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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26
INTERIOR fences of farms occupy more

INTERIOR fences of farms occupy more
space and cost more money than the
outer fences, while they are entirely
unnecessary. In the majority of cases
pasturing the cultivated land costs much
more than the little grain derived from
it. The pasturing of moving lands and
newly seeded stubbles, as rule, is very
injurious, and when under exceptional
circumstances this is desirable, a tenn
porary fence of portable hurdles might
be proitably used. 1t may be beneficial
to have permanent pasture lot upon
every farm, and where there is aroughish
piece of land it may be so used. But it
will be found more profitable to fence a
small plot in a convenient place for the
stock, and feed them there with green
fodder, grown and cut especially for
them, than to make practice of indis-
criminate pasturing with the necessary
maintenance of interior fencing at high
cost,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26
New Orleans Since the Plague.

New Orleans once more feels some
thing of the joy of life. Since the plague
left her, trade" says the Democrat
&c has multiplied to remarkable de-
gree" From the head of Ninth-street
down to the lowest limit of the river
front the activity seen is almost unpre-
cedented." In the upper portion of the
water front there is literally forest of
masts." The number of sea-going ves-
sells is larger than has been seen there
for many day, if the like has ever
been seen before. A steamship. from
Rio has Just discharged a cargo of
twenty-one thousand seven hundred and
fifty sacks of coffee, and is now taking in
cotton and grain. One vessel is dis
charging English bricks and tiles, and
another, bound for Bordeaux, is taking
on slaves. A German Lloyds ship and
two Italian vessels are loading with cot
ton, grain, and tobacco. At the head of
one street lies ga vast quantity of cot
ton," which is destined for Havana.
Six large steamships are lying close by,
and two barks, which are taking on cot
ton. At the barge-landing several boats
are being unloaded of Immense quanti-
ties OF Western produce" All over the
landing are quantities of corn, oats, and
-four, 50 that in some places locomotion
is difficult. One river steamboat, on
her last trip, brought down seven thou
sand five hundred bales of cotton. AT
Canal-street the levee is damned and
Uttered by barrels of -four, hogsheads OF
sugar, and bales of cotton" At the SUI
gar sheds scarcely any available space
is unocoupied." In other parts of the
city returning life and activity are nc
less apparent. Business streets are
"flled with vehicles laden with mer
chandise" going towards the depots, Sc
that the din of the heavy chariots anc
the hue and cry of the drivers endeavor
ing to thread the maze of trading
wagons is perfectly deafening." In ont
day firm sold for cash to country mer
chants more goods than for an entir
month previous.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

The reason why there are SO few in
stances of heroism in modern times is the
total decay of political virtue;s we are
broken up into small parties and asso-
ciats only with our families, thus for
getting the public, in our regard for
private interest. The ancients were
taught rather to live for the benefit Of
the whole community,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

CARE you the saleswoman of whom l
bought this handkerchief yesterdayW
asked purchaser at one of our dry
goods stores. 81 am the saleslady who
served you, madam" responded the re-
duced empress in banged hair, long
watch chain, and ringed fingers who
presided at the counter. "Well," said
the customer, 1 will take dozen more,
and as l wish to get them to my washer
lady at once will get you to send them
to my carriage round the corner. My
coach-gentleman cannot get to the door
just now, for the cart of the ash-gentls-
man."
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

Neither heeds nor hears the graybeard hoar
The din his former lieges keep;
Cold is the blast through the open door
The oil year mods, as II asleep,
Well may he sleepl his course Is run;
he has sewed his tickle courtier's day
A monarch dethroHed his work is done
In cold ne slect let him pass axayl
But he rouses at last, as the tolling bell
4rocIaims that the night is waning fast,
And the echoing sounds ring his dying knell =
He and his belong to the shadowy past,
And crouehed in the shade Of his lonely bier,
Over the smouldering emb RS dim;
BE family murmurs, with none to hear
But himself and the peet and darkness grim.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

