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site of the variety, or the fertility of the soil. If they come op too thick thin tliem out. Three or four stalks are snfliciont for each hill. Keep free of weeds and stir the grouud occasionally aud they will grow with great rapidity. As the plaittis of the trailing kind, they will require to be supported on a frame of some kind who ? the branches become so large as to settle on the ground; in order that the fruit may more fully expose themselves to the sun] and air. Such exposure will greatly pro-; mote the perfection of the fruit. A few ; hills on a rich soil will supply a small family. From seven hills of the Large Red Tomatoe, cultivated last summer on a i black muck wheeled into niy garden I picked ! 1-4 bushels of fruit.? \Vinconsin Culturist. i The peculiar virtues of the Tomatoe in all biliary affections, have long been known anong genliemen of the medical profession; but until lately, those particular virtues had never been obtained in any concentrated form. This important point was ascertained from Dr. Miles, of Cincinnati, who has recently produced a concentrated compound extract of Tomatoe, uniting within itself all the virtues, and excluding all the objectionable powers of calomel itself. CAMDEN COURIER. CAMDEN, SATURDAY, MAY 19, 1833. Wo would call tlio attention of our rcadors to tlic nblo remarks of our Correspondent "Carolina," in to-day's paper. They aro in corroboration of the oxcollont propositions of "C&inden" published in our lost. It will bo scon in another column that the Governor has hooded tho call upon him to convene the Legislature, and i.?suod nis proclamation for its convention. Tho suggestions of our correspondents present, to our mind, lucidly and forcibly tho best, wo had almost said the only, plan that can be adop. ted. It will most effectually ''re-create" the capital destroyed, and put at once into the hands of the community the funds annihilated by the lato catastrophe. Privato benevolence may dry up tho under current of distress that is stealing along in the hearts of tho unfortunate poor who havo lost thoir little all; but public spirit, public action, only, can do away tho torrent of desolation that has swept ovor the varied, extensive and all important business and commercial operations of our late llourishing capital.? t*r t ?... ?>o IC3I assured that this action will bo oxertcil promptly and efficiently. The tono of the pross, i the voico of tho poople, are responding to each other the call to bo "up and doing." And wo are "up," I wo are "doing." Our sympathies havo not wasted ' themselves in words. Every thing that could bo done has been done, as an earnest that every thing that i can bo done, toill be done. Not only arc tho noble < hearts ot South Carolina pouring out thoir offerings like a rivor, but other Statos, near and remote, are ' showering forth the tokens of their sincerity in sym- 1 pathiuiug with us. What a contrast doos it prcsont 1 with tho discordant States of the old world! What ' a cutting rebuke to tho disorganiscrs in this and oth- ' t?r countries, who have been sowing among us tho seeds of dissension, and exulting in the hope of our : dissolution and downfall! Where arc now tho as. < scrtions that these States were growing up into separate monarchies, tho clash of whose interests in tho halls of Legislation, was but a symbol of tho clash I of arms that was soon to oppose tlioin to each other t on tho field of battle? No! when we sco our citios in the East, West, North and South, coming in with 1 their tens of thousands in aid of a city which has < boon pitifully styled the hot bed of disunion?when \ wo see every town desirous to contributo its portion i and overy village its mite?wo fcol assured that not. withstanding tho croaking of cvory raven that has i chosen to chant our rcquiom?notwithstanding tho i seeds of onvy, inalice and dissatisfaction that havo I been carefully sown in our midst, we arc yot "oneli and inseparable." The Sirius and Groat Western have left. New ; York, carrying with them an iinincnso number of; letters, and a goodly number of passengers. The ' public confidence socms unbounded in these boats, & > well it may, for ncvor have vessels been constructed with more attention to beauty and safoty. Every 1 thing that caution eould suggest, has boon supplied, i and their roccnt unpnralcllcd trips, in spite of tho disadvantages