Sc.
ected stock, embracing the following in part in quaint
ties to suit purchasers
1900 lbs Indigo
hhds Nader
800 kegs super Carb Soda
12 casks woshng Soda
500 ounces Sulphate Quinne
10 bbls. Spirits Turpentne
300 lbs Nutmegs
300 lbs Mace
1890 galoos Linseed Oil
500 kegs White Lead
$500 lbs Extract Logwood
90 bbls Castor Oil
1000 gallons Lamp Oil
$50 baskets and boxes Sweet Oil
Is cases chrome re4n aud yellow
25 Cooper's Isngass
% bbls Burning Fluid
6 do roll Birthstone
% do Veni tian Red and Spanish Brown
% do EPSON Salts
1000 lbs Cream Tartar
1000 boxes French and Anne fcan Window Glass
Bulls, Sands and Townsend's Saraapnrla Ayers
Cherry Petoral and all other popular patent medicines
Ginget Pepper, Ailspiee, Cloves &c.
NJ Il. Particular attention to packing aud forwarding
orders PURCELL, LADD CO,
Druggists, 92 Main street. corner l4th,
1e 20 Richmond.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

Ig The funeral of the late SAMUEL TAYLOR.
was numerausly attended yesterday, by ctizens
of all classes and conditions His death has cast
gloom over whole community which will
not speedily wear off, and which bespeaks more
eloquently than words, the estimation in which
he was held
A meeting of the Judges of the Court OF APP
peals and of the Circuit Court of the city of
Richmond, the members of the Bar and officers
OF those Courts, was held yesterday in the room
OF the Court of Appeals, at which suitable pro-
ceedlngs were taken to mark the sad event. Ion
John }. Allen presided, Thos T. Giles, ESQ.,,
acting as Secretary.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25
Local IntelIigenc.e~aCity Affairs, &c


FIRE WoRKs.-On Saturday evening next
at o'clock, there will be n grand display of
Fireworks, Transparencies, Balloons, &C., at the
Armory. The exhibition has been gotten up
wholly for charitable purposes by that accom-
pished Pyrotechnist and estimable gentleman,
Capt Charles Dimmock, and will, we can safely
promise, afford amusement and astonishment for
all who may attend. Platforms aud other conve-
niences will be laid down for the ladies'. md no
effort left undone TO give eclat to the occasion.-
When we remember the object in aid of which
this exhibition has been gotten up-that of min
isterlng to the wants of the poor and needy-we
cannot entertain doubt about the result With
the ladies', however, rests the success of the
whole affair." If they determine to be pre-
sent, the sterner sex will have no option
about the matter. Let them, then, remember
that the proceeds of the exhibition will be deyo-
ted wholly to the noble purpose of feeding the
hungry and clothing the poor-objects always
near and dear to the hearts of ministering An
gels.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

ap, aid the question being pat Oh said motion,
was determined in the negatives
An engrossed bill to provida for the erection Of
bridge across the Tysarts val ey river, came up,
pending which =
On motion of Mr.. PINNEL1., the House nd,
jorned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THURSDAY, Feb. "a.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Langhorne.
The Senate bill increasing the annuity of the
Institution for the deaf and dumb, and the blind.
by the addition thereto of five thousand dollars
and appropriating twenty thousand dollars to erect
building at said Institution. and to warm and
light the same with steam and gas. was taken up.
Oh the motion OF Mr.. lMBoDEN, read third time
and passed-ayes 90, noes 49,
a bill to provide for the arrangement of tho
counties and corporations of the Commonwealth
into Districts for the election of Representatives
in the Congress of the United States, was taken
up, laid on the table, and made the order of the
day for Tuesday, the 9Th of March.
An engrossed bill to provide for the erection
OF bridge across the Tygarts Valley River was
read third time, and the question being put on
agreeing to the same, it was rejected
An engrossed bill making an appropriation of
money to build bridge the Staunton md
Parkersburg Turnpike road over Alum fork of
Leading Creek, in the county Lewis, was read
third time and passed-ayes co. noes %.
An engrossed bill authorizing the increase of
the capital stock of the Coal River Navigation
Company, was read a third time and passed
ayes SO, noes 49,.
An engrossed bill authorizing the incorpora-
ton ola joint stock company for the purpose of
making turnpike road from Franklin in tx,
county OF Pendleton to Circlesvie in said county
was read third time and passed-ayes 90, noes
81.
An engrossed bill to increase the capital stock
OF the Leading Creek and Buffalo Turnpike Gem
pany, was read third time and passed-ayes 80,
noes &c.
An engrossed bill reviying act Incorporating
company to construct turnpike road from
buckhannon, in Upshur county, to some conve-
nient point on the Weston and Gauley Bridge
Turnpike Road, and providing for a subscription
on the part of the Commonwealth of three fifths
OF the capital stock of said company, was read
third time and passed-ayes S. noes Is.
And then, on motion, the House adjourned nm
til to-m morrow at IL o'clock.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

