_ poetry" BAEY CN THE PORCH.. Out on the porch, by Ihc open door, Sweet with roses and cool with shade, Baby is creeping over t lie floor? Bear little winsome blue-oyed maid. All about her the shadows danco, , All above her roses swing, Sunbeams in the lattice glance, llobins up in the branches sing. Up at the blossoms her fingers reach, Lisping her pleading in broken words, Cooing away in Iter tender speech Songs like the twitter of nesiliug birds. Creeping, creeping over the floor, Soon my birdie will find Iter wings, Fluttering out at the open door, Into the wonderful world of things. i g | AGRICULTURAL. 7 HE FARMING SYSTEM. Wc have for a long time advocated the division of our immense Louisiana plantations into separate fields, where different crops might be raised, and our planters left no longer dependent upon the uncertain yield of variable market value of cither of our great staples. The experiment we advocated, we understand, has been tried successfully on a few plantations in this State and Texas. As a marked feature of its efficacy, the owners of these places found no trouble in securing permanent labor, whilst their neighbors were suffering from broken contracts, difficulties among their employes, and inattention to their interests. The industrious and careful laborers on a large plantation are subjected to U thousand disheartning influences. Granting they have an interest in the crop, they see around them in the promiscuous multitude, many of their fellow laborers incapable, or unable to do the same omAinif nf' ue 11 Wimcft] IVAC 'Thov auivuuu vi 11 vi a ivo vuvukjwt vw? : are brought constantly at every point! into direct collision with these men, ; are fretted by these listlcssuess and indifference with which thoy plant, plow or hoc the common crop. Carelessness of one single individual in leaving gatesopen, fences down, or letting mules or horses ioose in the crop, may destroy in one night the hope of the year. We have seen on the best managed plantations, under .the old regime, instances of this want of care, but the negro then only felt as an injury to his master, not himself.? His wants were provided for, went the crops well or ill, and it was therefore'a matter of no vital importance if the hopes of the year should be blasted. Now his new responsibilities weigh heavily upon him. He becomes disheartened when accidents occur from .1 i il i. _ 1 tlie caricssness unit ne Jias no power i to guard against. In more than one instance wc have seen first-class laborers retire from the fertile soil and half-made crop of a large plantation to some barren sand hill in the pine woods. But where, "sir," he says, "we can 'tend properly to our own business. What I plants I watches * and raises and looks after, and no lazy, trifling nigger comes in for shares of my work. 1 keeps to myself. I raises my poultry, I raises my hogs, and they ain't stole afore my very eyes." There is not a really intelligent, industrious negro on any plantation in Louisiana who will not tell you? "Build me a cabin on any ten, twenty, thirty, or more acres of your plantations. Fence it in and give me the control of this piece of land to w ork as I please, and in what I please. I urill nntr vnn mnvri s? f tlie end of t.llO year in money or produce, than under your present system of labor would have been practicable. Your property by being thoroughly cultivated, aaad its soil tested by a variety of crops, will become far more valuable .to you, as well as my labor more remunerative to me. I will 110 longer be at the mercy of unequal help and individual carelessness. You will be ' better able to judge of the capabilities of those to whom you intrus.t your interest. The lazy, shirking laborer will object to a system that will expose his own inefficiency; but that is precisely the class for which you have no use. If at the end of the year the Jesuit of my labor does not satisfy you, you will find hundreds