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The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

John, what is gentleman !!
Stub toe boots short tail coat, high shirt collar,
and tight pants,
What is the chief end of a gentemann
His coat tail
What is the work Of a gentleman p
10 borrow money, to cat large dinners, to 60 to
the opera, and to petition for an Office
What is the first duty of gentleman to HIM
self!
To buy pair of plaid pantaoons and to raise a
huge pair of whiskers'
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

A LITTER OF THEM--lt is not many years since
a simple e-minded unsophisticated young man, born
and raised in an interior district of Kentucky yield
ed to his manifest destiny and took unto himself a
companion for life, in other words, he married.
In the course of time legitimate result followed;
and one day at meridian, just as our hero had re-
turned from his morning labors in the field, and di-
vested of his hat and coat was preparing for cool
ing application of water to his heated face and
hands, pair of female arms were suddenly thrown
around his neck, nearly strangng him in the act,
whilst the cracked voice of his old grandmother in
formed him that he was a father a loud whoop
and various extravagant cavortings and jumps eyin
ccd young Nlannys Joy at the announcement, Just
then another pair of arms seized him-those of his
mother--and the ominous words, another boy
were whispered in his ear. Twins! exclaimed our
lord of creation, suddenly SOLDERING down. Yes,
twinsh by golly, that's coming it rather strong
the first time! exclaimed the father, becoming more
and more serious and hanging out, on his counte-
nance, signs of incipient alarm.
Here the door of the mysterious chamber again
opened burly female form rushed out; another
pair of fat, red female arms were extended; the
whole mighty mass of flesh came rolling towards
the head of the family He drew back doubt and
fear painted on his features. The human avalanche
it was that awful parsonage, the cornered
our hero, despite his desperate efforts to get free
and folding him in bear-like hug, cried out in an
exultant tone: Another boyn
Another exclaimed the Kentuckian, his eyes
starting out of their sockets his lower jaw dropping
and the draps of perspiraton rolling down his pale
face Another! By golly, thar'll be whole litter
of en- Good bye, folks, I'm of from this place
sure'
And at the word he sprang over the piazza rail
ing hatless coatless dinnerless and unwashed, and
at the next moment was seen going through the
corn field at quarter heat pace, his long yellow
hair streaming in the wind, and every muscle and
nerve evidently strained to the utmost to put tracks
between him and his new enemies The last seen
of him he was bounding into the woods like young
deer with the hounds close at his heels.
1t is fact, fixed one too that the three boys
have grown up to manhood, and are comfortably
settled in life but they never have or heard
since of the man who ran away from a litter of
babies--New York Picayune.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

country surgeon who was bald, was on a visit
to friends house whose servant wore wig.
After bantering with him considerable time, the
doctor said
"You see how bald am, and yet l don't wear a
wig
True, sir" replied the servant, shut an empty
barn requires no thatch.'
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

A NOTE ON NosEs.-It was Napoleon who said
Strange as it may appear when | want any good
head work done, | choose man, provided his edu-
cation has been suitable, with long nose. His
breathing is bold and free and his BRAIN as well as
his lungs and heart, cool and clear. In my obser-
vations of men, | have almost invariably found a
long nose and head 90 together
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24
For the Argus.
California.

BY C. A. HUMAsoN.
Laud not to mo the Eastern shore
The joys or beauties there
For have known that land Of yore,
And this find more fair.
IIo! ye who knelt the Goddess shrine
And ne'er with smiles were blest
Forsake the East, and cross tho brine
To the land of the merry West
Oh California that wild word
The light of hope imparts;
1t breaks the calling iron cord
Despair binds on the heart.
love her high and naughty towers,
Whose SUBMITS pierce the sky:
love her lowly fragrant bowers,
Where soft, smooth zephyrs sigh.
] love her rough and rugged peaks,
Where Storm Kings make their throne,
And Eagles pause to whet their beaks,
And whirl-wnds make thciI moan.
l love the brook that nimbly leaps
The rock-ribbed mountain side,
Where languid lilies seem to weep,
And roses blush in pride.
love her pines, those gallant trees
Her oaks of giant form,
That woo the soft and tmd breeze
And wrcstlc with the storm.
love her wales that richly yield
Reward to ploughman's toll
The streams that flow by barley fields,
And sport with the maiden soil
In Spring I've walked her flower gemd green
To pluck the rich bouquettc-
OF all the flowers of earth, woen,
Are none so fair as thev.
Ive heard the song of mountain birds
At mOrn-at noon-at even;
And sweeter notes were never heard,
Beneath the groves of heaven.
love her wild and deep ravnes
Her every feature bold:
love her mild and tranquil scenes,
And Oh love her GOLD!
There's music in the rattlng noise
That swells the long-tom's DIN,
And jovial jokes jolly boys,
While throwing gravel in.
What though we've no magcian's hand,
To turn the unmoved sod
The spade shall be our ''magc wand"
The pick divining rod"
What though we've felt the blghting wo
OF Madam Fortunes frown!
She's piles ofyellow gold, below,
SO let us all dig domn.
We'll find the slate-bound chest she hid,
With richly burdend shelves,
And, with our picks well pick the lid
Lay hold" and "help ourselves"
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24
NUMBER 6.

