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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Petroleum as Fuel Growing in Favor.

Petroleum fuel is beginning to be
used in California quite extensively.
The manufacturers . of Los Angeles
unite in declaring it to befuny as cheap
as wood and coal in its first cost, with
the following important adv antages: 1t
saves expense Of handling, feeding, rak-
ing, slagging, and ashing, and, by not
having to open the fre-doors, admitting
cold air to the boilers, steam is econo-
mized. Thus, in effect, it is far cheaper
than other fuel. The mode OF firing is
thus: Into the tank containing crude
oil as it comes from the well jet of
steam is sent, which carries with it
charge of oil, which, through pipe, is
distributed in fine spray oven the fire.
chamber. The heat is intense, and there
is no refuse. One man at the stop. cock
is the sole attendant. What is wanted
to make this fuel q priceless boon to
that coast is a process by which iron and
other metallic ores can be smelted.
They abound throughout with lime for
fuxing and firestoLe for hearths.--Neu
Yo7 Il BULieti7t.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
An II Incident Of the Zulu War.

The most extraordinary incident con.
neeted with the massacre was the mar.
row escape of Commandant Lonsdale,
who notified Lord Chelmsford. Com.
mandant Lo nsdale was quietly return
ing to, fcamp-he had been Ill was
tired. and was slowly jogging along with
the sort of lazy perseverance character
istic OF a tired traveller. He had crossed
the small waterwash to the south of the
camp, when his attention was attracted
by bullet passing 6 rather near to him,
and on looking up he saw black man
who had .eyidently just fred. The real
truth was, of course, far from his mind,
and he merely thought it was one of
his Own contingent carelessly firing
off his rifle, and pursued his way. TO
some extent the incident seems fortu-
nately TO have woke him up, and, al
though he saw what seemed to be our
redcoats sitting in groups in and around
the tents, he kept his eyes open, and,
when absolutely within ten yards Of
the TENTS, he saw great black Zulu
come out ef one with a bloody assegai
inhis- hand. This made him look about
him more closely, aud he saw that black
men, and black Aen only were the wear
ers,of red coats. The truth flashed upon
hin,;s he could read the scowl of
hatred upon every face, but his self-pos-
session does not seem to have failed
him, Sor, quietly turning his pony round,
he galloped off before the enemy were
aware Of his intention. A hundred and
fifty shots are said to have been fired at
him as he did so, but by the mercy of
Provideace he escaped, and was thus
enabled to warn the General and so
save. his life and the lives of those with
him. Undoubtedly had not such warn
ing been given, Lord Chelmsford, &C.
companied by his staff and the troops
with him, would have walked without
suspicion into the skillful trap thus
laid, aud Ia such circumstances few
would have escaped.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Flowers and Plants.

Violets are plentiful and do not cos.
much. 80
Double variegated azulias are most in
demand.
The Scotch heather has appeared in
she windows of florists shops. ~
Hardy Daphne, charming pink,
out-of-door blossom, is now in bloom.
Oxalis, with its cloyer-like leaf, and
flower that closes in the afternoon, is an
extremely pretty plant for indoor culti-
vation.
Round and symmetrical azalia trees
cost more than the unshapely ones,
though the latter may be larger and
more vigorous. s..--..-....,---.-,..-,...-....--- .---
Azalias or acacias will last in blossom
for month in moderately cool room,
and are, therefore, very desirable for
parsor ornamentation.
The George Bauyard" is a. gorgeous
new coleus.
The "Corneia Cook" ranks among
the "tea" roses.
The new var egatedivy senecio macia
glosus is exquisite for hanging-baskets.
Florists set the lilies and roses out
on the sidewalk during recent warm
rain. r...s ...-...
The pruning knife has been flashing
in the sun all around the city for aweek
past.
Hanging-baskets of solid begcnia
(rubra) in blossom are very rich and
ornamental.
Polypodium (subanca lartum) is one
of the finest ferns for planting in bas-
kets, as it trails out frondes six feet
long.
The American banner rose," the
marvellous novelty of tie season, should
now be sought by those who grow rare
plants. T
Liverwort, q dog-tocth violet, and
the anemone as well, will soon be out on
the north banks of the streams and in
sunny hollows. ~ ..-.
@Encaustic tile boxes" window plant
holders of rare beauty, are bound to be
popular. These are painted n choice
effects and should ornament the window
of every elegant .drawirg-room.
Arbutus will be coming along in afew
days, if the sun doesn't take notion to
slide back. The little pink can be found
under dead leaves, and even by the side
OF used-up snow-patchee along the
Brandywine Chester creek, Wissa-
hickon and the Schuylkill- Philadel-
phsG paper.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
LincOin'S Real Life.

