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POETRY. THE STORY OF LIFE. Say what is life, 'tis to be born A helpless babe; to greet the light With a sharp wail, as if the morn Foretold a cloudy noon and night; To weep, to sleep and weep again, With sunny smiles between, and then. And then apace the infant grows To be a laughing, puling boy, Happy despite his little woes. Were he but conscious of his joy, To be in short from two to ten, A merry, moody child : and then. And then in coat and trousers clad, To learn to say the decalogue And break it: an unthinking lad With mirth and mischief all agog, A truant oft by field and ten, To capture butterflies, and then, And then, at last, to ^e a man, To fall in love, to woo and wed, With seething brain to scheme and plan, To gather gold or toil for bread, To sue for fame with tongue or pen, And gain or lose the prize, and then, And then, in gray and wrinkled Eld. To mourn the speed of life's decline, To praise the scenes in youth beheld, And dwell in memory of Lang Sync, To dream awhile with darkened ken, Then drop into the gray, and then. AGRICULTURE. HOG RAISING. Editors Southern Cultivator : Cannot you, or some of your correspondent?, give us a practicil essay on "the thsif rmriilntfi the Lreedin"1 tif r'uv'r- ?o? o ? hogs" ; what breed is best adapted to our condition of affairs; the proper management of breeding sows; the management of fall and spring pigs up to the time that they are butchered.? Formerly our hogs were allowed to run wild and were expected to forage for their living in the woods?to have an abundance of food one month and to be starved the next?just corn enough thrown to them to keep them gentle? coming to maturity at two years old, and then, when shut up in a rail pen, and ears of corn thrown to them in the mud, would fatten in the course of 3 months, so as to dress about 200 pounds. This breed we still have in perfection Now, we cannot afford to let our hogs run at large, on account of the freedmen; we have to keep them up; it is dangerous to let them be out of your sight.? This "razor back" breed will not an swer our purposes; he is not adapted for the position in which ho will bo placed. We require a different breed?one that it will pay to feed liberally at all seasons of the year; one that has been accustomed to liberal and regular feeding for several ganerations, and that has already become adapted to this condition of affairs; one that is early celebrated for maturity, rapid growth and great fattening qualities, that draws lightly on the food for offal parts, but can "eat, digest and assimilate" a large amount of food to the production of hams, shoulders, rib pieces, and jowls. The breed being selected, where can it be found, and the names of reliable parties who furnish good specimens of such as are ordet eel, instead of half breeds, &c. There seems to be a difference of opinion in regard to the management of breeding sows; some say keep them fat ?others say they will not breed well if kept fat. "What is the proper plan, as to the management of grade pigs. In our prairies, here we cannot give them the run of the eorn fields, and to let them, in the pea fields, kills them as well as cows. (Why this difference ? ; just three miles on sandy land they thrive well in the pea field.) We might plant wheat, oats; (if"they did not rust so badly) and later in the season, feed on green corn, stalk and all. This is a subject, I think, that would interest many of your subscribers. Yours, &c.. T. E. Y. Columbus, Miss., March 1899. From the Southern Cultivator. Stable and Lot Manures.?Always keep a good supply of straw and leaves in the horse lot, and from this, supply the stables, from that which is best rotted. Straw and leaves when hauled in the lot'and suffered to remain exposed to the rains, and trampling of stock, will, in a few months, get in