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r Camp its, S. C.
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ally kept in tiic (irocery line, consisting hi part t
of the following: In
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No. 1 and 2 Mackarel in kilts, for family use; | c
Rio and Java CotTers; crushed and brown Sng.rs; j <
New O.'eaus Molasses, (new i rop) butter, wine J.
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gether a large stock of Bagging, Rope and Twine, ,
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TIIC subscriber is now opening a large assor??
uieiit ol biroccritw and staple Good '
in the Store lately occupied by William J. (ierald \ t
(south of the Bank of Camden.) which he will I
dispose of at Charleston ju ices for cash. i
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call and examine the stock, consisting iu part, ol j
the following, viz: _
Loaf, Crushed, < rxiitul and Grannlah-d .Sugars
ts I'mix. I'orto Itii-u ami .New Orleans do I
Nw Orleans, Muscuvailo and Cuba Mi'lasse* I
ju\-a, i.ir;mrii aiiu Ivm? *
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Sperm. Adamantine ami Tallow Candle*
N<>- 'i ami 3 Mackarel. in Barrels, Half and Quartern j
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Fovder, Shot and Lend .
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Al.su t
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Together with a large assortment of
Ba^k'i'iXt Hope uadl l uino.
J. W. BRADLEY. i
Camien.S. C. Sept. 23.
pnid;forr<Hjon and other Produce.
separate State scessioj
PRACTICALLY DISCUSSED /.V A
SERIES CF ARTICLES.
'ublishcii Oriziually in ihc Etlzrfielti Advertise
BY RUTLEDGE.
NO. IX.
Should South Curt)'in-1 strike fur her Indrpe
denre 1 (Concluded.)
In ancient Athens, when Macedonian a;
cessions were the topics of excitement amoi
iie States of Greece, two rival statesmen, Pn<
[jon" and Dkmostiiknes, urged the State to
lifTerent policy. Piiocion. ^ virtuous pa trie
of the utmost wisdom and uiocr&futioii, and co
jpicuous in his valor, dreading failure Ironl ai
ittempt at resistance, exhorted to quiet in.t
livity. To the fierce Phillipics of Dkxo
riiENKs, in which the great orator employ*
lis stormy eloquence to rouse his eouiitrynu
to immediate action against the Northern t
rant, Phociou replied:
"I will recommend to you, 0 Athenians,
o to war when 1 lind you capable of snppoi
i i *.i .i .i i>
nig a war; wnen i see i.ieyouui <u me ivcpu
lie animated with courage, yet submissive at
abedient; tiio licit cheerfully contributing
the necessaries of the .State; and tiie orato
no longer cheating anil pillaging the pnhlie."
Athens was degenerate, and titer? may Inn
been prudence and safety in this advice; y
who can fail tn admire the holder counsels 1
Dumostiieiies, who sought, with all the ene
jies of his nature, to urge his countrymen I
maintain the National honor; to enkindle ane
ill their bosoms, if possible, tiie expiring Han
jf liberty; or since it was destined to expi'
o cause it to go out in a blaze of patiiotic e
ji tiou '
Hut we console ourselves with the In'lii
;li.*it the advice of Phocion is not demanded i
he exegencies of our case. Are we ilegeue
ite, like the Athenians of that day? Ilai
we lost the courage and patriotism capable i
supporting war? are the sous of our State in
..:ili...r i , ../i.itril.Hii. tliiMr tn.tM.'V :iiul si'rvii'.i
o maintain our liberties ? No! no! imposs
?lo. Whv, then, should we not strike, lor 01
udepeudeiice ? It is said, we arc too weak.This
is tin* old alarum, which is alwa ys soundt
>11 the approach of resistance to tyranny,
ras ninch employed, it we mistake not, pri<
o the American {{evolution. l>ut our lirnt
Fathers did not heed it. What i is a natioi
localise it is small, to surrender its rights an
iherties without even a struggle t This wo.il
>e to forfeit till claim to the respect and a<
mention of mankind, il it were even a hlin
eap into the dark, .vithout any iight from hi
orv, we eould never eooseot that our Stal
>houM evade the responsibilities of resistant
ipou so slender an argument; hut when w
, niher from the past toe heroic resolves an
diivalioiis conduct of miiuerous small power
m hehaifof iiherty, our hosoiii is animate
.vi111 t!ie lire of genuine hope, and we can ur^
>nr State to Imid ami manly action in sotnethin
if the coniidoii e ol success.
