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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

Stoves are Of comparatively modern
invention. and were first used in the
northern countries of Europe. Ben.
Franklin was one of the earliest writers
on stoves, and Einvented some very 10.
genious forms of them, one Of which
bears the name Of the inventor.
Coal seems to have been unknown to
the ancients. It is not known at what
time it began to be used as fuel. Eng
land was the first country where it was
used to any considerably extent, and it
was not until the end of the thirteenth
century that it WIS employed in London,
and then at first only in arts and manu-
factures. In 1916 its use was prohib-
tied by Parliament on the ground that
it was injurious to health. The high
price Of wood, however, soon compelled
its general use.
Colo was in all probability one ofthe
earliest discovered metals. 1t was used
by the Egyptians spd other ancient ma
tions for the same purposes as it is to-
day. In Genesis; xiii.. 2, Abraham is
said to have been :'rich in cattle, in sill
yer and gold" Its discovery is lost in
the midst of antiquity.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
Growlers.

There is q class o! men in every com.
nunity who 90 out with vinegar faces
because somebody feels above them, OF
because they are not appreciated as they
should be, and who have n constant
quarrel with their destiny. These men,
usually, have made very grave mistake
in the estimate Of their abilities. or are
unmitigated asses. In either case they
are unfortunate. Wherever this fault
finding with ones condition or position
occurs there is always want of self
respect. If people despisc you, do not
tell it all over town. IF you are smart,
show it. Do something, and keep do
ing. If you arc a right down clever
fellow, wash the wormwood off your
face, and show your good deeds. Then,
if people "feel above you," 60 straight
of and feel above them. If.they turn
up their noses because you are q me-
chanic, or farmer, or shop boy, turn
up notch higher. IF they pass you in
the street. swell yourself. and if that
don't fetch them, conclude very good
naturedly that they are unworthy your
acquaintance, and pity them for mis-
sing such capital chance Of getting
into society.
Society never estimates a man at
what he imagines himself TO be. He
must show himself possessed Of self res
pect, independence. energy to will and
to do, and good sound heart. These
qualities and possession will "put him
through" Who blanes man for
feeling above those who arc degraded
enough to 90 around like babies, telling
how people abuse them, and whining
because society will not take them BY
the collar and drag them into decency ?
We are tolerably humble, in our way,
but we 10 feel above such folks, and
respectfully request them not to speak
to us.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
The White Deer Of Cape Cod.

There arc said to be about five hun
dred deer in the forests Of Plymouth
and Barnstablc counties, Mass, and
among them there is a white deer, be-
lieved to be an albino, which is thus
described by writer in the Forest and
Stream This marvel was first seen
in.1S7l and thus he has run the gauntlet
and evaded the barbarous huntsman for
seven years and. strange to relate, has
been shot at but twice during these
years. The grazing and ranging ground
Of this white prince Of the forest is CON-
pnratively small, and it is believed by
the good people of North Falmouth
that his nightly lodge has not hecn over
three -fourths of mile from the village.
He has been seen hundreds OF times,
and all relate the same story. In 'ise
he is unquesiionably enormous for his
race. and to use the language of an in
dividual who saw him lying down in n
field with three RED, or brown deer, "in
proportions. judging from his footprints
in the sand, he will compare favorably
with decent-sized cow" When he
rose to his feet, and, while stretching,
he faced our informant. who says his
ponderous horns reminded him of q
Large rustic rocking chair" As this,
the prince of our forest, is not hum.
bug, | hope some student Of natural
history will feel induced to capture this
deer alive, aud place him in some one Of
our American city public parks, and
show to the world the renowned albino
deer from Cape Cod.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
WHICH SHALL BE-:

