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VOLUME 3. CAMDEN, SOUTH-CAROLINA, NOVEMBER 5, 1852. NUMBER 89.
J. _ THE CAMDEN JOURNAL. _ r
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Timely Hints to All.
TT^RIEXDS.?Render, if you have a valued Friend,
" * * ' * -l--* 1 J
JO in whoso weiraro you reel an interest, mm inuuu |
will prize, as a precious memorial, your Daguerreotype
Miniature, if taken in Sqciee's peculiar stylo.
PARENTS.?If you are still blessed with Parents,
rand no Artist's Pencil has or can truly trace the linea- ;
mcnts of his or her familiar face or form, you may well '
act the part of wisdom to advise or persuade them to
visit, without delay, Squier's Daguerreotype Rooms,
and have their Miniatures taken in his superior style
of art.
TO ALL.?How many have lost a Father, a Mother,
a Sister, a Brother, or an innocent prattling child, and
have not even the shadow of a resemblance to look up
on. After the separation, some ''little toy" or trilling
article is often kept for years, and cherished as a token
of remembrance. IIow much more valuable would be
ono of Squier's perfect Daguerreotype Miniatures of the
"loved and lost"
There is scarcely any one who does not take pleasure
in gazing on the features of a friend, and, when that y
* friend has been removed by death, tve often hear the 1,1
exclamation uttered with an expression of deep regret, _
k. _ "Oh, what would I not give for such a picture of my
friend."
Reader, perhaps you cannot do a better thing, while L"'
your mind is upon the subject, than take an hour or ^1
two now, and visit the gallery; then you may, at some "
future period, have raison to feel grateful for these w
'Gentle Hints" from nc
^ SQUIER'S DAGUERR2AN GALLERY. ?c
September 24. 77 tf us
Florida Lands for Sale. ca
THE following valuable Tracts of LAND, lying in m
Marion and Alaclima counties, will be offered at ac
private sale during the months of October, November e"
and December, next, viz: "Wetcmpka Hammock,"
situated about ten miles North of Ocaht, (the County "x
Seat of Marion Couniy.) containing 3,000 acres, about
' one half of which is hammock, unsurpassed by any in ?n
.the State, and tlie remainder White Oak and llickory
t 4?I(L w
A TRACT, well known as the "Fort Drane" Dan- Pr
tation, containing 3,000 acres of Land, principally first
quality hammock, between four and live hundred
fa eras of which arc thoroughly cleared and at present
in cultivation. This place lor several years averaged
two hogsheads of Sugar to the aero, and every year that
i.~? i a .n motivated has produced fine crops of Corn zc
IV 1IOO ' V.M 4
and Cotton. Thoso tracts could readily be divided in- I _
to two or three plantations, each being surrounded by
high rolling pine land.
A TRACT of 1,000 acres on Orange Lake, consisting
of hammock, orange grove and well-timbered pine t
land. ~
TtVO TRACTS of 1,000 each, near the Alcliua ( 1
Prairie. The greater part of these tracts is rich ham- lJ'
mock.
Also, 5,000 acres on Indian river. Any one wishing
? cultivate Sugar Cane would do well to examine tins
land, as, being remarkably fertile, and lying south of
the region of frost, it is as well adapted to that culture
as any in the United States. ^
12,000 acres, generally known as the "Bata
Tract," situated on the St. John's River, opposite
Picolata. There are many small hammocks and orange
groves on this tract, but it is principally valuable lor , :
its pine timber. It has a river front of 7 or 8 miles. .
1,000 acres on Lake George, and several small tracts
c j and near the St. John's river, well situated for farming,
tho rearing of orange groves, &c.
The above tracts of Land were purchased by the T
rion. Clinch immediately alter the accession of
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Florida to tho United States. From his position at *
that time, his facilities for selection were unusually ?
great, and it is b? lieved they include as good laud as
can be found in the Stato. (L
On account ol their accessibility from Charleston ?
and Savannah, they offer great inducements to planters -1
in Carolina and Georgia wishing te remove. ar:
9 Tho titles are clear and indisputable. Gi
Terms cash, or payable at Charleston or Savannah, X
on or before the first of January.
Any further information on the subject, can bo ob- cc
tained by addressing the subscriber, at Orange Spring, uc
Marion County, Florida.
* J. H. M. CLINCH, Ex'or.
September 24. 77 3in
Three Days from New York.
