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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-06-06
The Day after the Funeral.

The sun shone out with cheerful brilliancy'
Birds of varied pumage leaped from bough to
bough, and We'd with each other in song. The
sweet breath of early flowers invited smiles.
The deep sea of ether stood motionless, with
no cloud to checker its surface. Ihe air came
fondly against the cheek with its refreshing
kiss. Within the house there was no sign of
sorrow. Order reigned throughout. Parlors
and chambers, tastefully darkened, presented
the same aspect they had done for years. And
vet in that home there had never been such
day. The essence Of some great sorrow seen'
ed to suffuse the air. Father and mother sat
at the table, speaking occasionally of some
thing which was fartherst from'their thoughts
and from their hearts. They walk through the
rooms, seeming at times almost to stop as If
to welcome some one who was entering. They
locked into the garden, but the gravel bore no
footprints since the last shower. An invisible
sorrow fingered in the air that morning, iatter'
ing every note of music, and darkening the
luster Of every flower And what was this
sorrow! A fair boy who had been the light OF
the house was not there. His glossy rnglets
did not shake in the opened window; his hoop
was not heard rolling along the path; his mer-
ry laugh did not ring in the hall and stairway.
Willie was gone. But his absence was no
strange thing Often had he been gone away
for DAYS and weeks together. And at such
times tho missed, he was not mourned. His
image did not then, as now, haunt every room,
and peer out from behind every door. But
now something said, he will come no more
And this almost incredible impression overbore
every other thought. This too it was that filled
every place with the image of the absent one.
As we pass along the road, there stands out
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the country, particularly in the South, calmly
smile upon the ludicrous rawlings OF these Ia
natics, feeling quite sure that the sPasm OF an
yer will soon die away and leave them helpless
and lifeless as they were years ago. Cuba, too'
is source of the greatest anxiety, as are also
the propositions for the annexation of Hondu-
ras and the Sandwich Islands; the outrage
upon our late Minister 10 Central America by
the authorities of Greytown; speeulations as
to the fate of St. Domingo; the fishery trou-
bles; the seizure of American whaers ny
British Cruisers off the Falkland Islands, &C.
Add to all these the significant announcement
that " the Secretary of the Navy has forbidden
the departure of all vessels of war under sail
ing orders, and commands them to be in reao,'
ness for immediate service" and we have suffl'
cient food for political excitement and conver'
sation to attract public attention for months.
AS to Cuba, it is generally believed, and with
&C cd reason, that she will either be indepen.
dent, or annexed to the United States, before
the close of the present year.
The mind of man in vair endeavors to en-
compass and analyze the multtudinous COM
plication of wonderful and important events
that mark the present epoch of the worlds
history. Years of thought, and volumes OF
books might be spent in the endeavor, and yet
many of the leading features would escape
Fortunately, while almost every other par; OF Of
the world is at war, we are at peace, and shall
reap the benefits of the difficulties of other
nations. Their storm will he our sunshine
Our farmers being alive this fact have plant
ed immense fields Of grain, probably one'sixth
more than was ever before sown in the coun.
try; this will 60 to feed the hungry masses in
all parts of Europe, most of whom have been
too busy in the field Of war to devote attention
to the field of agriculture. In addition we find
uncountable numbers of the people of Europe
Aockiug to us in gangs Of from three to seven
and eight hundred, by almost every vessel that
arrives from abroad-these will mostly 60 to
the far West and South West, and help to
build US up as nation. Our ships are alrea-
dy experiencing the benefits Of the war, by
being selected for the carrying trade OF the
world In short it seems as thoug h every class
Of society, with the exception, perhaps, of cot
ton.growers- and even there the exception is
not well-founded-w derive inconceivable
benefit from the existing state of affairs in the
Old World. $50 mote it be-"
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before each house the figures of those who are
known to have gone forever. No pew Is SO
conspicuous, in the church as that whose occu:
pant has lately left it, to return no more. And
so poor Willie was everywhere in the excited
imagination of his mother, for the very reason
that he was nowhere any more among the lIv.
ing. Thus did she hold warfare between reali
ty and Imagination between what she knew
and what she was able to realize. 1t was buta
few hours during which Gods angel waited for
Willie. He came at dead of night and touch.
ed him, and the poor boy awoke only to fall
into deeper sleep. He slept again. And
now the sod is green above his bed. The
violets are frag rant there. The larch is just
beginning to tend out its ibres with which to
shade Willie's grave from the summer sun.
