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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-08-01
OAMDNN 1OURNAls
CAMDEN, S. CAROLINA.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST l, 1910.
Is" Old Waxhaw" will probably APP
pear next week.

0-j7 We publish with pleasure, the communica-
ton OF our fair correspondent ".MArILDA VICTORIA"
together with the article which accompanied ii, and
trust that it will be read and reflected on, though
VIC confess that VIC were not aware of the necessity
of any such hint as it contains. We had supposed
that the husbands Of Camden were perfect patterns
in the doplestic circle, but tie ladies, of course,
understand these matters better than we do If, as
it seems, We have been mistaken in our estimate Of
their character, we feel assured, at least that it has
not been from the want of most excellent exhibi-
ton Of all the domestic virtues, the part of those
for whom our fir friend MATILDA complains.
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At the request of a friend VIC rc-publish
the following cure for the bite of mad
dog. The recipe was procured from the
late DR.. Alexander, Of this place, who
used it for a number Of years, with COM
plete SUGGEST
Make an incision Immediately at the
bottom of the wound. or burn it with a
red hot iron; bathe the wound twice day
in strong salt and wafer, and dress it with
lint dipped in spirits Of hartshorn.
Take equal parts of gum galbanum,
Russian Caster; assaloctida, and socotrlne
a.oes; make the mass into FIVE grain pills;
give two twice day for twenty-scvcn
days, ard rub the throat and under the jaw
well with nlcrcurial ointment.
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try, for The people have so much dread OF
them that think they will never be aoIc
to stare them in the face. Frequent IN
stances are known of four or live Indians
putting to fight twenty or thirty armed
men.
:s.a"Itis said here I know not with what
truth, the Texans are the cause Of this
inundation; they having resolved to drive
the Cumanches out Of their territory, who
not finding any country more suitable for
them, have been forced upon this.
"The Cumanches are numerous. Mr..
Davis formerly trader among them, and
who speaks their language, says they can
raise $4,000 fighting men. They do not
generally use fire arms, but in charge
with the lance they are formidable to this
defenceless people. They are as good
horsemen as any in the world; indeed
they appear to have been born on horse
back. The government appears only to
arouse itself from the lelhargy in which Ii
sunk by revolution in favor Of the tede-
ration, or, what they understand better, to
turn them out. Patriotism does not exist.
Love of Office is the only passion which
Mexican seems TO feel, and If ne Is only
allowed to put on gold lace, and be main
tanned at public expense, POGO le mporta,
how the rest get on he cares not"
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TIE WORLDS CONVENTION.

4 very large meeting Of the British ahislavcry
society," unt,or the imposing title at the head Of this
article was III session. al LonIon wien tic British
Queen left Delegates from almost every part OF
Gre1t Britain and its dependencies were present.
France and tic United States were also represented.
WILLIAM LLOYD Garrison, JAMES g. B,RSEY and
the Hon. SETH SrEAGrr, Jun. of Duybury, Mass.
arc delegates from this country. There may also be
others, but those urc all whose names VIC have seen
mentioned. Of course the abolition of slavery
throughout the world but more particularly in the
United Stutcs is the grand object Of this august as
scmblage. To effect this, learn that the most
powerful cxcrtons will be made TO destroy, If posi-
be- the Cotton trade between Great Britain and the
Southern States of the Union. The government Of
Great Britain is to be recommended and urged to aid
the East India Company in promoting this humane
object. Tic abolitioniSts hope, and expect, by tie
encouragement which the government will be in
duccd 10 give 10 the culture Of Cotton Ill India, to
drive tho planters of the South into thciI views, by
so lcssening the value and productivcness of slave
labor as TO make them feel the necessity of eman-
cipation O'CoNNELL, the Irish agitator, is making
q great n0ISc IN the ConVcnlloI anu ShMPpELL lile
Poet is giving the fanatics the aid Of his influence
aud e.oqucnce.
AS a specimen Of the language used in the do
bates Of this Convention Of the World, VIC notice
that in the course Of violent philippe against tic
United States, Mr.. O'CoNNELL said "that the two
States Of Virginia and Maryland sent seventy or
eighty thousand slaves q year to tho South where,
being employed in the cotton manufacture, up 10
tic middle in patcr under burning sun, genera
ton is destroyed once in seven years." In the
course Of his remarks speaking of some of the Amcr
can Statesmen, he says, there were Mr. CALHOUN
and Clay, and other men in the American Senate,
who put forward claims to tho PrcsientsiLp Of that
great republic Let us cause the voice of indignant
Europe TO be raised against thcm Let them tell
Mr. CALHOUN that he was stained with negroes blood,
and Mr.. CLAY, that he ought to be drowned in the
tears of the mothers Of negro children !! !" This is
the language used and these tho sentiments expressed
in an asscmblage which assumes the dignifed title
of "Corvention of the World" and men, claim
ing to be americans, sit mute where these Tlc slan
dcys, arc uttered, or audibly endorse them.
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, ,NOFICE rs HEREBY GIVEN

IL that in pursuance of the instructions
contained in the resolutions passed by the
citizens Of Camden al the meeting held on
The 2Slh of June last, the Town Council
of Camden, will apply 10 the General AS
sembly at its next session, for an amend
ment of the charter of the Town so far as
tu authorize tie Council 10 lay "capita-
ton tax on each person in the town liable
to perform palrofd duty; the said capitation
tax not 10 exceed four dollars on each per-
son. BY order of the Council,
r. L. WILSON, Recorder.
Aug; l, 1910. 14l5o
Resozued, That the Guard do seize, on
Sunday, all Negroes who reside perma.
nently out of the Town Of Camden, and
treat them as the Ordinance directs, with
out legal permit.
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FBOM TEXAS.

