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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

incubation for the yellow fever is reported
to have been tried in more than one thousand
cases at New Orleans during the past Summer
with perfect success.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

It's reasonable to suppose that when young
lady offers to hem cambria handkcrchiefs for a
rich bachelor, she means to sew in order thai
she may raap.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

DR.. Clark, the owner Of Congress Spring, al
Saratoga, is said To derive from it the very hano
some revenue, yearly, of $4,000.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

you would not be disappointed take care
how you rel upon men in matters where their
pecuniary interest conflict with yours.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

A teacher in a Sunday school was lecturing
a class of little girls on the influence Of pious
instructions in the formation of youthful char,
actcr. 'Ah, Miss Caroline said he to one of
the class, what do you think you would have
been without your good father and plous
mother
| suppose, sir answered Miss Caroline, Il
should have been in orphan
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

There is beauty enough on earth to ulakc =
home for angels.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-11-06

you would know your true friends, turn
to those you have made in tbc day Of your ad
ycrsity.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
A CosrLr pAurrn E.rApLlsnEsr.:

A CosrLY PAURER EsTABLrsMEST.-
The people of Nswburyport, Massachu-
sets, are rather indignant at the great in
crease Of their city expenditures, and
fscts have lately como to light tending to
show how the money COOS. Il appcnrs
that the city has sixty four paupcrs to sup
port, and that at the commencement Of the
year e7soo was appropriated as amply suf-
fcient for lthat purpose, The additional
sum OF $4,000 had to be appropriated feS
days ago, when the City Council called for
items Of expenditure. These have been
given, and have created considerable as
tonishment. Velvet colared coats at from
% to el2, and silk handksrchiefs at 81 SO
,s,ch, and the like, for inmates Of the
poor house, are rather out Of place in such
schedule.
Indeed, tho paupcrs are said to be better
dressed than many Of the citizens. The
costliness OF tho affair may be judged from
the fact that tho people Of Newburyport
would actually made savings Il they had
boarded out their paupers at the beat hotel
in the city, at the rate OF four dollars per
week.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

DISEASE AMo>GsT HoRsEs. The dis
temper among horses, before alluded to in
the papers, is prevailing to an alarming cx-
tent among the horses at the city stables,
as many as nine valuable animals having
been affected at one tune. A day or two
since, one fine horse, owned by the city
and valued at over 5000. died from thi:
disease, and two or three others Ct less
value have also falling victims. They are
first taken with entire loss of appetite, fol-
lowed by excessive tremor and weakness.
Several valuable horses have died else
where in this vicinity, from the same di-
sease, within the past few days.-Boston
Traveller.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

The RAILROAD Across FLoRiDA.-The
enterprise of constructing railroad across
the peninsula of Flords, so as to bring the
Cult and Atlantic ports into more immedi-
ate intercourse, is becoming subject OF
considerable interest. The charleston
Standard" is indebted to friend in Flori-
da for few facts in relation to its pro-
gress .....
"We are at work9on the road with about
three hundred hands, and are pressing for
ward with every hope of success. We
have large force on the tres,le and bridge
across Amelia marsh and river, and expect
to have train of cars running IRON this
point twpnty miles out by the lst of June
next. We learn, also, that one Of your en-
terprising merchants intends in very few
days to have a steamer on the route inland
from your city to this place, making this
city her terminus. We want a name for
the Atlantic City. think ait should be
called the City of Florida What think
you2 We expect to send you.he products
Of the whole State through this place in o
few years, and see no good reasons
against calling it Florida. We commenc,
ed only two mohlhs ago, and already we
have large hotel and several other build
ings going up" ---...--...A---.-.. 49, 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

BEMovAL OF BODIES FROM JEWISH
CEMETERY.-The work Of gathering and
removing the remains of those who were
inferred in the ancient Jewish Ce metery in
Olive Street, in the rear of the Tradesmen's $
Bank, is now going on. In the ground
tomb stones are found bearing date ITO
years ago. BY permission Of the city au.
,horities, the bodies exhumed are allowed to
be reinterred in the cemetery in Twenty
first street. This removal is matter Of
necessity as that part Of the cemetery is TO
be taken for the extension Of the Bowery
to Franklin squore. That part Of the
ground not required for the same purpose,
will be carefully inclosed, and the remains
of those inferred therein will remain, it is
hoped, until great trumpet Shofar Meshe.
ach, shall be sounded. and the dead restor-
cd 10 life.' An immense sum could be
obtained for this part OF the ground, but SC
tenacious are tho Jews of not disturbing
the remains Of their brethren, that nothing
but the strong arm of the law can compel
it. No amount OF gold could induce the
Jews to consent to tho removal. They
arc particularly careful not to disturb the
graves OF their brethren; and IN this case,
the work is carried on in a quiet and ord
erly manner, not by the hands of rough Ia
borers, but by pious men, under the drec-
ton of an cccIcsiastic, who is constantly on
the ground.-N. Y. Trb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