the right condition to cateh and retain the urine. My plan is to haul large during winter, and throw in the lot. When the time arrives in the spring to prepare ray land for cotton, I clean out my stables, haul out, spread and cover the same day. I then put my rotten litter from the lot, into the stables till they are about two feet deep, or deep enough to catch and retain the urine. After which the stables are puppli''il from the l,t 1?Vj adopting this plan, I make manure inj^ mj stables much faster ihun when dry straw, direct from the woods is used.? Under the Dresent system of labor, I can not think lot manure, which has bo$o exposed to the weather, pays lor the la bor necessary to haul out and apply it. It is usually heavy, and the best fertili. zing elements let by exposure to the weather. I find it cheaper to buy commercial manures. 1 notice quite a number of planters who keep up the old and absurd plan of cleaning out stables in January, end exposing the manures to the rains, that the "manure may rot good." Such men need advice and should be especially attended to. April 14 SUBSCRIBER. A clock has just been completed for the cathedral of Bcauvais, France, which far surpasses all the existing specimens of the clock-maker's art. Tt contains no I less than 00,000 wheels, and indicates, auiung iii.'iuv on cr tiling* iuu huiiiummp to recite, the days of the week, the month, the year, the signs of the zodiac, the equation of time, the course of the planets, the phases of the moon, the time at every capital in the world, the niovable feasts for a hundred years, the saints' j days, &c. Perhaps the most curious part of the mechanism is that which j gives the additional day in leap year, and which consequently is called into action only once in four years. The clock is wound up every eight days. The main dial is twelve feet in diameter, and the total cost exceeds 850,000 The various temperance societies of the United States aro said to have a total membership of 2 400,000. Of these the Futher Matthew Societies have the largest number, 600,000, and the Good Samaritans and- Good Templars each number about half u million members. The Sons of Temperance 400,000, Church Temperance Societies about the satno number, Temple of Honor 300.000. and the Cadets of Temperance about 200,000. The Mission of Carpet-Baagers. ?Don Piatt has found out why Congrass and the North are partial to that class of gentry known as carpet-baggers. ] He says: "The net purport and upshot of the business is to have a body of meu in Congress from the Southern States who represent moneyed interests of Yankeedotu. We cull them carpet bagners I met one at the opening of tlv holidays last winter, carpet bag in hand, making for the depot. { "Whither bound?" I cried. "Home, for a few day.-." ^ "What, going South ?" "Devil a bit. I atn making for Connecticut, to see my family." He did not call the land of his con- _ stituents his home. Of course not; nor deos he consider the interest of his po litical locality, but votes steadily with the manufacturing capital of his old home-" 'Sambo, what animal has the greatest quantity of brains V Don't know, Cuff 'cept it be the white ^ massn animal.' 'No, Sambo, guess agin.' 'Den it must be <le black niucer ultima , Cuff, you ai.d me.' 'You know noffin, Sambo. It is dc hog, you black nigger^ for you sec he carries a hogshead lull. Yah, yah, you nigger V j A woman's heart, like the moon, should have only one man in it. ^ SOUTH CAROLINA a LOAN & TRUST COMPANY, e AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, 85,00'.),000. PRESENT LIMIT, 9500,000. " THE Office of litis Company is now opened at No. 19 Broad Street (South-Western 4 Railroad Bank) tor ihe receipt of Deposits, Discount of Paper, Purchase and sale of Ex change, and the transaction of a General 1 Banking Business. 