A rich man who had no children pro
posed to his poor neighbor, who had seven
to take one of them, and promised. if tn
parents would consent, that he would Civ
them property enough to make themselve
and their other six children comforabl
for life.
Which shall it be? Which shall it be?
looked at John, John looked ut me,
And when found that must speak
My voice seemed strangely low and weak.
&" Tell me again what Robert said
And then I, listening, bent my head
And this is his letter.
"I will give
A house and land while you shall live,
If, in return, from ont your seven,
One child TO me for aye is given.
l looked at Johns old garments worn:
| thought Of all he had borne
OF Ofpoverty, and work. and care,
Which I, though willing, could not share
l thought of seven young mouths to feed,
OF seven little children's need,
And then of this.
Come John, SAID i,
"we'll choose among them as they lie
Asleep" So, walking hand in hand,
First to the cradle lightly stepped
Where Lillian. the baby, slept.
Softly the father stopped to lay
His rough hand down in loving way,
When dream or whisper made her stir,
And huskily he said: "Not her."
We stopped beside the trundle bed,
And one long ray Of lamp light shed
Athwart the boyish faces there,
In sleep so beautiful and fair.
saw on Johns rough cheek
A tear unvailed Ere John could speak.
.'He is but Il baby, too," said l..
And kissed him as we hurried by.
Then patient Robbie's angel face
Still in Lis sleep bore suffering's trace,
Nay, for thousand crowns, not him."
lie whispered. while our eyes were dim.
Poor Dick had Dick our wayward SON
Turbulent, restless, idle one
Could he be spared! Nay lie who gave
Bade us befriend him to the grave;
Only a mothers heart could be
Patient enough for such as he
"And So" said John, 81 would not dare
To take him from her bedside prayer"
Then we stole softly above,
And knelt by Mary, child of love.
perhaps for her it would better be-"
I said to John. Quite silently
He lifted up curl that lay
Across her cheek in wilful way,
And shook his head: NAY love not thee ,
The while my heart beat audibly,
Only one moro, our eldest lad,
Trusty and truthful. good and glad.
So like his father. "No. John, no.
cannot, | will not, let him go.
And so we wrote in courteous way,
We could not give one child away;
And afterward toll lighter seemed.
Thinking ofthat Of which we dreamed,
Happy in truth that not one face
Was missed from its accustomed place
Trusting the rest to the One in heaven.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
MRS SLOCUM'S MIDNIGHT
RIDE.

WHAT A HEROIC WOMAN SAW AND
DID ON A BATTLEFIELD IN 1776.
The crowning act in the great drama
known as the British lnvasi IN Of North
Carolina, was the Battle Of Moore's
Greek. The hundredth anniversary OF
that battle was duly celebrated by the
North Carolinians, and in connection
with an account Of it, the following
thrilling narrative is reproduced by the
Wilmington Daily Journal:
Mrs. Mary Slocum was the wife OF
Lieutenant Ezekiel Slocum, of Wayne
county, gallant officer who during the
battle crossed Moore's Greek and at
tackled the enemy in the rear. lie
lived about a mile from the place known
as Dudley, on the Wilmington and Wei,
don Railroad, some nine miles south OF
Goldsboro', and it was from this place
that Mrs. Slocum started out on her
solitary midnight ride. Her story is
best told in her own words. She says /;
"The men all left on Sunday morn
ing. More than eighty welt from this
house with my husband. | looked at
them we'll, and could see that every
man had mischief ia him. The Tories
more than once tried to frighten me,
but they always showed coward at the
bare insinuation that our troops we:"
about. Well, they got off in blsh sPir-
its, every man stepping high and light
and slept quietly and soundly that
night, and worked hard all the next
day; but | kcrt thinking whc;e they
had rot to, how far, where and how
many of the Regulars ond Tories they
would meet; and l could not keep my
self from that study. went TO bed at
tho usual hour but could not sleep. AS
I lay-whether waking or sleeping l
know not-I had dream, yet it was
not all dre,u,." (She used the words
uncopsciousy. Of the poet not then IN
in being.) IL saw distinctly a body
wrapped in my husbands guard cloak,
bloody, deal, aud others dead and
wounded ON tho ground around him
| saw them plainly aud distinctly.
uttered ere and sprang to my icet OIL
the floor; and so strong was the impres-
sion on my mind that | rushed in tho
direction the vision appeared, and came
m against the side of the house. Tht
Grc ip the room gave little light, and
pazed in every direction to catch ano'
ther glimpse Of the scere. raised the
light; everything was still aud quiet
Nv child was sleeping but my woman
was awakened by my crying out, OIL
Jumping o. the floor. If | ever felt
fear it was at that moment. Seated or
TIM he'd | reflected for few moments
and said aloul: i must go 10 HIM.
told the woman | could not sleep, an
would ride down the road. She ap
peared in grolt alarm; but | merely
told her to loc,; the door after me ant
look after the child | went TO tn,
stable, saddlcd my mare. as fleet anc
easv a nag as ever Travelled, and in ont
o,cpt | was te ,ring down the road
in full sweep. The cool night seemed
anlt i mill u tso'l klll6p, 10 bfint
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
ModestY.