da1MoRxn AND WnLls's HssE JOURNAL
roa ls56.-This brilliant, fertile, and popu-
lar paper offers new inducement to sub
scribers for the next year, viz A novel,
in serial numbsrs, by Mr.. Willis, whose
versatile genius need no comment. The
title issPaul Fame, or Ports Of Life
Un,old." In this production, we may con-
y6dentIy look for something piquant, oigi-
nal, and Willissy. General Morris will
also lend the attractions Of his pen in a
series of original sketches, songs, and bal
lads AND TO show us that there Is some
thing now under the sun, although 1t
would seem to be high up in the heavens,
sws are promised "7Ne Story Of a Star" a
'Xoyllsfte IN worse, founded upon fact, by
y. M. Field, The popular "Straws' Of tho
New Orleans Pieayune. Everything else'
',hourht Of or un,hought Of, in the columns
of this Journal-spicy correspondence
sparkling stories, dainty and memorable
moreeaux, criticism-cand and careiul--
topsskss wish h <suivessal ckronielo Of facts
and tashions, news, novelties, and notorie-
Ties, These will b intsrsPersed with
moral essays, and . running account Of The
progress and improvements Of the aRe.--
-tvs-..i.s cab any one require in weekly
theet, and where else can such IN attrac-
tive medley be found as our friends Morris
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
Hon. ISAAC LIvERMoRE,
Pres't Cambridge Atheneum.
Yours, very truly,
Q. w. HoLnEs.


LosrlHIs PULPIT AND HIS BRIpE.-Tho
Richmond Enquirer gives the sequel Of a
story which has scancaized many good
people
A day or two since Presbyterian
minister resigned his charge in Phadel-
phia, because The rules of his church
would not allow him to marry n lady, in
Virginia, who had been divorced. The
reverend gentleman came to Virginia,
where the lady lives, to claim the boon
for which he had resigned his occupation
and salary ; but tho lady, on hearing of
his resignation, declined marriage, giving
as her reason tho desire not to sep arate
church and pastor,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

" In the Superior Court, at Norwich
Ct., last week, Miss Ellen r. Wheeler
daughter OF Mr.. Ephraim Wheeler, deceas-
cd, recovered verdict of $500 damages
against Mr.. Ralph Coates, for killing
fine Newfoundland dog belonging to Miss
Wheeler. and for injuring her in her efforts
to save her pet. The Norwich Courier
says that by the violence with which the
dog was dragged from her, she was thrown
to the Aoor and +, still maintaining her hold
upon the animal, was dragged out Of the
house and down the stone steps Of the door
ber arms and head werc severely bruised
and lacerated, and her. feelings, As may
well be supposed, greatly shocked. This
outrage was caused by Mr.. Coate'sI sus-
pecsing the dog 10 be guilty Of entering his
barn, and eating part Of a quarter Of veal.
Both parties are residents Of North Ston-
ington.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

POPULAR EDUcATToN.-At the last
monthly meeting of the Connecticut His
torcal Society, Hon. Henry Barnard, the
President, presented paper relating to the
amount of donations, bequest, &c. made
for educational, literary, and scientific pul-
poses in the United States. The whole
amount of land appropriated by the General
Government for educational purposes to the
lst of January, 1854, was stated to be
52,97O, ,23l acres which, at the minimum
price Of such lands when first brought into
market, represented the magnificent sum
of. S66,OO0,000, but which at this time
could not be worth less than 100000, 900
The amount of the donations and subscrip-
tions by individuals far exceeds all that
had been given by State Legislatures.-
Mr.. Barnard read from a table exhibiting
the donations and bequests made by citizens
of Boston within the last century, amount
ing upwards Of S4,Ooo,ooo.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
Gou9ress.
WAsnsG TON, Tuesday, Dec, Is.

