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Mysteries Of italian Crime.

An awful occurrence took place few
evenings ago at the Principe Umberto
Theatre, in Florence, during the per-
formance OF an equestrian spectacle,
entitled "The Capture of Capriano in
Gala" At the eliminating point of the
piece there is grand engagement be-
tween band of brigands and party Of
sharpshooters, the former stationed upon
group OF rocks, and the latter on the
level ground. Just when the combat
was at its height one of the sharpshooters
fell, and in sonatural manner that the
act was greeted with an enthusiastic round
OF applause. A moment afterwards,
however, it was plain that something
had gone wrong. A couple ofmen rush.
ed upon the stage and lifted the body of
the PROSTATE actor, when it was at once
seen that he was lying in pole of gore
Cries and shrieks arose from every part
OF the house women tainted, and men
jumped upon the stage. Meanwhile the
orchestra continued to play, and many
of the performers continued their parts,
others, men and horses, rushed about in
wild confusion. At Inst the manager,
pale rs death, came forward, and his
aspect at once hushed the house into
silence, An untoward accident (he said)
had Just occurred, and the representation
must at once be brought to an end.
The house was Immediately cleared, but
crowds fingered for some time about the
neighborhood of the theatre 1t was soon
known that the man who had so "natur-
ally" dropped on the boards had been
shot through the head, and was corpse
before the first echoes of the public ap-
plause could have reached his ear. In
the Italian theatres certain gentlemen,
who exercise their office by turns, are
answerable for everything connected
with the good order OF the representation,
the taking OF proper precautions against
accidents, and so forth. On the evening
in question the official on duty had
superintended the loading of the fire.
arms, and is ready to take oath that they
were charged with powder only. The
bullet, therefore, that shattered the skull
OF The poor sharpshooter in the mimic
fight was presumably slipped into one of
the barrels after the guns had been dis
tributed among the company-but by
whom, and for what purpose =? This is
the mystery to which justice is endeavor-
ing to find the clue. 1t should eadded
that the King was, according to his GUS
tom, present at the entertainment, having
great passion for all horse spectacles,
and occupied his usual place in box
close to the stage, in the company of the
Bella Rosina and her daughter, the Mar
chioness Splnola. The shot, however,
supposing it intentional, could not have
been directed at his Majesty, for it was
fred in the opposite direction.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

New York SPoETsnENs New LAW
Penalties for violations are largely in
creased, ranging from so to slOO.-
Robbing birds nests is made q penal
offence ofs25. Sunday huntingis placed
under ban by the following provision
"There shall be no shooting or hunt
ing or having possession in the open nir
the implements for shooting, on the first
day of the week, called Sunday, and any
person violating the provisions Of this
section shall be liable to n penalty OF not
more than twenty-five, nor less than ten
dollars for each offence"
The 25th section provides that boards
Of supervisors, by vote OF majority,
NAV authorize, in each town, the election
Of n game constable, chosen at town
meetings, to hold office for one year, and
to prosecute all violations OF the act he
is entitled to the same compensation as
town conslIbles, and one-half of penal
ties for violation OF the act. In case O.
neglect or refusal to prosecute, he shal
forfeit the penalty Of SIS.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22
A California Horse.

In San Francisco, q horse recently
transferred from q butchers cart, already
trots mile in 2.15. This fact-if it is q
fact-makes that particular piece Of
horse-aesh worth o hundred thousand
dollars. A small item for the owner, but
q very comfortable consideration for q
poor man. The horse men nre in rap
lures of delight. But it turns out that
the horse is not q thoroughbred, but a
hack Of doubtful lineage, which owes
little to good breeding. 1t would be o
singular commentary on the training Of
blooded horses il this unknown cob,
embarrassed from q butchers cart, beats
them all. What are we to do with the
horse maxim" that blood will tell -
after this, seeing that it signifies moth
ing after all ? We believe there is o
scow somewhere about the harbor Of
San Francisco that can beat the fastest
yacht that ever sailed in those waters.
And now we have the next wonder !;
Stanford's horse, whilom OF butcher
cart associations, can throw dust at q
in the eyes OF Bonner's horse, and the
latter is no longer the prince Of horse
flesh. The following particulars are taken
from Sacramento paper
Yesterday morning, at the Park, the
mysterious Stanford horse was driven
around the track in q sulky, by " Yank
Smith, who has the animal in charge.
The first half mile was trotted over at
q moderate speed, but on the last half
mile Smith let him out, and he crossed
the score at 1.07. Keeping right on, at
a slower trot, till the last half mile was
reached, the wonderful horse was again
urged to his utmost speed, and made
the last half mile in 1.07i. His time
was noted by several reliable and expe-
rienced parties. There is no doubt
about this time having been made, and
it is the fastest on record. Awell-known
sporting gentleman offered wager that
he could take the horse for week, and
drive him mile in 215. The horse has
somewhat romantic history, and, like
many bipeds in this country, his eleva-
ton from hard work and obscurity to
fame and ease, has been as rapid as re-
markable. Not many months ago he
did service in q butcher cart, and was
sold for the paitry sum OF $50. STAN
ford paid $4,000 for him, and could
probably get 1000 for his bargain.
The pedigree of the horse is in dispute,
but those who have the best reason to
know, state that he is ST. Clair.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