I HAVE just opened a magnificent assortment ol
FRENCH EMBROIDERIES, purchased in T
New York last week, consisting Of Worked Muslin J
Collars of the newest styles, from 10c. up to $C; Mus- qi
lin Sleeves and Cuffs, new shapes and patterns; Kinb'd-.
1- Chemisette, plain and frilled; Swiss Edgings and J user- ?
tings; Cambric do., t in great abundance. 20 dozen
Cambric Hdkfe. Also, a complete stook of Bonnet, n
Neck and Cap RIBBONS, selected from tho latest J
French Importations; black Velvet Ribbons all widths, ,|(
colored do., for Trimmings. w
I also had the good fortune to receive 35 boxes and
bales of DRY GOODS, before the destruction of the ?
Congarcc Bridge, the contents of which are now open
nn,i rood v tor nublic inspection. They consist of white, rj
red and yellow Flannels; Kerseys, Sattinets, Jeans, j
Tweeds and Cassimcres; Plaid Linscvs; Cotton Stripes, j,
bleached and brown Homespuns and sheetings; 150
pieces of fast colored CALICOES, together with a general
assortment of FALL AID WINTER GOODS, ,,;
nll of which are offered at my usual small profits, jj
Sept. 21. JAMES WILSON. a(
Watches and Jewelry.
f rr^HE subscriber has received and opened his Fall /
! X supply of JEWELRY; consisting of new and ele- "
gant styles of Gold liroachcs, plain and ornamental? _
Cuff Pins, Rings and Ear-rings; Gold Chains, for foband
vest; Buckles, Seals and Keys. Cold and Silver a
Lever Watches, single and hunting cases. Gold Spec- J
tucles, Pens and Pencils. Gold and Coral Armlets
and Necklaces. Silver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, kc. _
Oct. 8.?80tf ALEXANDER YOUNG. j
Rich Dress Goods. (J
A BEAUTIFUL assortment of JJRESS GOODS,
opened to-day, embracing all qualities, to which J
would invite t^ie attention of the ladies, as they are "1
V handsome, and will be offered low by J
0ct. 9?It. W. ANDERSON. g;
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aHpgcgaaBHcaBg p" ? EEE? BBSB msebeMgg ^
CAEPETINGS! CARFETINGS!
rllE subscribers arc now prepared to offer at the
lowest market prices, a full assortment of superior
ELVET TAFESTRY, BRUSSELS, THREE-PLY,
IXGRAIN, SCOTCH, VEXETJAX, DUTCH
and L1XEN CARPETIXGS.
A LSO.
The various widths of Printed Baizes, or Floor |
lotus, Floor and Stair OIL CLOTHS and Crump. !
lotiis, Gilt and Silvered Stair Rods and Stair
arreting, Rugs, .Mats, Ac.
All of which have been selected from the manufaclrers
in the American and English markets, by one
f the partners, and we will have them cut, made, titid
and laid in the most workmanlike manner, and on
:e best terms.
AVe most confidently invite attention to our stock.
CURTAIN MATERIALS.
"We are now prepared in our CUI'TAIX PEPAItTEXT
to offer the various styles of Curtain Stuffs, in
ill;, Worsted, Linen, and Cotton. Embroidered Imce '
id Muslin Curtains, Gimps, Loops, Tassels, Cornices, Ac.
Church Trimmings, Hangings, &c.
cw designs for which we have now received, and they
ill be made and put up on the best terms, in the most
nrkmrmlikB manner, and under our own sunervision.
' BROWNING ? LEMAN,
Successors 10C. & E. L. Kerrison & Co.
Cor. King and Market-sis Charleston, S. C.
Oct. 19. 84 tf
DRY GOODS FOR FAILYRAEE
IN CHARLESTON, ?. C.
TJ~ G. BANCROFT & CO., 253 King-st., below
r \ Wentworth-st. Constantly on baud?
SILKS AND SILK GOODS"
DIIESS GOODS, of all descriptions
ALP A CAS, MEIUNOES and BOMBAZINES
PIUXTS and GINGHAMS
CLOTHS, CASSIMEIIES a.ul VESTING S
HOSIERY, GLOVES, dc.
ALSO
GEORGIA PLAINS and KERSEYS
PLAIN and STRIPED OZNABUItGS
PLEACHED and PROWS DOMESTICS
SUPER. DUFFIL BLANKETS.
Our business is done strictly for Cash, and on the
\'e Price system, and we are confident no house in
e city can give BETTER BARGAINS.