WAsmsGTos, Tuesday, Dee, Is.
SrsArr-Mr. Pratt gave notice that he
would introduced bill for the improve
ment Of the Pataposco river.
Mr.. Bayard gave similar notice relative
20 Port Penn.-Adjournod. .g
HousE.-Mr. Walker, rising to per-
sonal explanation, defended Southern Know
No,hings from the attacks Of the Mobile
Register, saying they had not only been
target for the press Of the country, but
used here also as n ba,tledore and shuttle :
cock, by the Republicans on cne side, and
the Democrats on the other. ln's
The Democrats have with obstinate
parry exclusivenes., nominated their candi-
date and adopted resolution, which many
of the more considcrate of them admit was
an insult to, and stigma OH the members
of this floor. uJd b -gWl .1HEf
The fact must be realised, that if South
ern Know Nothings on lhe opening of this
contest had thrown themselves In the ranks
of the Democrats, the result would have
been free soil or ganization. He denied
that the Democratic party was The national
party and claimed nationality for the Ameri
can party. i-ff.s. 1sT.ll t.t rtt
Mr. Jones, (Pa.,) said hid it not been
tor Know Nothingism, Pennsylvania would
to-day, instead OF being represented by six
national democrat votes be represented by
seventeen. Know .Nothingism in Pennsyi'
vans is perfcc,ly synonymous with free
soilsm. The gentleman did not mean to
impuie to him who ofiered,th resolution in
caucus, the intentions to insult anyindiyidu
al or class. r1 .asfga- lt 1g
The Democracy stand on what they
believe to be principal, without compromise.
Mr.. Allison, in replying, endorsed he
IDEA Of his colleague who is national man
Had /, not been for the fact that the
people of Pennsylvania condemned the
action Of the last Congress, there would
now be 7.Democrats from tha; state OH
] this floor, but the FREQ Suii and Know
Nothing parties united, and Pennsylvania
is now represented by men. asmajority Of
whom condemn the Nebraska bill.
Mr.. Walker replied, in the course OF his
remarks that the adoption OF the Demo-
cratic caucus shows what is, by no means
uncommon namely, the proneness OF all
men to comfound principles with party,
seeming to forget that the two.arc essen
tally different.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

Dn. HOLMES AN ISvALIp.-O. w. Hol.
mes has been obliged TO rclinquish several
engagements to deliver Lyceum addresses
in consequence Of sickness during two or
three weeks past. Here is characters.
tic note apologizing for his inability to ap-
pear before the Cambridge AthenDum
BosToN, Dec, IL, 1855.
NV Dear Sir You must excuse me
to your audience in the politest way you
can. | have been i'll, as you know, for a
fortnight, and have been practicing reduct-
ion and Subtraction until there is a mere
uifle left in the way of a remainder. l
could stand up before an audience from
long habit, but doubt if could sit down
again without assistance. am satisfied
that if were offered a fifty dollar bill after
my lecture, should not have strength
enough to refuse it.. am unwilling 10
run the risk, and as you have inspected me
trust you will give me certificate of in
vaalidism not of the kind called "indispo-
sition."
Yours, very truly,
... . o. w. HoLnEs.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
WASHING Tos, Dec. l9.

w iON, bCC' 40.
SEHArE.-Ar. Clayton presented me-
MORALS praying for indemnity for French
spoliatons prior to 1900. He proposed
only to say now, that he should call up
tho subject and address the Senate on it.
The Presidents veto message was re-
ceived last session so late as TO render it
impossible for him to discuss it fully.
He believed the single idea upon which
the whole of the message was predicted
was an error of fact. 1t proceeded on the
ground that claimants were paid under the
treaty of Louisiana, 1903, but the records
in the State department show that this was
not the case. lie would discuss the sub
jcct fully at future day.
Messrs. Broadhead and Crttendcn pre-
scented memorials from naval officers, COM
planning Of the action of the Naval Retiring
Board.
Mr.. Jones, (Tenu.) submitted rcsolu-
ton, calling on the Secretary Of the Navy
for the proceedings OF that Board, and for
the evidence on which they acted.
Mr.. Clayton thought the subject should
be discussed 10 open session.
HousE.-Mr. Thorington withdrew his
resolution providing for the election of a
Speaker by plurality, as members desire n
further vote pird roce, but Q lid he would
renew the position TO day or to morrow.
MIR. Campbell OF Ohio, said there were
some things mentioned in the discussion
yesterday which might create a DISPOSE
ton on his part, to reply, particularly to
Mr.. Humphrey Marshall, who would read
out of the American organization every
member OF this body, who has not come
here with paddock on his tongue.
This discussion he regarded as prema-
ire, but he was willing to meet the gen.
tleman agreeing with him as he did on the
material points Of -Americanism, on the
one hand, and the unbroken phalanx OF the
advocates Of the Nebraska bill on the 9TH
or.
lie desired 10 throw no obstacles in the
way Of an organization, and hoped the
clerks would proceed 10 call the roll.
Cries-'Call the roll-call tho roll.'
The House then proceeded to vote, but
result was announced, Mr.. McMulen in
quired whether it was in order to make
call OF the House.
Some gentlemen were absent now
thinking the time would be occupied in de-,
bate. lie did not know whether the last
vote elected a Speaker or not.
The Clerk said-No. election this vote.
The following was the result
Banks, i02
Richardson, 70
II Fuller, 81
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