THE FoRr NIAGARA DIsAsTER.-The
life.boat belonging to Fort Niagara,
Ont, got adrift. Lieuts. Morrison and
Ashbury, started out after the ife-boat,
but finding their own boat to be in dan
ger from the heavy sea running, they
abandoned the attempt to recover the
lost boat, and tried to land on the Cam
ada shore. When within few hundred
Yards of the shore, their boat was struck
by q sea, and 1t. Morrison was by it
washed overheard. The boat immedi-
ately fell into the trough OF the sea, and
was soon capsized. Five of the men
succeeded in getting on the bottom of
the boat, but were soon washed of. The
accident was witnessed by many people,
but the sea was running so high that it
was impossible to launch boat and
give assistance.
The officers and men all belonged to
the United States army, and were sta-
toned at Fort Niagara, on the American
side. The correct names OF the officers
lost are George Ashburn, OF Illinois,
and James Campbell Morrison, jr., OF
Ohio, and both were Lieutenants in the
lst Regiment OF Artillery. The bodies
Of all the men lost were recovered on the
Canada shore, about four miles from Nj
agara CITY. 1t. Morrison's body was
recovered at Port Dalhousie, 10 miles
below Niagara City. All the bodies were
conveyed to the American shore.
Lit. Morrison was formerly resident
OF Cincinnati. He was graduated with
high honor both there and at West
Point, and was assigned to the Artillery
Corps. His remains will be taken to
Cincinnati for interment.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

How A FRENCH GENERAL DIED.-Gen.
Besson's death forms one OF the most
painful incidents OF the French civil
war. After the taking Of the barricade on
the 9Th inst, he was riding at the head
of two regiments along the high street
leading to the Ternes gate, when he saw
an insnrgent. who wore the uniform OF
marine, taking aim ut him from win
dow. He snatched a Chassepot from
one of the soldiers nearest to him, and
said, az will bring down that scoun-
drel." But the words were scarcely out
of his mouth when the insurgents shot
brought down the general, who fell dead
with a bullet which went through his
lungs. He was a pupil Of st. Cyr, took
part in many campaigns in Africa, was
a major before Sebastopol, served as
head Of the staff OF an army corps in
Italy, and OF the Rhine. He had only
returned from captivity in Germany q
few days before.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22
TRrE CHEERruIXEss. Along Win b

TRrE CHEERFULSEss.-Along with hu-
mility we should cultivate cheerfulness.
Humility has no connection with pen
siye melancholy or timorous detection;
While the truly humble guard against
the distraction of all violent passions
and subordinate cares, they cherish n
cheerful disposition Of mind. There
cannot, indeed, be genuine cheerfulness
without the appreciation OF your own
heart. While, however, we pay sacred
regard to conscience, it must be enlIght-
ened and directed by reason and reve!a-
ton ; and happy are the individuals who
can saw, "our rejoicing is this, the tesh'
mony OF our conscience, that, in sim.
plicity and godly sincerity, We have had
our conversation in the world" An ap-
proving mind will contribute greatly to
cbeerfulness, and that equanimity which
results from it, from trust in God and
from the hope OF a blessed Immortality
is equally remote from sour dis'atistnc'
tiop. desponding melancholy, and frivo,
| lous hilarity. 1t smooths our paths anC
sweetens our cup, rendering duty easy
and affliction light.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22
Terrible Affair in Illinois.