Capt. Mark Mason, editor Of the
Cleveland Leader, says that Col. John
Hay has finished the first volume OF the
life of Abraham Lincoln, from the only
original correspondence and executors
papers, and is advancing with the Sec
ond volume. Col. Hay wrote the whole
Off the text. Mr.. Nicolay prepared the
whole matter for Hay to study progress
lively. Nicolay's work was one OF the
most remarkable pieces of literary sift-
ing and codifying ever known. He
used the envelope system, and into
each envelope, as the unit OF an index,
placed all the clippings and memoranda
applying to that head. The united en-
valopes would fill several wagons
{" Gath" in Neav York Graphic.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Lincoln, Clay and Greeley.

"'Whom do you regard as the greatest
men of your time?" well, that
would be difficult to tell. All 1uch
things are comparative. I could name
a great many men who have served
their country and their time with emi-
nent ability. But mans public USE
fulness depends largely on -circum.
stances. Mr.. Lincoln, for instance, had
great opportunity, and he was equal
to it. If circumstances had not found
him; if he had not been the right man,
at The right time, in the right place, he
would have remained in obscurity all
his life. regard Henry Clay as fore
most among the men laboring all their
lives to elevate themselves, and who
labored always for the object by pro-
noting the welfare of the country, and
the interests of the people. Horace
Greeley labored wit Aequaly pure
motives, as l think, ID to the point
where he allowed his amhikion to rule
him. knew him intimately for years.
A truer, more useful and more devoted
practical philosopher I never knew.
He labored with a single eye and a
single heart and both hands for the public
good, till he thought he could be still
more useful in office. he was frank,
honest man, with nothing tricky about
him. The very moment M found his
aspirations in conflict with MIR. Seward,
he wrote that wel-known letter dissolv-
ing the political partnership. which had
existed between us."-I1ta'vielo with
Tbo,,,7o7D Weed.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Chinese Doctrine.

Moy jim Kee, o Chinaman, addressed
Methodist Sandsy-school meeting IN
Harlem, N. T.. the other Sunday.
Among his remarks was comparison
of the religion of his nation and that Of
the children before him. ave worship"
said he, zone Great Spirit and many
Josses; you a Great Spirit and His Son.
But the Americans could learn some
thing of my people. Confueius said
that drink WIS worse than a rattlesnake
-rattlesnakes don't abuse their own
children. The Chinese thiuk drinking
very bad; bat they do something very
bad, too-ttey smoke opium. But the
man who smokes opium doesn't abuse
bis childrer-he only hurts himself
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
: Women In Cyprus.

At9 or 10 the girls are lovely, hav-
ing eyes like antelopes, and softly
rounded cheeks, limiting at Hebe by
and-by. But in after years, when
comeliness is needed most, much of this
beauty fades. Fine eyes remain; but
contour, color, bloom, expression, all
depart. The Moslem females seem to
understand their fate. If their sisters
OF the Orthodox rite were knowing,
they too would glide about the courts
and market places yelled. A Christian
woman bares her neck and face; Mos
lem woman shows. no more than pair
of sparkling eyes. No man looks twice
at the retreating. figure of Greek,
though she is habited in pink and am
Der. Every one turns and gazes at the
gliding mystery Ola girl in white whose
face is shrouded from his view.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
THE CEDAR TREE.