1 Interest allowed on Deposits upon terms p established by li e Board of Directors. , The Company is also a legal depository for d moneys paid into the Court, will receive Registry and transfer Books, act as agent to pay l Coupons and Dividends, and as Trustee in ~j Railroad Mottgages. C DIRECTORS. " W. C. Bee, of Wm. ('. Pee, Sl Co.: A. S. Johnston, of Johnston, Crews & Co.; Robert C Mure, of Robert Mure &. Co.; W. B. Williams of W. B. Williams &, Son ; E. H. Frost, ot i Frost & Adger; J. E. Adger, of J. E. Adger and Co.; Henry Gourdin, of Gourdin. Mat- ai thiessen and Co.; George L. Buiat, of Buist and Bui9t: C. G. Memmingcr, of Mcntmingcr, Jervey and Pinckncy : T. J. Kerr, ofT. J. Kerr nlift Cft-. I D Allien nl I D Ail/en nnrt ? Co.: John Campsen, of Campsen and Co.: A. P. Caldwell.of R. and A. P. Caldwell: W. K. Ryan, J. T. Welsiran, B. O'Neill, J. J. I Gregg, Graniteville, S. C. For further ir.formation address GEO. S. CAMERON, President. TIJOS. R. WARING. Cashier. Charleston, S. C., March 12, 1869, ti March 25. 3m. ? ? si OA A P-'^'ircs of JKW KLIi BROS. I I il St-ll Li-.f. riuii". ?>r i'' tt iM'-if l fry It, jAAiiiS JUjNFiS. Hides, Hides. &c. &e. ( N f ? > HIGHEST market price paid CA81 for GREEN and DRY HIDES; to FUUS, CLEAN RAGS, OLD PAPER, BOOKS, WOOL, WAX, TALLOW, IRON, METALS, &c., . At F. GOSS' DEALER IN PROVISIONS, HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES. SHOES, BOOTS, Hardware, &c., &c. VISES, LIQUORS AM ALE , ot all kinds and nest qualities, IN ANY QUANTITY. Workman's Building, Broad-Street, CAMDEN,; S. C. April 29. tf SPRING GOODS! t bavo just returned from tbe markets and am now receiving a WELL SELECTED STOCK OF SUITED TO THE SEASON, ro whicb I invite the attention of tin public. Prices Satisfactory. TERMS (JASR. R. M. KENNEDY. April 15. tf Drugs, Drugs. P. J. COLLIER & CO., DRUGGISTS AND AF0T11ECARIE >, BROAD STREET, DAMDEN, S. O. Vc keep constantly on hand a complete assortment of PURE AND FRESH Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Patent Medicires, faints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye-Stuffs, Lamps, Putty, &c &c. Which will be add CHEAP FOR !ASH. They respectfully solicit a continu ncc of the liberal patronage heretofore xtended to them. March 18. tf he Thorough Bred Stailion BREAKSPEAR [XTILL be let to Mans until the first ft of June next, at the MULBERRY plantation, three miles below Camen. BREAKSPEAR is out of Effic Dean y the celebrated thorough hrcd hor*e liarley Bald Kffie Dean was got by nported Monarch out of Kate Scatuti, t r . I ,vo ol the ravorue norscs or mc rare ol. Hninptrin. TERMS?Ten Dollars in advance in II cases. Ones Dollar to the Groom, nd no insurance in ati)' case. M. NELSON. April 15. It. LE1TNER& DITNLAP, lTT0K5E?S AT LAW, AND SOLICITORS Ii\ EQUITY. lrILL practice in the Courts of Kcrliaw, Sumter, Lancaster and Richland istri'-ts. Office?Mroad-st., Camden, S. C. Z. LKI I NER, J. D. DON LAP Eeb. 11 Ob. JAMES JONES Dealer in 7 PROVISIONS, GROCEBIES, LIQUORS, r &c. &e. &c. OFFERS, at wholesale or retail, at the lowest rates, for cash, Family and extra. Super. FLOUR, of choice brands, RIO COFEE, common to choice, Laguayra aod Java COFFEE, Imperial and OoloDg TEAS, SUOAR, of all grades, Prime Leaf LaRD, RAf!OM H nmu PVimiTrlpro and Sidpo CHEESE and CRACKERS, Superior MOLASSES, SNUFF, Scotch and Maccaboj, NAILS, of all sizes, BI. CARB. SODA, t CANDIES, assorted, NUTS and FRUITS, SHOT, of all sizes, Liverpool and Table SALT, White Wine and Cider VINEGAR, WHISKIES, BRANDIES, RUMS, and GINS, Together with a large assortment of all other desirable articles in the atove line. In addition to the above, I offer a large stock of STAPLE and FANCY , DRY GOODS* NOTIONS, Gcnls. Furnishing Goods, &c. also An extensive and varic 1 assortment of HA RDWARE, Consisting in part, of HOES, of various 6izes and qualities, AXES SPADES and SHOVELS, IRON, of all descriptions, PLOW STEEL, TRACE CHAINS, IIAMES, &c. SADDLERY. SADDLES aDd RRIDLES, COLLARS, SADDLERY HARDWARE, &c. &c. The attention of purchasers is invited to tbe|ubove stock. No who one gives me a cull shall go awajr dissatisfied. 