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rorntY. THE BACHELOR'S BURIAL. Two old maids at shut of d. y, A bachelor's cafcass bore away, With wrinkled brow and matted hair, And heart that never toveu mc iasr. Bring briars, they groaned, bring weeds unblown, Bring rankest weeds of name unknown. Bring wi herod boughs from dreary wild, To strew the bier of error's child. And make his grave where the lizards hide. Where night-shade strew the swamp creek j side. Fsr out of siuht?where genial spting Shall send no gentle birds to sing. His old jack knife lay with him low, To cut the siring of Cupid's bow; The sad house cat shall whine around His lonely grave in grief prolound. I Here lay hint who was often "high," JIuo where shall fall no pitying eye For hiin?for him no loving heart Shall ache, lor him no tear shall start. His bloodless lips shall fall to dust; His old jack knife shall w aste with rust; Ho whom we hide from light of men Shall never fright the babes again. For wo have laid him from the light, Beneath the ground and out of sight; But this rude epitaph shall stand? "He who to no one gave his hand." AGR1CULTUReT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES. From the Abbeville Press. Stony Point, February 17, 18G9. Dear Lec: If success will result from repeated .appeals, I propose again urging upon the planters of the District the policy, indeed the necessity, of reviving our Agi oaltural Societies. The proverbial whdum of a multitude of counsellors is applicable to no vocation in life more truly than to the tcicnce of agriculture. A Crusoe may construct a " dag out," and hiy man Friday build snares for wild game, but no isolated individual ever fully de vclopcd the agricultural resources of his own farm. Association of ideas and of men, concert of action, and practical knowledge, are all necessary to secure the farmer success; and Dever before in the history of our State has the lack of these incentives been so sorely felt by our planters as at pretent. If emancipation has imposed multiplied responcikilihnt nnnn n orrrn qa Vin o DlUlilblVd M^vu ??W kJV uao VIIV* transition from master to employer exacted of the planter radical changes in his tbeory aud practice of plantation economy. The idle time of a slave was an imperceptible loss to bis master; tL? Increasing number and value of slaves compensated for ragged farming.; the corn crib, smoke house and hand loom secured to the planter of old an independence no where else to be found ; indeed, the owncrof slaves w is his own insurer, and cared nought for the outside world. Not so now. Labor is scarce because confined principally to- males; and is best controlled where best remtj ncratcd; to supply this deficiency, n demand arises for improved implements; experience teaches us it docs not pay to raise "razor backs," and hence the demand for improved breeds of porkers; from the same lesson we learn, that to i grow corn to feed mules and hogsdoesu't I pny, and hcncc the necessity of devoting a larger area to small grain; the high price of cotton urges the plautcr to cultivate more land, and instead of reclaiming worn land stimulates him to fell' our virgin forests, thus impoverishing instead of enriching the country Now, the vital question to my mind is how are all these changes to be met, and successfully practiced without detriment to the country? Ouly, I think, by an interchange of ideas, and this interchange can only be effected by the revival of our agricultural societies: There are men in our District who still adhere to the ante helium system of farming, who are going behind every day.; whilst there others, who takiug advantage of the progressive tendency of things, keep up to every advancement