AMERICAN STATE PApERs-The London Ne,cs
pays the following handsome compliment to Ameri-
can craftsmanship:
From the time of Alexander Hamilton to that of
Edward Everett the reports and correspondence sent
out by Congressional Committees and Heads of De.
partments have been of such singular merit as to
hx the attention of society in Europe wherever the
English language is familiarly read The wonder
is less to persons familiar with the structure and
workings OF the American Government, than to
those who know only European ways. The states
men at Washington arc usually educated gentlemen
and men OF business at once-usually professional
men, who yet have had occasion in the course of
their lives, to do with their own hands much of the
real business of life and there is nothing like that
sort OF experience, when combined with liberal
education, for enabling men to take and express
sound @ and clear views of political subjects. Web
ster used to say that he did his business all the
better for having taken his fathers horse to wafer
before he went to College, and Clay boasted of his
manual tolls as one of the chief preparations of his
craftsmanship. Chosen from among the peonlc,
the great officers of Government know how to ad.
dress the popular mind--and the popular mind in
America, when dispassionate, is a mind of high
order
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

The following is copy of bill posted on the
wall of a country village: ga lecture total alb
stinence will be delivered in the open AR, and
collection will be made at the door to defray ex-
pcnses."
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The head of the Chinese rebellion is extremely
indignant with the conduct of the comet who has
lately been rushing about his dominions. He has
dispatched near relation of the moons to arrest
him in his flight, and, wherever he may find him,
instnntlS to cut off his tale.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

modern writer has discovered that the human
hair is vegetable. He does not say how it should
be cooked. But it should be .trissled in OIL of
course.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

The man who was struck by remark had his
skull fractured 1t is his intention to bring an ac-
ton for assault and battery.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

HAUNTED HousEs.-Houses that keep half
dozen good-looking servant girls. The spirits man.
ifest their presence after midnight by certain
mufed raps on the kitchen door. To exorcice them,
chain dog near the garden gate.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

MRS. PARTINCToN ON DISEASES -" Diseases is
very various" said Mrs. Parngton, as she returned
from street door conversation with DR.. Bolds.-
The doctor tells me that the poor old Mrs. Haze
has got two buckles on her lungs. 1t is dreadful
to think of, | declare. The disease is so various
one day we hear of peoples dying of hermitage
of the lungs another Of brown creatures; here they
tellus OF the elementary canal being out of order,
there about the tenor of the throat here we hear
of the neurology in the head, and there of an
emargo; on ono side of us we hear of men being
killed by getting pound of beef in his sarcofogus,
and there another kills himself by discovering his
locular vein. Things change so, that declare that
don't know how to subscribe for any disease now
a-days; New names and nostrils take the place of
the old, and might as we'll throw my old yarb bag
away
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

Wife said the victim of a jealous rib one day,
intend to go to camp-meeting on Tuesday evening,
to see the camp break up
And think you won't, replied She
I'll 60 if | see fit
You'll see fits if you do GOT
lie did not go-probably on account of the rain.
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

The late Rev. Sidney Smith observed that rail
way whistle seemed to him to be something like the
scream an attorney would give when first the devil
caught hold of him
The Empire County argus. [volume] (Coloma, El Dorado County, Cal.) 1853-1857, 1853-12-24