Let us look through the pages of history, an
;ake courage from the experience of nation
A'e pass over the well-known heroism of l!
in.ill Spartan hand, at the straits of Turn
loevLK, fighting lor the liberties of all (ireec
A e merely allude t'i t!ie noble struggle of Pi.
rn%, a little Town in Keotia, in defence of ii
bellies; which witSi 400 ciiueiis, SO Allien
ms, ami 110 women and children, sustained
ie^e ami blockade for two years, against tii
lower of the combined States of Peloponnesus
md when exhausted ot'all supplies, one liali
be garrison cut their way through the tliic
auks of the enemy, and made tiieir eseape.(Ve
will not stop either to admire the heroi
sonduct of the Athenians, who sooner tlia
,ield their liberties to the Persians, man
imes their number, deserted their lands, lioust
uid properly, and with their slaves and fam
ies took to lia-ir ships, lesolved never to I
ubdued.
Passing over many such contests in antiqu
v, we come at once to more modern times.
1. The struggle of the Swiss for indepei
leuce was begun by a mere handful of men, i
he cantons of Swkitz, Urn and I'ntkkwali
indiiriiile offered to Wll.l.IlM TkL
'I'"" " "'B?V
A'itli -10t> or f>00 men they met a regular fori
if '20,000, under the \rih-Dake Leopold ?
Austria, at the pass of iMoitfiAKTi'.N, and <h
I'stled them with slaughter [A. I). 1315.] t')i
ouraged by this open act of resistance, otln
anions joined ; but the band, still small, uobl
wrsevered in their efforts, till after t?U pitehe
rattles with the Austriuus, (at that time even,
owerful people) they achieved their indepei
lence. It is worthy of leinark, that in til
Memorable struggle, tiie cantons at tirst reli
ied to make coinmoii cause, though the <?j
iressions tlicv sutri'red were ali.ve burdeiiou
iIkun, the principal canton, did not enter tli
Jonfederacv for 37 years, an I the reillainin
tantous not till near two centuiies; yet tn
leroic few, who began the revolt, aided by i
cgular forces from the neigliboring canton
tchieved their independence, wli ch they has
reserved to this day. The .Swiss now live ui
ier a Kej niblic, occupying a territory ol onl
17.20H s'jr. miles, proverbially one ot the free,
ample on the globe, in the very midst of Jarg
iespotie powers.
*2. W e lead in ICngiish history, that Kdwak
of Kngland invaded Srori, v-'.u | A. L). 13'2i
villi an army of 100 ()00 men. i lie Scotci
letermineil to yield their liberties only wit
heir lives, rallied under RoIIBKT ILiuck, the
ving, and in an army of only iiJ.UUU Oeleato
lie 1'iiigli.sli at the famous battle of liitAXNoc?