Beauty is never so lovely and attrac-
tive rs when it is hidden beneath the
veil of retiring modesty. The most
beautiful flower of the garden that most
attracts and charms the selses, never
appears so lovely as when it is beheld
sweetly peeping from the midst Of its
curtain of green leaves, which serves to
partially protect it from the sup and
elements, and render its charms doublj
lultfalsini lad betdtifdl
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
EternitY.

Eternity has no gray hairs. The
flowers face, the heart withers, man
grows old and dies, tho world lies down
in the sepulchre of ages, but time writes
no wrinkles on eternity. Eternity ! Stu
pendous thought! The cver-present,
unborn, undecayiug, and undying, the
endless chain, composing the life of
God, the golden thread, entwiniug the
destinies, of the universe. Earth has its
beauties, but time enshrouds them for
the grave its honors are but the sun
shine of an hour; its palaces are but
gildcd sepulchrcs its pleasures, they
are but as the bursting bubbles. Not
so in the untricl bourne. In the dwell
ing of the Almighty can come no foot
step of decay. Its way vi'l know no
darkening, eternal splendOr forbids the
approach af night.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
DeKalb House,
BY A. S. RODGERS.
Most Centrally Located Hotel
in Town.
Terms $50 Per Day.

Commercial Travellers will have every
attention paid to their comfort. and be fur
nishei with SAMPLE ROOMS at this
House: and persons visiting Camden will
find it quiet and pleasant home.
Special rates male for parties travelling
topether. and for those who wish to stay
week or more.
nsg- In connection with the house is
6rst-class LIVERY STABLE, where horses
and vehicles can be had at all times for
town or country use, at the most reasona-
bic rates. Conveyances to and from the
depot at every train. declot1
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
BE Sure to Stop at the
/ atham House,
CAMDEN, $. e.
TRANSIENT BOARD, $500 PER DAY.

wAmpie accommodations. Tables sup
nl;ed with the best the Markets afford. Eve
ry attention paid to the comfort OF Quests
nay. Persons stopping at the Latham
House will be conveyed to and from 'ne
depot free of charge. Passengers wi'nou,
heavy baggage, vii! be conveyed to ana
from any part Of the town, not above De-
Kalb street. at % cents.
uy-Connected with the house is hrsi
class Bar, which is located separately from
the house, and orderly kept.
eNConvcyances supplied to guests on
liberal terms, either for city or country use.
jans-Iy $. b. LATHAM, Proprietor.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

FoRdIvENEss.-When poor little
deaf and dumb boy was asked the mean.
ing of forgiveness" he paused a mo-
ment then taking his pen, he wrote,
at is the odor which the trampled
flower gives out to bless the foot that
crushes it.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

The women in olden times were pro-
Eibitcd from marrying until they had
spun set Of bed furniture, and hence
they were called spinsters until they
were. So goes the story but suppos-
ing the same requirements we're con.
tinued in these modern times-what
regimen. OF old maids, there would 10.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

General Grant is still in Europe. and
is treated with distinguished eonsidera-
ton wherever he goes. 1t is said that
the Generals vulgar habits, such as
smoking in the presence Of ladies', eat >
ing with his knife instead Of his fork,
and using his tocthpick in company
arc regarded by some Of the people with
whom he has come in contact as little
oddities, and by others as accomplish
mcnts.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

Yoa cant have everything yoa want
in thi, world. Life is blanket that is
too short, you pull it up over your
shoulders you uncover your feet, and if
you cover your feet your shoulders must
be hare. However, some cheerful peo-
pie manage to draw their feet mp a lit
tic and pass pleasant night.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

Most of the great European powers
are governed by persons advanced in
years. Gortschakoff, tho real ruler Of
Russia, is so years old Bismarck, Of
Germany, is G3; Marshal MacMahon,
tic President of France, is nearly 20,
and Dufaure, the present head of tho
French Ministry. is 7e. Lord Bea-
consfeld, Prime Minister of England, is
in his 73rd year, and his rival, Mr..
Gladstone, is only four years his junior.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

"You must cultivate decision ofchar-
actcr, and learn to say "No," said q
father to his son. Soon aftorward,
when the father said to his son "Chop
wood" the boy said, "No," with an
emphasis that showed that he rcmem-
bered the lesson.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
The Price Of A Kiss.

