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The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
He Has Enemies.

We never hear the remark made OF a man
"I'bat he has great many enemies without
feeling desirous OF his acquaintance. We are
sure to find him, in many respects,a sterling
character. A man who plods ,a!ong,in the
same track of his furetathers-who never broke
away from the traces of expediency and error
and who thinks and writes with the same pen
and from the same model, that his grandfather
used seldom If ever gains an enemy. But he
who thinks for himselfis something ofa genius
and has talents Of high order, is sure to find
enemies at every corner. A truthful paragraph
that he has written darling vices that he has
denounced or a sense even of his superiority
over themselves induce many to say severe
things Of him and bring his good name into
contempt. When lived the energetic, active,
talented man who had no enemies! Even
perfection itself, in the life of Christ, was rdl-
culrd spoken against, abused, spit upon cast
away!
A man who has enemies need not relax his
efforts, or presume that he is the worst person
who ever lived. Ifhe is upright in his deal
ings kind and benevolent in his disposition,
obligi,g and accommodating to all classes, he
must have the appreciation of a good conscience
and his sleep will he refreshing.
We would not give farthing for the man
who has no enemes-who panders to the
depraved appetites Of the bad and pretends to
uncommon sanclity among the feligious-;who
never denonnces sin for fear of a frown, or ex
presses himself as friend to virtue, lest he be
ridiculed. No-give us the faithful individual
who sustains the right at fearful odds and speaks
out boldly, when vice comes in like a food.
Such q man is honored and approved by Hea
ven, and we always extend to him the right
hand of fellowship. w., -
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
Tbe Use Of Hats.

Hats are generally worn On, the head, and
many persons are simple enongh to suppose
that the OBJECT sto keep the head warm OF
comfortable, But this is the least use that is
made OF them. Ornament is one object, of
course but then. some ofthem are such "Shock.
ing bad hats, that it would require a pretty
strong Imagination to discover any great orna-
meHt in them., Some hats are worn 10, shew
the wearers particular fancy for some distn:
gnished foreigner. Some are usedfas k!pd Of
political sign to tell the world that the owner
kp;ws. nothing. And some are used instead OF
alawyer.s green bag asa repository foriettefs
and papers. But it appears that new and
entirely different use is now found for hats |;
and we really hope that they will beused ac,t
cordingly. Churches are t" ,reapthe benefit ot
thens not indeed by having them carried round
by the deacsns to collect the pennies at
contribution for the minister ortthe poor but
or much more important purpose. :. A church
has recently been built in Davenport Iowa and
the following notice vas appended to the ad:
yertisement Of the edi6ce:-.The chewers Of
tobacco are earnestly requested to avoid the
use of the aisle in the church or else spit in
their hats}" ....
That is an idea worthy ofa true blue Yam.
kee and we dare say that the originator hailed
from, away down east, though he is now. en'-
ploying his genius in eIevating the manners
and customs OF. the pioneers oftbe west. We
like this hat arrangement and would suggest
an additional improvement which would be
suited to other places as we'll as cburcbes-yiz
every per.on, who uses tebaccoin in any way,
shall have mis- hat tied on to his person in front
so thathe can spit in it at all times and there.
by avoid the present practice Of de6liue floors
carpets flrutnre ladies &c. Such an arrange.
ment would be found Of the greatest Importance
in the way Of cleaness, comfort, and economy.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
The Winter of the Heart.