io'tho science of agriculture, and are rapid'y rebuilding their lost fortunes. During the past six months I have seen men, who harvested barley at the rate of twenty-fivo bushels per aorc, sell the grain readily at two dollars per bushel, while others were enquiring, "what is barley good for ?" It was good to sell to say the least of it, then why not grow it extensively ? I have, too, seen men sell their wheat for two dollars per bushel, while others as easily sold for three dollars, because their grain was superior. Again I have seen men huutiug purchas. ers for their milch cows at ?15 and 82 J per head, while I've known others to sell easily aud readily at ?50 aud $75 per head. Again, I saw a farmer not lung since with thirty-one pigs a foruightold efier'ng the Ijt for tt-0; wfc'.'et J lfDsw 5 another to sell ten pigs of the Batucnge fur 8100 ca>h. Now, those are bat sin- n gle instances of what is occurring it) our j; vie'nit}1 daily, and yet the reu tmcrativc li side of these sales is confined to but a ^ few of our planters. Why cannot each Jj an 1 every planter and farmer in the District coninuud snch prices for his sto.k and grain ? It is simply because he has not the right kind, and in many instances does not know that such casis occur in the District. . Kc-cstablish our agricultural socie- I tics and specimens of every kind-of animal, vegetable and uianufactu cd pro I duct will be exhibited, a laudable emu lation will be created, exploded notions will be abanduncd, uprooted, ' and the planting interests of the country j; soixccllency developed a* to guarantee success in the prcseut, and pr< spcrity in v the future. 0 Very truly, P I). WYATT AIKEN. ????? ????. ^ Saving Manure.?Everyman of common sense must admit that the rules f, to be adopted for a rational" system of saving manure, must be based upon this process; and we may lay down the following ru'es in relation to it: 1st The ground selected for the dis- f position of stable manure should be even, ^ in order to permit the equal distribu lion of the manure on it, and thus se- c< cure the heap uniformity iti thickness, st Only in this case the process of putre- al faction will proceed regularly in every u part of the heap, and its body prove of a homogeneous cha;actcr. 2d. The manure should be pr.tcctcd agaiust the d.'rect rays of the sun, in order to prevent the too rapid advance y of the putrefactive process and a couso- y\ queiit generation of heat, which will in- -I m cur a considerable loss of ammonia.? ki Practical experiment made with equal y weights of stable manure exposed to the sun, and with that under cover, show p, the effect of the latter to be. withiu a !" I r certain time about twenty-five per cent. A greater than the former. 3d. The manure heap should be moderately moist; if it be too dry the d' grcc f? of heat then produced will vola'izc au>rnonia ; if too wet an acid hamtis will Ji be formed, which, being soluble in wa- ? ter acts very injuri us'y on veg'-tatior. In order best to a'tain this end, the , bt ground should be si ghtly inclined, and t? all the fluid that runs from the heap ha euUoutvd lit a pit, and 1 volII time to time scattered over the heap. ' A Recite Worth One Thousand Dollars.?The Ohio Cultivator saysthe following recipe is worth one thousand dullars to every housekeeper: Take ouc pui.d of sal soda and half a puund of unpacked lime and put thetu in a gullun of water, boil twenty minutes, let ( it stand till cool, then drain off and put ?_ . 