GETTING AFRAID OF AMERICAN INFLUENCE.
An arrete just issued from the Ministry of the
Interior at Vienna, informs Austrians disposed
to emigrate TO the United States, that, except
under very special circumstances, they will not
be allowed to return, but will be considered to
have lost irrecoverably theirrights of domicie.-
All ministers cautioned against facilitating
the return of such emigrants by improper ciseS
and the frontier police are enjoined to keep "a
sharper look out than ever
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

violent quarrel took place recently session of the
French Academy of Sciences between LIE VERRIsR and
ARAGo The mathematical studies of the polytechnic
school have been changed by the former person. and the
latter said the change would be the deson of Europe.
The very exciting one, hard words flew
about like hail.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

AN Accidental sailor. belonging to one of
the ships now lying at City Point. was very
much injured few days since, by the acciden-
tai discharge of gun, in his hand, caused by
coming in contact with the gunnel of boat as
he was in the act of getting on the ship. One
OF his arms was nearly blown off.
Pet. Democrat.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

Secretary Everett. in answer to an inquiry
respecting MIR. VIM. Fitzpatrick, grandfather of
the Countess Montijo, Empress of France. Off
cialIy confirms the statement, already named in
the ewspapers-namely, that he was appointed
Consul of the United States for Malaga, by
President Adams, January Is, 1900. He re-
tired from the office on the Goth day of June,
1918, his successor being Mr.. George G. Bar
rail
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

Schism has already began to work among the
Mormons. A party calling itself the New
Church. has sprung up aad separated from the
original Mormon Society. The New Church,
has appointed seven rulers answering to the
branches of the Golden Candlestick, and the
authority descends from to the other, SO that
1t can never cease while one is left.
IN Y Courier
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

AID AND CoMFoRT.-A movement is on foot
in Philadelphia to raise funds for the relief of
the Baltimore machinists, moulders and machine
carpenters on a strike for higher wages. A
mass meeting of the mechanics of Philadelphia
has been called for Tuesday evening, in further
ance of the object.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

STEALING MEAL-A slave, who gave his name as Geo.
Hobson, arrested by the watchmen "Wednesday
night because he had in possession bag of meal about
which he tailed to give satisfactory Yester
day was brought before the Mayor and ordered be
punished tor stealing the meal from his employers,
Messrs. Hatcher and w ebster.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

Hon. George M. Dallas did not accompany
Gen. Pierce to Washington, nor has he visited
that city during the present winter. The report,
therefore, connecting his name with the State
Department, is wanting in probability.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

BALTIMORE AND ONO RAILROAD LoAN.-'rhe
opening of the proposals for the $l.250,000 of
coupon bonds of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Road, took place Tuesday in. Baltimore. The
whole were taken at from 9l.17 to $500 in the
100.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

At the sale the effects ofthe late Commodore Nor
GAN at the Washington Navy Yard, the carriage and
horses brought $1,000 The stock of brandes sold readi
y AT six dollars and fifty cents per gallon; Sherry and
Madeira wines ST. per dozen, and the Johannesburg
"ine) changed owners at sXty-six dollars per dozen!
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

TOBACCO CoNTRAcT.-It is stated that tho
contract to supply the U. S. Navy with tobacco
for four years, has been awarded to Robert A.
Mayo, Esq. of this city.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

UNCLE TOMS CABIN has been translated into the
Russian. and is having quite of popularity, al
though the translation is poor Letter is
course OF preparation.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

exports gold, tin, antimony and diamonds. Tbs
Philippines have 3,5OO,O00 producers of hngar;
coffee, indigo and hemp. Singapore is the great
confer of Indian trade. India contains 1874 900 ooO
including Cubue and Afghauistan, Calcutta, Bonn
bay Madras Ceylon, &c., with a commerce. of
S15O000,000 annually. Australia is an infant
but most promising colony. Russian America
is not destitute of hope, nor the Manchoo Tar
tary. The 50,000,00O of Japan, with their rich
produce, still suffered to remain almost
closed entirely to commerce. The empire Of
China, with $50, 000,O 600 inhabitants, we scarce
ly see more of than the walls. The great rivers,
Shanghalin and Yang tau Keang, the Mississip-
pi, and Missouri, of the Eastern continent, each
about 1000 miles in length, connect the coasts
with the vast and densely populous interior.
'Can it be imagined that these immense regions,
thronged with human beings, most of them in
high advancement, have already reached the
acme of their foreign trade,-or is it not plausible
that, when better systems of intercourse
opened, Jeaousies removed, and civilization ex-
tended, the amount of trade conducted with them
will be augmented several fold, reaching, per-
haps, in the annual aggregate, to near 10000
900, or SOC, 100000, or eventually to 1,O00-
100000? Instead of 1000 travellers annually
visiting the East, would not the number in such
a contingency swell to 10000, or; even 50,000?'
EXTENSION OF THE DANvrLLE RAILROAD
The Raleigh Star notices the effort about to be
made at Zanceyville to obtain an extension of
this road through portion of the territory of
North Carolina, and opposes the scheme with
great earnestness. 1t says that the Stockholders
ofthe Danville Road need not lay the sflattering
JUNCTION to their souls''-a connection with the
N. C. Central Railroad will never be granted
upon any terlns because, argues the Star, the
people Of that State not so unwise Us to
spend their means in building road to carry all
the trade of the country through which it pass
es to DanvilIe! Now, it so happens, that the
people of Danville bitterly opposed to the
proposed extension az the editor of the Star
though their opposition rests upon quite differ
ent grounds. For our own parts, we entertain
the belief that both parties would derive mutual
benefits from the extensions; and so believing. do
not hesitate 20 express the hope that the connec-
ton may be made. We are yet to learn that any
country on the face of the globe has been injured
by increased facilities being afforded to its nhabi-
tauts to reach the marts of commerce.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