A terrible homicide was committed
about two and half miles from Newton,
in Jasper County, Ill A young man
named Lafayette Shepherd, killed his
mother and sister in most brutal man
ne The old woman and the girl went
out to the stable in the morning, to milk
the cows, when they were set upon by
the son with IN ax, and so horribly man
gled that the mother died in a few
minutes, and the girl after lingering o
few hours. Shepherd Immediately fled
from the neighborhood, but was pursued
and caught the same evening at Olney,
where he was hiding. He is said to be
insane. His brothers and sisters at
tempted to screen the act Of the brother,
and gave o false account OF the manner
in which the injuries to their mother
and sister we're inflicted, and as to the
whereabouts OF Lafayette. The whole
family were promptly arrested and taken
to Marshall, Lafayette charged with muir
der, and the other members OF the family
as accessories on the fact. There was
hearing on habeds corpus, before Judge
Decius, at Marshall, for the purpose OF
procuring the release Of the brothers
and sisters, but had not been determined
at the time our informant left. There is
great excitement in the neighborhood
where the act was committed, and the
whole family are threatened with lynch
law. ."-Indidnd Express.
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Old Letters.

/ sit with letters on my knee,
And in weary task engage.
To try and lessen, BY degrees,
The correspondence OF an age,
or these epistles, some with te.rs
And some with laughter overflow.
Whilst others tell Of hopes and te,r,
And joys departed long ago.
This hurried scrawl from Cousin Jane.
In agitated mind composed.
The interesting fact proclaims.
That he has recently proposed.
These loving words, almost erased
81 long my boy. for your returnI"
We're by a mothers fingers traced
All me how dim these candles burn
In one pink envelope I find
A little dead iorget-me-not,
Whose withered petals call to mind,
An incident well-nigh forgot.
For once, pretty blue-eyed maid
Selected it from her boquct,
As to the supper-room We strayed,
And up the staircase wound our way.
Vowed to keep this faded weed
At twenty-one such fools We are
I'll burn the rubbish, and proceed
To light another choice cigar
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

RED TApE.-Some OF the incidents
connected with the marriage OF Marquis
of Lorne will strike Americans as having
been ridiculously red tapey. Many fine
people expected to attend that wedding,
but didn't. The cabinet ministers were
invited, but not their wives. Mr.. Moran,
the representative of the United States,
couldn't go, because he is only charge.
Several small ambassadors, glistening
with diamonds, we're there, while, under
the rule, some OF the most peerless Of the
peeresseS were COOL, left outin the cold.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

WOULDN'T WoRK.-The iurymen in a
recent breach of promise case in lndi-
ana, put down the amount that they de-
cided should be paid, when the whole
was added up, and divided by twelve, the
number of jurymen, and the amount
left, 5000, given to plaintiff. The
next day, another jury tried the same
method for deciding how long they
should send man to state prison for
horse stealing, and on figuring it up
found the number Of years 5000. They
are trying to see how it comeA
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22
Learn q Little EYeryD

Little rills make wider streamlets,
Stream'ets swell the rivers flow;
Rivers Join the mountain pillows,
Onward, onward as they gol
Life is made Of smallest fragments,
Shade and sunshine, work and play,
So may we, with greatest profit,
Learn little every day.
Tiny seeds make boundless h.rTests,
Drops OF rain compose the showers;
Seconds make the ryinS minutes,
And the minutes make the hours
Let US hasten, then, and catch them
As they pass us on the way;
And with honest, true endeaYor,
Learn little every day.
Let US read some striking passage,
Gull flower from every page;
Here line, and there sentence,
'Gainst the lonely time OF sgel
At our work, or by the wayside,
While the sunshine's making hay;
Thus we may, by help Of study,
Learn little every day.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

THE CESsus.-The census returns are
not yet complete; few involving the
population Of several counties and town
ships are yet to be received. The NOR
tality tables are in a state Of forward
ness, about five hundred pages having
been written. The tables OF produc-
tions Of many Of the States are COM
plete. That for Vermont shows the net
Stated value of all farm productions, in
cluding improvements and addition to
the stock, to be S34, 900, CAT the cash
value of farms being sl39, 1867, 900. The
table for Wisconsin shows the estimated
value Of farm productions to be S7S, ,O0O,-
OOC; the present cash value all farms be-
ing $500, 200, 200, and the farming i'm
plements and machinery over sl4, ,OOO,-
600.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