11 i i_ J: 4_ lu a suiaji jug or jar, souk youruiity clothes over night, or until they arc wet through, then wring theiu aud rub on f. plentyofsoip, andin one boil T of cloth, s i well covered with wafer, "dd one tcaeup'ul of the washing fluid ; boil half an h ur briskly, then wash them thourghly j with some rinse, anJ your o!o;1ks j will look better than by the old wny of at washing twice before boiling. This is an iuYaluablo recipe, and every poor, L tired woman should try it.ROSADALIS, Purifies the Blood. a For Sa'e by Druggists Everywhere. gg R MAIL ARR.WGEMEATS. ~ Fur the Rail Roud.Close on Tuesday, Thursday and A Friday, at 9.00 P. M. Close on Sondav, at 6.00 P. .\1. Due Wednesday, Friday. Satur- _ day and Monday, at .700 P. M. Fur Lancaster (.'/ II., via Fiat Rock and Fleasant Ilill. Close Monday and Friday at v 7.CO P. M Due same days, by 6.00 P. M; cc Fur Lancaster C. II., cia Dry Creek. Clo on Thursday, at 7 (0 P. M. Due Saturday, by 6.00 P. M. r..~ . ?i x W/ %J OVrtj VHV .4 IHI/f o * tl IJ U/t(t Lt/nchicood. I Close on Friday at 12 30 P. M. Due Batno day at 12 00 *c J. M. GAYLE, P. M. ci " NOTICE. CITIZENS are earnestly requested ^ not to empty into tlie streets the \ Tit AS II and LEAVES which they remove from their premises, as they fill' A up the ditches and jHevent the proper | drainage of the Town. Si By order ot the Council. F W. CLVBU11N, Clerk. Feb 11. ilt ~ SARDINES, OYSTKHS. LOBSTERS aud CliACKEBS, \ f For sale by D. C. K1RKLEY A Drccmbce 3. tf, A JLhis is:stjiuick ana active, as i eruian Guano, and c.omaiend8 itself above tlier fertilizers, to the farmer and lantcr. For certificates of its efficiency, call t our store, and you will Gud suoli rom parties at home, as well as abroad We will sell this fertilizer at ninnulcfurcrs prices. BAJLfM BROS, Jan. I4-^2ui. Agt's. ZKLL'S FERTIMfcER Camden, S. C., Feb. 8, 18G9. Messrs. Baum Bros.^gtnilemen: n reply to your inquiry as to Zell's , 'hospliatc, I shall say that I have nevct i sed it, but a gentleman in Baltimore i Whose opinion I have the utmost ' mfidence, told nie when in Baltimore )mc two w.eksago, that he kncwZELt., ud liad eVefy contiJeucc iu his manip? lating a pure article. I was so much repossessed by this statement, that h itend to use four tons of it this season Yours Respectfully, J. D. KENNEDY. Feb II. 1 ! VA S Do: FERTILIZED I^HB Wando Mining and manufacturing . Company offers lo the Planters acd Farers of the South their FERTILIZER, lown as the VANM* FERTILIZER, hich he experience ol the past season has oved to he one ot the most valuable in our arket. It has for its bas? the materials i mil (hp Plin^nhrif # n? flip Pnmnnnt; mi slil y River, and is prepared at their works . the EAST END OF HASEL STREET, i this city In order to guarantee its uni rniitj and maintain its higlt standard, the otnpuny has made arrangements wi'h the stiii''aished Chemist.Dr. C. L'.SHEPARD. r., wTtu carefully analyzes all the aniuioni :al and other material purchased by the otnpany, and the prepared FERTILIZER, ? L-foie >eing offered lor sale. The Conipan> resolved to make an article which will prove i he a complete manure, and give entire sutCiet ion. i For terms, circulars nnd other information. i'ply to WM. C. DUKES St CO':, Agents, \ Son l> Atlantic \Vnart, CHARLESTON, S. C. J'utj. 14, 3nn WM. C. DIKES & CO., COTTON FACTORS AND Gcnerd Commission Merchants, South Atlantic Wharf, CHARLESTON, S C. Consignments of Cottoil', Rice, &c., re- 1 tecifuiiy .solicited, and liberal advances made ? reotp Jan. 14?3in i CANE SEATED CHAIRS. F)EUSUNS having Crne Chaitf that r k?.? k'..:? ? I " J 11 If Ui'LtlUlll M UUIJ I1UVU II otic in a neat and substantial manner, I a L\v price fur cash, by applvu'g to M..DUTWS. 1 he, 31. tf ROhi\ MUliEk (JO C0MftSI0.\ NEitCllASTS, CHARLESTON, S. 0 GENTS CHARLESTON A NO* LIVER- i POOL STEAMSHIP LINK. 1 Advances made 011 shipments of Cotton. 