VOTE FOR HIM-Lewis the fun-loving editor of
the N. M. Onion says an exchange, is a candidate
for the Legislature In the last number of his pa
per he published circular to his fellow citizens of
eight columns. Whereupon he says:
1t may be asked why | write so long circular
An anecdote will illustrate my answer Once upon
time, an old lady sent her grandson out to set e.
turkey. On his return the following dialogue took
place
Sammy, have you set her
Yes grandma
Fixed the nest all up nicely 2
Mighty fine, grandma
How many eggs did you put under her q
I,l, one hundred and twenty, grandma
der her for 2
Grandma, | wanted to see her spread herselfn
My opponents will pitch into this circular--hope
they will have good time in making large per
centage OF OF it. short one would be as much
as they could get over, but | want to see them
spread themselves.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
Professor Alexander C. Barry'S
TRICOPHEROUS,

ORM Medicated Compound, for preserving, fastening,
" sofening and promoting the growth Of the hair,
and external cuts, bruises &C. The common consent
of all who have used Barry's Tricopherous whether
for the improvement and invigoraton Of the hair
for eruptions cuts bruises &c. PLACES it at the head
of all preparations intended for like purposes This
is no i'll considered assertion Figures and facts bear
it out The sales averagea millions of bottles year,
the receipts, in cash, 100000. This year the bust
ness will exceed that amount The number of orders
which daily arrive at the depot and mandatory 1877
Broadway, New York, addressed to Professor Barry,
enclosing cash, and requiring immediate attention,
would scarcely be b,!ieved. The wholesale demand
is from 1000 to 5000 bottles day probably exceed
ing that of all the other hair preparations eonoined
The popularity Of the article everywhere, and the
liberal terms to deaers combine increase its sales
with great rapdity; and improvements ir its compo-
son made at considerable expense, adds to its repu
tation as well its intrinsic value. For sale whole
sale and RETAIL by the principal merchants and drug.
gists throughout the United States and Canada Mex
co, West Indies, Great Britain and France, and by
Dortch, Jones & Co., Camden. Sold in large bottles.
Price o5 cts May 24-6m*
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
500 REWARD.

DANAWAY, on last Tuesday, the 18th instant,
IL my boy RICHARD, white mulatto, about five
feet three four inches high toerably stout built
about twenty-five years old, with straight light hair
has very sulky appearance, and answers quick and
short when spoken to; said boy has short thick foot
his hands short and thick chubby fingers. He has the
of blister on his forehead just above the eye
brows, he may try to hide it by wearing his cap or
hat down over his forehead he will be sure to pass
himself for white man, for he is very white and has
been taking great care of HE skin for some time:
" hen lie left he had cloth cap and black coat and
dark coored pair of pants he will be sure to change
his cap and clothes soon he can, he also wears
his hair in front straight down to hide the of the
blister lie is shoemaker by trade, though he may
not go at the business expecting that he will lie so
advertised.
c5g-The above Reward of 100 Dollars will be paid
for his delivery in any Jail in the State He will be
sure to give himself another name
JAMES LOWRY.
Bralleyvile, Sumter District S. c..
No ~. 80 tt.
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tons, and constitute the, true dignity Of the hu
man race. But highly as value Homer and
Virgil, they are for the few, not for the many.
Even for one who can appreciate them. | de-
sire something more, if he is to farm his own
land. If he understands and adnIires Virgii's
elaborate description Of the plough never 50
well, would still wish him to have some prac.
teal knowledge of the use of it. While he
delights in the poets praises of a country life,
it isof the greatest Importance that he should
acquire a taste for its occupations. Even for
such man agricultural education is essential.
His teaching is incomplete if, intending to be
farmer, he begins his work knowing nothing
of farming. AGRiCOLA.
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Sslffteo postry.
A. COUNTRY. HOME.

n do?not ask that city spires
May round my mansion rise.
Eut that my home may be where trees
Arc pointing to the skies,
Where flows the silvery mountain rill
With sweet and merry sound,
{ SAnd'the echo Of the hunters gun
Z Shall through the woods rebound.
l cannot love the city pomp,
J: Its fashion and its pride;
Z Ihad rather dwell in an humble cot
- Upon the mountain side,
) Where swcetly blooms the shady tree,
The tulip and the rose,
And where. beside the rivulet
The early violet grows.
I would not give my quiet home,
It's happiness and health, -
For all the city palaces,
Its pleasures and its wealth.
4 love to breathe the mountain air,
!. And roam where all is free,
. Let others choose a city life,
But country life for me.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
TO FEMALES.