ready to .step into my place. Men who would not be willing to sink their labor in a general crop. Give us a schoolroom tor iOur children, a church where we can worship God according to our own views, and you will establish on your place a cheerful, industrious and Attached tenantry. We have ceased to be your slaves, but with these advantages a common interest will besome the strongest bond of union." Even granting that the madness of fanatic spirit arouses an unconquerable antagonism between the races, the only way by which we can combat the evil spirit will be by substituting for the labor of the negro the labor of white immigrants. In that case the division into separate farms becomes An imperative necessity. Common iabor only succeeds where the joint interests are equally balanced, and forced association is productive of constant difficulties. A man is not willing to throw his family pelc mclc among strange and inharmonious associates. We cannot understand where advantages to a plan are so obvious, why the planters do not carry it into effect, unless indeed want of means to make the necessary alterations is the secret of the delay. The El Poradic imaginations that revel in the I former omnipotence of cotton and suj gar are loath to come down to the farming system. They do not remember the heavy debts, the vast expenditures for articles that ought to have been made on their "places, the uncertain crops of the plantations. Their memories fix tenaciously on some golden years of grace, when the balance in their commission merchants' hands enabled them to plunge into vast and ruinous speculations in negroes and land. They forget, too, their utter slavery to these commission merchants who held their funds, and of whom they were independent in nothing that required the outlay of the largest to the smallest sums. But qui a bou boira, and and we believe the dreams of a past power and prosperity are the most inveterate enemy we have to encounter in the exigencies of the present; But yet the benefits are so evident of the system we advocate, and to our mind the prospect is more stable and pleasing than that even of the ".ancient regime." The unity of a Grand Seigneuirc may be broken up, but smiling farms, cultivated as farms alone can be, will be no bad substitute. Where an economy of labor is desirable, hedge rows, which in some parts of the country have been fairly tried, will completely supersede fencing, and will be more durable and pleasing in appearance. Each cottage surrounded by garden and will give an appearance of populous thrift that we lacked sadly in our broad, solitary fields. The variety of crops, too, will give a varied aspect to the estate, arid we venture to say that the landlord of Louisiana, if he is a sensible, judicious man, will, at the end of ten years, or much less, be more truly independ ent, and, therefore, more truly wealthy, than the richest planter that ever shipped his cotton and sugar by thousands of bales and hogsheads in the *'good old days" now gone forever.?Ar. 0. Times. A correspondent of the New Orleans Picayune writes from New Mexico, that the Indians have adopted the fashion of skinning their captives alive. NEWSTOllE AND NEW STOCK. GHOES, ^ SHOES, SHOES. GENTS', BOYS', YOUTHS', LADIES', MISSES', AND CHILDREN'S,' Of every description and size. One ol' the firm having several years experience in this line of business, feels satisfied that he can give entire satisfaction in cheapness of prices nud quality of goods. /''nnnuDTPO ^roc^luo?6^s \ A BXj1^'ctt??sSCxVS^lb A SOB^- Et.T^'s^CS^G^A MACE, NUTMEGS, CLOVES. GINGER PRESERVES, DRIED FRUIT, RAISINS, ORANGES, LEMONS, APPLES, ALMONDS, WALNUTS, FILBERTS, PECAN NUTS, BUTTER NUTS, CANDY, CANNED FRUITS, PICKLES. The Goods were bought low for the Cash and will be fold exceedingly low for the same. BURNS & BOSWELL. March 28?tf. r^RAIN CRADLES TO BE BARI VJ tered for Wheat. New style Washing I Machines for