1 ice anil Naval Stores to Foreign aud Do- ' cstic Ports. J "cotton oinsT" r CONTINUE to make Cotton Gins, and L r them ami ail kinds of Machinery. < Iso, Ttirniog in Wood and iron. i R. J. McCREIGIfT. , Dec. 24 tf. t DNTERTAilKG i AM prepared to make plain, stained and ( varnished or covered COFFINS. ' By promptness and dispatch, I hope to reive a part of il.e patronage in thlat liife.' R. J. McCREIGHT. Dec 21. tf "^tationeryT TllN Writing Ink, Lead Pencils, 1 . Pens, Pen Holders, Foolscap, Let- \ :r and Note Papers, Scaling U ax, Mu- ' lagc, ^w. For sale by ( HODGSON & DUNLAP. 1 Dec. 31. tf T7 I11SKIES, BRANDIES, flf WINES AND GIN, 1 B CHEAP A2 THE CHEAPEST, AND AS GOOD AS THE BEST; uld in quantities to suit cu?tuuiers, OR THE CASH, by , Dee.?. P.O. KIRKLEV. ( Cattle, Cattle. > ),WA HE D of CATTLE wanted f ,OU Apply to BAUM BltO. n TOWN TAXS. '[IE Books for receiving Beturns, and ?r the collection of TOWN TAXES >r the year 18G9, are now open at the ,'ouncil Chftmber, end will remain open mil the first of April AM those who o not make their ret arns by that ti ne rill be double taxed. By otder Council, W. ClA'BURN, Clerk. Feb 1. tf Mil? tPUMlS. mproYc yourjsoil neniiy: BY using ZELI/S AMMONIATED 50NE SUPER PHOSPHAT JB, iur It ttufi, Tobacco, Cum, Oats, Wheat, lye, Potatoes, Turnips, Grass &c. BROOKLYN 1,1 fk INHURANCE COMPANY. No. 141 Broadway, N. Y > and No. 1C9 1 Muutiiguc St., Brooityn. fi ASSETS, 1,000,000. ( AMONG the advantages offered by t tlie BROOKLYN, alu the following: J 1. Total removal of all restriction u? t travel and residence. No permit or r extra premium is required, and the assured are not compelled to impose nnGeographical Limit upon their Engage meets. 21 All policies arc non foneitable after two/ull unnual premiums have been paid. Dividends divided among policy hold- ' ers, heretofore averaging over Forty per cent, in GASH. JOHN KEKSHAW, Agent, \ L. M. Df.Saussure, Examining Physician, Camden, S C. i Sept. 24. 3 m " Save your Family from waul by Insuring your Life/' THE LOUISIANA EQUITABLE LIFE IXSl'RAXCE CWtP.lW,. OF NEW ORLEANS, iiaviko x cash capital of 500.000 IJOI.I.AKS. OFFERS to its Southern patrons a reliable Home Company, in which enn be effected every species of Life Insurance at the at the most reasonable rate All policies non forfeitable, and the earn- j ings oi the Company annually divided on the . strictly mutual plan. ntfiprtft JOSEPff ELLISON. President'. W. S. DIKE, Vice President. W. P. HARPER, Seefciarjf. S. C. DKARINO, Goneral Agent. G. A. BRKAUX, A'ttorney. J Directors?John Pemherioh, E-. A. Tyler", C. H. Slocurnb. F. Delbordis. George A. r'osdick, W. S. Pike, J. VV. Stone, A Thompson. I). B. Penn, Edward Rig^cy *V. B. Schmidt, Alexander Marks, C. E. Rigney, A. M. KENNEDY. Agent tor Kershaw District. Dr. A. A. MOORE, .Medical Examiner. < Dp- 24. it stoves, stoves: ! -?- I The cheapest and best COOKINti STOVES ARK kept constantly on ha ml by J. H. Gi)<)DALE, dealer in STOVES, TIN WARE, SHEET IRON, WIRE, &0. Prompt addition lo all-orders foP flN , ROOKING. GUTTERING. 610 V K PI PES, SliKKT ikon; and . TIN WAIIK, > iind all wnrk pcrtaiu.ng to tlic TIN ' BUSINESS, promptly attended to on the mo>l reasonable TERMS.J. K. GOODALR, 3d door north it. Ah- Kennedy's. Dec. 24. 