4" Merry times I've seen in these darkened hallsl
Youth and beauty with gladness gay
Since first waited beneath the walls,
Bright with the glory Of New Years day.
Yet many the dimmed and saddened hours
Many the moments of wild regretl
Faded and dead are the amaranth flowers,
Too scentless to cherish, too dear to forget.
Brave hopes have been strangled by ruthless
might,
Love has grown cold in many q breast;
Dear ones are sleeping in endless night;
Heart are aching in cold unrest
What matters it now? wait alone,
Unloved, unwept, for the final end
Who waits to hear my dying moan?
Who at this time Is the Old Years friend2"
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

Bright cleaned the light on the winter snow,
Music arose in an anthem clear;
Wild the tumult they raised below,
And know they welcome the glad New Year,
The bells rang out on the frosty air,
Clear and swe4t, in a matin hymn.
The clock struck twelve, and the dead Old Year
Breathed out his life with the embers dim.
covered his face with the darksome pail,
stretched his limbs on the lonely bier
For he gave me hopes I wonld fain recall,
And to me at least was the Old Year dear.
But hurried with speed to the revels below
Who'll blsme IL We bury in hasts the pas I?
It gave Us mueh--and We love 1t soi--
Butthe kaiser by rights, after all, is the lastl
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26
THE DYING YEAB,
By WILLIAM N. RosrRrsos.

Over the snouldering embers dim,
That struggled to live on his cherries hearth
The old year bowed him, silent and grim,
Coming his life from its radiant birth.
Out were the lights in his hals Of state;
No warder stood by the hingeless door;
From his fallen fortunes, disconsolate,
The glory had fed forevermore
But high were the revelries held below,
Under his feeble and palsied head;
Scanty respect for him they show.
What to the living are dying or dead7
But watch they keep by the castle gate,
A bright lookout on the midnight drer;
They welcome monarch to high estate,
They wait his coming, the glad New Year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

And the New Year clothed in the amaranth here
OF our hopss and trusts, right royal love
We have buried the old, aud the radiant new
Shall bloom in the truth f0reyermorel
Dig deep the grave. aud sin and shame,
Falsehood and SORROW deceit aud moil,
Suffering aud want and evil fame,
Trouble aud carnage, unrequitAd toll
Cover them all with the dead Old Year,
Deep meath the elods that We lay over him.
So shall they rest on his crnmbling bier,
Forever entombed in the darkness grim,
Virtue aud peace in our hesrts everm0re
Shall live, uncursed with the passion and care
Ye have buried for age with the days before
When ye welcomed the reign OF the bright New
Year.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-12-26

ever it may be, is not the only one OF her
inventions. She has made machine by
which musicians can turn the leaves OF
their own music without interruption.
She is also the hedisceverer of process for
making marble out Of common lime
stone, by means of steam pressure. She
has made new modelling material of
plaster of Paris and white wax, said to
be far superior to clay. But the mag
| netic motor she regards as the crowning
| invention of her life. She is now having
four-horse power machine made. Miss
Hosmer's high character is too we'll
known to admit the possibility of her
! claiming ca discovery which does not be-
long to her.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

AN ORIGINAL IpEA.-A gentleman
residing in Camden, who generally has
an opinion Of his own, and who is noted
for his originality, has struck upon an
idea that is really novel, and for the
benefit Of the party We will publish it
He suggests, inasmuch as success this
year should be the paramount object oil
every Democrat, and the great number
of aspirants for the Offices tends to de-
feat the party, that every man, who il
brought toward for nomination anc
fails to get it. be shot !; aud that those
who receive the nominations and fail tc
get elected be Aaycd alive. He think:
that in this way the number Of candi'
dates can be effectually reduced, ant
the success Of the party in the mex
election placed beyond donbt.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
MEMORIAL DAY.

Friday, May 10th. being Memorial Day,
the exercises usual on this occasion will be
observed at the Cemetery.
The Memorial Association requests that
all places Of business shall he closed, and
that the Town bell and the bells of the sew
eral churches of the town be tolled during
the decoration Of the Graves.
O'CLOCK, p. w.,
The Procession wiU Form al the Cemetery Gdte.
MAJ. +. Il. CANTEY.-Ndrsadi.
lst. KERSHAW GUARDS.
I'd. SURVIVORS.
Orator, Alternate.
GEY. OHESNUT. GEN. KENNEDY
CLERGYMEN.
The Ladies and Children are requested
TO assemble around tho Stand at Memorial
Tree bearing Tributes of Laurel and Flow
ers for the graves Of our IIonored Dead.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
Nav Day in Western Wateree.