Let it never come upon. you, Live, so that
good angels many protect you from this terri;
Die e.evil--the winter of the heart ,.. :.
Let nochiliug influence freeze up the foun-
dati"ns Of sympathy and happiness in its depths
no cold burthen SETTLE over its withered hopes
like snow ON the faded flowers no rude blasts
ofdiscontent moan and shrek through its desc
late chambers.
Your life path may lead you amid trials;
which f.r a time seen utterly to impede your
pr4ress and shut out the very light Of heaven
from Your anxious gaze.
Peuury uiay take the place of ease and
plenty our luxurious home may he exchang:
I'd for single, lowly 'foom--the soft conch
for theHstra" pallet--the rich viands for the
Coarse food Of The poor. Summer friends may
forsake you and the unpityng World pass you
by with scarceIya look or word of compass
sion .a--.
You NAV b. forced to toll wearily, steadily
OH to earn a tivelihood; you may encounter
fraud and the base avarice which would extort
the last tarthug, till you well Digh turn in dis
gust from your fellow beings.
Death may sever the dear ties that bind you
10 eatIl, tHu letse ,}Vu III ico'ot- uos"s'Seo'
That noble, panly boy, the sole hope of your
declining years, may be taken from you, while
your spirit cIngs-to him with wild tenacity
which even the shadow Of the tomb cannot
who'll, subGue. ...., !. --rs r
. But amid all these SORROWS, do not come to
the CONCLUSION that n"bndy was ever so deeply
afflicted as you are and abandon every sweet
anticipation Of "better days" in the unknown
| future. ~~.',- 50 "'
Do not lose your faith in human excellence
because your confidence has sometimes been
betrayed, nor believe that friendship is only
delusun. and love bright phantom which
glidrs away from your grasp
Do not think that you are f.ted'to he mis-.
cradle because, you are disappointed in your
expectations, andIaffled in your pursuits. Do
nol declare that God has i"rsaken you when
you way is hedgrd about with .horns or repine
si,tuIy, when lie calls your dear ones to the
land beyond the grave.
Keep holy trust in heaven through every
trial; fear adversely with iorttude ahd look
ur ward in hours of temptation and suffering
When your locks are white, your eyes dim, and
our Limbs weary when your steps falter on
the verge Of Deaths gloomy vale still retain
freshness and buoyancy Of spirit which will
shield you from the winter of the heart. b..
Olive Branch.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
Jokes Upon Scripture.

1t is very common with some persons says
the Christian Messenger, to raise laugh by
means of some Iudicrous story connected with
atext of Scripture. Sometimes it 10 3 play on
the words, a pun at other times bunder
and not seldom, downright impiety. What.
ever be- its form even when ligte,t tits no ve.
nial offence, leading asit does to profane con-
tempt of God's word. Those who practice
this, have never been celebrated for genuine
wit. The laughter which they cali forth is
provoked solely by the unexpected contrast
between the solemn words Of Scripture. and
some drol idea. There is no real wit in the
case and the dullest persons in society are
most remarkable for, these attempts. -, p t..
The evils arising from this practice are great.
er than appear at first. 1t leads, in general.
to irreverence for Scripture. No men would
Jest with the dying werds Of his father or his
mother; yet the words Of God are quite as
solemn, When we have heard comic. or vul'
gar tale connected with a text of"Seriptufe,
such is the power of association thatwe never
hear the text afterwards without thinking Of
Jest. The effect Of :his is obvious. He who
is much engaged in this kind Of false wit, will
come at length to have large portion OF holy
Scripture spo ted over by his unclesn fancy
Beware of jestine with sacred things. Shun
the company of any one who practices this, as
you would shun loathsome disease. Brown
upon every attempt to provoke your smile by
such means. ->...
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
Pleasant Thoughts.

There is IA magicspell in pleasant words to
soften aud too soothe, As we pass through
lilies ragged byeways we see tile charm
smooth many brow that is rufled, and calm
many spirit that is troubled as the storm
troubles the waves OF the sea. Have you not
seen the influence Of pleasant words in the
humble home where poverty sits in the circle
and want at the board ... =.
The influence of pleasant words is alike
happy on all. The merchant when he leaves
his busy counting room, weary and worn with
the cares uf the day-with his mind perplexed
with the struggles of the present and the anx-
e,irs of the future, is calmed by the utlerance
of pleasant words by wife aud sweet wee
ones around the cheerful fireside of his home.
The farner, as he comes from the field with
his team, where all day long he has turned the
sward in prospect of II golden harvest, is made
the happier by the greetings given him when
his team is put away and the hum OF the days
toll is euded. ..-': -'.--a .,..
Do YOU remember the time when the fire OF
your spirit was moved-when angry feelings
burned holly in your bosom-when YOU began
,6 feel that the world was your enemy and no
that caused the storm to uIl away into calm,
and cause, the tur hulent waves to sink to resta
Was it not ,hr dulcet whi<pe,ings Of some
pleasant word falling from the lips or some one
that loved you. that spoke ''peace" to the
tempest that was beginning to rsge-i in your
.ouI Pleasant words cost nothing; give them,
give thein-give freely.
Mothers, speak kindly to the delicate flow.
ers that ha' & around you; II harsh word may
es,range them from the altar Of home and send
then, adrift, on the worlds treacherous sea.
Sister. husband brother, friend,-if you would
have lille bs one golden da,v, bright as the
MONDAY in June. it you would gather in your
fold those who would comfort you in the dark
night of trial, let pleasant words hang OH your
lips and rhe inw of kindness anide your tongue;
aud our life will be one of jnyousness, your
words as the "dew Of Hermon" watering the
flowers of Hermon" and your namecprecious
rs the rubies of the mountain, or gems of the
sea.-Sptritof tie Age. a.s ,rf. n =
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SEEDS PROM THE PATENT oFFrcE.--FDra a
few weeks past we have noticed in almost eves
ry one of our exchanges of this State acknowf
edgments of favors from our Senators" and
Representatives In the'form Of seeds from tbs
Patent Office: These seeds are very valuable,
and the distribution of them is more than 4
personal favor conferred but in many instances
they prove very beneficial 'sto whole districts
of country by improving the quality Of their
productions. Laurens, however has been
overlooked in the distribution for which we
are sorry an odr: District isiehs greatest whea,
grower in the State, and lin d that respect
deserves toereceive all the lights aud assist,
ances that can be obtained. Personally we
have no broad acres to ,spw, nut we have friends
and good farmers they are too to whom we
should have handed them: aud who .wp,lld
delight to test anything that 4pron'ises liosbe
beneficial to the agricultural interests OF our
district and State. We do mot wish t. be
understood as grumbling at our Senators. 1sb4
only wish To remind .,hrm that La9zss'ss- =
ION the nrap," and is a. 'mr"'a''t !-tbslsssssst
South Ca oIina.--Heruld.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27