Charleston, eept. 10, xeaz. ?? um. i
SA.TL. IlOlfi 1
iTK OP TIXE PIUM OP SAU L IIOYT & CO., SAVAXXA1I, G.V
A7 OUCH announce to his friends that ho has re- !
moved to Charleston. S. C., No. 1J0 East Bay, t
here he is prepared to do a general Commission bush '
S3, and furnish to order, at all times, any articles ;
>m the North or South that may ?be wanted, for the
ual commission, as well as receive and sell the same !
rid I pledge myself that all business entrusted to my '
re shall receive such attention as will insure similar i
anifestatiou of their good will, not doubting that mv <
quaintauce with Northern and Southern markets will
able me to do as well as an)*, and better than many.
Also, dealer in Butter, Cheese, Plaster, Marble Dust, <
tmeni, Liinc and Iiair.
And, Agent for sundry Machine Manufactories, North I
d South, as well as Silas C. Herring's Fire Proof Safes,
;orgia anil French Burr Mill Stones; all of which
11 bo furnished on short notice, and at manufacturers
ices. !
Cash paid at all times for "Wool, Green, Salted and '
y Hides, Beer and Sheep Skins, Shipping Furs, Bees- ]
ix, Bags, Rope Cuttings, Sea Island Cotton Seed and (
orida Moss. Also, Southern Tanned Leather in the
jugh. Terms Cash invariably. Refers to the citi- '
ns of Savannali generally. !
Sept. 7. 73 3m.
R EtDER & I)ESA USSI RE,~
ADGER'S WIIA11F, CHARLESTON, S. C.
VRE prepared to devote their undivided attention
in tho hiti rf-sts of iheir friends in the sale of '
)TTON, It ICE, and produce generally; and to tilling
eir ORDERS. They will make fair advances on (
JXSIGNJ1ESTS of Froducc to their care.
OSWF.LL UEMDEIt. JOHN It. UES.VUSSFRK.
Aug. C. G3 w7m
"CARRIAGES. 1
t the Old Staiid of S. A. J. Gilbert. '
< & E. M. GILBERT continue the CARRIAGE <
^ BUSINESS at the above stand, Xos. 35 and 40 i
entworth street, where they will be pleased to ex- i
bit to their old friends and customers a very extcn'c
stock of VEHICLES, comprising those of their
rn manufacture, together with the various other
vies usually found in this market. Their long ac- '
mintance with this market as manufacturers and 1
alcrs will enable them to ofl'cr great inducements to
irehasers, both in styles and prices.
Charleston, Aug. 20. 07 tf
LEONARD CIIAPIN,
ATE OF THE FIRM OF GILBERTS A CI IA FIX) 1
S NOW OPENING an extensive CARRIAGE
. MANUFACTORY and REPOSITORY, fronting i
.rl Wrmfumrt.li.afrnnt. liovt ilnor to tlm old mtmul nf
ilbcrts k Cliapiu; also, on Meet ing*trect, next door
ortli of the "Pavilion Hotel," Charleston, S. C.
^"Orders lor Carriages and Harness, promptly ex
uted from this date, on such terms and in such man*
:r, as to insure a continuance of favors.
June 11?47 tf
Fresh Tamarinds
i I" AY be had at
11 WORKMAN'S DIUTG STORK.
MOUltftliYtt GOODS
N Silks, French DeLaincs, Canton Cloths, Alpaccas,
. Gingham's and Calicoes, ull of a most superior
lality. Now receiving at
Ocr. 15. A. M. & R. KKNXEDY'S.
NEW GOODS.
[MIK subscribers have received their stock of FA.Y.
CYund STAPLE DRY-GOODS. The Ladies
pnrtmenl embraces a rich and elegant variety, to
hioh they would respectfully call attention.
Oct. 8. " McDOWALL A COOPCU.
Hair Brushes.
I Mil? subscriber lias now on hand an elegant assort.
inent of Knglish, French and American i'lain and
daid HAIR BRUSHES, to* which he invites the inicetion
of the Ladies.
Also, loom iirusiics, some nannsomo siyics ami i
items; Dressing, Tuck and l-'inc tootli Combs; Comb i
rushes, Comb Cleaners, &c. Cull and examine tliem
; Z. J. DEUAY'S.
October 11 S2tf
) DOZEN two-pound cans Fresh Salmon. Received
j and lor sale by SHAW k AUSTIN.
