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RELIGIOUS. ] Published by request. From the Charleston Observer. BROTHERLY KINDNESS There is no pot- t of *iew in which tlie Christian Chinch appears more Jovch than when it is ox hi I ited as a family. in a family is to be seen an interest animating as by a common spirit the whole body?one head uniting all the members. The same hopes, fears, and desires, im 1 -1? parting a common cnaruuiur aim uiaiuug a separating line between them and strangers. Now if this be lovely, it is on account of the peace and union supposed to dwell within the circle?a casual observer sick with the disgusting turmoil which is now agitating the elements of society in the world, delights to think that there is a spot where the reign of harmony is unbroken?he looks to his home as the tempest tossed mariner looks to the haven as a re fuge; but should he find there friends divided, brothers bearing the suspicious look* and scarce suppressing, if they make effort to suppress the envenomed feeling towards each other, his heart will sicken into disappointment. Now the Christian's earthly home is the Church?a type of his future and eternal home?where no root of bitterness will spring up to trouble him,! nor any enemy appear to mar his peace. Truth, however, obliges us to state that the weary soul is often disappointed at finding rest at home. It ought not to be the case?but how frequently do we see discord usurping the place of love?the professed followers of our Master viewing each other with the aspect of enemies? and instead o( expressing good wishes, taking pleasure in speaking evil of a fellow communicant. These arc spots, which it were to be wished for the honor of religion, never appeared to mar the beauty of the Church. But while facts are, as they are, truth requires the statement?j a regard for the Church's holiness demands that the statement should not be withheld. Knowing the tendency on the part of the Church to err in point of brotherly kindness, I propose to furnish, in this essay, some meditations on the force of the Apostolic exhortation, "Be kindly affectioned to one another." In the present paper, I design simply to consider the meaning of the exhortation, 1 and probably in some future numbers 1 I shall extend my remarks, so as to take in- ' to view the motives to the performance of 1 so important a Christian duty. I Love is a simple difficult to define?And < ?- iM- ? e .1 ?: 1 Simple emotion, inte any 01 me upeiuiiuns < of the senses, to be explained, must be illustrated. Perhaps we come sufficiently near to a definition, when we say, that it is a principle which will lead us to delight in the happiness of ihe object beloved. God having the best right to our affections, is to be loved supremely?all other objects that it is proper to love must be held in subordinate esteem. As we axe naturally inclined to love ourselves Ufst self-love must be so controlled, as to be the measure of that affectionate regard we pay to our fellow-men. We are bound to love onr neighbors as ourselves. ? 0 This universal charity is to be bestowed < upon all men, no matter what may be the i difference of their situation in life from < our own. We are bound to treat them in 1 all respects as we would wish to be treat- < ed if we were to change places with them. < The golden rule which our Saviour has 1 given us, when properly understood, and ' rigidly acted out, will secure, (without ^ destroying any of the social relations,) ! respect to superiors, condescension to in-' < feriors, affability to equals, and justice to ' all.1 It will do mof?it will recognize a I neighbor's right in one Drougnt up at a distance from ourselves, and will make humanity paramount to prejudice. It will disarm enmity by the performance of the offices of fricnship, and unite the whole human race in the bond of brotherhoodThis law, however, does admit, that the strepgth of our affections should be proportioned to the nearness of the beings to which we stand related. While we obey the rule in regard to all mankind, it is but right that we should love our immediate friends more than strangers. This truth is recognized in the Scriptures, where it is said "Do good to r all men, especially to them who are of f the household of faith;" for so intimate is <J the relation which binds us together as t members of Christ's Church, that if neg- c lect to perform the common offices of c liindnes be criminal any where, the fault a becomes here more highly aggravated. a ' The source of that love which Chris- t jans bear each other is founded on the reJ laiion which they sustain to God, as their reconciled Father, and to Christ as their C 'at*i??u.