Bat do you abide in darkness, stricken moth
er? No. You sorrow not without hopes
While you were unclothing your body from
his earthly vestments, the angels Of God were
clothing him for heavens court! You took off
a garment which betokened disease and death.
He now wears the beauty of holiness in which
Jesus clothes him. He sits at the feet of gen.
tie teachers. He learns in school where
there are no errors, no hardships, and no ia.
tigues. Watch no longer for him. Put away
his horse and hoop and little coat, that they
may no more tantaize your grief. He will
not come back to his toys But you may 60
to him. If Christ be yours, then soon you
will rejoice with him. Imagine him at school,
or at play, or on visit, SO as to beguile the
hours of separation, and not restrain those
smiles which you owe the living. Press bold.
ly on life's way, treasuring the memory of the
boy in some sweet nook Of thine heart, for he
will not forget thee. All those songs which
gladden. his eternal day, he will yet sing to
thee He will meet thee at heavens gate, and
lead thee, as thou ma often led him, into the
beautiful house of the King Murmur not;
but thank God you have child in heaven!
NJ Y. Obs.
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CuBA.-The Madrid correspondent Of the
London Times writing under date Of May 8,
says he is positively informed that a letter
has been received by the French Ambassador
here, expressive of his Governments sympathy
with Spain in its present upleasant dispute with
the United States. have strong reasons to
believe that this information is correct, and its
reaching me simultaneously with the rumor Of
Spanish troops going to. Rome, reminds me ofa
report current here some time ago, but never
authenticated, that Spain had expressed vii.
lngness to send 10000 men to Turkey, if
France and England would guaranty to her
the possession Of Cuba.
In addition to ruInors concerning Cuba wo
notice that the Washington correspondent OF
the New York Courier and Enquirer states that
the closeness of the State Department relative
to advices from Spain indicates serious state
of affairs, and that Mr.. Clayton, the leading
member of the committee on foreign relations,
it is said, is of opinion that war with Spain will
commence within ninety days. We do not
place much reliance on either of these writer's
statements.
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A CHINESE NEWSPAPER IN SAN FRANCISCO.
"A Chinese newspaper has been started In
San Francisco. The Herald says: d.
"It is entitled the Gold Hills News, Cali
fornia being known among the Chinese as ''the
Gold Hills" As usual with many of the.
Oriental nations, one has to read Chinese from
top to bottom, instead of from left to right
The News presents a very fair typographical
appearance for Chinese; that is to say, it looks
as if spider out of an ink. bottle had crawled
overa sheet of white paper. We are not ve-
ry familiar with the Chinese characters, but
from appearances we should judge that the
sautatory Of the editor was particularly elo-
quent. 1t abounds in number Of hyero.
glyptics that strongly resemble centpedes,
With an occasional dash of tarantuss. The
Chinese population of this State numbers at
least $4,000, and as they nearly all know how
to read, Notwithstanding the length Of time and
labor it requires to attain that accomplishment,
there is no doubt the Gold Hills News will be
well supported. We wish our Celestial cotem.
porary all manner of success. Such paper,
in proper hands, may be made the instrument
of vast good to. the benighted natives Of the
Orient" 4 ~,
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Fugitiye Slave Case i'm Boston.

We find the following dispatches in the New
York Herald of Saturday:
Boston, May 26, ls54.-lmmense excite.
ment prevailed in this city this evening, on &C.
count of the arrest of Burns, the alleged fugl'
tive slave.
The call for meeting in Faneuil Hall at
tracted hundreds more than could get INSIDE
the building =, :,
The principal speakers were Wendell Phil
ips, Theodore Parker, and Francis w. Bird
The tenor of the speeches was highly intiam'
matory, denouncing the fugitive slave law as
one which should not be obeyed, and counsel
ling open resistance.