4@-The highest market prices paid for Cotton and other produce. JAMES JONES. Feb. 11. tf D. ( . KIRKLEY, DEALER IN GROCERIES, Wines, Liquors, &c,, CAMDEN, S. C., WOULD RESPECTFULLY INvitc the attention of purchasers to his Stock of GROCERIES, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Bacon, Flour, Lard, Molasses, oalt, ooap, otarch, t.;andles, Matches, Pickles, Sardines, Oysters, Crackers, Candies, Cigars, &c.; and many other articles too tedious to mention. He also has on hand a well selected stock of LIQUORS, Consisting of Corn, Kye and Bourbon Whiskies, Rum, Gin and Brandy ; also Ale and Soda Water. He also has a FIRST CLASS BAR ROOM, where customers can be furnished with almost any drink they may call for. D. C. KIRKLEY. April 2:2. Newburgh Ale KEPT ON DRAUGHT BY I-. C. KIRKLEY. Corn. A LOT OF GOOD COUNTRY CORN, for sale by D. C. KIRKLEY. Fresh Arrivals. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED A new stock of (ioods, Suitaole for the season, DRY GOODS, groceries, hardware, CROCKERY, HATS, SHOES SADDLERY, &e. &c. &c. &c. Which will be eold at the lowest prices for CASH. I solicit a cuFl from my old customers A. M. KENNEDY. Dec. IT. tf Notice. ALL persons indebted to or having claims against the Estate of S. H. RUSH, deceased, are hereby requested to present the same properly attested, on or before the 20th day of NovemA. D., 1869. J J. BUSH, Adna'r. * I .f BUY YOUR Family Supplies AT THE CHEAP GROCERY AND Provision Store OF JAMES JONES, BROAD-STREET, CAMDEN, S. C. March 25. FINE IIRANDYT A FEW gallons FINE OLD HENNESSY BRANDY, for medicinal purposes For sale bj JAMES JONES. ? March 25 if. ALE AND PORTER. Younger's India Pale ALE, 11 " Siout Porter, For sale by JAMES JONES. March 25. , tf. LEATHER. SOLE and UPPER LEATHER. F< r sale by JAMES JONES, pril 22. tf REMOVAL gbcceriesTprgvisions,! THE subscriber having removed bis Store to tli.- stand in-xt above the Market, and added largely to bis stock, is n.,w offering to tbc public a CHOICE SELECTION OF FAMILY AXD FANCY fROCEMES, lo which he respectful y i iviles the attentitrn of f urchascrs. 'i hankful for the liberal patronage hereto fore extended to him, he promises to use I every effort ?o sec ire its continuance, assu sing the public that every thing he offers rhall be of the best quality, and bis prices as easonable as possible. Terms Cash. C. NOELK N. Jnnary 21. Shoes! Shoes THE subscriber has on hand a good stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's SHOES, which he is selling at very low prices He is gratified to know that his Shoes have given satisfaction to all who have purchased of him. Terms, Cash. C. NOELKIN. January 21. tf BOjTS AND SHOES, LADIES, and Gentlemen's BOOTS and SHOES, of all ijuulitics, and of superior make and finish. For sale low, by JAMES JONES. Feb. 11. tf Corn! Corn!! THE subscriber has on hand, and will keep, during the summer, a supply of CO UN, which ho will sell at a small advance on cost JAMES JONES. Feb. 11. tf ROSADAL1S, Pariflcs the Blood. F*or sale by l.)rutra;ist?eyery where LUMBER. FTlHE undersigned having leased, re X moved, fitted up and put in running order, the Steam Saw Mill formerly owned by Sutherland & Lcmuiond. are prepared to furnish PINE LUMBER of every description in any quantity at short notice, on moderate terms for cash or any dsccriptiou of country produce. The Mill is located on Little Pine Tree ('reek, four miles from Camden, in the midst of 6ne timber, with a good road leading to it. Orders left with Messrs Burns and Boswell, or at the Journal office in Camden, will receive prompt attention. SHEOIiN & CROWELL. December 31. tf ^7 THE LAST i\0TICE." ATT. vtAoonno