-i Saviour. They all profess to have been adopted into the Divine lainily and to be participants in the blessings of salvation. If any tiling is calculated to melt hearts into sympathy with each other, these considerations must surely do it.? Do wo expect that the children of the same parents should love each other with tenderness, and that they whose wishes are the same, would be gainers bj' mutual confidence?then we say that children of the Heavenly King, who are so closely united that what makes the benefit of one is for the interest of all, ought not to need to be exhorted. "Be kindly aflectioned I one to another with brotherly love." j We might here remark, that merely to love some who are Christians d ?es not fulfil the Apostolic injunction. There arc many who are in every sense worldly, who, for various reasons, maintain a feeling of friendliness towards those of their acquaintances who bear the Christian name who will not at all be suspected for making religion the ground of this attachment. Friends are loved for amiable qualities, complaisant manners, or for the benefits which they have conferred?while the estimation in which they are held in the eyes of the Master, so lar iro?i Deing a recommendation, is simply borne with. Christians love one another because they are mutually partakers of Christ's love to them all. This affection is not the offspring of natural instinct, refinement, or gratitude* but is awakened in the truly spiritual mind by the discovery of qualities rnos^ congenial to itself. We may remark that one of the lowest exercises of Christian affection consists in the forgiveness of our brethren when they have injured us. It sometimes happens that Divine grace is grafted on tempers naturally disagreeable. Now while it is believed that where grace exists it will soften down the asperities of temper, there are moments when sudden temptations will show the tendencies of nature. True Christian affection will lead us to bear much, and to forgive muck?the remembrance that our offender is a Christian brother may make the wound, at the time, felt more deeply, but will take from our sensibility the color of resentment. Pity, for one who has no self, government, will lead us to prayer on his behalf. Prayer will melt the soul into a forgiving frame?and if the injurer actual. Iy leu more at tne time tnan was expressed by a hasty word, the assurance given by our openness of manner that we felt an emotion but kindness, will put a stop to malevolence at the very threshhold-? Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, is but another form of expressing the precept, " Be- kindly affectioned one to another." Moreover, kindly Christian alTection implies that there should be something more than a sneakinc acnuaintance be tween members of the same Church. In the case of many congregations, it is feared, there is not even this. Individuals neet and part at the communion tablet .vho would not be able to recognize each ither in the streets. Where however, xom fewness of numbers this cannt t oc;ur, the little care taken to keep up a friendly intercourse among fellow-professsrs, gives rise also to an equal degree of strangement. We may love religion in he abstract, but it is maintained with truth, .hat love ;o the brethren to be kept in lively exercise, requires that professors should know each other as intimately as lircumBtances will allow. The intercourse thus arising would be followed by the alleviations of those burdens in which the whole body share. Many mistakes would be corrected, and all would be edified.? rhe apostolic precept forbids that fashion ?Vinl,trl Via CIlfTararl In Kin,I en tirrKf .l ilKi.i 3IIV111U WW 0UUWI VH WIUW OU blgll k I) I III I II the chain of caste, that the brother of low legree may not claim kindred with him jf high degree?nor should he of high decree keep his less favored brother at an i lwful distance by the stateliness of re- 1 serve. Again?kindly affection implies that we . seek out and improve opportunities of do- i ng good to our Christian brethren. 