of weather, and tho novolty of tho t experiment; conclusively demonstrate the practice- i bilitjT of navigating tho ocean by steam. It makes our heart glad to think within what a day's journey i it lias placed us of the old tho mother country. If I .... e?i: ? * ttv vjiij ia.V.WJUV iioa* hi ivuiiu^ l? wu i1uvu in pusi- | tion, tho result will bo glorious to hor and to our- (i selves. England and Amorica should liuvo constant- j ] 1 y betweon tliom tho afToctionato intercourse of near t relatives. They aro called by every concurrence of r circumstanco, to roll on unitodly through tho world t the car of civilization, improvement and liberty, and 1 we are suro they will not betray their trust. Thoy r cannot, while they have such facilities of interna- \ tional intercourse as they now have. It is inter- r course?facility of travelling \nd communication? s that constitutes one of tho strongest links in the j Union of theso United Sfnlnu on/I fKn anm? !? ? ?w?au VIIV OU1IIV 4IIVV1course, tho same facilities, will instil, like harmony, into our foreign relations. t Tho Rail Road and Steamboat Companies bo- 1 tweon Baltimoro and Philadelphia, aro playing protty t j pranks with each otbor. Ti?>? ?' il? - ..~J HUTU Ituutuu UIU I I faro, by thoir opposition, to two dollars, from placo ft to placo, and probably will reduce it lowor, still.? < I We hopo thoy will not make tho furo so low as to i I lose money by it, for they ought to bo well paid; but 1 a littlo opposition does good once in a while, in those days of monopoly. ( cE. Soutitdin Literaiiy Messenger.?We have bocn , R so much in tho habit of grcoting every number of ^ this inestimable periodical with the voico of com. ^Emendation that we fear our praisos of the ono for Jrcthis month will bo looked upon as a matter of $ *$vF%oursc. Bo it so. But wo are sure the opinion will t ij?' pot prevail among tho perusers of tho work itself, 1 8g and if any who have not access to it should charge E'tUs with blind partiality, we would remind them that the proof of a book ia very much liko tho " proof of a pudding," and if they will only t&ko tho trouble to subscribo for the work and find out its true merits, wo shall bo happy at all timos to open our eolumnsto tho announcement of their verdict. We have said that nono but those who do not road it, will eharge us with partiality; yet we are willing, with some slight modifications, to plead guilty to the eharge. wo are partial to aay work that like the Messenger, refuses to cater for the depraved taste of the age, and which, instead of offering to its readers the show, gives them the substance; instead of the dross, the pure virgin ore; instead of the gold leaf, the real bullion. Eminently of such a character, is tho loading ar.' tide of the present number. It is a most noble essay on tho influence of morals, upon the condition, character and happiness of mankind. It opens with a lucid, logical display of the effects of the Reformation and French revolution on morals and social institutions; it applies the touchstone of truth and brand of reprobation to tho writings of Bulwer and Byron; it expounds the nooessity of morality to the preservation of our unr.iiil inalitntinnn t11 tKincr tnn much forgotton, just now;) it treats of its influence ill tlio exaltation of woman, and of the virtue of woman as the " firmest bond of civilization and so. cioty." It contains an analysis of Bishop Taylor's excellent Sermon on marriage, aud concludes with a caution to authors of the now world against the li. centiousness of those of tho old. We say without he. sitation, that, all in all, it is one of the finest, most cri^i .a , n structivo and entertaining contributions which it, has been our lot to see, to any American periodical. Mr. Buckingham.?The noticr of this gentleman is just exactly right. It places him before the American public in his truo features; assigns him his proper station, and wliilo in all respects it pays due tribute to his heart and head, its manly candor pre. sents a striking contrast to tho fulsome adulation which ho is receiving from many of our periodicals. Thoughts on human credulity, &c. is a very agreeable paper, by a Southron. Adam O'Brien, and the West fifty years sinco, aro two articles depicting vividly the trials of the old letters. A notice of Francis W. Thomas, Esq. author of Clinton Bradshaw, &c. is the first chapter of a scries of sketches of living American