A woman, calling herself Tom-ri- jon,
who distinguished herself by walking
through the streets in the lower part Of
the city dressed in mems clothes Of
fantastic make, made complaint in The
Tombs Police Court yesterday against
Henry Cunnington, of52 Oliver street.
Judge" said she, 81 was selling my
papers on the corner Of Vcsey street and
Brcadwaywhen this man came up to me
and asked me for kiss / told him TO
20 away, bst he wouldn't. So waited
until policeman was near, and then [
caught hold Of him and held him until
the officer came up. l was going to let
the little fool 60, but it just happened
that was too strong for him"
"What have you to say ?" asked JUS
ticc Murray of CunDington
II only asked for paper and cbaffed
her little"
"If that is ALL" replied His Honor,
II will fine you $40. and you must
either furnish $500 bail for good be-
havior or 60 to the Island for three
months"
'Leonora.' he said. and his low, plead
ing tones were brimmed with boiling
passion, 'can you love? Will you be
mine? May I hope? Shall | tear the
loved image from my bosom ? Must [
surrender thee? Might l look forward
to joyous day when and he
paused, satisfied with the mess Of verbs
he had spilled all over the carpet. The
young girl gazed at him sadly and ten
derly; Then flush to her swimming
eyes, and, opening her peach-bloom
mouth, she said, hesitatingly, Alfred.
what sized pocket book do you wear ?
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
A little sauipt.eyed Chicago boy

A little squiDt-eyed Chicago boy
pranccd up to his mother one day and
said "Ma, hain't been real good since
I've begun to go to Sunday-school ?"
ayes, my lamb" answered the mother,
fondly. "And you trust me now. don't
you, mo? Yes, my darling" she
replied again. Then" spoke up the
little innocent, "what makes you keep
the cookies locked up in the pantry the
same as ever ?"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

A gentleman said when pretty girl
,rod on his toes that he had received
the stamp oil beauty
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19

A person who had been listening 70
/ vstS dull address remarked that every
(blif vest of xtll--stpssiallj tha Aaa
6kk&l;
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
All Kinds

OF Canned Goods. Of best quality, and
~sir.nt1d full wsithi. isr e. ..tElstt .yaA
hSisR klBktef ! SMITH,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-03-19
ADVERTISING RATES.
Stoves, Goal and Gold.

sb- Transient advertisements must he accom-
anied with the cash ~ insure insertion.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10
Market REPORTS.
n (GrH'HG Nc

~ the fair Of the nrangchurg Ag,icul-
,nrM- and Mechanical Association. t, be-
held tHis coming Fall, the following
Premiums will be awarded for Field Crops
to wit.
For the largest yield of Cotton On one
acre. other than negro quarter or horse
lot, $40 90
For the next largest Yield Of Cotton on
ohG- -">rc, other than y negro ,uar,cror
horse lot, 81 CO.
For the largest yield of Corn on five
acres upland, other than negro quarter or
horse lot, not less than thirty bushels per
acre $lO 90.
For the largest yield of Corn on five
acres ef swamp and reclaimed lands, no.,
less than fifty bushels per acre, $40 CO.
For the largest yield of Pea Vine Hay
on one acre, not less than 5000 lbs, one
bale rs Il sample, - 90.
For the largest yield Of Wheat ON two
acres, one h,l,hrl and three shravcs as a
sample, not less than thirty bushels, 81 90.
For the iarS, st yield OF Oats on liy..
acres, olc bushcl and three sheavrs .s :,
sample, not less than thirty bushels 81 CO.
For the Target yield OF Rye on one acre.
one bu,hcl and three sh.avcs rs a sample,
not less than fifteen busbcl. - 90
For the lar.,,, Weld of INLAND Rice ou
one acre, one Lushel and thr,, ,h,,v,s =. =,
sample, 50 90.
Far ,h, l,,rr.., y;,Jl ofp., ,,o ,..,.
not less the fifteen bu,b,ls ,r,. hu.h., =. ,
snmnl,. 81 OO
For IN. l,rocst and ho., v;ld,cS sun,
Cane svrur u,o, ,u,. ,,,r,, 70 IVA, H..
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

lrc'and's history is somewhat CO
nrclcd with snakes, = ,iladclphil has
been made renowned by Il snake, our
own Mountain City GTccnvillc, looms
up ona monstcl. snake, ana why mlv
not Orangcburg acquire some addit-
Ional reputation from q snake story.
On tuesday 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Daniel Brown and Hayward Colin,
both colored, while working in the
Edisto swamp, Il few miles below the
town, captured huge rattle snake
imprisoned him in an impro
viscd basket of sticks thatchcd
together, brought him to town and
presented him, uuinjurcl, to our
investigating young townsman, Mr..
Willie Robinson, who having extract,
cd his fangs with his own han ds
placed the snake in II glass cage
where ihc vcnomous reptile sings his
raltlcS whenever !hc heel OF Il son of
Adam comes within bruising dis
tancc
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