You will find these Pills Invaluable medicine in ma
either total partial they have been found of inestima-
BILE benefit, restoring their functional arrangements to
healthy action, purifying the bloed and other fluids SO ef
fectnaly to put to agh. all complaints which may arfe
ness Of sight, pain in the side back, &c. = -. =.
None genuine signed N. Hobensack, alloihers
being base limitation. -. =
Agents wishing new supplies, and Store Keepers de.i
rous of becoming Agents address the ProprIetor
N. Hobensack, No. 100 North 2nd ct. above Race ST.
Philadelphia. Pa.
Sold by every Druggist and Merchant i'm the u. s.
Agents. ~. DELAY, Camden Wholesale and Retail Ag
w. A; Morrison Co., Winnsboro, +. Curtis Columbia
J. A. Reed Chesterfield.
70 9cr Price each 25 cts.' ~ - -.
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Facts cannot be Doubted.
Let the Afflicted Read and Ponder!

rag More than 500 persons in the City of Rich
mond Va, alone testify to the remarkable cures per-
formed by -
CARRIERS SPANISH MIXTURE. Z
The great Spring Medicine and Purifier. of the
Blood is now used by hundreds of grateful patients,
who testify daily to the remarkable cures performed
by the greatest of all medicines Carriers Spanish Mix
ture. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Eruptions on
the Skn Liver Disease, Fevers Ulcers, Old Sores AT
tons of the Kidneys, Diseases of the Throat Female
Complaints Pains and Aching of the Bones and joints,
are speedily put to fight by using this great and in
estimable remedy.
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet been
found 10 compare with it. 1t ceanses the system of
oil impurities acts gently and efficiently on the Liver
and Kidneys strengthens the digestion gives tone to
the Stomach makes the Skin clear and healthy, and
restores the Constitution enfeebed by disease or bro
ken down by the of youth, to Its pristine VI.
gor and strength. .--r -Isa..
For the Ladies' it is imcomparibly better than all
the cosmetics ever used. few doses of Carters
Spanish Mixture will remove all sallowness of com.
plexion bring the roses mantring to the cheek, give
elasticity to the step and improve the general health
in remarkable degree, beyond all tho medicines ever
heard Of
A large number of certificates of remarkable cures
performed persons residing in the city of Richmond
Va, by the use of Carters Spanish Mixture is the
best evidence that there is no humbug about it The
press hotel Keepers magistrates physicians and pub
lie men well known to the community, all add their
testimony to the effects of this Great Blood Purifier
Call and see few hundreds Of the certificates around
the Bottle.
None genvine unless signed BENNET d BEERS,
Druggists.
Principal Depots at n. WARD, CLOSE, & Co., No.
S3 Maiden Lane, New York.
7. W. DYOTrT & SONS, and JENKINS & HARTS-
HORNE, Philadelphia.
And for sale by HAVILAND, HARRALL,. & Co.,
and P. NJ. COHEN, d Co., G Charleston and z. ]. DE.
HAY, Camden, and by Druggists and country mer,
chants generally.
Price SI.OO per bottle or bottles for $500
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HOBENsACK,s LIVER PILLS.

NJ part of the system is more liable to disease than lie
LIVER, serving lterert purify the blood giving
The proper secretion the be that any wrong action
of the Liver effects the other important parts Of the sys
tenn and 'esus vdriously in Liver Complaint JauIdice
Dyspepsia &c. We should therefore, watch every symp
tom that might indicate wrong action Of thesLyer.
These Pills being composed of ROOTS 1& PLANTS fur
PECToRANT, which augments the secretion from the
Pulmonary mucus membrane; promotes The discharge Of
secreted matter. 2nd. An ALTERATlVE, changes
in nsome nexpcable and insensble manner the certain
morbid action of the system 3rd TONIC which gives
tone and strength to the nervous SYSTEM renewing bealih
and vigor toali parts Of the body 4th A CATHARThC,
and operating on the Bowels, and expe!ng the whole
oil corrupt and viated natter and purifying the
Blood, which destroys disease and restores health
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
Timby's Union Water Wheel.