Poets and Novolists. Tho celebrity of the gentleman is not such as to warrant tho notico of him by the correspondent of tho Mcsscngor. Tho attempt to class an individual, par omphasc, with " American Poets and Novolists," because in this 44 Scriblatory" age ho has published a Novel and written a Poem, will not havo a tendency to give our National Literature a character abroad. It 'reminds of an epigram by Cowper, on an attempt to introduce somo names ot similar noto in the 41 Biographica Brittanica." If roputaiion is bestowed before it is earned, and laurels given without having Inscn fairly plucked by tho wearer, 44 Poets and Novelists*' will bo as plonty as Richlicu threatened to make Dukes?44 so plonty that it will be a shaino to be one, and a shame not to bo enc." The Journal ok a TrIt to the Virginia Mountains, Caves and Strings, is like tho article just no. Liccd, as to style?that is, good. But wo do not know that tnuch advantago is to bo gained either in tho writing or perusal of such articles. But, not withstanding, it is very good of its kind. The fate of the gifted, is a well-written Biographical sketch by C. W. Everest, of tho late Chester A. Griswold?a young writor of considorablo promise. The narrative is interesting, and the specimens of Mr. G's. style, if viewed (as the biographer wishes them to be) as tho "first fruits" youthful genius, do their writor much honor. Notes and Anecdotes.?This is a continuation of tho interesting papers from tho portfolio of a French officer. Wo feared from their long suspension that the scries was completed, but arc glud to see it renewed. Innovations in English Style.?A capital paper, and a just condemnation of a distorted, exaggerated styled which the Westminster Review is trying to bring into repute, and which we arc sorry to see imitated by some writers in our own country. Washington's Writings, by Jarcd Sparks. A fine rcviow of the above work, or rattier of some parts of it. Wo hope the Messenger will favor us with a continuation of tho same subject. The extracts given from the correspondence of the Father of his Country aro intensoly interesting, and we need theso specimens of his magnanimity to 6tir up his memory in our hearts, for we fear it is subsiding, amid tho commotions of tho times. Bibliographical Notices, arc generally just, and | >ay as innch of tho books noticed, as is compatible vith tho short space necessarily allotted to each. Tho poetical department of the present number s varied and interesting. It contains a pretty piece >y Mrs, Sigourney, and a prettier one, by Simms. It is but a poor tribute wo can pay the Messenger, | n tho narrow limits to which we are restricted, [t is well sustained by our community, and we rejoice hut tho subscription is on tho increase Hardly a lumber is received, on the subscription list to which i he names of some of our citizens aro not recorded, t is a work that carries out its priuciplcs to the utnost?and tho least we can say in justice, is that vc know of no similar poriodical in the country that nakes tho recommendations of othors so eminently ' uperfluous, by recommending itself. Its highest >raisc is to be found in its own pages. General Bustamente, in his recent manifesto on lie subjoct of the French Blockade, urgos an cterill war against the invaders. If France gets to etting off steam at Mexico, wo doubt much whether :he war will bo eternal. Important to bird catchers.?A Baltimoro mor. _1 a. - 1 lK<> nrrttrn 1 1 HA lift nro r\f* A*S#A I Jliailt auvtril^M mi; uiuvui vi *vv i/ujjn v? j f n??* ialt. Tlio N. 0. Bulletin brings intelligence of an ilarming fire in that city by which an ontire row of :wo story brick buildings was consumod. They vorc situatod on tho corner of Notre Dame and Ma. razinc sts., and owned by Win. L. Hodge, Esq. Tho Directors and Stockholders of the Unitod Slates Dank, have contributed, through their Presi. lent, twenty tliousond dollars, in relief of tho Char, eston sufferers. SeKF-L TO Till EDITORIAL. Our Editor has been proumin for two or three ' week* to aftjr something to lb# eubeoribere about pay in their iub?crip(ioBi. But he * en ebseul raindd men end e! * eye forgets it. lio owe* us fourpeuce, *ndce.