sale a.t BONNEY'S. Drugs and Medicines. tWe arc now receiving a large and well selected stock of PURE DRUGS AND MEDICI N~ES, OF TIIE VEltY REST QUALITY. FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES, In large variety, Cologne, Lubin's Extracts, Powders and Soaps, Bloom Youth, Hair Grease, Lilly "White, Sqzodont, Tooth and Hair Brushes, Drcssiug Combs, Toilet Setts. &c. &c. &c. Also?a large assortment of KEROSENE LAMPS, Chimnies, Shades, Burners and "Wicks, Kerosene Oil, Of the very best quality, always on hand. All of which will be sold as low as they can be bought any where within tho State. HODGSON & DUNLAP. Camden, Nov. 10. -*-inn\TrtTT ri/^XT17T7nrnrr\"VT \ DV J^'Jtvrji>V>ri J., - Of the very best, quality. For sale by HODGSON & DUN LAI'. PAINTS, OILS,- VARNISHES, Window Glass and Putty. For sale by HODGSON & DUN LAP. FJRE FRENCH BRANDY and WINE, for medicinal purposes. For sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. XTON-EXPLOSIVEKEROSENE OIL. This lias been tested, and is free rom danger. For sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. n ONE'S GELATINE. COOKV_y ing Wine, Cooking Extracts and Spices, of all sorts. For sale by . HODGSON & DUNLAP. ENGLISH MUSTARD, Essence U' Ginger and Cherry Pectoral. For sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. CONCENTRATED LYE AXLE Vy Grease and Tanner's Oil. For sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. !>; ga^' 'g 5 " P^' I r JUST RECEIVED,a fresh supply of Raisins, Figs, Prunes, Citron, Currants, Almonds, Filberts, English Walnuts. Essences of Lemon and Vanilla, Buckwheat, Golden Syrup, Superior Family Flour, Soda, Sugar, Wine and Butter Crnclccrs. Bee. 14. A. M. KENNEDY. MissD.HM'Ewen&Co, are now receiving a Handsome Supply of MILLINERY GOODS, consisting in BONNETS, HATS, RIBBONS, and EVERY THING in their line of business, all of WML LATEST STYLUS* ??AMU Dress Goods and TrimmingsThey solicit a call from their frfenda and customers. October 5. 12 tf Just Receiving, An nssor'ment. of SWEEDS IRON, PLOW STEEL AND TRACES. ALSO, COLLIN'S AXES, WAGON BRIDLES AND COLLARS. For sale at lowest market rates lor cash by R. M. KENNEDY, Agent. an 25?tf. oACON, FLOUR ANDTARD. -L> For sale by D. C. KIRKLEY. COAP, STARCH, PICKLES ^ HERRINGS, CANDLES, &c., for sale by D. C. KIRKLEY. /"^RANGES?Fresh Havana ORw ANGES. JAMES JONES. IRON AND STEEL. AN assortment of Iron, Steel, Nails, Axes. Traces, Hoes, Locks, Pot Ware, &c., which will be sold low for cash. Jan. 11. A. M. KENNEDY", SODA-WATER AND ICE. FOR sale by HODGSON & DUNLAP. May 23, tf. 4 SPLENDID SEVEN OCTAVE .-A Piano, nearly new and in excellent condition for sale by E, W. BO > N K.Y. OOOFING, Guttering, Stove Pipe JLV Lard and Oil Cans, maue to order, at .1, R. GOODALE'S Tin Shop. GEO. A. PRIXCE Sc CO'S. PATENT MELODEONS.! FORTY VARIETIES, WITH PATENT BASSO TENUTO, OR SUB BASS. AUTOMATIC AND SCHOOL OKGLAJSTS, FINISHED IN ELEGANT ROSEWOOD. WAL NUT OR OAK CASES. Every Instrument Warranted for Five Yearn. NO CHARGE FOR ROXIXG OR SHIPPING. 4:0,000 NOW IN USE! ,4 N illustrated Oatnloguc, containing full i \ description of style, and testimonials of tlie most eminent musicians. ns to the superior excellence of our instruments?will be sent free to any address. THE AUTOMATIC ORGAN. In presenting the Automatic Organ, we boldly announce the greatest triumph in musical-instruments of the nge. During the past half century, the French ami Germans have manufactured reed instruments with double bellows, and two pedals for the feet to operate; but the want of the reversed or exhaustion bellows, (which is the only bellows used In our instruments,) made it impossible forthemto proilucctnc mellow, ricli ana mellow tone fur which our instruments are celebrated. Another objection to this method of blowing was, that both feet being occupied, no opportunity was offered for the management of the swell. Within the past two years, instruments constructed on this