2in. I,OS Hi-It, undtrsigned having leased,-rcJt moved*, fitted trp and jitft in* running ofder, the Steam S>w Alii] formerly o\Vncd* by Sutherland & heminoiid, arc prepared to furnish PINK hUMKKIt of eVery description in any quantity at short notice, on moderate terms for cash or any dsccfiptiou of > country produce. The Mill is located on Liilld Pine ' Tiee Crvck, follr miles from Camden,in the midst of fine timber, with a good . road leading- to it. Oidcrs left witfi Messrs Burns and Boswell, or at the Journal office in LaujJcu, will receive prompt1 atttniibn. SIIEORN & CltOWELL. December 31. tr " \tW PICTORIAL HEADERS,' 1 JtJ ELL suited as useful arid agreeable |l l companions to children at home or in he school-room; prepared under tile supervision of Prof. J. L; RBYItfOLDS, D. D , of he S. C. University. who is acknowledged as jriiticntly fit for such n task : Reynold ' New Pictorial 1st Render, 40 i 2d " ?0 J " 3d " 90 4th 1.35 Also in prepnralibn, School Histories of . South Carolina, North Carolina a.id Georgia, ' n separate volinties, about 75c. or SI each, f .vr.tten in fnniiliar style, by Prof. J. YV. DA- fl /IDSON. A. M. Also, a series of handsomely Lithographed Writing Books, in fiCc numbers) 25c. each or J2 per dozen. Far half the retail price, copies if any of the above will be sent to teachers vho may desire to examine thcirt. DUFF IE & CHAPMAN, Booksellers, Columbia, S. C. .Ian 21. tf. CIIESNUT'S MILL. [ NIK subscriber respectfully informs <j ,h3 citizens of Camden, that he is ruu- f liugnCAllT to and fn m the above p WILL, and will take Con free of c :hjrge. The best meal ami grit* gttar- ] intecd. JOS. (JOODALE. Jan. 28 tf. IS EQUITY?Kershaw. iV. Z. Leitner, Adm'r., vs. Lula Warren, T. W. Pegucs, ct al. BILL. [>' pur.-unnce of an oid- r made in tlic ib'?ve case, January 15 IbGiJ, the j ? jrcditors of Thomas J. Warren, de- ' :;i>ed, are required to prove their claims jc'ore me on or before the first day of May next, or be debarred Irom all beneit of any decree to be made in this case. J. T. IIAY, Jan. 28.?td Ileeciver. PIKE! PIKE!! INSURANCE. SAVING been appointed Agents of iome of the best F1KK INSURANCE COMPANIES 1n the United Statea. ve are prepared to take rioks on all iroperty against fire; and we are waranted in saying, that all lo^eS will bo irouiptly paid. HODGSON & DUNLAP, Dec 17, Agents. IjRUSJS, MfiDICIiUbS, &c. &o. &c. 1M7"E HAVE jusr opened otfr Sfftck ol I 7 DHL OS. MEDICINES, fcc., recentnirchased in Nfc# York, and lake tliis op>oriunity of inviiing our Iriends to call ant1 aspect. We have a lar^e variety of F4\(Y ARTICLES Consisting, in part, of FINK TO-LET SETS, perfume bottles, Vases, FLO WE II POTS, COLOGNE BOTTLES And a fnficty of other articles, SttTABLtfjrOft CHRISTMAS. " ALSO? A InY'ge assortment of English and Amen1 an TOILET SOA-Pii, FRF/NCH PERFUMERY. AND HANDKERCHIEF EX TRACTS, LUUIN'S TOILET PO WDER. V1EEN FUN and LILY WHITE. ToQtft, ftair auil Sail Crushes, In great \nricry. PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES, PAINTS, fHLS, VARAfHES KEROSENE OIL, [}f thfe best quality, either by the barrel or at retail. A varied assortment of Lamps, Burners, Chimnies, & Wicks BRANDIES AND WIKlS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES. AVI N E, ctr Cooking purposes and Sncrnmental oc:asiotis. HODGSON &. DUN LA P. December 17*. * tf French loniccuonary. UE linve received ihe largest 8'ock of genuine French Confectionary ever irouj;ht lo thirt market, to which we invite special attention. HODGSON 5c DUNE A P. Dec 17. if ~~TOYS! TofSH WE are now opening some mw TOYS, for Chriatmas. . IIUDGSQN & DLNL.VP; Lofc afifortg Hie Roses. \ NEW oiid delightful Perfume. Try it. /V For Hide hv HODGSON k MJNLAP. 1MPKOVED Condition Powders, FOR UORSK8. Tints Fuwdcr lias been Iqund by ffxperi1 ence to lie the bept medicine ever used er Horses. Pr naretPl-y HODGSON k DtJNMP. Fresh Arrivals. I IIAVK JUST RECEIVED 1 new slock-of Goods, Suitaole far the season, DRY GOODS, GEO '.Ems, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, SATS, SHOES SAEELERY, Ac. Ac. &c.