1 True Christian affection is something | nore than mere civility, however courte- ] msly expressed. It infers a benevolent Imposition which needs only the oppnrtulity to show its interest in the welfare of mr brethren?Are they poor? their necessities should be relieved -and by whom ,re they so likely to be attended to, .? by those who are partakers of he same blessed hope?Are they ig norant? whose duty so well to instruct asi those who believe that they are taught of: God?Are they erring.' it belongs to the! Christian brother kindly to seek them out,! and to guide them in the right way. Here, sometimes, is imposed the task' of administering reproof?a delicacy in doing which is most felt by sensitive minds. But though dlicate, it is. when properly administered, evincive of the | highest benevolence. If we know another to be in the wrong, and we withhold our friendly warning, we become the positive instruments of his injury. There is something in love which, in administer ing rebuke, will shew itself in spite of a seeming severity. For though the truth may have a salutary edge, it will not lacerate?and though it probe to the quick, i the design to restore moral spundnessj J will quickly prove a lenitive to the pain* ! MELANCTHON rr"r=>Thc Subscriber having , returned to Camden, will attend to any work in the TAILORING line with promptness and dispatch- Any orders left with Messrs. Jones &. Hughson, corner of Broad and Ru ledge Streets, will meet with immediate attention. J. L. BRASINGTON. Jan- 4. 3t5 . Boots, Shoes & Leather. Fallaad Winter itock. THE subscribers having taken the store one door North of C. & F. Matheson, will keep constantly on hand a large assortment - i nn A ,A 0%nxr ol HUU13 anu onur.o, supiui >u that hare ever been offered in this market. Among which will be found the following kinds, viz: Gentlemen's Dress Boots, pump Soles, " thick " " ' waterproof cork '' ALSO::::A large assortment of Gentlemen's fine Shoes and Brogans, Ladies' English Kid Slips, " French " " and Ties, ? black and white Satin Slips, " white English Kid " " Quilted Boots, with thick soles and Silk tops, " Gaiter Boots, Together with a great variety of Misses' and Children's Shoes Boots and Slippers* J ALSO?A large stock of Stout Shoes and Brogans, suitable for plantation use, and I 2,000 pair Negro Shoes, j /.f ilia koci nnnlitv Pamdpn make Also, Sole, Upper, kiarnes-; &, Band LEATHER,, Lining & Binding Skins, various coloured, j Morocco, for Coach Trimmings, Shoe, Threads, of various qualities, together with : a great variety of Shoe maker's tools. ALLIEN & AUSTIN, j ! Camden, Dec. 7. MAIL ARRANGEMENT. Northern Mial, due every day at 5, a. m. Clotes every day at 4, p. rn. Southern or Columbia mail, due every day at 5, p. m. Closes every day at 9, p. m. It^Letlcrs for Charleston, arc made up every day, and sent via Columbia. SumtorviJlo mail, due every Tuesday and } Friday at 8 p. m. Closes every Wednesday and Sunday at 4, p. m. Stateburg mail, every Wednesday and Frii . n ^ uay, ai o, p. m. Closes every Wednesday and Sunday at 4, p. m. Lancaster mail, due every Monday and Friday, at 3. p m. Closes every Wednesday and Friday, at G, p. m. Yorkvillc mail, via Liberty Hill, due every Thursday, at 10, a. m. Closes every Thursday at 1, p. m. |E3=?Thc office will be open on the Sabbath, for the delivery of papers and letters from 7 to 8, a. m., and in the evening one hour after the arrival of the Columbia mail. P. THORNTON, P. M. Stafeof South Carolina. T i ii/-i j e'lim r? ;C7'D X /^IV 1/JUi inv 1 I Iff TBJE COURT OF ORDIffARY Thoni n J. Wright, Assignee of J. McD. Garlick, \ vs. Michael nmpbcll, Adm'r. and James M. Richard son, Adm'r. ] IT appearing to the satisfaction oftheOr^ dinary, that Michael Campbell, Administrator of Kennith Mclnnis, dee'd. is absent from and without the limits of this State: It is, therefore, Ordered, That the said Michael Campbell, Administrator as aforesaid, and James M. Richardson, surviving Administrator of John Richardson, deceased, (the security of said Campbell to the Administration bond,) do appear before me at Lancaster Courthouse on Mon- , ilay the 27th of April next, and render in a true and perfect acc unt of the administration of the said Michael Campbell, on 1 . . -/ i , ,1... I L110 csiair 01 said .