<t pay down lilt some'ot the *ubecrtocra div uu. Moda water time uaominni. we want uie money, *o we thought we'd jist stick in a few type respectfully requestiu of em to shin over. PRINTER'S DEVIL. Communications FOR Till COURIER. . Mr. Editor : | 'Camden/* in yooir last number, sug1 gests a course to be adopted by the Legislature, for the renovation of our noble, but now fallen commercial capital, which no Carolinian possessing a particle of hu ; manity, patriotism or even enlightened self-interest can hesitate to sanction ana promote with all his influence. The measure proposed, would in effect, re-create the capital annihilated by the fire. It would through the Bank, immediately put the sufferers in possession of the capital of which the destroying element had divested them, enabling them forthwith, to reconstruct their habitations and resume their business. The force of the shock would thus be arrested, and the worst consequence of the calamity would be the temporary disorganization of existing arrangements at the time of its occur rence : and this can be accomplished not only without loss to the State, but with a clear gain of the whole sum proposed to be loaned?say three millions of dollars. To establish this position, I shall assume, that the loan cannot be obtained at 4 per cent interest, as "Camden" supposes, but that the bonds of the State have to bear 5 per cent interest, believing no state bonds, bearing a lower rate, have recently, if ever, been sold at par. I will assume also, as "Camden" has, that the sum borrowed, under the skillful and faithful management which has marked the course of our State Bank, for many years _ i -i 1 ? |iaoii win y iciu aw aimuui average aividencl of 8 per cent for the next seventeen years. The annual interest on the Bonds will absorb 5 per cent of the dividend of 8 per cent, and leave an annual excess of 3 per cent, which being reinvested continually at 8 per cent, will at the end of seventeen years, only am unt to the capital, and consequently discharge that capital out of its own yearly profits of 3 per cent.? IT oitinir l\n?l limn ^ * 1- ? J ' ? Itiutui^ t #n (i narii| urc u?r Ul lilt? llirfe iiiilfittiio (Ti?vtu ific bcgtiititng of ific per rod and having paid out of its own annual gains beyond its cost, will not the whole amount remain with the community, and does it not follow that by this measure, if adopted, the whole amount lost, will be recreated now as to all intents and purposes? Much has been said about the " credit system?but here is a fit?a noble occasion on which to illustrate its advantages?its creative power?causing our cherished capital to rise like the Phcrnix from ?,i i na iswii uaiics in icnu?oii-u a 11 u 11 > in UIIU beauty. CAROLINA. SUMTER MEETING. At a meeting of many of the citizens of Sumter District, convened according to public notice, at the Court House, on the 16th inst. for the purpose of expressing j their sympathies with their fellow citizens < of Charleston, on account of the late aw*; fol calamity which has befallen them, and for the purpose of adopting the measures of relief usual upon such occasions, on motion of the Hon. Thomas Dugan, P. I. M uses Esq., was railed to the Chair, and J. S. G. Richardson, Esq., appointed. Secretary. | The object of the meeting having been ! stated in a brief hut feeling manner by J the Cbairnan.it was on motion of Alester Garden, Esq., 1. Resolved. That this meeting deeply syrr pathize with our fellow citizens of Charleston in their distress by the recent awful calamity which has befallen their! city. 2. Resolved, That we regard the city of Charleston as the great commercial emporium of our State, destined to become the great commercial emporium of the South, and her prosperity intimately connected with the prosperity, peace and happiness of South Carolina, if not with the whole Southern States; that h therefore becomes every citizen of South Ca rolina, to render his aid in restoring her to her prosperous condition, and to renovate the energies of her citizens, which will soon enable her to take the high stand to which she is entitled amongst the commercial cities of the world. 3. Resolved, That we regard with gratification the manly firmness of our fellowcitizens of Charleston under misfortune, the energy of the City Council* tnd the % spirit of enterprise Which manifests itself amongst all classes to re-iustate the city in her on war.I courae to prosperity. 