ENcLASD- CouHTrNe THE COST Mr..
Bright, clear-headed merchant Of England,
and member of Parliament, has been fsuf.
ing up one years cost Of the war. He calcu-
lates that the British are paying one: hundred
and fifty millions Of dollars more foi. food on
account of the war, while the government are
spending one hundred millions Of dollars extra
on the same account; and what is there obtain.
ed IN returnl Wheat ia selling in England
for 73s. Id. quarter or Is. Cd. higher: than
the highest price ever Known since. 1919. ;sYet
the harvest Of 1854 in England was the, most
productive ever known. He gives il as, his
solemn belief that if:the, foreign policy keeps
food up so high six million quarters Of corn
being kept outof the, country BY war, before
two years are over the, Government will shoot
Engishmen in the Streets Hundreds Of ssil,
ing vessels. and sixty or seventy bf thelargest
steamers, instead iof carrying passengers ;and
manufactures to all parts. of the world, are now
employed most; snproductively in carrying
soldiers, horses, stores, shpt and, shell TO. the
Crimea. In the,trade. of the Baltic there .is;;a
falling off of 5000, vessels about SO per gent,
in the English, and nearly 30, per cent. in the
Russian. The vessels Of the other State ;haye
also suferedaa proportionate dininstlop;a Prns.
sia has suffered slightly; Sweden forms the
only exception. .ts & rs :.-.,..,;.ts- . /.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27
Trensiares :.siliaout Price :