The May Day Fsstrai Of Mss Mary Young''
School. A Royal Old Time for Western
Wdtree. "Wdtree Free School, Turns
Outm Gala Style. old, Young, end Md
d,e-aged Join an One Grand Effort to Make
The Day ALL Would be. "lline Ho't."
Capt. Jno. BurdeN Arrays TO the Front
When Anything Good is 10 Be Done.
The 4th day of May will not soon be forgot
ten by the tender and appreciative scholars
Of Miss. Young. and long will il he remem-
bered by those of maturer years whose pleas
urc it was to join them in their festivities.
The morning seemed inclined to frown upon
our contemplated pleasure, and the sweet
beauties of May were dimmcd with lower
ing clouds. In fact, had We observed the
rude freaks of an Overshad0wing nature,
our joys would have been rudely snuffed.
But nothing was to daunt the joyous spirits
that were to mingle so soon together. Lcav-
ing our homes with happy hearts, in wagon
loaded With precious freight, we soon
reached the scene of joy. BY the side of O
lovely branch were to be seen little children
sporting, and mothers eagerly looking on
and men cheerfully chatting. Their wag
ons. huggies and baskets all attestcd tho
grand occasion, and the gentle ripple o.
satisfaction which pervaded all showed thai
this was TO be q glorious day. No sooner
had we commenced the pleasures ofthe day
than the heavens seemed determined &c
put a stop to our brilliant antic;paiions. anC
the rain commenced TO pour. This wa'
not. however, to stop us; 'move up VA
the prompt order: and TO the school house
near by, we soon gathered, when the merr,
dance and other pleasures were continued
Let me, before passing this portion of th'
festivities, speak of the beautiful dressing
of the School house. It was tastefully fcs
tOoned with pretty wreaihes Of laurel mt
pne showing that delicate hands bad dom
the work--and artistically done II too.
Once in doors, we laughed at the cloud
for while. when, as if by magic they dis
persed, and for IL time the blue sky wa
over us. To the music the young folk
dspoei, while the wre sedste IN gyvup
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

WoRMs.-The ravages Of worms on
the crops in soma portions Of the county
are fearful. o. many farms the stand
of cotton has been completely destroyed
and corn planted in its stead. Mr.. Wi
lev Braunon tells us that nine hands
capturead and killed from seven acres
on his place in two days one and hall
bushels Of worms by actual measure,
ment. But he is uudaunted, and say;
he will yet make crop.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
JUDGE KERsuAw was serenaded o

JUDGE KERsHAw was sereDaded at
Laurensville and. while thanking his
old soldiers for the compliment, aud
making little speech, distinctly an
pounced that he would return to the
manner and custom OF the old regime
and copy the ole judges, and make no
political speeches while on the bench.
Our opinion ia that all of our judges
should initiate him in this. We want
no man as Judge who is politician at
the same ,ims, and making stnMr
speeches on every Imaginable occasion
A Judge should have no politics 50 long
as he is on the bench. He should be
unbiased every way. Public policy
morality and dccency all demand that
judges should initiate Judge Kershaw
and mako no political speeches in this
campaign.-Lam'ens Herald.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
From Russell Place.

Planting has been delayed in the clay
lands. The dry weather in March pre-
vented an early preparation Of the soil
Sandy lands have been planted earlier
than usual
Commercial Fertilizers have not been
so extensively used in this locality as
heretofore. About the same acreage has
been planted in corn and cotton rs last
year. A largely increased acreage has
Lecn sown in wheat and oats, also an
increased acreage of sorghum. The
planting of cotton commenced the las:
of March and will be finished early in
May. We usually plant this crop from
the middle until the last of April. Corn
planted early in April is growing fast,
Stands generally good. Cotton is NOT
doing so we'll, the nights are too cool.
stands of cotton are q good average
compared with former years. Wheat
and oats are looking we'll and Indicate
full average crop. There is some rust
in places but not general or extensive.
Land has been better prepared and more
domestic fertilizers have been used than
last year. Labor is more abundant to
hire by the month or year, but has not
improved in quality or efficiency. If
the Office SEEKERS would be considerate
and kind cuongh to postpone their can
vars until our crops were made they
would render valuable service to the
farmer. The discussion Of political
questions between the farmer and his
employees will not add anything to the
yield of his crops, or to the efficiency oil
service reuderedi
j. r. NJ.
April Goth 1878.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
The Confederate Memorial.
Ex-Presideut Jefferson Davis Speaks
in Fitting Terms Of Our Con-
federate Dead.