4. Resolved, That although individual donations will relievo the immediate and necessary wants of the sufferers by the rate calamitous fire, yet more vigorous, energetic and powerful aid is necessary for her commercial relutions, that therefore it is a proper occasion in the opinion of this meeting, for an extra call of the Legislature, by his Excellency the Governor, to devise such means as may be most efficient and conducive to the general good . of the State. 5. Resolved, That we sincerely sympa?1.; !.i. .1 - _?? " ^?? imze wim ?-ne citizens 01 Liiaiiosion ana the families of Col. Charles J. Stcedman, Mr. Schnierle, and others in the loss of those valuable lives whilst nobly endeavoring to arrest the furious flame. 0. Resolved, That the Chairman appoint eight Committees in different parts of the District, for the purpose of opening subscriptions for the benefit of the sufferers, by the late fire in Charleston, the funds when collected by the Committees in the countiy to be transmitted to a* Central Committee, at Sumteivillc, to be forwarded to the Mayor of Charleston. In pursuance of the sixth resolution the following gentlemen were appointed Committees in the different parts of the District. Sumterville, Central Committee?Alester Garden, Dr. J. B. Witherspoon, Col. John B. Miller, John Ramsay. Statcburg and Rajtin Creek?Dr. W. W. Anderson, Dr. R. E. Yates, Col. O. S. Rees, S. E. Nelson, Burwell Moody, L. T. Dinkins. Manchester?Hon. J. S. Richardson, Wm. S. Belser, J. J. Moore, W n. G. Richardson. Fulton?Hon. D. St. P. DtiBose, Col. Jas. B. Richardson, W. H. B. Richardson, Mathew James, Jeptha Dison. .*** Friendship, Jacksonville and Jamcs| vide?James R. Brock, Dr. John L. Felder, L. F. Rhame, Joel Green, G. T. J M'Cauley, E. F. Stropg, M. M. Benbow, I Richard Ragin. Mechanicsvillc, Bradford Springs and 1 Bishopville?Col G. S. C. Deschamps, Major James E. Rembert, Col. W. J. | Reynolds, Capt. James llembert, Dr. Jas. Duranl, Norman M'Leod. nrtaaic salcm?Ur. Robert Muldrow, Col. S. Lacosle, Edmund Wilson, Rev'd. j Mr. Iveid, J. E. Witherspoon. I T ft ? mm.m . . * - | xjower isaicm?wm. mi n tosh, Uapt. j j M. Withersoon, J. D. Sturgeon, Wm. ' M'Elvain. j Fork?Jos Montgomery, Hampton Plowdeu, Edwin Dickey, Wm. R. Harvin. On motion of A. Garden, Esq. it was , i further ! Resolved, That the Chairman of this meeting be added to the Central Committee. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published. Resolved, That the meeting adjourn to the first Saturday in Jnne to, receive the reports of the ' ommittees. F. 1. MOsES, Chairman. J. S. G. Richardson, Secretary. N. B.~ The persons appointed upon Committees, are requesteuto act forthwith upon seeing this publication. Lancaster, May 11, 1838. Mr. Editor:?At meeting of the citizens of Lancasterville, convened in the Court House, to consider and propose some measures of relief to the distress and sufferings of a portion of our fellow ' citizens of Charleston, occasioned by the t Tate disastrous fire. On motion of B. F. Saddler, O. Lanier, . Esq. was called to the Chair, and on mo ' tion of John Adams, J. H. Witherspoon, Jun. was appointed Secretary. ( The Chairman having explained the object of the meeting, the following pream- ] ble and resolutions were introduced by Capt. M'Kenna, which were passed uua- j nimously. N < Whereas, we have Teamed with pro* found regret, of the late afflicting dispen sation, which has laid a great portion of i the metropolis of this State in ruins, ) which the lives of some her most valuable citizens were sacrificed, am] a large number of her population reduced to poverty and want?and although we do not possess the means of affording such ample relief as we would wish, we are nevertheless desirous on this occasion of manifesting all the sympathy, and rendering all the assistance to the sufferers which our circumstances permit.- There fere. 1 ' 1st. ftosoldcd, That ? committee of ? persona bo appointed to receive such sums as the citizens of this town and the viciuity are willing to contribute to their suffering fellow citizens of Charleston, in consequence of the late fire. 2d. Resolved, That the said committee do forward to his Honor, the Mayor of the city of Charleston, the amount of such contributions as they may have collected for that purpose as soon as practicable. The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen to constitute said committee under the first Resolution, viz: Wm. M'Kenna, II. F. Saddler# Minor Caston, Simon Beckham, Irwin Clinton, Alexander Dunlap, Dr. R. E. Wiley, and S. B. Emmons r.una On motion of John Adams, Esq. Resolved, That the said Committee report