Man is prone 70 esteem tbisssifgs. according
to cost, and sucr AZ cost nothing we prize as
naugbt. The blessings; Of Heaven gre Tree
and poor, short sighted a,ortal feekon them
as triaes, @henEff they were the price OF g6fd
and of silver they .wouId be Sought after as
treasures. Glorious as the rising aud settbig
sun may be, it costs sos notBiTgs Ther noble
arch that spans the beaveTs lisa free eshbiti6h,
and no tickets are sotdyto witreSS tie grand
moving panorama Of Eedttf5 And sky Coz
ors and paintings, That ate oirt foTbeH tsesasiu
theheayens above and, saEth beasatb, sate4 spread
outprofnseiy, nd<@e ahave'si9iftS TO. o.Ibeiold
them, hearts t0 thfoh with delight and ssonk
contemplate thetiswith woider. snd joy::es
But therising and setting of .tiaily7 spns, the
iId,insjesty sof; the storm-its 'tbumder and
lightning, and the aspaagleds edshessehss on high,
are all such common exbibitiohslthav our pulses
seldom throb In witnessing theh ;, yet if they
were only TO be seen once inta aEcen,ury and a
price to be paid, y scohgregated wGrld wdnfd
rush to the exhibitionand beholdth "sceberys
with rapture. f::2sa' = 'i ~ i'77',tefs
Wegive our money, our. time and labor for
things Of little value, and are content; but we
have no " price of admission" to pay ffof the
cheerful sunbeam or the singing shower; the
gray of the morning or the purple of The eve.
ming the twinking stars set IN blue above OF
the little flowers set,ingreen at our feet; tie
bright blaze Of the sGmmer'ssnoor or che deep
dark silence of the winters night =. >''.9 =
Thank God the rich cannot buy up these
Blessings of Heaven. and the ,poopshase chem
" without money and without prises"3 & .ya
~. q. e, Spirit ofaae: ,Age.i ].
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BESroN ON THE .VEro ,PowER.--Hen. Tbgm-
as II. Benton in n}conversation with q friend of
ours on Saturday last ina very excited man.
ner said, "IfI were, President Of the United
States, sir, I:would keep beside mesa pile, OF
blank vetoes and as fast as the pldhderingt bills
passed Congress would sendsi in svet6 ve-
to-! veto! Il sir, send in a veto."- Washington
Star. 'Tr -.
Mr.. Benton is right. Any President: who
should act upon his principle would make ehis
Administration the most popular Of .any,xe
have had for years, There are, numbers Of
schemes for. plundering the public treasury
which come up regularly every year, Some;
times they are successful as the appropriations
for mail steamer service. If SO the amount
asked is doubled next year, and 50 on in pre-.
portion till public patience, exhausted by such
pitiful beggary such shameful lrapacity and the
corruption which it engenders in Legislative
halls insists that the beggars shall be kicked
out Of Congress without a siuglepenpy Those
who are not successful are BY no means discour.
aged. They concentrate, their energies 7for
operation at the next sessionssnd even make
the refusal of one Congress to grant ;,ther
wishes Ia strong presumption that they did not
deserve any such favor,) and additional ,aTgu.
ment to enfosce a prompt acquiescence in their
demands at the next succeeding session. With
the constant and persevering assault uponetbe
public treasury and this increasing disposition
in Congress to listen to the appeals ofilterest-
ed lobbeynen. it becomes the duty Of: the
Executive to iuterpose its power to prevent
these scandalous impositions Of the people. The
lobbeymen have become regular fixtures at the
Capitol Matching all kinds Of schemes ofpublic
plunder. Whenever one Of these schemes
passes through Congress,the President, should
clap the Presidential veto upon. it.-Phladel.
phia Ledger. ~ %q-e; u
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27

Experience has demonstrated, that the best,
or in fact the only means OF preserving the
teeth, iss to keep. the" perfectly clean. No
person should neglect, once at least in twenty,
four hours. to devote sufficient time to the
work of thoroughly cleansing the teeth. A
brush should be chusen that is moderately
soft, and as elastic as possible. A hard BRO sh
is liable to injure the gums. Without strict
adherence 10 this course, it is matter OF
doubt whether any professional skill could se'
cure sound teeth. -
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.Agrifa1ltnrat.*
Asricnltural Societies.


or the benefit and. Importance of associa.
ted effort inssgricultute, in the Chefaw Is. e.
Gazette thus discourses: '..~.. -
Recently, we very, briefly; called the atten.
tion Of our planter friends to the importance
Of organizations to promote the success Of ag.
riculture among them, Arid in view Of the
importance of the subject we now take the
liberty of referring to it again. Experience
every where most ostconclqsively demonstrates the
value of such organizations. Even in old
England, where tile lights of thousand years
experience, are at the command of the planter,
Agricultural Associations are still the order of
the day-are still the cherished means of dif:
fosing knowledge among their members. We
have. not yet arrived at perfection in any ofthe
Arts or Sciences, nor untii we do so, can we
safely dispense with the practical sesu!ts Of che
experience of. our fellow laborers. Precept
without example, is like fait;r without works-
II is dead and valueless. -,
-. Suppose that A., land our readers can at
sf,ome1t's warning point to many sueh,) en-.
tets upon his profession (planting) with mode.
rate means, and in the course OF his life, by
industry, economy and untiring perseverance
accumulates reasonable fortune. Now, ,iso.
lated as most of, our planters are, we would
like;to know what usehe has beento his neigh.
bors and to the State, save in the amount Of
taxes he has Contributed to. the support of the
government Every beneficial result Of his
experience is locked MP in his bpsom and will
descend iinto the. same grave with;his body
And this is owing to no particular fault of his;
but Il is, the natural result Of isolation. Can
our planters be desirods Of winning such an
ingloriops distinc,iop! Weknow theyarenot.
But if they were animated by no higher mo.
tive, by no nobler desire, than the mere accu.
mutation of ofwealth, then the very best means
to promote that object, would be to:proat by
the experience and example of others, which
are mose-easiIy aaainable through Agricultu
sal Associations: These Associations afford
the n.eaas Of comparing the actual results Of
che experience Of their members, attaiuaGle in
40 other way" - -. Z, -
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27