VX7ILLIAM NJ. SANDERS agent for keishaw and
w Sumter Districts.
This Wheel is applicable to all kinds of Machinery
requiring water power, the most simple and power.
full, and requires less water than any Wheel in exis-
tence, and has the advantage Of working entirely
submerged.
These Wheels may be seen in operation at the A
gents mills, fourteen miles below Camden who will
also superntend putting them in, if required, he
may be addressed at Stateburg, S. G..
April L. Is 12m.
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To Rent.

rTNIIE Store formerly occupied situated on Broad
Il street; Rent low, ard possession given immedi.
atey The Store has recently undergone thorough re-
pairs. There is iireproof safe, Back Store and good
lot room attached Also to rent delightful winter res
idence with all the necessary out buildings, situatedin in
quiet and pleasant part of the town.
Z. W. BONNEY.
July II 30
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
THE TAPE wORm!

This the most difficult Worm destroy Of alr,bat in
fest The human system. it grows amost Indefinite
length becoming coiled and fastened in the lntestncs
and Stomach eecing the health sadly to cause ST.
Vitus Dance Fits &c. thai those afflicted seldomif ever
suspect that tits Tape Worm hasening them early
grave In order TO destroy tbs Worm "a very energetic
treatment must be pursued il would therefore be proper
take Of my Liver Pills remove all obsruc-
tions that the Worm Syrup may act upon the
which must be taken in doses Of TabespoonulIs times
fail in nhs nf
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CARRIAGES.


9 L. NJ. GILBERT continue the CARRIAGE
y. BUSINESS at the above stand, Nos. 30 and 10
Wentworth street. where they will be pleased to eX-
hibit to their old friends and customers very extern
sve stock of VEHICLES, comprising those of their
own manufacture, together with the various other
STYLES usually found in this market Their long ac-
uuantance with this market as manufacturers and
dealers will enable them to offer great inducements 10
purchasers both in styles and prices.
Charleston Aup 90 67 If
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For Sale or to Rent.

T WILL sell or rent my House at Kirkwood The
l. situation is very pleasant one, and the place il
in good repair with an excellent well of water "Te
an approved purchaser or tenant, the terms will bt
made accommodating. THO j. WARREN.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-10-25
LAND FOR SALE,

MIR. SAMUEL N. ATKINSON is authorized to
wi sell lands of the Estate of Thomas Sumter, ly
ing in Chesterfield, Lancaster and Kershuw Districts.
Persons wishing to purchase will please address him
at Bishopville, Sumter District, S. c.
F. SUMTER, Ex'r., &c
Sumtcrville, Aug.2. 3;-tf
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Final Notice.

TNHE subscriber having left Camden notifies all per.
i sons indebted to him, to call at the store Of Mr.
W. c. MOORE and settle at once, as my business has
been left in his hands. If settlements are not made
prior to Return Day. papers will be put in the hands
of an Attorney for collection.
Aug 9-32u B. w CHAMBERS.
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Spices.

A LII Spice, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace. Nutmegs,
n Ginger, Black and Red Pepper.
Also-Flavcring Extracts Of Orange Lemon, Peach,
Rose Nutmegs Almond and Vanilla, Rose Water,
Orange Flower Water, &c. Always on hand at
Feb S-6tf q. J. DELAYS. ,
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Another Train in for MOOre'S!
Fancy Department.

Another Train i'll for MOOre's!
Fancy Department.
SO0 LBS. Fancy CANDIES
OUU 3 cases PRESERVES
200 lbs. ALMONDS
100 lbz. BRAZIL NUTS
100 lbs PECAN NUTS
40 lbs. Fresh CURRANTS
2 cases PRUNFS, in fancy boxes
200 boxes SARDINES
. cases SALMON
2 LOBSTERS
-" Zone gallon jars) PICKLES
lone pint do) DO
OLIVES
2 CAPERS, superine
l Walnut CATSUP
/ Mushroom DO.
2 French prepared MUSTARD
2 t. Assorted CORDIALS
2 PEPPER SAUCE. All fresh, at
Oct. 4. MOORE'S.