Gen. Houston aud the Texas Legislature
are by the ears. At Know Nothing
meeting at Austin, Gen. Houston made
speech attacking the administration OF
President Pierce, and defending his vote
against the Nebraska bill. The House
Of Representatives on tho 2slh ult. adopt
ed, by vde Of rs ayes to 3 noes, a rsso-
luton declaring that the Legislature Of Tex
as disapprovos the course Of Sam Houston
in voting against the Kansas-Nebrska act.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
PETRARcn's WoRD.-- Petrarch,Ea cele-

PETRARcH's WoRD.- Petrarch,La cele-
brated Italian poet, who flourished 400
years ago, recommended himself to the
confidence and affection of Cardinal ColoDa,
in whose family he resided, by his candor
and strict regard to truth. A violent
Quarrel ia having occurred in Cardinal
Colona's households he dinaldwishing
to decide with justice, he assembled oil his
people, and obliged then to bind
themselves by solemn oath on the Gospel,
to declare the whole truth. Every one
without exception submitted to his
determination, even the Cardinals brother,
Bishop. Of Luna, was not excused
Petrarch, in s.turn, presented himself to
taIe the oath the cardinal closed the book
and said, As to you, Petrarch, your WOrd
is sufficient" ,...l .t
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

A person who desires to remain un-
known has addressed to the chief of the
Russian legation at Washington a check
for iour thousand dollars 10 DO transmitted
to his government to be distributed among
the widows and orphans Of the Russian
soldiers who fell at Sebastopol bravely
fighting for their homes against foreign az
gressors.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

ROBERT ScHuyLER.--Tbe Crusader, Of
Nrw York, publishes letter, dated Turn,
Nov. 18th. stat ting that Robert Schuyler,
the railroad stock operator, resides in villa
not distant from Genoa. The writer says
,be governments Of Sardinia and the Unit
ed States arc Dego,isting en- eSirsdiiion
treaty. and that Mr. Schuyler is rather op
posed to the arrangement,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
WHOLE Net 1853


SHocxWc- sArvAIs.-7rQsEa bs Su"r
DExo, AND AwTHER ysx Sssro0slY
STABBsD.-=A startling aad mosl dsgrace-'
iul ahpy occurred in orr ciiy last. even
! ipgs the Inurderousa detpils Of which will
almost riyal tho notorious Poole and Baker,
affair which scauser 70 great seqsasion in
New Yotk.r The fac,s, as neat as NC can
learn, are these: ,saols lpags~o1 bnh as
About 8 Jo'clock q notorious bully named
William, Edwards, naliass .'pead-eye," tho
keeper Of house Of, u iemeiu the north part
Of the city, went to, . dtinkipg and gambling
saloon recently opened atNo. 1856 Wsstmin-
lister street ibys Willism Bay apd shi4 son
Orange d, Day.ior, the purpose Of Aogging
the barkeeper. ono William Colic. GoinP
in, he went behind the bar and clinched Cot
ton. and furious struggle commencedsr'
During the melee that ensusd, Z glass
,umbler wss thrown by Edwards which
struck o. ID. Day in the lace, cutting i
badly, Day then drew q Colts revolver,
every barrel Of which was loaded with ball,
and fred at Edwards, who at the time was
still clinched with the barkceper. . he
ball missed lhe manfor whom. il was in
tended, but sTuck Jos. 81 Wheaton, who.
attracted BY the noise, bad just entered
from back room, in tho right breast, aud
killed him Instantly. Young Day then
tried 10 discharged TWO more shots at EdA
wards, bat wilhont success, the pistol bring
out of order. Al this junctnro the father,
Wan. Day, rushed up t,oE Edwards with tho
knife he had been using in ope.,ing oysters,
and stabbed him in abe back, inflict ing
very severe butiprobably not fatal wound.
The police, hearing Of tho affay, wsre
speedily on the spot in . short ,ims
effected the arres, Of all the parties con-
cerned, and irdged them In tho watch
house. Young Dny wus arestcdby officer
Shaw, and the old man by officers, Billings
and Wrightman. ~ Edwards wound was
dressed in the saloon by DIR. Bcckwiih, and
he was then taken in Charge by officers
Shaw and Sheldon, and removed t tho
watch-house on u hstcn When reached
there he had tainted from loss Of blood
having bled most prolusely, bnt It waS
though, he would survive.
Joseph S. Wheaton, who Thus tragicaly
meet his end by bullet intended for
another, was young man about twenty.
six years. of age, until recently clerk in
the drug store cf Chambers g. Calder
lie was member Of the FIRST Light In
faniry Go. and of the Water IViich AS
sociation, and was quite lavorite with all
his companions. His mother, we believe,
resides on High street.
The Days, father aud son, arc nativ es of
Kilingly, Connecticut, wserc the old man
formerly owned and cultivated a small farm.
A jury Of inquest was summoned last
night by Coroner Knowles, and after view
ing the, body of Wheaton. they adjourned to
this mornng.-Pror. Journal.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