Juue 22. 1802. 50 tl
Light lias Come!
r AMP OIL and BURNING FLUID, of SUPERIOH
QUALITY. Received yesterday at
Oct. 15.-4t Z. J. Dell AY'S.
;LAV0RI^G EXTRACTS?A full supl
ply Of PRESTON k MERRILL'S EXTRACTS,
ssorted) for Flavoring. Received yesterday, at
Oct. 12. Z. J. DeHAY'S.
[TKAVY All Wool Plains, Sattinetts, Mallory IvorL.I_
seys and plain Linsevs for Servants wear. For
de Lbw at RONNEY'S.
From the Illustrated Family Friend.
LIFE IS REAL.
EY II. R. GODMAN, M. D.
March on, uiuloubting you^t, whose prayer
is for the light of truth to guide thy feet;
Pause not to list to phantoms of the air,
Nor tremble thou at trials thou wilt meet.
Life is real! (hose who conquer find
That self must first be taught in truth to act,
B. fore the workings of the master mind
Can govern others with its thoughts or fact.
Each, ror seme purpose, either great or small,
Come into life with varied powers given ;
And only they control, who add to all,
The lines of duty that they owe to Heaven.
Then forward thou, nor idly pause to mark
Those who before, or with thee start to run,
Improve each moment, whether bright or dark,
And cease not 'till thy life-long work is done.
Sweet is the sleep that waits on labor's rest;
bright shines the morrow as again it starts?
Bringing contented pleasure to the bteast,
That else had only known remorseless smarts.
From Vie International Magazine.
The ludcigrouud Territories of the
United States.
[concluded.]
The rivers of Mammoth Cave were never
crossed till 1840. Great efforts have been made
to discover whence they come, and whither they
go. Dut though the courageous Stephen has
floated for hours up to his chin, and forced his
way through the narrowest apperturcs under the
dark waves, so as to leave merely his head a
breathing space, yet they still remain as much a
mystery ;is ever?without beginning or end, like
eternity. They disappear under arches, which,
even at the lowest stage of the water, arc under
the surface of it. From an unknown cause, it
sometimes happens in the neighborhood of these
streams, that the figure of a distant companion
will apparently loom up, to the height of ten or
iwunu iirvL, tin JIU juu? xuio uo\.?r
sioiial phenomenon is somewhat frightful, even
Lo the most rational observer, occurring as it does
in a region so naturally associated with giants and
genii.
From the Jordan, through Silliinan's Avenue,
vou enter u high, narrow defile, or pass, in a portion
of which, called the Hanging Rocks, huge
masses of stone hang suspended over your head.
At the ride of this defile, is a recess, called the
Devil's Blacksmith's Shop. It contains a rock
shaped like an anvil, with a small inky current
running near it, and quantities of coarse stalagmite
scattered about, precisely like blacksmith's
cinders, called slag, in another place, you pass
a square rock, covered with beautiful dog's tooth
spar, called the Mile Stone.
This pass brings you into Wellington's Gallery,
which tapers off to a narrow point, apparently
the end of the cave in this direction. But a
ladder is placed on one side by which you ascend
to a small cleft in the rock, through which you
are at once ushered into a vast apartment, discovered
about two years ago. This is the commencement
of Cleveland's Avenue, the crowning
wonder and glory of this subterranean world.
At the head of the ladder, you find yourself surrounded
by over-hanging stalactites, in the form
of rich clusters of grapes, transparent to the
Y, ..,1 os Minel Mini Otiil 1 m! id 1 O/l ?K
llltl It I4-"> Itilli U1V.J HUM VilllM IlllU If
if dune by a sculptor's band. This i?called Mary's
Vineyard ; and from it an entrance to the
right brings yon into a perfectly naked cave,
whence you suddenly pass into a large hall, with
magnificent columns, and rich festoons of stalactite,
in various forms of beautiful combination.
In the centre of this chamber, between columns
of stalactite, stands a mass of stalagmite, shaped
like a sarcophagus, in which is an opening like a
grave. A Roman Catholic pri> t first di e<?v. < d
this, about a year ago, and \,i;h r"-rv.-nl enthusiasm
exclaimed, "The 11. ! v :;epu!uhro!" a
name which it has since hoi i.e.