The Americans residing in Paris have resolv
ed to sign IA petition addressed to the new Pres
dent of the United States, Gen Pierce, request
Ing him TO retain 10 Office Mr.. Goodrich. the pre-
sent Vice Consul of the United States ia Pa
ris
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

The application to extend Goodyear's India
Rubber patent for seven years, has been dismiss
ed by the Commissioner of Patents The pub
lie will hencefor:h enjoy the privilege of using
the invention.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

NEW YORK. Feb. 22-Cld.. barque Parthian
Smith, Richmond British barque Josephine Don
Port Wathall. Arrived, schr Richmond, Wyatt. Rich
mOn1
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

The County Court of Henry, on last Monday,
made the order authorising the issue of the bonds
of the county for the aggregate sum of 100000,
to be invested in tho stock of the Richmond and
DanviIIe Railroad Company.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25
change In price, the authorised quotation for ait qua
ties being unifo mly the same Friday last.
LIVERPOOL

FRIDAY, February l1.-Tho Corn exc!iauge this
niorn well attended by and country mers,
Both wheat and -four ia active demand and several
large parcels of the former changed hands specula
ton.
Prices advanced Id per bushel on red and I'd white
Wheas and flour cd per sack and Dbl those obaina
bic IN nnsd last
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

AN IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISION was pro
nounced by Judge Marshall, of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Baltimore, few days ago, to the eff
fact that railroad companies not liable for
personal in uries whe the same OCCUR to passen-
gers while standing on the platform of the cars,
against the warnings of the conductor. The case
was that of Temple VS.. the Philadelphia, Will
mingon and Baltimore Railroad company. 1t
appears that Temple had his foot crushed in
consequence of a collision ofthe train in which he
riding with another train At the time of
the collision, however, it was shown in testimony
that Temple was standing on the platoon of the
car, in direct violation of established regulation
of the railroad company, and after having been
specially warned of his peril by the conductor of
the train.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25
III AKRIE ID.

In this city, at the residence of B. j. Johnson Wed
Lesday, 10Th January 1858. by the Rev. Thomas v
Moore, Mr. EDW ARD T HANCOCK ,ofths city, to Miss
MARY T., daughter of the late Green Hall. of Chester
field
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25

DISCOVERY OF BURIED CIrY.-A buried city
has been discovered in Egypt, named Sacckareh-
ltappears to be situated about five hours journey
from Cairo, near the first cataract. An Arab
having observed what appeared to be the head of
a sphynx appearing above the ground near this
spot, drew the attention of French gentlemen
to the circumstance. who commenced excavatine.
aud laid open long buried street, which contained
among other tn ings 80 granite sarcophagi, each
OF which weighed 60 tons. and which formerly
held evidently the ashes of sacred animals. The
French gentleman has gota grant of the spot from
the Egyptian Pacha, and has exhumed great
quantities of curiosities. of them ancient
earthenware vessels of diminutye size. This
street, when lit up at night forms a magnifice mt
sight. 1t is upwards of 1000 yards in leogsh.-
Many of the curiosities dug out have to be kept
buried in sand to preserve them from perishing.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-25


- = Feby. "a 1883 {
MEROPOSALS win be received at this office unti(Is
SC o'clock, M. Tuesday the LIST of March no ~ tr
about 100 eet 0curb stones and for grading and paving
win stone tue space east of The vegetable market
house. corner OF 9th and Marshall streets
Also or Milling to proper grade the street and open
space at the new vegetable market, corner of 18th
and Franklin Streets for about $50 feet curb stones and
for paving the same
Ie Proposals should state the price per nea foot for the
euf per eoolc yard I'll ing and per square yard for the
PNehents and also the time at which he will complete
the WORK Ine estimates were made as follows, for fill
ing &C md market Ice for curb See and for paving 6Oc
NO buds beyond the estimate will be considered
Unless the contract with approved security be execu.
ted within ten days after the date of the award it will
be consideredU s abandoned " 49,
For specification apply to
ie 24--dtd NJ BATES, Supt. Streets.
Velvet Cloaks, and the IN" I'm the regular
vanced we viii sell them at a redd,tiont IL x CO,
price. o. HAhddssite Swan Tavern.
Re - Steers, Beef Cutters
apEEF CUTTERs.-Ssad1e"h S0
- Bread Graters, &c, = r. NJ ZIMMERMAN.
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