We have hecn politely favored by a
friend with the following letter from
(Texas.-Norfok Beacon.
CrTY OF AUSTIN, June lst, 1910.
Having a good opportunity to lave a
letter conveyed to New Orleans, avail
myself Of it.
Our town, and in fact the business of
the whole country, is very dull, from the
continued depreca,icd state of our cur
rency. 1t is getting worse, and is now
comparatively worth nothing. ! am get
ting heartily tired Of drauIing out my
existence where no prospect is to be seen
of better state of a,iairs. | have just
returned from very pleasant trip 10 Bexar,
Of two weeks duration, in company with
a volunteer corps of this city. We were
ordered over to suppress mutiny in the
regular army, which was easily accom-.
plishcI. Although 1 have been in Texas
nearly four years, this was my first visit
10 thst city, which since its foundation in
the early part Of the seventeenth century,
q think) has been one continued scene of
blood and slaughter, anil which is sacred
as the resting place of Milan, Travis,
Bowie, and Crockett. 1t is an old Spanish
town. situated on the Rio San Antonio,
two miles from its head. The houses are
Of soft kind of stone, one story high,
all of which arc in bad state of repairs;
the streets run at right angles, four Of
which lead into the public square in the
centre of the town. An old church Of
the same material as the surrounding
houses stands i'll the square. This square
was the position occupied by Cos, in 1885,
when the town was taken by Milan ny
storm. 1t was defended by piece of cam
non placed Il: the entrance of each of the
streets, while the church and eighboling
houses were covered with the enemy
The Americans gained possession of the
honses contiguous 10 the square by means
of bitches, dug across the streets, from
which for three days continued fight was
kept up, but the advantage of position and
numbers on the side of the Mexicans,
was no barrier to the indomtable spirit of
Milan and his men, who compelled them
to surrender. The Alamo is famous as the
place, where handful of Americans sue
cessfuly baflled large force for length
of time under the command Of ST. Anna,
and when it did fall, fell as the strong
man, and the bones of the flower Of that
army lay before its walls. 1t stands on
the opposite side of the river from the
main town, and at one day was very
strong fortress. The population of Bexar
is with but few exceptions, entirely Mexi-
can, (most Of whom are women,) of al
most every degree of color and beauty,
from the beautiful features and transpa.
rent skin Of the descendants of the old
Castiians, to the rude and mongrel mixture
of the negro and Indian. Fandansos, or
lin other words, a low order Of balls appear
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FLAT ROCK ACADEMY.

TINE Principal Of this Institution res
L peclfully informs the public that it is
situated ! IA mile above Flat Rock. The,
following branches are taught at the rates
annexed: . !
orthography, Reading Writing and A.
rithmetic, at So SO per quarter; English
Grammar, with or without Geography,
81 SO per quarter. Bookkeeping, which
will be separate charge, will be taught
agreeably to the most approved methods,
now practised.
References:--Col. David Miller, NA56-
seph Kirkland, and Mr.. John Knox. who
are Trustees of the institutions; also, D. :
G. Leigh, Esq. and Mr.. George Fletcher.
Boarding can be obtained on moderate
terms at respectable houses in the neigh
borhood.
The situation of this institution is par
licularly eligible, as it respects health, good
water or remoteness from any places Of
dissipation whatever II is expected in.
stitution " ill be permanent.
Any communication on the subject, adj
dressed to me at Santon, P. o. will meet
with prompt attention.
From the long experience Of the UNDER
signed, as teacher, he fatters himself
that he will be able to give entire satisfac.
tion to those who may favor him with their
patronage.
s. s. CARPENTER.
July, 1888
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SHIANO8RARUW9

THOSE wishing to learn Short Hand,
IL by writing to F. F. Fonville, (Shel-
byville, Bedford county, Tenn and for
warding only one dollar in current money
in the letter, can get Tables and Extracts
in one letter, so plain that those Of limited
education may get, not superficial, but a
thorough knowledge of it in a few hours.
must pay all postage, state
where and 10 whom their Tables &c. must
be sent. Such calls answered during ls4O.
Aug. ]. 4loo.
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Loss OF THE STEAMER NORTH CAnoL1NA.-Tle
Charleston papers, of Tuesday last, furnish with
the particulars of collision which took place on
Sunday morning the 26th ut, about 30 miles North
ward and Eastward of Georgetown, between the
Steamers Governor Dudley and North Carolina, the
result of which, was tho sinking of the latter in ten
minutes after the occurrence There were about
40 persons, including passengers. board the North
Carolina, but no lives were lost Little or nothing
was saved from the wreck, the passengers among
whom w>rc several members of Congress, lost their
clothing and baggage, and somo of them, cons-
dcrablc amount of money. The circumstances of
this disaster demand strict and searching invest-
cation.
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i" The Cash System."
BOOZE BINDING.