At about half-past 9 o'clock motion to ad'
iourn to the Court House at o'clock to.mor.
row morning, when an examination OF burns
tekes place, was carried by acclanation. I'M
mediately thereafter person rushed into the
hall, exclaiming, There's crowd OF negroes IN
Court square attacking the Court House, where
Burns is confined"
This announcement caused the immediate
rush of from two to three thousand excited
people to the Court House square. An attempt
was at once made to break open the Court
House doors on the east side, which, owing to
the strong fastenings, failed.
The leading rioters then went to the west
entrance, and, with heavy plank used as
battering engine, stove through the panels OF
the door, and broke some windows. Numer-
GUS pistols were fired, and the mob became
formidable.
The Centre Watch house being in the i'm
mediate vicinity, posse of determined watch
men dashed in, and succeeded in arrestng e'gnt
or ten of the leading rioters, after desperate
conflict.
The prompt arrest of the ringleaders sup
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The washington Monument

We learn (says the Washington Globe,) that
the workmen engaged in the erection of this
noble structure commenced laying the first
course of stone of the season only few days
ago, the usual clemency of the weather having
prevented operations. The height of the col
umn is at present about one hundred and fifty
two feet. Owing to the smallness Of the force
employed-there being but thirty men, inclu'
ding masons and stone. cutters-and the want
offunds, the work does not progress so rapid.
ly as it ought. Last year but twenty-six feet
was added to the height of the monument, and
this year will be added probably not more than
thirty or thirty FIVE feet. At such rate ten
years at least will be required to complete its
erection.
The height of the obelisk, when. finished,
will be five hundred feet; and it will be thirty.
three feet square at the top. The wall is Of
the most substantial character, being fifteen
feet in thickness at the base, and gradually de-
creasingto thickness offourfeet atthe summit.
At the present elevation, the thickness of the
wall is about twelve feet three inches.
The monument will be lighted by gas from
pipes attached on the widing iron staircase
that will ascend to the top. 1t is not as yet
known what will be the crowning piece, but
it will probably be huge mass, of glass, bear
ing upon it some patriotic device.
The number of stones contributed by the
different States, associations, &C., up to the
present lime, is about one hundred and ninety
of which there are seventy in the obeisk.-
These are arranged in a conspicuous and sys'
tematic manner and will be visible to the Wis
itor, who, as he ascends the staircase can ex.
anime them at his leisure. All the States, we
believe, have now contributed blocks.
The stones, mortar, &C., are raised to their
place by means ofthe engine below and der
ricks above the latter having attached to them
bells, which serve as signals 10 apprize the en-.
aineer of the safe arrival from terra firma OF
some important body essential to the progress
of the work.
As an instance of the facility with which
different articles are hoisted, we would men
ton that the Massachusetts, blocks, weighing
four tons, was lifted 10 heightof one hundred
and four feet, swung round and set in its place
in five minutes from the time itleft the ground.
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The SOUND OF BEIIs-The nearer bells
are hung to the surface ofthe earth, other things
being equal, the farther they can be heard. -
Franklin has remarked that many years ago,
the inhabitants of Philadelphia had bell inn
ported from England In order to judge Of
the sound, it was elevated on a triangle, in the
great street Of the city, and struck, as it hap:
pened on market day: when the people com.
ing to market were surprised on hearing the
sound OF a bell at greater distance from the
city than they ever heard any bell before
This circumstance excited the attention of the
curious; and was discovered that the sound
OF the bell struck in the street reached nearly
double the distance it did when raised in the
air. In the air, sound travels at the rate Of
from ll30 to 1l40 feet per second. In wa
ter, 370S feet per second. Sounds are distinct
at twice the distance on the water that they
are on land. .11 y
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The Havana papers furnish considerable in
formation in relation to the Chinese coolies
They seems to have fairly taken their positions
which are not much, if any, above the negro
race. They are indeed the servants, the
"hewers of wood and drawers orwater" through.
out the island, compelled to the most ignobIe
and sordid drudgery. Their period of servi-
tude is generally fixed at twelve years, with
no chance of its being ended then and their
masters seem determined to make the most of
it. Hence the Chinaman is condemned, with
out the possibility of escape to life of menial
and degrading servitude, and Of coarse, from
his singular manner, is the object of all sport
and raillery.