European plan of "double bellows" have been manufactured in this country, and to counteract this difficulty (want of a swell) a lever has been projected from the centre of the instrument, to act on the.swell, and operated by the knee. The inconvenience and contortion necessary to effect this object, arc disagreeable enough to a gentleman, but to a lady tiic use of such an appendage is ncarl}- impossible. Our Automatic device obviates this difficulty entirely, the simple act of blowing with more or less force giving the desired increase or decrease in the volume of the tone. We predict for this invention a brilliant future. MELODEOX AND SCHOOL ORGAN For seventeen years the superior excellence of our Melodcons has not been questioned, and for two years past the enormous demand has made it impossible for us to meet our orders promptly. With our increased facilities we feel warranted in assuring our patrons that their orders will be.promptly met, and solicit a continuance of their patronage. GEO. A. PRINCE & CO. CAUTION* TO PURCHASERS. All of our instruments luive upon the name boards, in full,. "GEO. A. PRINCE & CO."? When a dealer represents any other instrument as "the same as ours," it is usually a mere attempt tosell an inferior instrument, 011 which lie can make a larger profit. P. S.?A liberal discount to churches, clergymen and schools. Address GEO. A. PRINCE k CO.. Buffalo. New York. CEO. A. PRINCE, CIIAS. E. UACOX, C. V. s. THOMAS. (hp) Oct. 2G?ly. I UVPIKE SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINES AIIE SUPERIOR TO ill OTHERS FOR FOR FAMILY AND MAr UFACTlW PURPOSES Agonts wanted. Add ess. KM PI R K S. M. CO. (j 10 urou'Uviiy, acw l oik. Fept- 28. (HP) Jy Empire Sewing Machine Co. I'EIXCir.VL OFFICE, 616 Broudniiy, New York, ! KAT improvement in Sewing Machines XEmpirc Hiiiule, Crank Motion >ewing Machine. I' ?s thus rendered noiseless in nclion. lis motion being all positive, it is not liable to >_ et out of order. It is lite best Family Machine. Notice is cal'ed fo oir new and Im proved MntinfiCttiritig Machine, for Tailors and Boot and Shoe Fitters Agents wanted, to whom n liberal discount will be giveu. No Consignments made. " EMPIRE SE WING MA CIIINF CO. Sept. 28. (up).. * Gra i KEROSEKE A?D GAS SiOVES. TEA Al?D COFFI E BOILERS, Glut; !*o!ft, Oil ( ails &c. Ac. All the Cooking for o g5ST lamily may he-done with Kcmsine Oil. or Gas, E2P witli less trouble, and at .Jgj {TgP less expense, than any ^"3 ty other fuel Each article manufactured by this Company is guarantied to perform all that is claimed for it. J3iF"Send for Circular. LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO TIIE TRADE. Kereseiie Lamp Lighter Cu? 200 teaul street, sew tore. Sept. 28 (hp) t HOWE'S Improved Cotton Picker. FOR PICKING COTTON IN THE FIELD. ASDIPLE and compact instrument, weighing about two.pounds?picks three or four times faster than by hand, leaving the cotton clean from trash. Price 20 dollurs.? Orders can be filled by /. TJ1I2 HOWE MANUFACTURING CO. 31 Cedar Street, New York. Or by our Agents throughout the South. Oct. 19?ly. GROVESTEEN & CO, PIANO FORTE MANUFACTURER*, 449 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. r|,IIF!SH Pianos received tho llighos Award I of Merit, at the World's Fair, over the best makers bom London, Paris, Germany, th cities of ew YTork, Ph'ladeiphin, Baltimore and Boston; also, tho Gold Medal at the American Institute, for ttyo successive years. Our I inpos contain tho French Grand Action, Harp. Pedal, Overstrung Has*. Pull Iron Frame- an^l alt Modem Improvements. livery Instrument, warranted live years. Made under the supervision oi .Mr. J H. GROVKSTKliN, who has a practical experience of over thirty livo years, and is the maker of over eleven thousand piano-fortes. Our facilities lor manufacturing enable us to sell thesp instruments from $10n to ijjiyo cheap* er than any first class piano forte. Sept. (ur) ly J. K.WITHER