- Ac. / ?Vhich will bo sold at the lowest prices or OASII. I solicit a call from my Id customers. A. M. KENNED?. Dec 11. tf NOTiei:. To whom it may concern. VLL persons retailing SPIRITUOUS jIQUORS, in the County of Kershaw, mt of the limits of the ToWn ?f Cumlec, ure rerjuired to take out a License rom the County Commissioners. Ali tersuus retailing without the said Liiet.se, will be dealt with according to jaw.- Ry order of the tfortfd, J A. BOS WELL, ChuirmaD. Colin ilcCRAr, Clerk. County Commissioner's Office, Dec. 24, tf. W.. CUURTXEY, & CO., FACTORS AND I0MM1ZSI0N MERCHANT^ No. 9, BoVce'b "\Viiarf, CHARLESTON, S. C. w. c. courtney. rob't murdoch. ja8. 8. murdoch. NEW Sf ORE. 1 * Li ' The undersigned having formed a copartnership for carrying on a General Business, in Catudeu, respectfully inform the citizens ot the tuwu and surruun ing country that tlu-y hare taken the stand'formerly occupied by Messrs. C. Matueson & Co., where they are now receiving a WELL SELECTED STOCK,eousisting of ^ -? i i ... .J Dry lioous, uiotnmg, BOOTS, SHOES, 0 roce l ies, Crockery, M u. &c, &e, m The acniot pai-thee havih* -drwe b*; sinens in Cauiden fur a Dumber ofyear# mid having received a fuir share of patronage, will endeavor to Qierit thd saiiiCiur the new firm. \VITK'OWi>&\r & IltAMS. Oct. 15. G recedes, Wines, Liauors. * OiGUSS FRITTS & VEGETABLES, for sal? cHeap for cAsn, by D.C. KIRKLEY. SUGAR, COFFEE, BACON, FLOUR, LAUD, AND ' MOLASSES, For sale LOW FOR CASH, by D. C. KIRKLEY. Steel JSrusb CULL El1 GIN, the Steel Brush gullet gltf is conceded to be the greatest in proveincut fur the cotton planter. By itef pecubar action, the fibre is drawl! out in such a manner as to impmtfr the staple and bring into' a grade of classification, thus increasing the price from half a cent per puuov upwards. This Gin may be seen at the plantatation of II. Baum, and cotton gidnedf at that place hy (lie above Gin, may bd" secu at store of the undersigned. baum bros., A ?11 < > h'i ivciouiivv uau jL/anoawor Districts. Dec. 2m \otierr I KE?PEOTF(JLLY invite the aU ten lion of the public to tny stock of Groceries, Uc$k:*i% Stoves, &c. which I offer at the Lowest Cash Pricesr GKOllGE ALDEX, Agent. D c. 12 tf 1'ilK ARRCrvr TIE AND PAISTBB IROS 8ASDS, Full BAYS& COTTONf Combine the utmost tmttpliiity with the' greatest sdenrity. They nfe rttt??ic of tile best Wrought Iron-, and liavc been thotuutrhlv tested*' - ?n v and approved by tlitt" 60TTO? PRESSES; in all the prirtt-ipal Sea Ports and bf I'latiti rs throughout the Cotton GtuWg if tat esr For .Sale ty BUKNo& iiOSWELI., At'Crlfs, Cathdcn S. 0. t* KERSHAW?IS Eqtiif/. John Thompson, "j (J. L. Executors, " Bill to Ifelj' VS. ; | lands to pa/ D. D. tDsbrjr. & ' ' dcbie,&c. J. K. Magill, Trusfccs, . J IN pursuance of a decretal order passed li>' ChancelW Johnson, in a Lot* stated case, It is^ordercd, that the ctdd'itors ot -John P. Kirklund, deceased,be enjoined atid restrained from putsuing their actions at law against the coinpluiuauts C. Li Dye and John' Thompson, in this behalf. The said' creditors arc hereby notified to product mid establish their demands agai us the estate of the said John-P. Kirk land, deceased, before the Commission er in Equity, at his office, od dr bdfdro the first day of J\lne next, or be deba:red from all benefit of said order. J D. DUN-LAP. 0. E; K. D. June 27. ]ym. MANSION HOtJSE, CAMDEX,S.C. REPORTS have b#? n circulated; that n?/ HOUSE was closed up, and thai I hat? leh Camden. I'beg leave to inform the pub-' lie, that thevare untrue. Travellers \tfill fiurf* CLEAN arid COMFORTABLE ROOMS, if GOOD TABLE, and every attention requisite' to their comfort. Try tue and sec for yourselves. STA*" fit PS in ni.ntl ?rtl*f fhorr,*. V . ^E: G. ROBINSON,Proprietor.Jan 21. liu DR. G. J. SHANNON OFFERS his professional services tor the citizens of Camden and its vicinity. OFFICE at the Branch Ban]^ Camden, S. C. Fife if tf.