President Jefferson Davis Speaks
in Fitting Terms Of Our Con-
federate Dead.
The following letter, addressed to a
committee Of citizens. was read at the
memorial celebration in Macon, Ca, on
the 26th instant.
MISSISSIPPI CITY, April 2l, 1878.
GENTLEMEN l sincerely regret my
inability to be present at the laying ol
the corner stone of IA monument to be
erected at Macon, Ga, in honor of our
dead Confederate soldiers" The event
possesses every attraction TO me it is
inspired by the Ladies' Memorial Asso-
citation ; the monument is to be located
in the keystone State Of the Conf'drr'
ate arch ; and to commemorate the
sacrifices of those who died in the de.
fense of ouI inherited and "inalicnable'
rights.
What though we were overborne by
numbers, and accessories not less effi'
cient, truth is not to be measured by
success in maintaining it against force
nor is the glory less of him who uphold'
it in the face of unequal odds. but is i,
not rather more to his credit that ht
counted all else as dust in the balance
when weighed with honor and duty
On many q stricken field our soldiers
stood few and faint, but fearless still
for they wore the panoply of unqucs
tioning confidence in thr rectitude o
their cause. and knew how to die bu
not to surrender. Let not any of thoi
survivors impugn their faith by offering
the penitential plea that "they believed
they were right" Be it ours to trans
nit to posterity our unequivocal testi
mony to tho justice Of their convictions
to their virtues, and the sanctity of tn
motives by which they were actuated
! + u meet that this wo0upsps sboul'
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
Dixie Music Forever.

So say all, and let those who believe
in Home Music support and encourage
Home Music Houses. Ifa Piano or
Organ is wanted don't send North fol
it. bat order from Luddcn d Bates
Savannah, Ca, the Great Wholesale
Piano and Organ Dealers of the South
who are now offering reliable iustru
men,s at prices which are actually driv-
ing Northern Dealers out Of the field
No House, North or South, has ever
understood these irrepressible music
men, and whoever tries it will have
their hands full. Read their advertise
ment in this issue and see who is ahead
in the Piano and Organ War.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

RECKLESS SHooTING.-Some person
who would do we'll to leave his pistol at
home hereafter, stood in or near the
DeKalb House on Saturday night and
fred several times in the direction Of
Jones Store, two balls entering the
apartment above the store occupied by
Mr.. Angus Mcdonald, and lacking but
a foot or two of hith Dg him as lie lay
ir his bed. The rccklessncss of such
conduct, to soy the least Of it, cannot be
too strongly condemned. The wonder is
that the perpetraton escaped detection
Where was the police
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

sat around. and talked with An air Of ease
and comfort that we'll betokened happiness
for one day at least. j, was not long be-
fore we saw the mntrons az they wended
their way to the adjoining woods: and soon
the beautiful contrast Of the green ana
white were visible 10 every eye, rs the
snow white cloths were spread upon the
green grass. And now, what display OF
everything nice am sure that am not
extrayaysnt when l say, that even one
hard 10 please wouh not have ordered such
a variety from Delmonico himself-and 20
nicely prepared too It will blister your
mouth. Mr.. Editor. know, when l even
partially call over the list Of nice things,
mutton. spring chickens, hame, salads,
&c. with all of the vegetables OF the sea-
son. followed with the choicest cakes, pies,
buildings, candles and delicious, strawber.
RES, and last, but by no means. we hao
old wine-home made-from the pure
grape. mellow and soul refreshing. Surely
have mentioned enough. Coupled with
all of these delicacies I have never seen
crowd enjoy themselves more and TOO
much praise cannot be given to Miss Young
for her grand success in the whole manage
ment of her school-culminating in this
most enjoyable affair. know that she has
made another impression. deep ard lasting.
upon the hearts Of the young ideas. May
her school long prosper.
After an elegant dinner the dance was
resumed, and was kept up until late in the
evening. when we all left. having felt that
it was a day long to be cherished as one Of
our happiest.
What should We say of our warm hearted,
genial host, Capt. Burdell. His attention
was TO all-even the youngest child upon
the ground received his welcome In fact
he is the main pivot upon which turns eve
rythiug that is progressive and good upon
the West side Of Wateree. Excuse this
humbly written and imperfect account Of
the delightful day. occAsicSAL.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
BREYITIES.