To the lift of Mary's V ne-yard, is an indo-im
like an arbor, the ceiling and des of which arc
studded with snow-white cr\<ia)i/.ed gypsum, in
llm form i\f nil -mrfs nf If is illinossihlc
IV .V* ... .... '/V. w. ? I to
convey an idea of the exquisite beauty and
infinite variety of these delicate formations. In
some ]ilaces, roses and lilies seem out on the
rock, in bas-relief; in others, a graceful bell rises
on a long stalk, so slender that it bends at a
breath. One is an admirable imitation of Indian
corn in tassel, the silky fibres as line and flexible
as can be imagined; another is a group of ostrich
plumes, so downy that a zephyr waves it.
In some nooks were little parks of trees, in others,
gracefully curled leaves like the Acanthus, rose
from the very bosom of the rock. Near this
room is the Snow Chamber, the roof and sides
of which are covered with particles of brilliant
white gypsum, jus if snow-balls had been dashed
over the walls. In another apartment thccrys
tals arc all in the form of rosettes. In another,
called Kebccca's Garland, the dowel's have all arranged
themselves into wreaths. Each seems to
have a style of formations peculiar to itself,
though of infinite variety. I lays might be spent
in these superb grottoes, without becoming familiar
with half their hidden glories. Onecould
imagine that some antediluvian giant had here
imprisoned some fair daughter of earth, and then
in l.it v for ber loneliness, had employed fairies to
dock jicr bowers with all the splendor of earth
and ocean. Like poor Amy Rolwarf, in the solitary
halls of Cuninor. Jicng.d Lights, kindled
in these beautiful retreats, produce an effect inure
gorgeous than any theatrical representation of
fairy-land ; but they smoke the puie white incrustations,
and the guide is therefore very properly
reluctant to have them used. The reflection
from the shining walls is so strong, that
lamplight is quite sufficient. Moreover, these
wonderful formations need to be. examined slowly
in detail. Tbo universal glitter of the Lights is
>
worthless in comparison. From Rebecca's Garland
you come into a vast hall, of great height,
covered with shining drops of gypsum, like oozi ng
waU-r pctrili d. in the centre is a large rock,
four feet high, and level at top, round which several
hundred people can sit conveniently. This
is called Cornelia's Table, and is frequently used
for parties to dine upon. In this hall, and in
Wellington's Gallery, are deposits of fibrous gypsum,
snow-white, dry, and resembling asbestos.
Geologists, who sometimes take up their abode
in the cave fur weeks, and other travellers who
choose to remain over night, find this a very pleasant
and comfortable bed.
Cornelia's Table is a safe centre, from which in
dividuals may diverge on little exploring expeditions
; for the paths here are not labyrinthine,
and the hall is conspicuous from various neighboring
points of view. In most regions of the
cave, it is hazardous to lose sight of the guide.
I you think to walk straight ahead, even for a
few rods, and then turn short round and return
to him, you will find it next to impossible to do
so. So many paths come in at acute angles;
they look so much alike; and the light of a
lamp reveals them so imperfectly, that none but
the practised eye of a guide ctin disentangle their
windings. A gentleman who retraced a few i
steps, near the entrance of the cave, to find his
hat, lost his way so completely, that he was not
t'oun<l fur forty-eight hours, iliough twenty or
thirty people were in search of him. Parties are
occasionally mustered and counted, .to sec that
none are missing. Should such an accident happen,
there is no danger, if the \vanderer will re- i
main stationary : for he will soon be missed, and i
a guide sent after him. From the hall of con- ;
gealed drops, you may branch off into a succcs- i
sion of small caves, called Cecilia's Grottoes, ,
Here nearly all the beautiful formations of the 1
! .surrounding caves, such as grapes, flowers, stars, <
leaves, coral, etc., may be found so low, that you ,
can examine their minutest features. One of ]
these little recesses, covered with sparkling spa-, |
set in silvery gvpsum, is called Piamond Grotto. ]
Alma's Power closes this series of wonderful for- i
mations. As a whole, they are called Cleveland's j
Cabinet, in honor of Professor Cleveland, of i
Puwdoin College. Silliman calls this admirable i
series, the Alabaster Caves. lie says : ' I was 1
at first at a loss to account for such beautiful formations,
and especially for the elegance of the
curves exhibited. It is however evident that the
I ... LKtAn/iAe r^nAiim fit a *?/\r?L*a Ittr
SUIUMillll'UO llil**.' i^l VMH ilVlti bllO iw^j k/j iiiviv ^
mcnts or additions to the base ; the solid parts (
already formed being continually pushed forward, i
If the growth bo a little more rapid on one side
than on the other, a well-proportioned curve will
be the result; should the increased action on one
side diminish or increase, then all the beauties of
the conic and mixed curves would lie produced.