>lCiniiis>, ai un- iiiaiauutI.f Thus. J. Wright, assignee of J McD. 1 jarlick, a judgment creditor of said Mc- j [nnis. JAMES II. WITHERSPOON. Jr. ! Ordinary L. D. 1 Feb. 29. 1840. [Prs. fee, 85 75] J For Rent. [ TIIE store next door south of the sub- r scriber's Drug Store. v JAMES R. McKAIN. March 21. \ ******???????ammmmam To Printers and Publishers. filllE undersigned, agents tor Lothian &. ] Hagar's Type Foundry, New York, will contract to supply any quantity or va i riety of Printing Type to the Printers of North and South Carolina and Georgia, -j 1? ? dmv m\n hf? , I on as auvuuiiigcuii's terms on | furnished from the manufacturers. The , type made at this factory is ell cast by ! hand, the metal equal, if not superior to i any in the country. j We are also agents for R. Iloe & Co.'s : Machine and Hand Presses, and all other articles manufactured by them for Printer's and Binder's use. We also keep on hand and contract for the regular supply of Priming Paper ol any quality or size. Johnson and Durant's Printing In!;, alway on hand. For sale bv BURGESS & WALKER, Stationer's Hall, 85, East Bay, Charles ton, S. C. March 7. ^rafllECEIVEDr And For Sale at. the Post Offiee, a fresh supply GARDEN SEEDS, of the growth of 1839, warranted fresh and genuine, Among which are the following: Early Spring Turnip, White Onion, ftuta Baga, or Yellow Red do Russia do Long Green Cucumber,, Large Norfolk Held do Early Frame do Large Globe do Summer bush Squash. Yellow Scotch, or Early Orange do Aberdeen do Summer i .ool; neck do Green Glazed Cabbage, Long White ' #kru, Early York do Sismt, M recti do Early Dutch do Large Squash Pepper, Early Sugar loaf do Salsify, or Vegetable Large English Savoy do Oyster, Drum Head ' do Culled Parscy, La'.-e Dutch do Nasturtiums, Red Dutch do Solid Cellery. French Sugar Beet, Early Churllun Peas, - rr" -? P?.l., Ttinr* il.j r.any turnip uu Long Blood do White Marrowfat do Eirly Yellow do Bishop's Early dwarf do Long Orange Carrot. Blue Imperial do Swelling Parsnip, Early China dwarf Bean Long bl'k winter Itadish White kidney dwarf do Long Scarlet <! > Pole Cranberry do Early scarlet short top do Lima do Whito Turnip do While Dutch runingdo Scarlet do do AT THE ACTUAL COST, tPrFOR CASH.423 PST1IIE subscriber being determined (o lessen his stock of Dry Goods, Hardware and Saddlery, person* will do ucll to take advantage of this opportunity of purcliasing Goods at the actual cost, for cash. The stock comprises in part: Very heavy Dufiil Blankets, *1-1 HlUCUilfiUW uiuunvbf) Large French Bed Blcnkets, Blue Plains, Negro Linscys, Superfine black, blur1, invisible green, brown and mix'd Cloths, Superfine black, blue, drab and other colored Cassimeres, Superline Doeskin Cassimcre, Superfine and common Sattinelts, of all colours, Rogers' best Welsh Flannel, "White & red Flannel of every quality, Cotton, worsted and silk. Stockings, a r.? .,,,,1 f,.irnmr?n frisli I,iiif>n~ ?7111?Vl llllw ik ni s - j . Superfine and common Long Law us, Bird-eye and common Diapers, Fine and ommon Calicoes, ColouredCambrics, Figur'd anil cross-barr'd Muslins, Plain acd figur'd Swiss Muslins, Bobbinet Lace, Splendid fig'd black Satin Vestings, White and color'd Mersellis do. Fig'd black Silks, at 30 cts. l'or ladies' dresses, Handsome plain black Silk, Black Silk Velvet, Black Tabby do. t.L.ll 1 ,T 1:.. min.'nnc orianys ami muusnu jurw,ui?,.?, Atcrinocs of all colours, Bombazettcs of all colours, Pongees, very low, Fine strip'd Homespuns, Blcach'd anil unblcach'd Homespuns, Salt, Iron, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Cordials, Best Sherry and Madeira Wines, Best French Brandy, Best Holland Gin, Monongahela and N.Carolina Whiskey, Port Wine in bottles, (very old,) I With many other articles, bv HAYMAN LEVY. < Jan. 7. I, ~ " < JUST received, an assortment of Ladies1 I and gentlemen's Gloves, of very superior quality. MURRAY & BONNEY * <Vnril 18. maa^saaab < /"ft HE subscribers having entered into i^ copartnership for the purpose of car-j t rying on the above business in ail its vari-j b ousbranches, respectfully solicit the pat-jo ronage of the citizens of Camden and its d v* : viiiiiuj'. jl rum int'ir expt*nonce 111 uiu p jusiness, they feel justified in saying that n heir work will be executed in a style equal c f not superior to any in the country and on '1 is reasonable terms. 