11;iin, and drove back tlie invader from ti?c*
jorders
3. About the year A. D. 1500, the Poi'K, tli
Stnperior Maximilian of (ienn.uiy, Fkkd
nANU of Spain, Loci* Xll of France, tli
if Dukk of Savoy, and the Kixo of Hungary, ?II
confederated to overrun and destroy.the little
^ State of Vexicb. With an heroic resolve.
j worthy of the highest admiration, this small
Ti State boldiv took tire field against these formidable.,
powers, determined to exhaust her
blood rand treasure in maintaining her-iodepen- ;
deuce.,' Superior forces might at length have j
overpowered her; but that Puovidkxck, who J
rt" | overrules the atl'drs of nations','interposed on ;
j hehalf of the weak and the just. Discord and
i dissension broke out-among ?he confederates,
ig ! The unholy league was dissolved, and Vk.mck
o- j preserved.
o j 4. Perhaps*the noblest struggle for liberty
>t, | on record was that made by the city of Leyn
! den in 1.Y73, against the formidable power of
iv : the Spaniards. This sittall city underwent a
c- vigorous siege, during wmeli tiie women per- |
s- formed nil the duties of soldiers. After a long j
id and glorious contest, the seige was raised, and i
mi the city saved by tiirowing down the dykes \
v- : and inundating the country with tiie sea.
i It is worthy of remark here, also, thai in this i
to famous contest, of the 17 Provinces of Holland, I
t- ' only snr.n, embracing a very small territory, j
h- ; couihi ied to defend their libe.ties. Hut the j
id heroic Prince of Orange at the head of t ese j
to small Provinces, remarkable for their simpliei
rs j ty of manners, their public frugality and their i
i invincible courage, with a re-iiiforceaient of j
re only 1000 English, maintained the iadependen- j
et i cy ol these Provinces, against the titpn most !
of j powerful monarch in Europe,
r- j i>. The liberty struggle of the Poles, so fate
i mows in history, and in many respects, so worw
thv of admiration, was unsuccessful from sevl,*
1 ..*> I sue P. .] . >wt if 12 2ii l*ri\n ?ii 1.1(1 liv- lliri>0 i
e, ! of the Ingest nod most despotic powers on the
x- globe?'lltf3-?r\, Austria and Pki's.-ia?allseerelly
planning and working tier overthrow,
if, She was completely cut off from all liberal and
?v sympathizing nations. Notwithstanding this,
rj howeve;, it is tiie opinion of many Euronenn
re .Statesmen, that but for internal dissensions,
of Poland' might still have maintained her indei
j pendence against all the machinations of the
s : triple aliiattCe. In that country, the masses
ii- were under the most absolute slavery to their
ir nobles; and the nobles as feudal Lords, inde?
pendent of the crown, were at constant warfare
'd with each other. The State had no uniting
It principle. Discord and dissension reigned
>r j throughout their entire struggle for indepen>0
; deuce.
n, Similar causes operated to defeat the recent
id Huxoamax contest. Jealousy among the
id principal races, the .Mavgars, the l.'routiaus,
I- and the Sola voniaiis. inflamed bv the irolden
ill promises of llus>ia ami Austria, produced the
s- j wonderful defection m the triumphant armies
t?* of Hungary, and suddenly <leteatc?l the proud
:?- hopes ?|* ivossirii and the genuine patriots,
c tor their country's independence,
id (?7" Wnile these struggles illustrate the lien;
roic efforts ot gallant people for their, liberty,
'd , they at the same time, show the danger of infe
; ternal dissensions, which am always fatal to
! the prospects of great national enterprises,
j f?. In resolving to resist the huge power ot
id i the Uritisii (foveriuneiit, our own ancestors
s. ; evinced a spirit of determination and valor, that j
ie ; 11mst excite the admiration of all future ages I
< ! Rather than live under a government not their J
o. choice, though incomparably inferior in nuin- i
i- tiers, wealth and power, to tiitir ene-ny, tiny i
t? chose to risk their all ?their lives, their fortunes
i- land their sacred honor Amid defeat, disusti r
o i and privation, often without clothing or unimu?
ie ' nition, with the swamp for their resting place,
J j and parciied corn ami jiotatoes for their food, j
? j they preserved in their manly efforts, till they
k I Lf.lined for us our glorious inheritance ol liberty. |
I o V
~ t Can we ever consent to {jive up tiiat inheri
ie j tance with a struggle less resolute and noble
11 ' than that by which it was achieved ?