SPOON,! .1VCTIOJYEBR RESPECTFULLY informs bis friends and the public generally, that he continnes the sale of all kinds of property at Anition. He will attend sales any tvhere fti fccrsbaw District, and his charges shall be as low as it is possible. Ilis services shall be satisfactory or 110 charge will be made. Dec. 21 jTs. meroney, Auctioneer, WILL attend in person to the selling of a species of property nt public sale, eith er in Camden or surrounding country. Persons having property of any description to dispose of. and wish mv services, will be waited on by giving me timely notice. My charges for services rendered will be in keeping with the times. Oct. 2(5.?tf. "WM. R. TAYLOR, /.1A LAW & ilIAGV*TRATE. HE WILL ALSO ATTEND TO THE PROSECUTION OF PENSION CLAIMS. Office, at the new Hotel. Feb. 2J. WM. M. SHANNON, attoIt.if i:y at law & solic1tok i\ ikiuiti. Office ut Brunch Bunk. Sept. 1, Jim. J. B. KEKSHAW, ATTOKNEV A,\l) SOLICITOR, Office. Broad Street, Cnimlcn, S. C. B0? A limitctl number of students will be J carefully prepared for the Bar. Aug. 25?tf. y.w~davis, att o ac nr i: y a t l a w. Office, That formerly occupied by Win. M. Shannon. August }?tf. J. D.DUNLAP, ATTOltiAKY AT LA Office at the Court House, Camden, S. C. Dee. 22 ]y. W. L. DEPASS, attorney at law a iad solicitor in equity. Office. Broad Street, one door above the Market in tlic building formerly occupied by J. M. Gayle, Camden, S. C., B0?WU1 attend to cases before the Superior and Circuit Provost Courts in the District of Eastern South Carolina, and especially to the collection of all claims for prop;rty against the Government. Sept. 1?tf. CHESNUT & WORKMAN, (JAS. CJIESXUT, W. II. R. WORKMAN,) Attorney ft at JLavc, And Solicitors in Equity. WILL practice in the Courts of Kershaw and adjoining Districts. Business entrusted to them Will meet with prompt and careful attention. Office, at present, above the store ofBaum, Bro. & Co. March 28. PROVISIONS &C. THOMAS S. MYERS HAS OX HAND, BACON, LARD, CORN, Flour, Meal, Hominy, Sugar, Coffee. Molasses, | Candles, Soap, Starch, Kerosene Oil, '&c. &c. &c. ALL OF WHICH WILL BE SOLD "Low for Cash-^ SPRING GOODS, 1867. |" AM now receiving rny SPRING STOCK JL of Dress Goods, Laccs and Embroideries Calicoes, Ginghams and Hosiery Bleached, brown and col'd Domestics Cassimeres, Tweeds and Drillings Ready-made Clothing, Ilats, &c. also Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Shoes and Gaiters, of very superior quality. , The above Goods have been selected personally. since the recent decline in prices, and will be sold at a very moderate advance for cash. ROBERT M, KENNEDY, Agent. Marco 28. tf DR. N. A. PRATT, [Successor to Pratt & Wilson Bros.] WHOLESALE DRUGGIST, Analytical and Consulting CHEMIST, NO. 23, HAYNE ST., CHARLESTON, S. C., dealer in Drngs, Chemicals, Paints, Glass AND n JJI'llggiSb S OU1IU11CD. Analysis of Ores, Soils, Feriltzcrs, &c., made with greatest care anil accuracy.? Chemical advice given in all branshes of the science, on moderate terms. fist'Dr. F. Olix Daxxelly, so fnvornly known throughout the State, is with pip, and would be glad to see his old friends' or receive orders for Goods. March 21. 3hj A One Horse Waggon, 117 ITII Steel Springs. Also?A secon > > hand CARRIAGE. For mile by May 1(5. E. W BOXXEY., C10SHEN BUTTER, SUPERIOR LARD, Breakfast strips. Best f|unlity Canvass Hams. Tiltpu Cheese, Jenkius best Tea, Just opened at E. W. BOXXKY'8. April 2-5, i DR. T. J. WORKMAN, OFFERS bis" professional' services the j'rofeosion- and the FeopU. THE cheapest Medical Paper in the world;, published every two weeks at the University Building, Ninth-street, South of Walnut. Single copies, $1 00; Five copies to one address, 4 35; Ten copies to one address, 7 50i Fifteen copies to one address, 9 80; Twenty copies to one address, 10 00* The getters up of the Club shall haTc one' copy gratis. Address W. PAINE, M. P. Editor. June 13 Philadelphia, Pa,