Quoth the cedar to the reeds and rusles:
"Water-grass, you know not what DO;
Know not of my storms, nor OF my bushes,
And-I know not you."
Quoth reeds and rushes: "Wind! Oh waEenl
Breathe, Oh wind, and set our answer free;
For we have no voice, of you forsaken,
For the cedar tree"
Qusth the earth at midnight 10 the ocean:
Wilderness of water, lost to view.
Naught you arc to ne but sounds of motion;
am naught to you"
Quoth the ocean: Dawn On fairnst. ciearcst,
Touch me with thy golden dngers bland;
For have no smile till thou 1ppearest
For the lovely la:id.n
Quoth the hero dying. whelmed in glory;
MANY blame me, few have understood;
All! my folk! to you leave d story
Make its meaning good"
Quoth the folk; Using, poet! teach MS, prove III
Surely we shall learn the meaning then;
Wound US with pain divine; Oh. move u5
For this man Of men,"
Jean Ingeloto.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
jersey Mosquitoes.

WAS ye iver in Jersey in the sum-
mer sason?" said an Irishman to q
friend. @'Pon me-soul, Twas onct, an
I thought I wud be davoured. 1t was
hot night, an I raised me winder to
catch q Whit of braze, an, instead, I
was attacked by million Of murderin'
divils wild prongs in 'em. It waahsla2I
here an akick there an o scratch
where. When completely Fl
wild 'em, I Civ up me body for t
the cannibals, whin, bad lack tothlss
the murderin' imps commenced singsS
in me ear, we. won't go home til
mornin'.' An well they kept the 9
word, bad luck to thiml' sez I to NJ
sep, as I carried me skeleton out o.
house in the mornin'."
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Barratry.

John @. OSullivan, a member of the
Common Council of Harrison, N. j.
has Just been convicted, in the Hudson
County Court of general sessions of
barratry. His was the first indict-
ment ever found in New Jersey for that
offense, and he is the third person con-
victed of it in the United States. The
crime is defined to be @the stirring up,
moving, promoting, exciting, or procur-
ing suits and proceedings at law or the
spreading of false and malicious rumors
vexatiously, and to the disturbance of
the public peace and quiet"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
Dangerous HOUSES.

Houses that have been empty may
become fever-breeders when they come
to be reoccupied. An English sani-
tary officer alleges that he has observed
typhoid, diphtheria, or their zymotic
affections to arise under these circum-
stanres. The cause is supposed to be
in the disuse of cisterns, pipes, and
drains, the processes of putrefaction 60
ing on in the impure air in them, the
unobstructed access of this air to the
house, while.the closure of windows and
doors effectually shuts out fresh air.
Persons moving from the city to their
country homes for the summer should
see that the drains and pipes are in per-
feet order, that the cellar and closets are
cleared of rubbish, and the whole house
thoroughly aired before occupying.
Carbolic acid used freely in the cellar is
q good and cheap Observation-Disclosures
ti1ic american.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23
A Discovery OF Importance.

DR.. Wachsmuth, of Berlin, seems to
have made o discovery of the utmost
importance, if his experiments do not
mislead. He has found that the addi-
ton of one part of reetified oil Of tur-
pentine to five of chloroform, IN thaa6
ministration OF that 'anasthetic, ap4
to exert q stimulating or hfe-giyi1
feet on the lungs, and protects t9
organs from passing into the paraly3
state which seems to be produced
chloroform narcosis, and thus the d
ger of accidents from its use may
believes, be entirely ayoidsd.A
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23

VIENNA has more fine coffee houses
than any other city in Europe; the
latest statistics put the total number at
400. Itwas the first city in Christendom
that started the institution; the coffee
was captured in bags from the Turks in
their second siege of the city, in 1853,
and in that year the first cafe was
started.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-10-23

CHARLES WING, a Chinese cigar
maker and member of the Episcopalian
Church, was naturaized in New York
city. His witness was Wong Zee, who
has already been naturalized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08