vj 7. The little Stale of modern Cukece, em'?
bracing only ?1,000 sip', miles, with about
' ; 800,0OM inhabitants, after a long struggle, a- j
'e j cltieved her indepeiidence against one of the j
j largest despotisms?having an area of 000,000 i
i I s.jr. miles, and a population of "20,000,01)0.? i
| Under so many toils and disadvantages did j
| this brave people fight against tneir oppressors,
" | the Tckks, their struggle for liberty is become
i>. ! one of the most famous in history. Who has
t- not read the patriotic appeals of Wkhstkk and
-e Cl w, on behalf of this gallant people ? Who
)f does not know that joy and delignt thrilled
i | the public mind of tiiis country on hearing of
) j their glorious success? In Jrtd7 Greece es r
' tahlislied Iter independence, and lias since quiy
j etlv maintained it.
<1 J 8. Tux vs, as we all know, without resources,
a and with a mere handful of men, aided by iri
! regular volunteers, from the Coiled States,
is j with a daring boldness worthy of all praise,
i- | continued through a six year struggle, achieved
- | her independence against Mexico with a pop
s. vlatiou ui 7,0U0,Oik), trained to war tor tue last
ie lilt v years.
g y. iNot the least memorable instance, in moie
dern times, of a small .State struggling against
r- a powerful nation, is tiiat ol Caijcasi's a..mist
s, itussia This truly bravo people, occupying 1
'c an extent of Territory, between the Black ami
i- Caspian seas, not larger than South Carolina,
V iias lor years ueld in check, and battled all the
st efforts ol tne Russian Autocrat, witu an Kin- i
;e pire ufbd.OOO.UUU of innabitunls and a stand- ;
I log army ol 7bi),000 men, though tne war has '
n | been carried on witn the most relentless vigor.
11 | vVnat but the boldest spirit, guided by an over
i, i ruling intelligence could sustain tills nandliil (
ii i ol men against Iotcs so numerous and p-?wer- j
ir ! I'd I ( iii mis calculating age, is it not a inirad
j cle ol' bravery ( Is it not worthy of emulation ?
[ These lew incidents, casually suggesting i
ir themselves, teach us some important lessons
suited to the present emergency of our political
ie j allairs. Tins is an historical truth. The sue- i
i- I cess of u gullmil xlruugle on the aide of right i
ie ' and Jus! we, ago in* t wrou^oud oppression is olJ
. a.
most irtfvilabfr. How can we, then falter (?
With the wrongs and insults that hare been
inflicted on us. with our gloomy prospects in
this Union, and with the noble efforts of these
small but gallant States in the cause of liberty
before us, can we fold our arms in submissive
apathy, till we are completely clenched by. the
iron shackles of Northern despotism ? When
so many* small States have nobly risen up to
relieve themselves from the yoke of the tyrant,
shall we be deterred from grappling with the
Northern despot for our liberties? But it is
said our cause is a common one, and we should
wait for the other States. The sooner we
move in prudence* and firmness, the sooner
timir I. til n n..* ? ?* ? .1?
>?vi jum uj. uui wc ijm.il. niinr, or mev
will desert u3. When Tell was outlaid by
the Austrian government, did his countrymen
wait till ail the cantons had made common
cause for their common liberties? No! they
at once (lew to arms, and with only 400 or 50U
began the eventful struggle which was to con*
stitute Switzerland a famous Republic. Had
Holland awaited tbe union of her seventeen
Provinces, she mignt never have thrown off the
Spanish yoke. With a. small force she began
the contest, when others jomed, and she achieved
her independence. Our own colonies did
not wait lor general concert before beginning
tbe Revolution. A few daring spirits threw the
tea over-board. The British Government resorted
to violence, and the torch of freedom
was lighted up all over tire country. South
Carolina set up for herself anbndepeiulent gov.
ernment months before any of the other States.