The PAPER PLANT IN WIscoNs,s.--Ui.
der this head (says the Boston PosD we
have before US q description of a plant dis
covered in this country by Mrs. A. L. Beau
mont, of Arena. She has furnished US
with a fine sample Of cotton, and also OF
flax, from the came plant, which she de-
scribes as follows :t,r..g ..v IA
81 discovered, two. years ago, a plant
that yields both cotton and fax from the
same root, and believed am the fret per-
son that ever acultiyated, spun, and knit
from it. am persuaded that any article
that will make as good cloth as can be
made from this plant will make good pa
per hence call il the paper plant. II
can be planted in the spring and cut in the
fall or winter. 1t bleaches itself white as
it stands, and will yield at least three or
iour tons to the,acre. From sing,e root
that transplanted last spring there igrew
twenty large stalks, with three hundred
and five. e.pods, Containing the cotton,) with
at least sixty seeds in each. From this
root obtained sven ounces Of pure cot.
ton and over half pound of flax. 1t is a
very heavy plant, and grows from, six to
seven feet high"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

A VALUABLE SHAD.-The Charleston
Courier says" the first shad Of the season
was caught by Charles r. Smith, in Savsn-
nah river, on the 7lh instant, in pike net,
and was sold for cas-, and served up in
this State"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

CHRisrMAs AND New YLAR's GIrrs.-
Tisdale, at his New Store, ll6 Thames
street, has just received beautiful assort-
men of goods suitable for the approach
ing holidays. Those in want of goods for
this purpose would do we'll to give him
call. Sec his advertisements in another
column.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

THs DEMAND ron HrAwArHA.-h ia
reported that ten thousand copies Of Long,
fellows 'HrAwATHi have already been
seld, and that the demand is unsba,sd.
No other volume Of American poetry has
sycr had such run In 20 short time.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

GT The bed plate for the new Collins
steamer Adriatic is the largest ono ever
cast in il is country, bcingin singlcspicce
and weighing 30 tons. II was cast at the
Novelty Works, N. Y, on Thursday
last.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

Parker ii. French, minister faom Nj
caragua, says, if the President does not
receive him, he will proceed to England
and France, and ask recognition from those
countries.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27
.'aanBRALD OF FHR Times
rustisHEp EvrRy yHvRsDAr MORNING,
No ia Tina les street.
~ CRANSTON a. NORMAN.
TERMS..@2 in advance, or $2,25
'iiisd at the end Of the year. .sily

.s,,tY We omitted TO state In our last anti
Gle In regard TO the Gas Company, that
probably ono reason which induced the
Bogus Directors to purchase such large
quantity sf cssl, and At such high price,
-@ds that one Of the Bogus Board, Silas
Ia CotsrslI, ownsda vessel for which he
probably had no employment, and she was
chartered by tho company to bring the
q coal and another of the Board, William
g. Peckham, was anxious TO have oil the
warfags and carriage Of the coal tha. he
could get during the ybar. rr7
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-12-27

DForefathers' day will be celebrated at
Plymouth by the Pilgrim Society, on the
2lsl inst, instead of the %, as the 22d falls
on Saturday. The Grafton at Pilgrim Hall
will be pronounced by Hon. William II.
Seward, of, New York.