25 Apr 1854
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Newspaper
Camden Weekly Journal
Location
Camden, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1854
Page
1
Volume XV reissues weekly by Thomas J Warren. Rates: two dollars in advance, two dollars and fifty cents after three months, four dollars if not paid til year end. Advertisements: fourteen lines per square seventy five cents first, thirty seven and a half cents each additional insertion. Single insertions one dollar per square, semi monthly and quarterly ads charged the same. Order lines must note number of insertions or ads run until discontinued.
Austellaneans read how Abel Tasman, a poor sailor, wooed Maria Van Diemen, daughter of Batavia's governor. Tasman sailed in 1602, sighted new lands near the South Pole, naming Van Diemen's Land for Maria. After long voyages, he returned to Batavia with a noble wife, and the tale ties to Capt. Coul's later recognition in 1669.
A Scots era account describes the Loggan stone near Land's End Cornwall weighing around eighty tons and its dramatic rebalancing after a royal navy lieutenant attempted to move it. The piece recounts the stone's vibration, later repair efforts, and moral reflections on mischief, science, and character.
A fragmented meditation extols religion as the only true consolation for life’s pain and joys. It describes religion as lightening burdens, calming storms, and guiding affection, contrasting worldly pleasures with spiritual immortality. The piece laments neglect of small courtesies and daily attentions as keys to lasting happiness.
A column discusses the slow renovation of the old State Capitol, noting progress, delays, and a proposed site plan. It praises contractor Glaze & Bowweight and architect Hammerskold while lamenting the missed chance to place the new capitol for a grand view. The piece also reflects on potential long-term public square appeal and future significance for Columbia.
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