Let the blow of our liberties be once given, and
the (lame of resistance will soon rage over all
tiiese southern states. JJut there must be A
practical issue?some startling event that will
break up old party shackles, before these State*
will come to the conflict. Why should it*
who are in a favorable situation, hesitate to
mrke this issue ? What do we dread I A federal
army ? An attempt to invade our soil with
an army would bluw the Union to pieces in Ies?
than six months. Nobody doubts this. Do wo
fear a biocka !e of our ports? Would not this
lie war to all intents? And onee in war with
the government, what could we do but adopt
all the meatis which the God of nature may
i.lonu In r*nr Knnile ? Ao till nlltar ?\i(Innc
iloiVj we could borrow money/ fnise trocrp?,
build ships tor which we have ample materials,
grant letters of Marque atiu reprisal and enlist
privateers to disturb the commerce and annoy
the lleets of the enemy. Who believes that tho
Government could for any length of time sustain
a blockade? Public opinion would remove
:t; and if not that, bloodshed and destruction.
Ocean Steamers are known to he effective
agents iit chilling rind getting rid "fiiloaWiog
Meets, and men of military science are acquaintetl
with certain instruments of war, called Fireships*
that would soon make way with the
largest Revenue cutters ami Men-of-war.
These means and others which the genius of
war never fails to devise to meet the exegencies
of the occasion would come to our aid.?
' Resides, there is a just God, who preside*
?i i a! ? . _ 1* . i i _ .. _
over me uesumes 01 nations ; una wuo win raise
u;> friends to fight our battles for us." That
(.toil is always oil the side of right and justice,
and whatever Hk befriends will ultimately prosper
and prevail. Do we doubt the justice of
our cause I If not, let us use projieriy the
means at our command, and we canuot doubt
our success. We must succeed.
Hut shall we pause to consider the chance*
of failure f What! pause to deliberate whether
or not we will protect our property, sustain our
ancient renown, and our dear-bought liberties!
Pause, t j determine whether or not wo shall be
shires 1 Whether or not we shall maintain the
glorious heritage, to gain whi"1, caused our ancestors
to toil for years amid dangers, difficulties,
and privatio.is ? Oh! let it not be recorded
in history, that within 80 years after our
glorious struggle lor independence, the descendants
of our revolutionary sires have sunk into
degeneracy : have lost the spirit necessary to
maintain the renown and liberty of their fathers.
Can we bear to stigmatize the yet unspotted
fame of our State { Will we entail unheard
of evils upon innocent generations to be
horn, by forcing them to become the slaves of
VActliuiMi l*i11??t!< ?:V f .iit t\lie iw.i'nr l>o nnr Hia.
grace." No! let us resolve upon action?dignitieu,
discreet, hold action : characterized by
a spirit of harmony and conciliation ; generous
towards one another and towards our neigh*
hors, hut sternly bent on achieving our hide. ,
pendence and liberties.
*It is known that this was a favorite mode of
warfare with the modern Greeks in their struggle
lor independence. They employed Tire-shtpt
with great success against the largest Turkish
war-vessels.
To clean xchite Fids.? Wash thetn in cold
lather, or snap and water, with a little soda
and bine in it, then draw them with the hands,
the same as Hannel, through several lathers, an.
til they are clean ; rinse in clean water, shako"
t,iem well, and hang up to dry, frequently shaking
them, while damp.
O^r No man is so truly great, whatever other
titles to eminence he may have, as when,
after takiiiir an erroneous step, he resolves t(J
'tread that step backward."
A High Sheriff. ?The Sheriff of Montgom* t
try county, New-York, is six feet four inches
it his boots.
(^7" The re was coined at the New Orleans
nint during the in^pth ot July, #609,500.
(?rt >ne thousand one hu idred and fifty acres
of land are now under culture with tobacco
in Algeria, against two and a half acre? in
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