The t.il',wing appointment Of Cadets have
been made by The President for 1855: Alexap:
der ]. .'clntush "f Georg., Wm.; W., Nc.
Creer., of Virginia, John, Bridal, Of New
York VIM. II. Marrin,t, of Maryland, Dudley
Riley sou Of the late Gen. Riley, Pierce M.
Butler, son Of the late Col. Butler. who fell at
Churuau>co; Frank Huger, son Of CqE Hdger,
Us. Amy; Charles, s. Bowman, son of. Capt.
Bowman; R,,hrrrqW. Mitchsll, of Pennsylva-
MIA, james p. Martiu; Of Kentucky. :
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27

Comm n whiting proves an efectual remedy
against the effects nf the sting of the bee OF
wasp. The whiting is to be m"istenrd With
cold water, and applied Immediately. 1t may
be- washed off in few minutes, when neither
pain Or swelling will ensue.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1855-03-27

BEAN HAULn FOR SHEEp.-Beans, it is
generally well known, are among the best tod
der that can be fedto, sheep. They are re-
narkab!y hearty, aud exert very strengthen
iug and iasigeratins effect. Weak animals, by
being Ted on heans, are IN short time restnrsr'
to health; and the same result is produced by
feeding on the pods and haulm Of the bcan.--
In some sections, beans are sown broadcast, On
richly prepared soil, and pulled or harvested
while green as. a winter feed for these animals.
On strong, rich soils, the production Of haulm
is great, but the crop rarely natures its grain.
When the plants have put forth their foliage
snd the pods begin to Gil they are pulled and
stacked. This operation I perform by setting
two strong stakes In the soil one foot apart,
and securing them by wythe, one foot from
the surface ofsthe ground ithen Gil in with
the vines, placing the tops outward, aud bring.
ing the tops of the stakes together, secure them
firmly with band or rope. In this way they
are suffered to remain till cured. No fsddef
can be cheaper or better use than this. !.
~ -. = @ Germantown Telegraph.
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A CoNrRAsr:-Neart the end Of his days, rhe
ticentlou< Byr". wrote the following lines: p"
MY davs are in the yellow lsaf, ' ''.''
The flowers and fruit Of love are gone.
The worm, the cancer and the grief
Are mine alone" -.
Near the end of his days, ".Paul the aged"
wrote to Young minister whom he gently
loved. as follows: !" am now ready to be Of.
tered, and the time Of my departure is at hand.
| have fought good fight, have finished my
course, have kept the,faith; hencefortlfthere
is laid up fm lnt a crown of righteousness,
which the righteous Judge shall give me at
,ha, day" Is there not difference, between
him that serve,h God aud him that seryeth him
mott All rxpe,ien"e, as well as conscience,
answers YES. ....
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Wssrequested fsispa sss. 4 ii,, ,,ps tilps. 8.
since to furnish uswith sasileis ,ssis,htaims
only fhatit.shcuid be sPiicy HoDisd, sadgeistR
.er.teoalo16g nor TOO short On satsthS SsSat
office a week y small { VI
handed ps, together with. q note on xhtsa,
the ebirograpby .of oars sapesssa
scentrjbator. ,Ne;tWnedihe package 6yeksSd
sasef, 'fsltot Il. piasHed itssad dsed ot6st fsis
ISL mean: aaessiog Al eop,e1t fcSlsR
b !;bssss,sss sxe Nigh have opened "a sislsost an
living At any ss,isfaetoi reAals Il. nigh ~
'apeaE -on o. ducs s.shosf fsossE bissg gsiiss satsN
iasedts itwss something ssaSalF ind i6aaa as1s
lsagaiwe decided q ehil ifS our as sssss ID De
aid ef our digi.s and .l,en ws Predacs IA
very beautiful 'speeime of a6e piassgo ssaljk
9,0pening now our lfiiend's noas, WSssadsEs
;e,itas.s.i ...b g,bs-is'st;qsag rad II .ssdasa
/. ,F,sena yoa the promised srtfl og csls
not object to itas not being .sut6sieqtly spiex
:for Il IS al spice You capnes ssy. q, ,ia 81
too long or too shortS for, ss i sas, cayelaIde
select & Specimen tbst is pesiseay ,gle6aIsss
neither length NOR shortneas Fan BE- spseaicseE
:of, H.. Your last siipuistiopss dat n sh6
be poieted, has given me- the mont tfH56
from. its apparent incoMp Mpstibility & 81
preceding properties, But sftsE long tests q
ing, succeeded in finding . sampi iain e6iSk
as I think, The small pointed process m .ose
aide does not conflict stsa i5s, gsisss spas.
;nass' of fhe u,hfria hrSftv - y =. a. ,S.s-