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they are men ofauthority, he explains all doubts
on the matters whereon he is questioned. He
refuses all gifts that are offered to him-being
content with slight food and clothing. He
places his hopes of salvation on the fact that
he sinned through ignorance for the Lord
when suffering prayed for his enemies in these
words-"Father, forgive them, for they know
not what they do"
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The CoLoRED EPISCOPAL CnURcnEs--The
convention of the Episcopal Church in session
at Philadelphia last week, was agitated by a
question relating to the admission Of a church
for colored people, who had applied for leave
to send delegates. The debate was markedly
calmness and good feeling, and excited good
deal of interest. The convention refused to
rescind previously adopted rule, by which
this class of churches were prohibited from
sending delegates, According to the opinion
of scme speakers on this question, the colored
churches were to be considered in union, but
in state of pupilage.
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pressed further violence, and an increased po.
lice force, who were soon after on the ground,
ond stationed at the several entrances to the
court house. will probably preserve quiet for
the night
Burns is confined in an upper room Of the
court house. The officers having charge of
him are we'll armed, aud had the mob gained
an entrance, it is doubtful if they could have
carried him off.
: Col. Smith, who claimed Burns as his prop.
erty, was arrested to-day on charge Of at
tempting kidnap citizen of Massachusetts,,
and is held under bail.
The examination Of Burns takes places at 9
a. m. tomorrow. It's openly asserted that il
the decision is against freedom, he will be for.
cibly rescued.
Eleven o'clock p. m.-From five hundred
to eight hundred remain in the court house
square, but no further violence is anticipated
tonight.
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We understand that thirty five students have
in body, left the State University at Tusca-
loosa There was some misunderstanding be.
tween one of the students of the class and one
'ofthe Professors; the Faculty and Trustees
sustained the latter's course and expelled the
student. The seeding students held a meeting,
resolved that the student was blaneless, and
left in body. We have seen no mention Of
the affair in the papers.-Hunsuiale Aduoeate'
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-12
POSITIVELY SELLING OFF TO
CLOSE

TNI1E undersigned having determined on closing
Il their business at the Bunny Oak, as soon as
possible, will commence forthwith SELLING OFF
their stock of goods AT PRIME COST, FOR
CASH. AS our average stock was purchased when
goods were 90 per cent. lower than they now are,
it will be the interest of all in want Of anything in
our line to call at once and supply themselves with
BARGAINS. A rare chance is Offered to any
gentleman wishing to engage in merchandising, as
we will sell our entire stock on very liberal terms
and rent the premises for the balance of time.
The location is an excellent one for selling goods,
and the neghborhood pleasant and agreeable.
To our friends who indebted to us we have
state that it is absolutely necessary for us to make
collections speedily possible; and without fur
ther notice would most respectfully call upon all
TO come forward and settle their notes and ac-
counts. Those disregarding this notice will have
their accounts placed in the hands of collectors.
JOHN II. MONROE g. CO.
Bunny Oak Feb. 16 lS54-tf
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-10-12
G. K. WILMER & BRO,
DEALERS IN

DEALERS IN
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
NV E have just received and have now ready for
w sale the largest and most desirable stock Of
Spring and Summer Dry Goods, we have ever Of
tcrcd to the trade. Our stock embraces very
elegant assortment Of Silks Of the latest and most
desirable styles and colors.