The masses arc often evenly and longitudinally
striated bv a kind of columnar structure, exhibiting
a fascicle of small prisms; and some of
these prisms ending sooner than others, give a
broken termination of great beauty, similar to
' our form of i lie emblem of'the order of the
' star.' The rosettes formed by a mammillary disk
; surrounded by a circle of leaves, rolled elegantly
I outward, arc from four inches to a foot in diamc
: tor. Tortuous vines, throwing oft'curled loaves '
| at every flexure, like the branches of a chandelier,
running more than a foot in length, and not
thicker than the finger, are among the varied
frost-work of these grottoes ; common stalactites ,
of carbonate of lime, although beautiful objects,
lose by contrast with these ornaments, and dwindle
into mere clumsy, awkward icicles. Besides
these, there are tufts of 'hair salt,' native sulphate
of magnesia, depending like adhering
snowballs from the roof, and periodically detaching
themselves by their own increasing weight.
Indeed, the more solid alabaster ornaments become
at last overgrown, and fall upon the floor
of the grotto, which was found covered with num
hers quite entire, besides fragments of others
Kiv.L-nn hv tli?? fall."
! A Jistinguishcd geologist lias said that he helicwd
Cleveland's Avenue, two miles in length,
contained a petrified furin of every vegetable pro;
Miction on earth. If this be too large a stateI
ment, it is at least safe to say that its variety is
almost infinite. Amongst its other productions,
are large piles of Kpsom salts, beautifully crystallized.
Travel lei's have shown such wanton dcstructivencss
in this great temple of Nature?
mutilating beautiful columns, knocking off spar,
and crushing delicate flowers?that the rules arc
now very strict. It is allowable to touch nothing,
except the ornaments which have loosened and
dropped by their own weight. These are often
hard enough to bear transportation.
After you leave Alma's Bower, the cave again
becomes very rugged. Beautiful combinations of
gypsum and spar may still be seen oceasionallv
overhead; hut all round you rocks and stones
arc piled up in the wildest manner. Through
such scraggy scenery, you come to the llocky
Mountains, an irregular pile of massive rocks,
from 100 to 150 feet high. From those you can
look down into Dismal Hollow?deep below
deep?the most frightful looking place in the
whole cave. On the top of the mountain is a
beautiful rotunda, called Croglnn Hall, in honor
of the proprietor. Stalactites surround this in
the richest fringe of icicles, and lie scattered
about the walls, in all shapes, as if arranged for
a museum. < >n one side is a stalagmite formation
like a pine-tree, about five feet high, with
regular leaves and branches; another is in a pyramidal
form, like a cypress.
If you wind down the mountains on the side
opposite from that which you ascended, you will
come to Serena's Arbor, which is thirteen miles
from the entrance of the cave, and the end of
this avenue. A most beautiful termination it is.
In a scini-circle of stalactite columns is a fountain
of pure water spouting up from a rock.
This fluid is as transparent as air ; all the earthy
particles it ever held in suspension, having been
long since precipitated. The stalactite formations
in this arbor are remarkably beautiful.
One hundred and sixty-five avenues have been
discovered in Mauimuin mc u?ia tuiuugh
which is estimated at about three hundred miles.
In some places, you descend more than a mile
into tiie bowels of the earth. The poetic-minded
traveller, after he lias traced all the labyrinths,
departs with lingering reluctance. As he approaches
the entrance, daylight greets him with
new and startling beauty. If the sun shines on
the verdant sloping hill, and the waving trees,
seen through the arch, theyseein like fluid gold;
if mere daylight rests upon them, they resemble
molten silver. This remarkable richness of appearance
is doubtless owing to the contrast with
the thick darkness, to which the eye has been so
long accustomed.
As you come out of the cave, the temperature
of the air rises thirty degrees instantly (if the
season is summer,) and you feel as if plunged in
a hot vapor bath; but the effects of this are salutary
?nd not unpleasant. .Nature never seems so
miraculous as it does when you emerge from this
hidden realm of marvellous imitations. The
" dear goddess" is so serene in her resplendent
and more harmonious beauty ! The gorgeous
amphitheatre of trees, the bills, the sky, and the
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air, an seem 10 wear a veil or transfigured glory.