FAILURE OF THE DE LEssEPs PROJECT AND FA-
vORABLE PROSPECTS OF TEE NICARAGUA BN-
TERPRISE.
AS anticipated at the Department of State
some days ago, through Informal advlces from
Europe and the money centers Of this country,
the subscriptions to the De Lcsseps isthmus
canal scheme have proven failure. When
this scheme was first launched by the inter-
oceanic canal congress at Paris, 1t was predicted
for 1t in official quarters here that 1t would be
signal failure from its fist appearance as
tanible enterprise open to the support of
the capital and CO.., commercial int interests OF
ment never considered the question Of sum.
come in conflict with the American doc:
foreign powers in the affairs Of this hemisphere
It was determined, however, by the Secretary
OF the Navy to give instructions to the COM
9 Gr We IN m Inc a o1
American states, and to observe any operations
by any foreign government in connection with
the ship canal project, and report t., Our gov,
route. and now that the commercial nations OF
the world are aroused Is ready to lead the way.
1t was repeated In official circles to-day that
the negotiations under the administration OF
President Grant was the reluctance OF
the Nicaraguan and Colombian governments
ing on the work. AS intimated, they were
w1ll1Ig to derive all the benefits and advan-
tages of an enterprise OF the character named,
while they were not willing to concede any
thing essential to success. The present ad
ministrat1on has already been advised of the
readiness OF these governments to enter into
treaty arrangements which will insure favor
able results In the renewed negotiations.
Everything is now favorable to an active pros
ecution Of this noble work, and good effect at
least OF De Lesseps enterprise has been to
stimulate this government and the states of
Colombia and Nicaragua to realizing sense OF
the importance of concert of action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08
The Markets.

ierred, 6a do oonsols 67!s do second series. 2sT;
Carons od Is do Sos ns% IS SS s.
day; sugar sts.dy-x soft, Sass Low - '.1 "
Flour ndt ioSer Sn io1 ooa%on sr.desHos
AID street and western super, 75s3 so: do. extra
s. Do ss@ a. fsS Sig 59.na. : ss:
600; Pat.psco family. 6.75. Wheat. southern in
Iaa dS : lSs Ss
Us No. Maryland, l0SAal0SH; No Z western
so! apuss 6Usn .sssSs ssH
s xsstsTn 81 Gun and s.s.s5SsoathsIn white: S. a.
AZ; septe%aber 4&Sh.46M & 0csobsr. 47asssh:
si s and S ds
and g HsSoaids1s. f sis.9 i.s s:sdss' :iass'
!. i've iO.Il Petroleum du,{Hcruds5x; rehnsa.
%fiy dn iosS rssshss to SaiESss Liverpool psl
steiner ag net, e1IcSttSn s sSSd nsgf 3 srsr sad:
corr; none Sales-shs.s. 7S7.soO; corn. sas 900.
sash. E1ehanes. long. 4s2; abort. sssx. dovsrn.
nshH NEW s'SeS ToRk. August s-rour dull and h..vy.
Whea, moderate trade. Corn firm and quiet
LONDON. August 8, II 80 p. .m--Consom for both.
g. New Ss1sey dsnll fss
sols, l04k Pennsylvania Central. 5413 Reading,
2l%
LONDON. August 8. 1:Se p. m--Rrie. second
c1necls, ~
LONDON. Augutt g. 8 80 p m--Erie Railroad,
20; do second .onsols, :6x.
MEw YoRK MARKRTs THIS AFTERNOON
The following auotstions we're current IN New
York to-day ct p M. - reported By Lewis John
son & Co.:
r: es:ss sss: oss osSa g Y ss sss: ss:
Northwest. 7?7s do. preferred. 9s4; g Paul 6SH;
lth; ". q. Telegraph. s41s; PsdAc Nan. lb5l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08

eRThe alleged Brazilian note forgers at New
lork-Senabria, BebelaQua and Moriarty-haye
been held, In default OF s., 500 bail, for trial.
a. Geo. Zeigler, his wife and two daughters
were poisoned at WflkeSbarre, Pa, yesterday,
by drinking coffee In which tartar emetic had
been place by some unknown person. they are
In precar1ous condition.
u-The body OF Morgan e. Allen young
man, has been found In the harbor at New
Haven, Conn. He committed suicide In q Mt OF
mental depression.
RHAt the Sussex, Va, court, yesterday, Ap.
mes SLAMS and Frank Baker, who murdered Mag
trial In october.
u-The striking spinners at Fan River. Mass
report the receipt Wednesday OF &45a, includin2
500 from san Francisco YESTERDAY they rf
ceived Ss2 from the tailors OF Boston,
10 quarrel between two conylcts fn the
Can1ornia state prison at San Rafael named
Maeulre and Andrus, yesterday Maguire cur
ene Inroat OF Andrus, causing instant death.
The n. Y. Herald has two candidates for
Ine English mission. One Is Mr. John Jacob
Astor and the other Judge Agnew, formerly
Chlef Justice OF New York. Strange to saw the
yet been suggested.
0An Albany genius calls new suspender
Wnlcn mas peen patented "The Conscience Sus-
pender." IL owes its name TO its extreme elas-
ticty.-tAtbany Journal.
Colonel T. w. Higgtnson says that the
children OF our lawyers ana merchants are
more healthy than those OF our farmers.
az King Menelk, who rules over the southern
portion OF Abyssinia, has sent q letter TO the
anttslavegy society announcing that he has
ao0!lAhed the slave-xade throughout his Do
minions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08