TOOK HIM AT HIS WoRD.-Georgia
witnesses have cheerful mode OF ex-
planning their testimony. The plaintiff
IN case in one of the courts there al
tered, amended, explained and eIpound-
ed, but all to no purpose, rs the lawyer
either could not or would not understand
him. al want you," he said, "to show
me how the assault was committed, so
that l may have q correct understanding
of it." The plaintiff sprang up instant
ly, and seizing the legal gentleman by
the throat with both hands, pressed him
back across the bar, and shook him vio-
lently, to the amusement Of all present,
and the entire enlightenment OF the law.
yer
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-05-22

Brigham Young has buried twenty
,,y.n mothsrs-in-lav in five yearL
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The 1smotrat
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charged for announcing candidates for coun.
ty and ten dollars for State and United
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to the attorney presenting them.
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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16
AGRICULTURAL.
A Good Substitute for Manure.

A Good Substitute for Manure.
It is assumed by many good
farmers that if land is plowed as
soon as a crop of grain is taken off;
again after a lapse ofsix weeks,
and a third time just before the
setting in of winter-going a little
deeper each time-a benefit to sue.
ceeding crops will be derived equal
to a coating Of ofbarnyard manure.
There can be no question that fre>
euent blowing enhances the fertili-
ty of the soil, as this is provcd,in
corn fields every season. The more
frequently the ground is stirred, if
done in a way not to injure the
roots, the more rapid will be the
growth and the more abundant the
Yield. This renders what is i'll the
soil more easily appropriated
while drawing from tho atmos,
phere supplies ofnutrimcnt which
in an inert state 1T could not ex-
tract. It is true that frequent
plowings involve expense, so does
an application ofmanure-an arti-
Gle in many pieces hard to be got,
and, worry expensive when obtained.
The. more finely adhesive soils are
comminuted the more readily w |
they appropriate and impart to
plants the nutriment supplied to
them, whether it be derived from
the atmosphere or from the ma.
nure. This being the case, policy
of frequent plowingsya as prepara-
zion for crops would seem to be
vindicated-the gain being certain
to be largely in excess Of the cost
Of the operation.--Am. Farmer.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16

FASTENING HANDLES Tile fol-.
lowing receipt may often prove
serviceable to fdstcn knives or
forks into their handles. and Of any
other tools. Take one part Of
rosin and half as much sulphur
and melt them together. Powder
the compound when cold, and add
half the weight offine sand or brick
dust, and then fill the cavity of the
handle with the powder. The stem
of the knife, fork on tool is then
heated and5inserted in the cavity,
and when cold it will be found
firmly fxed.-Exchango.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16
POETRY.


THE COQUETTE IN CHURCH.
1t is sadly sinful, l grant,
To be gazing at her still
While the organ is pealing tile chant,
But cannot turn if will.
They say thre are angels ever
Who dwell in the holy place,
And 1 can't help wondering whether
One turks in that radiant face.
So, tho I have opened my book,
{ IT'S useless trying to read;
For what think you, can l do but look
As those sweep lips follow the Creed |!
When the priest in his snowy dress,
Pronounces the Litany grand,
I'm wishing. that I were near to press
That dainty, white, dimpled hand.
And whenefrom my knees l arise,i
Ger the old edged book of prayer
1 see sparkle of starry eyes,
And SKINNER ofgoldcn hair.
The priest says, "Up there all is love =
And my thoughts will wander so,
From the heaven he points to above
To this little heaven below.
Oh Sundays blessed day.
And blest the church where meet,
Where I watched her read, sing and pray,
Ny beautiful little coquctte
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16
Helmbold's Fluid Extract Bnchu

Is the great specific for Universal Latitude
PrOstratlons, &c.
The constitution. once affected with Or
canic Weakness, requires the MD of Medicine
to strengthen and invigorate the system,
which HEMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHu
invariably docs. limo treatment is submitted
to, Consumption or insanity ensurs.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16
From tile Largest Manufactu-
ring Chemists in the World.