I n J oVttn/] \f /iTTau i v n AJJLi puiouuo IUUVUICU LU I'lUl/UnALU & MoCurry by Note or Account are respectfully requested to call at once and make payment, or satisfactory arrangements or they will be compelled to put thc:r claims in the bands of others for collection. Mcdonald & mccurry. Mawb 2b. tf. LIFE INSURANCE. A CARD. At the request of General J. B.: Gjordon, President of the Atlanta Department, Southern Life Insurance Company, 1 have come to represent the peculiar claims of this Great Organization aud solicit the support and patronage of the citizens of Camden and Kertlkw District. 1 do not come to make War upon any other Company, but merely to exhibit the special advantages offend by this purely Southern corporation founded on solid wealth. Mr. Myers, of Harnwell, Special Agent, has ably complied and published in an extra of the "Camden Journal," numerous testimonials as to the entire reliability of this Institution, among them the strong recommendation (under his own signuture) of that gallant chieftain and pure gentleman, Gerr, Wade Hampton?well known to the people of the country, aud South Carolina especially. , ' In ratio of assets to liabilities^?^the true test of a company's strength, the "Southern Life Insurance Company," i? second to none on this continent, and all its accumulations are left at home to aid our impoverished section. ?v herever I have introduced the claims of this Company, I have met with the most overwhelming success, and I intend that all the citizeis of this Town and County shall have on opportunity if in>arin<r in this deservedly popular Company. I shall muke personal appeals. 1 1 can be found for the present at the "DeKalb House." J. H. MILLER, General Agent. We cheerfully recommend the above Company to the patronage of the citizens of Caiuden and Kershaw District. J. B. Kkhsuaw, Wsr. M. Shannon. W. E. Johnson. ' newstoreT /1 The undersigned having formed a co* partnership for carrying on a General Business, in Camden, respectfully inform the eiti zens of the town and surroun ing country that they have taken the^staud formerly occupied by Messrs. C. MathE: son & Co., where they are now receivintr a WELL SELLCTED STOCK, consisting of bry trocds, Clothing; BOOTS, SHOES, Groceries, Crockery, X'o Jto AiP WVl MVI Kl) The senior partner having done husiness in Cauiden for a number of years and having recrivcd a fair share of patronage, will endeavor to merit the / samefi>r the new firm. WITKOJVSKY & I1YAMS. Oct. 1ft. 1869. springgoods. M'DONALI) & M'CURRY Offer to the Public a Choice Variety of Spring and Summer Goods, Embracing everything kept in a retail Store, winch will he sold at the lowest figures for Cash. They invite particular attention to the following specialities : LADIES' DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS AND TRIMMINGS, BOOTS AND SHOES,' HARDWARE, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, READY MADE CLOTHING. Also Gents' HATS of every description and at prices t > suit all. Feeling satisfied that our Stoek of Goods is equal to any other house, in prices and styles, we reapeetfully invite old customers and friends to examioe iL. J a_ t_ ? !?L .1 1 j me same, aim 10 onog aiong who mem all their neighbors and friends iMcDONALD & McCURRY. April 8. tf IX EQUITY?Kershaw. J. D. Kirkpatrick, adm'r. vs. James Chesnut, et al. Petition to marshal Assets. [N pursuance of an order in above stated cause, the creditors of John Chesut, deceased, are hereby required to present nnd prove their claims before, me, at the office of Leitner & Punlap, on or before the first day of October next, or be debarred from all benefit-^ of the decree passed in nhove cause,, J. D. DUNLAP, Special Master. Feb. 4. td. W. c. COURTNEY, & CO.,: FACTORS AND COMMISSION MEHCHANT2, No. 9, Boyoe's Wharf, CHARLESTON, S. C.. w. o. courtney. rob't murdoch. ja8. 8. murdoch.