The traveller feels that he was never before conleious
how beautiful a phenomenon is the sunlight,
how magnificent the blue arch of heaven!
There are three guides at the sen-ice of travellers,
all well versed in the intricate paths of this
nether world. iSteuhen, the presiding genius of
Mammoth Cave, is a mulatto, and a slave. He
has lived in this strange region from boyhood, #
and a large proportion of the discoveries are the
result of his courage, intelligence, and untiring
teal. His vocation has brought him into contact
with many intellectual and scientific men,
and a prodigious memory, he has profited much
by intercourse with superior minds. He can reL-olloct
every body that ever visited the cave, and
ill the terms of geology and mineralogy are at
bis tongue's end. He is extremely attentive, and
peculiarly polite to ladies. Like mostof his race,
lie is fond of grandiloquent language, and- his
rapturous expressions, as he lights up some fine
point of view, are at times fine specimens of glorification.
His knowledge of the place is ample
& id accurate, and he i3 altogether an extremely
useful and agreeable guide.
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The Child audthe Vision.
1 Iiave regretted the mcagreness ot my own
experience and yet I once had a pretty incideut,
of the unusual kind through a child. He was a
healthful, lively and intelligent boy of three years
old. One bright Sabbath evening twilight ho
had been singing in my arm*, and then sat awhile
perfectly quiet; suddenly he turned around and
whispered in my ear;
''Who is that leaning over the rocking chair ?"
1 Who does it look like !" I r< p'ied, without
the least appearance of surprise?for the chair
was empty, and stood quite near us.
He looks so pleasent," was the reply, in his
imperfect utterance,
"Will you go and shake hands ?" I asked. He
disengaged himself from my arms, crossed over
to the chair, and looking confidently upwards,
grasped the air, and not till he had done so too
or three times did his countenance change, and
then he whispered, "/ taut feel him /"sighed
heavily, and returned to my arms.
The child more than once spoke of seeing ob?
Al t. C--1 1? 1 * 1
|ecis m liiis w?y?was penucny neaiiuiui, piayt'ul
and noisy as other children. I never showed
either surprise or curiosity in the matter? never
repeated the story in his presence, scarcely ever
have talked about it in any way, so there was
nothing to pique the marvellous in the child. .
and nothing to tempt to falsehood, by making
him the Jiero of a story. The preseuce must
have been real to him, i.ot caused by disease or
excitement. I turned his attention at once to
other subjects, without making any comment.
At another time he crawled from his little crib,
and waked me, saying:
"The peasent (pleasent) man has tome adain,"
pointing to the back of his cradle. There was
no object that could possibly deceive the fancy of
the child.
"Well, go to sleep, my dear," I said. He ^
laid down tranquilly, and presently called out.?
"He is done dear ' and soon was fast aslesp
again. There was nothing extraordinary in the - *
habits of the child?he was affectionate, exceedingly
truthful, and knew nothing of fear, never
had known, and was of that joyous, happy temperament
which many would suppose unallied to
anything of the kind.?Mrs. Smith.
Gen, Scott's Speeches.?We have preserved
all the speeches of Gen. Scott in his late expedition
"by the nearest route," in search of a site for
a military hospital at the Blue Licks in Kentucky.
They amount to fifty-three in number, on the way
o..,l nn Im wnv Kfiftt- nr nnn for dvdrv wftftlr
VUO ???IV4 VII HIV ? V. ?..w w. v.v.j .. vvW
in the year. They are not so magnificent or
convincing as the speeches of Ilenry Clay, nor
so profound, or grand, or great, as the speeches
of Daniel Webster; they are not so elaborate or
classical as the speeches of Kossuth?they arc
hardly up to the standard of Zachary Taylor's
campaign letters of 1848?but they will do. In
order, therefore, that they may be appropriated
to the best advantage for the public information,
we shall, probably, publish them all in a lump,
in a day or two. * Tln-v will be invaluable, all in
the lump.?iV. Y. llcral<l.
One of the Families tiiat don't take tite
Newspaper.?"Dad, who is Sam Francisco, that
is get tin' all the gold out there in California?
he must be the richest man in all the diggins."
"Well, Johny, 1 rather think he is some relation
to Sam Jacinto, who was killed in Texas by
General Sam Houston."
Lay by a good store of patience, but be sine
and put it where you can find it.
That which derives its only value from fancy
is not very valuable.