11c They may be found at their shop inline-j t! liatrly South of Mr. C. Mathoson's, and [ lirectly opposite and west of Mr. Jas. Con-1 ler's stores. A liberal deduction will al-J vaysbc made for cash. Mo DONALD & WATSO.N. ! March 11. IN EQUITY. ' LANCASTER DISTRICT. Oavid Miller, vs. F. K. Brum mitt nE . Ingrem, Elizabeth Smith, et Bill for relief. "KTT nnnparin<r to the satisfaction of the H- Commissioner, that Elizabeth Smith, one of the defendants in the above stated case, is absent from and without the limits of this Stale: XJn motion of Wright,' Complainant's .Solicitor, it is Ordered, that the said Elizabeth Smith do answer or demur to the bill in the above case, within three months fro In the publication hereof; otherwise judgment pro confcsso will be entered against her. JAMES H. WITIIERSPOON, Jr. Comtn'r. Equity L. D. Commr's. ofiice, Feb. 'J'J, 1840. * Pr's fee, $0] IN EQUITY. LANCASTER DISTRICTi. f?. L. Masscy, Adrn'r. 1 vs > Bill for discovery and relief. T. J. Wethers, ct al. j WT appearing to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, that Richard Williamson and William Gray, of the firm of Richard Williamson iSc Co., Joseph Kessam,. j Edward IT. Jacob, James A. Smith and | William Brycc, of (lie firm of Kessam & Co., defendants i:i t!ie above slated case, I are absent from and reside without the t the limits of this State: On motion of J. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor, It is Ordered, That the said defendants do answer, plead or demur to the hill in the above stated ease, within three months from the publication hereof,otherwise judgment pro confcsso will he ordered against them. J. II. WITHERSFnoft, Jr., C. E. L. D. C'omm'r's Ofiice, March 28, IS-iO. (Printer's fee $7) Iii Equity?Kershaw District. Alex'r Young, j vs. ^ Bill to foreclose Mortgage. Rani W.'Htnma \ WW..J. .. . ( ITT appearing to my satisfaciion that the defendant, Benjamin Williams is abscilt from and resides permanently beyond the limits ol' this State; It is ordered that he do appear, plead, answer or demur to this bill of complaint within three months from this date, and that this Order be published for that space of time in the Camden Journal, and that in default of his then appearing, an order pro confcsso will be granted against him. JAMES W. LANG, Com'r. Commissioner's Ollice,) Feb. IS. 1S10. Kershaw District. $ [I'r's fee ?6j For sale at the post-office Stationery & School- SSooks, Among- which are the following: Woodbridgc's Geography, with Atlas, Smith's do do *"Mt l .1 _ >t mi.') II (ivcenlcafs English Grammar, Kirkham's do do Murray's do do Adam's Arithmetic, Smith's do Pike's do Key to do Walker's School Dictionary, Columbian Orator, ?ialiotial Reader, Murray's Reader, New York Reader, Nos. I, 2 and 3, Cabb's Juvenile Reader, Nos. I, 2, & 3, Parley's Little Reader, ' Parley's Tales of Europe, Africa, Asia and America, Child's first Book of History, do second do do do first reading Lessons, Pocket Expositors, do Juvenile Instructor, Popular Lessons, Child's Instructor, .V York Spelling Book, Elementary do Alphabet of Natural History, do of different nations, Receipt Books, Slates, of various sizes, Copy Book?, Quills and Ink " Steel Pens, by the card, Paint Boxes, Amanacs, of different kinds, for 1810, Blank Books of various sizes, Memorandum Books, Wafers, black and red, Lucifer Matches, low by,the dozen. Lamp Oil, &c. TUP Subscriber has just received a supply of Superior Winter an J Fall jtraincd Sperm Oil. Also, old North Ca? olina Linseed Oil on hand, together with tVhitc Lead, SpiritsTurpentine, Train Oil, fee. &.c. All of which will be sold very ^ ow for the money. _ _ JAMES II. McIvAlIV. March 29. - j* Lost on Saturday last, r^N^the rc.ail leading lrom Camden fa U? Mcchanicsville, a small leather Pockt Bool;, with flic subscriber's name writen on the inside, containing a live dollar ill of the Bank of Camden, a note of hand n William Shields, for thirty-eight dollars aled sometime in (he spring of 1839, and ayable three months alter dale; also, a timber of dtiebills, upon whom not re< 111 r. < f rwl nnrl n mtnilw*f o C liar.?.' ro/?oinfc WiiV-Cl^Vl, ? 'IHUJWU1 Wi LIUIJU 4 VWIJ ??W? 'lie tinder will lie liberally rewarded by :aving the pocket book and contents with :c Publisher of the Camden Journal. E. L. PHASER. April 10. 3tl0. j* Horse Hills, Printed at this Office. i