their progress to en adjourned mooting to be convened at this place on the 26th inst. On motion of Capt. M Kenna, Recolvcd, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the 44 Camden Courier." The Meeting then adjourned. O. LAN EI R, President. J. II. Witiiers-poon, Jun. Secretary. At the Anniversary Meeting of the II n I r_ J > rt. _ r? _ ^ v^umucn macpenacni 1'ire engine company" convened on Monday evening last, the following members were elected officers for the ensuing year! AARON BURR, Captain. JOHN H. ANDERSON, Lieut. WM. B. JOHNSON, Secretary. SETH K. GIFFORD, Treasurer. JOHN ROSSER, 1st T D. MINTON, 2d \n. # HENRY W. PURSE 3d f Uirect<>rsJACOB S. DEPASS,4th J And Messrs. Wm. Workman, C. L. Chatten and Joseph Frear, were appointed Axmen. The F.piscopal Church will be opened, and service will be read on Sunday the 20th inst. . A CARD. A certain charge seriously affecting our character, lias been made against us by Powr.fc McRa, As we are informed that the conduct I charged upon us, id to be mad . the subject of a public prosecution, (to whatever course our'feelings may have otherwise prompted us,) we are perfectly willing that facts should he submitted to a jury ot the country; without throwing any obstacle in the way of establishing a charge uttery unfouhded. We would not be suspected of fearing the result; and only ask of the community to suspend any opinion until such result is made known. WM. S. BELSER. J.J.RICHARDSON. Manchester, S. C., May 15, 1838. 3 tf TO RENT.?A two story house in Log Town, with every convenient out building, will bo rented for the summer months. The situation pleasant aud the premises convenient. The rent will lie low to a careful and approved tenant. Apply at this office. May 19 3 it DURING iny absence from the State, Mr. A. Burr is my authorised agent. May 19 3 It GEO. ALDEN. rii|HE mcml>ers of (he Camden Jocky Club will B. meet at Maj. Ruffin'i Hotel on Tuesday evening, 22d inst. Members arc requested to be punctual in their attendance. J. S. NETTLES, Sec'ry. May 19 2 It _ FOR SALE.?A new and neat two-iiorac Barouche and Harness. Apply to May 19, 3 4t R. W. ABBOTT. $10 REWRD. jCiTRAYED from the plantation of the subscrij^ber, 8 miles below Sumterville, about the last of March, a brown Ginny, about four years old, shaved a good deal with tne gear,but in fine order. She was brought from the Salt Works in Virginia.. Any person taking up said Ginny, and giving me notice of the fact, at Privateer Post Office, Sumter District, S. C , shall be entitled to the above rewad. May 19 3 tf THOMAS GARRETT. SHERIFF'S SALE. ~ BY virtue of sundry executions to me directed, will be sold before tne Court House in Camden, on the first Monday in June next, and the day following, within the usual hours of sale, the following pror>erty, viz; One thousand acres Land, more or less, on Little Lyches creek, adjoining lands of B. Williams and Margaret Perkins and others?Also six negroes, lovied on and to be sold as the property ot John Williams, at the suit ot Thos. P. Ballard and others Also, three Lots in the village of Kirkwood, known is numbers 4, 5,6. Also, two Lots in the town of Camden, on Lvttleton street, known as numbers 1096, 1097. Also a fraction ot Lot number 1063. Also ono Lot on State street, number 1061. One vacant I?ot on Broad street, number 161, *cd the t South third of Lot number 163. Also, will be sold on Tuesday, at the house of the defendant, on Big Lynches Creek, one sorrel horse and tin head of cattle, levied on and to be sold as the property ot Stephen O Hough, at the suit of James Terry. Also, an assortment of superior Wines, a quantity of Sterling Silver Plate and fine China ware, levied on as the property of Jacques Bishop at the Buit of the President and Directors ot the Bank of the State of South Carolina, vn C. C. Campbell, A Co., and the same plaintifls vs. Bishop da Gilchrist; and other executions against the same defendant*. Also, 36 share* of the Capital atock in the Sum ter Hotel in the town of Camden; four negroes* four horse*, end a great variety of other articles^ levied on and to be sold as the property of A. R, Ruffin at the suitot Benj. Exum, Joseph J. Exom and others; at the samp time there will be sold a quantity of valuable household furniture, sold to foreclose a mortgage given by A. R. RuAa to Beqj? Ezum. Term* Cash. Purchaser to pay far Sheriffr 19. WW, ROBBER. (. 4^ ami A gent /or the ? - ?. t