Fodder is in great demand in this
market, sl.25 per hundred being readily
paid for it by parties needing long
forage.
Our subscription list, we are happy
to cay, is rapidly increasing One dol
lar from now until January 1st, 1879,
is our price.
Fight man, and you may or may
not whip him. But whenever you
tackle the law. you are sure to get tho
worst end Of the bargain.
Memorial Day occurs on Friday, the
10th instant. Let us all give up busl-
ness for few hours and pay tribute to
the memory Of those who gave their
lives to the Lost Cause"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

CROWDED. gentleman in Cam
den, who coDtemplates visiting Europe
this year. recently received letter
from friend in New York. telling him
that ii is impossible to secure first cabin
passage upon any steamer earlier than
the 18th of June, so great is the demand
for transportation across the waters for
persons who are going to the Paris
Exposition. However, tho gentleman
referred to las not given up the i9ea Of
visiting tho Taterland this year.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

Sons OF TEMPERANCE.-The follow
ing officers of Beulah Division No. liz,
Sons of Temperance, were installed at
late meeting for the present quarter:
JB Braunon, W A; j r Robertson
RS;P r Bruce. A r s S West, + s;
T j Josey, Treas T w b Smith, Chap
JW Murchison, Con J; T B Davis, A G.
EJ Davis, | 8; B Robbins. D s.
This division is in prosperous con-
ditiou, having initiated some eight OF
ten members since their organization in
March. They intend to show to their
ntighbors that they have sober COM
mueity.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07
yo1 TunMAs Y SIMnNS n nrOI

Col. THOMAS Y. SIMoNs. proml-
nept member Of the Charleston bar,
died at his home in that city on the Both
ultimo. Though always in the front
rank Of his profession. Col. Simons
bore an active part 10 the politics Of the
State, and was also distinguished in
Journalism, having for several years
filled with marked ability the position
Of editor IN chief Of the old Charleston
Courier. Both of the Charleston dailes
pay fitting tributes to his memory
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

UNsAFg.-The bridge over Wateree
river, opposite Camden, is in such a
rickcty condition that the County Com
missioners have posted the following no.
tice at each end of the bridge:
CAMDEN. S. c., May ., 1878
This Bridge has been examined by the
County Commissioners and considered un'
safe. All parties Passing over from this
date will do so At their own risk.
~ s';:' .s:s:;: s:%:::'''' c'n''
TIE structure, however, is undergo
ing repairs. and we hope in very
short time tn announce that it is IN a
perfect Y safe condition.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

PRoGnEssINd.-The Granny's Quar-.
ter cavalry company, the formation Of
which we mentioned some weeks ago. is
making commendsblo progress towards
permanent exist .nce. The list Of men,
hers is constantly increasing, Capt. L.
L. Clyburn has erected hall over his
store in which to hold their meetings, and
they expect at an early day to receive
from the Stata either sabres or short
carbines. Altogether the prospect Of a
first class 'crittur company in the up,
scub,ry Is very favursbls.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

A gentleman who has Travelled all
over Europe and America, and who
visited our town few weeks ago, a.
serted without fear Of contradiction that
the passenger coach on the Camden
branch is the most inferior first class
car on any road in the civilized world
And still the people of Camden submit
to the imposition.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-05-07

THE PROMENADE CoNCERT.-The
entertainment at the residence of Mr..
George Alden on the Both ultimo was a
brilliant affair. The house was beauti-
fully Illuminated, the audience large
and apprecia,ive, and the music per-
cectly grand. The performers acquit-
ted themselves il the most creditable
manner. all seeming to excel themselves.
Everybody was delighted, and would be
glad to spend another evening 80 pleas
antly.