Very rich Lustre and super quality black Silks and
Satins
Figured and plain Challies,
Chally de Lains and Berage do
Grenadines and Berages
Sup. Bombazincs and Alpaccas
French, English and Scotch Ginghams
Embroidered and plain Grape Shawls
Thibet, Nlouslin and Cashmere do
Lace Capcs and Points
4-4 and Sd figured Silk Lace for do
Silk Capes and Vizettes
French Work, Lace and Lawn Collars, in great
variety
Habits and Chemizetts in sets, Muslin and Lace
Lace, Muslin and Lawn Undersleeves
Embroidered, hemstitch and bordered French lawn
! and cambria Handkerchies
Parasols and Umbrellas
Buff Linens for window Blinds
Cambric muslin and dimty Bands and Flouncings
Gloves and Hosiery of every quality and kind
Black and fancy coored Cloths, some very superior
=" " Cassmeres and Twecds
Spring and Summer Coatings
N1erino Cashmere, Kentucky Jeans, sc
Nlerino, Cauze and Cotton Shirts and Drawers
Gents ready-made Shirts and Collars
Summer Stocks, Cravats, sc.
House furnishing and Domestic Goods.
| s, 10 and LA Linen Shcetngs
TO l24 super Cotton do
Pillow-case Linen and Cottons
Linen Table Diapers and Napkins, very cheap
Towellings, Crashes and Stair Linens
| BcaCled. brown and cOlOred Table Diapers
Marseilles, Lancaster and Allendale Counterpanes
all sizes
Bureau and Table Covers, Curtain materials
Linen, Worsed and Cloth Table and Piano Covers,
! very rich and elegant
Super bleached Shifting Cotton and Irish Linens
Marine do, superior article for Shifting
A to 1914 brown Cotton Sheetings
Osnaburgs, Burlaps, Walnut Mixtures, Penitentiary
Plaids: and blue Donestics, Nankeen and Striped
Osnaburgs and Twis, heavy twied Duck, Tick
ings, Mariners Stripe, Furniture & Apron Checks,
&C., with every other description of Goods suited
to the trade. All of which will be sold as low as
they can be bought in this or any other market.
An examination of our stock generally is respect
! fully solicited.
Carpetings, Oil Cloths, &c.
We have all constantly on hand full supply of
Brussels, Ingram, Venitian, Hemp, List and Rag
Carpetings; Oil Cloths, from 4 to l6-4 wide; plain
and checked MattiDgs; plain and fancy Linens and
Druggets for Floor Cloths, SIC.
| We will also be in receipt of Goods suited to the
seasons at short intervals, and will therefore be able
at all times to offer the latest and most desirable
styles of Goods at the lowest rates.
| O15Orders from tine country will receive special
and prompt attention.
G. K WILMER g. BRO.
! Alexandria, April 90 1854.
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CHARLES III. DRURY.
Corner Of Camden street and Light street ,charf,

Corner Of Camden street and Light street ,charf,
BALTIMORE,
"AVING completed his establishment with
4 Il Foundry connected for the making his own
n Castings, is prepared to furnish all va
- rctics of AGRICULTURAL IN
efEssSss1ssssaNa, PIGMENTS IND CASTINGS,
made TO pattern ofthe best material.
The following list of PLOWS kept constantly
on hand: Davis, of the different numbers, for
wrought and cast shears, S. & M, Chenoweth
Wiley, and 3 furrow, No. 0, Hill side, No. and
Connecticut Beach Improved Poscy Plow,
with common Davis cast Observation-Disclosures or
wrought shear-Corn Cultivators, plain and ex-
panding-Tobacco do, Wheat Fans Corn shelters
with double hopper-Old Vertical and Virginia
shelter Iarrows superior Pennsylvania made
Grain Cradles-Revolvinc Horse Rakcs-Cylindri-
cal straw Cutters, SC, SC. Horse Powers GRIS7'
.HILLS, very useful and saving article and COM
ing into general use. HORSE POWER AND
IIIRESIiLNG .l4CLLN.ES, fthcse | need not
say anything, as wherever they have been in use
any time, they arc preferred to all others.
c. II. ID. will this year make smaller size Pow
err s. Threshor, price of Power, 500, Thresher,
$50, Band, Sl0 or when taken together, complete,
$3.50 cash.) Persons in want of implements made
ofthe best MATERIAL and put together in the strong
est and best manner to the purpose for which
they intended, are invited to call upon the sub
scriber. feb IS.