Every lady III The County rAsn s.,
have q good No. ! Sewing Machine
and we would direct their attention 10
the improved American advertised
III this issue. 1t is said to be- one oi
tho best on the mar, ct and cheap
enough to bc whiting lhr reach ..
every one.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

The following resolution was alop-
ted hy the Orangebnrg County Dem
ocraiic Executive Committee on the
9lh Instant:
HeS"(e,@ That il is the sense Of lhi;
Executive Committee that co!orel
Democrats are entitled to representa-
ton in the Conniy and Legislative
offices i'll proportion to The number
enrolled, at the meeting Of the next
Democratic C"nvcntirn, and that
they be allowed to select their own
nominees i"r -nii offices.
J. " Mo~ELEy,
VIC" Chairman.
l.. " ASS NMAkEE, Secretary.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

Our lililr girl looks carcN orn AMI
i'al'. Att.rins-a"+ -1cs.rnyin: lie !.
When we send to the store a5ain
don't io'gct to buy bu,t!c o..
shrincr's indian Ncrmitugu.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

The first bale Of lrw cotton l:,r
Ornngeburg county VA, BROUGHT in
town by j. i. Way, Of II. althcw.,
and sold to Alcs>rS Eu.I 4 cuvill.
The ba lie weighed l25 l,ouni<, cI, ..rd
as middling ana sod al ii ri- per-
pound.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10
G. ID. KOR TJOHN.

Auciion and Commission House. Auc-
ton every Saturday and lst Monday
Merchants and. Farmers visiting Town
between these day; will consult their inter
est by calling At this House before buying
elsewhere.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

A. Fischer received, Yesterday, Il
lot OF the finest lemons we lave seen
in this markc for some time.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

In the poem rnb!isLcd in cur last
weeks issue the following mistake.
occur: In the 4,h. ) II AMI Oh
verses were eve" is swlii',n read
"wc'ye."
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

There will be services in the
Lutheran Church to morrow both
morning and evening, ut the n:>,ai
hours.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10
J. O G a T.

DR.. A. {. Dukes has Just received
lot of fine pocket knives which he
is Offering Very low down.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

Monday was dull .;;'y Sh.r-
if' Livingsto:. c~ivl a, i.nock"l
down 100 acres OF land irr So,
al, told.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-08-10

|
WIN The ialmctlocs ut Lo"lsvlllc Oh
hui Stay evening last. The first
game VAS played here II week ago,
'h" III me i'vc innings played, the
anne ch'rd villa t'c O'tnSnS three
scores 'hH;'1. y; l'"""v'IIc nin9 III
'''''S> were piAyr A"L the Oranges
''o"a 81 ac"'t, 70 IL" ''aimcti"", -
Ii i Just I" STATE 'l'ai ihrec o. the
''s' "''''"i'" ?l;''e'' wore a'''Hi
"'''''' go counts '"' ''' difference III
heh'''''2r OF Sc''e5
we "hdtrstan" me boys hti u
l'r' ''h'" al ro"nI, IN h't writ'.
he'"S mate H-rcrab'" by III a'hi
'a"' S'rP'y = the bet lem '"''lt.
y" ''''i'1 'ho tram it'1 ni;hi the
''''''s'9 gave "''"''"r i'IH''Hr th'e'
r"oS'''2 cheers Tor Ills Kindness and
courtesy eNI'hhci /" t''hnl on !he
'"P Inc Aiken boys wal; give oar
y l;ri.'Sa II 'l't nest week
The history OF our Town for the
l,., ,.n n,,m,.. !, o,, ,r.,l
tinual brrcavrments Oar citin,l5
have frequently Stood in the presence
Of Death ana the funeral tollc his
assembled them often to the burial
service.
Mrs. Walker, wife ,f our Young
Townsn;n, Mr. A. B Walker. AMI