NOVEMBER a, 1854.
II nm Acquainted with Mr.. II. t. HELM
BOLD he occupied the Drug Store opposite
my residence and was successful in conduct.
ing the business where others had not been
equally 80 before him. / have been farOrably
impressed with his character and enterprise" !"
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,
Firm of Powers II Weightnan,
Manufacturing Chemists,
Ninth and Brown streets, Philadelphia.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16
Helmbold's Fluid Extract Buchu

In affections peculiar to Fv.Lars, is unequal
led BY any other preparation, as in Chloross,
or Retention, Paintulness, ur Suppression OF
Customary Evacuations liberated or Schr-
rus State of tho Uterus, and oil complaints
incident to the sex, or the decline or change
of life.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1871-02-16

Perhapsno one medi-
cine Is SO universally
required by every
body as q cathartic,
nor was ever any be-
fore so universally
adopted into use, in
every country and
among all classes, as
this mild but efficient
purgative PHl. The
obvious reason is,
that it is 4 more rclia-
bIn onI fnr moro pf.
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Toys

foctuol remcdv than nny other Those who haVo
tried it, know that it cured them; those VINO nave
mot know that il cures thcirneighbors ana irlcnds;
and all know that what it does once II docs az
ways that il never fails through any laui or neg
glect Of its composition. We have thousands upon
thousands Of ofcertfcates OF their rremirKaDie cures
of the following complaints, but such cures are
known in every nciGhborhood, ana VIC nceu not
publish them. Adapted 10 all ages anu c0huitlohs
in all climates; containing neither calomei horany
deletcrious drug, they may be taken win salety
by ANYBODY. Their sugar-Coating preserves tnein
ever fresh and makes them pleasant 10 take, Wihlc
being purely vegetable, no harm can arse from
their use in any quantity. .,o
They operate by their powerful influence on lne
internal viscera TO purify the blood and stimulate
it into healthy action-rcmoyc the obstructions
of the stomach, bowels, liver, and other organs OF
the body, restoring their c.o S,,c n
and by correcting, wherever they cXSt, sucn ue-
ranCcments as are the first origin of disease.
Minute directions are given in the wrapper on
the box, for the following complaints, WHICH tnese
For IbyspeDsi:, or indigestion, Listlcss-
ness, LangIi0r and Loss OF Appetite, thcy
should be taken moderately TO stimulate inc stoin'
ach, and restore its healthy tone ana actloh.
For Liver Complaint and Its various symp'
toms, Bilious EHca,,ache, SICK Eaean.
nclc. Jaumdice or Green sickness, PSii.
fous Collie and Bilious EcVefs, thcy slouia oI1a
be judiciOusly taken for each case 10 cOrlect tio
diseased action or remove the Obstructons winch
For Esysentcry or IoiarrhOea, but one
mild dose Is generally required.
For LaIieunnatisr,l. GS0uf, eTraTci, H.ai"
uitation OF thc Hscnrt, Pain I'm the
Side, Back and G.oius, they should be contin;;
uously taken, as required, to change the diseased
action of the system. With such change those
complaints disappear.
For Fpropsy and EDrOpaical swcllings
they should be taken in large and frequent doses
to produce the effect Of 4 drastic purge.
For Suppression large dose should be
taken as it produces the desired effect by SYM
pathy. n,,,. D.,
AS q Dinner PIN, take one or two rus 10
nromote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach ana
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetlte,
and inyigoratcs the system. Hence 1t Is oiten al
yantagcous where no serious arrangement exists.
One who feels tolCrably well, often finds that q
dose of these PiVs makes him feel decidedly bet
ter, from their cleansing and renovatng cuect on
the digestive apparatus.
Dr.J. G. dTER G CO., Practical Chemists,
LOWELL. HISS, q. s.. d..
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Photographs Photographs |
J. NJ. D0DSON,
Photographic Artist,

Begs leave to inform the citizens OF Cam.
den and vicinity, that he nns returned, and is
prepared to furnish PHOTOGRAPHS, AN.
BROTYPES &c. ,.on reasonable terms. Per-
sons wishing GOOD PICTURES will do
we'll 10 call at once.
GALLERY. up stairs in the WORKMAN
BUILDING.
Fob. 2. lm.