THE CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION AT GIN
CINNATI was resumed yesterday. Mr.. Butter
worth recalled the witness Francis, who teStl-
fed: known Tom Shay; his statement that
went from the polls with South Harris is un-
true. and his statement that / said got my
work In bad mode, getting over $500 on cleo
tion day, Is also untrue. l never said anything
OF the kind that he attributed to me. John
Ford testified: Was employed by Francis to at
tend the polls In Cincinnati, and was directed
to report as republican committee man at the
polls in the second ward, and to watch Kon-
tuckians coming here to vote; was there all day:
l did not vote; the election was quiet and
orderly; y;saw no illegal voting. Several other Gov
iDgtoners testified that they had been employed
to prevent repeating by Kentucklans at that
election, but had seen none There were one or
two cases where policemen interfered and pre-
lots. None OF those who testified had voted
and they knew OF no democratic votes being
bought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08
NEW YORK NOTES.
Has A. II. Stewards Body Been Re.
COVefe6l

NEW YORK, August S.-A morning paper hav-
Ing revived the story OF the finding OF A. T.
Stewart's body, and published many details OF
its reinterment, reporter visited the cathedral
at Garden City, where the remains were said to
have been laid. He says the only evidence OBJ
tatnable that the body has been recovered is
the TACT that the crypt and mauSoleum are being
quilt according to the original plans, as II the
body were to be placed there.
A Great SVVfms
One OF the most remarkable feats In swim.
ming ever undertaken will be ATTEMPTED on
Wednesday next by Captain Webb, the English
swimmer. He Is said to have made arrange.
mentS to swim from Sandy Hook to Manhattan
beach without suit paddle or aDyartthcial assist
ing for some leeway on account OF the tide, is
fifteen miles. A small steamboat Will follow
over the course to see that all Is fairly done and
to render assistance In case 1t should be neceS-
SaTy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-08

In THE BANKERS CONVENTION at Saratoga
yesterday, after Comptroller Knox had finished
his speech, George s. Coe, OF New York, In an
extemporaneOus address, argued against the
Imitation OF the currency. MT HOllister of
Grand Rapids, Mich, read paper on the rela.
ti0n OF banks and bankers to the people. His
address was plea for less mercenary motives
for more careful study OF the relations be.
tween affluence and poverty, capital and labor
the duties OF capital as well as its privileges
&C., and was replete with philanthropic Sug-
geStionS. Mr.. Sneed, OF Kentucky, read short
paper on silver and gold, arguing that only g
specie basis gives wealth; that no distinction
should be made between the money OF the Door
and the money or the rich; that nothing could
be more disastrous than a repeal OF the resump-
ton act; that when prejudice gives way to In
tell1gence few can be found unfavorable to
specie. The poor are the first TO feel the evils
OF debaSed currency. A sound currency and
nrm adherence TO c0mpacts is the only found-
atlon on which to build fortune and reputation.
congress has no more right to demonetlze silver
Than II has TO demOneJlZe gold. He claimed
that the relative value OF silver and gold has
remained and Will continue the same with
slight fluctuations, regardless OF supply An
ADDRESS was made by state Assessor Briggs In
favor OF national and against state banks. T.
w. Proctor, OF Danville, n. Y, read q paper In
favor OF q popular demand for Just taxation and
equitable laws tie unSeattng OF demagoguee
and the election OF statesmen. A resolution
was referred TO the executive committee re-
quest1ng the executive council to report some
feasible plan for bringing before Congress the
present unjust and enormous taxes now as
sesSed on national banks.