THE subscriber continues to carry on
Il the above business in its different
branches. Thankful for past paronage, he
respectfully solicits its continuance.
II being extremely unpleasant to him to
dun his friends, and finding the credit sys-
TEN is not "what it's cracked up TO be-" he
has determined to do "CAsH BUSINESS"
where the amount does not exceed ten dol
lars. For sums over that amount, short
credit will be given, but will be considered
due, whenever called for.
/. F. BREMER. :
Camden. Aug. |,
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INDIANS VS.. SrEAM.-A gentleman who
was in the neighborhood, at the time of
the alleged attack of Indians on the steam
boat Irwinton, informed us that the whole
affair was a mere spree got up for the
purpose of frightening Polish Jew ped
lar on board. The various gentlemen
spoken of, he says, acted the parts rela-
ted, and some Of the rest personified In
dians, and fired at the boat, and actually
perforated the wheel houses with bullets.
So deep was the impression made upon
the pcdlar, of the reality of the whole
scene, that it was impossible to make him
believe tile truth. Our informant rode in
a stage in which was the pcdlar, and
heard the whole affair talked over, the
pedlar all the while insisting that the at
tack was real, as he aftcrward told the
story to the New Orleans Bulletin. We
should think the respectable gentlemen
whofnd their names paraded in this affair."
before the public, would now be convinced
that such wicked foolery is dangerous to
those who perpctratc it, as well as to the
simple creatures whom they torment fol
their sport. Small indeed must be the
resources of full grown men, who have
occasion for such resorts wherewIth tc
amuse thcmselves.-N. Y. Journal o.
Commerce.
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Sherif's Sales.

RY virtue Of sundry Executions TO me
- directed, will be sold before the Court
House in Camden on the first Monday and
Tuesday in August next, within the usual
hours Of sale, the following property, viz
One tract of land, known as the de.
fendant's, situated on the waters Of Big
Lynches Creek, containing One Hundred
and sixty acres, and bounded on the south
by lands of Wiley Kelley and Robert
Reaves, and on the north by lands Of Willis
Jossey and others, levied upon and to be
sold as the property of Roger Parish at
the suit Of Martha Price.
Conditions, Cash. Purchasers to pay
for titles.
BENZ. GASS, S. X. D.
Jniy IL. Prs. fee 50 25
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FATAL ACCIDENTAL negro fellow named Jct-
ferson the property Of HENRY r. Cock, Esq, was
accidentally killed, at his plantation, about four
miles from this place, on Sunday last. The return
of tho Jury cr,panncllcd by the Coroner, states
tl.at the deceased came 10 his death by gn slot
wound, accidentally inflicted Oh him b. boy named
Isaac, the property o. Capt. B. HALLE"
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Musical Instruments.

GUITARS, in cases, plain and ornamen.
tai, of different sizes, Guitar Strings:
wired and plain, Capo d'Ast as, Screws,
pins, &c. for Guitars, and Books o: In-z
struction, by Klemm, Thorp g. Clifton
VlOLlNS and Flageolets, Flutes, patent
4 keys, plain ant: German, small and.
large Octaves. 80 ..:;.!s:: .:2s.:..
Violin Strings, Bridges. Bows, ebony and {
box wood pegs.
Instructions for the Violin, Clarionet, Flute.
Flute and Flageolet s;ss
Hunten's Instructions for Piano Forte,
large and small size. 49,; -
Carr's & Challoner's do. = .sss
Piano Forte Primer, Music Paper.
Music for the Guitar and Piano. M
Just received for sale by zE
ALEXANDER YOUNG. & s
July 25. - 3
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From the Ncao Orleans BullctiR.
FLORIDA WAR.

LAST ATTACK OF THE INDIASs.-A gen
,leman resident Of this city, just arrived
from Florida, has furnished us with the
following account of a bold attack Of the
Indians on steamboat.
The steamboat Irwinton, Capt. Brown,
from Apalachicola bound to Columbus,
when below the town of Irwinton and
above the military post, was fled into from
the shore, by Indians. The lrwinton had
Is passengers, Of whom were ladies -
Mr.. Brooks aud family, Mr.. Hamilton,
wife and child, (tor New Yow,) Judge
Spaag, Mr. Metchner Of Georgia, and
others. Capt. Brown having peceiSed Sc
veral smokes on shore, suspected Indians
were in the neighborhood, and advised
the passengers to retire to the cabin
They had only done so when voily was
fired, killed the cabin boy. named John
Gill of Pittsburg. The Indians fired from
both shores. Some Of tic bullets passed
through the cabia, and the passengers
threw themselves upon the floor and es-
capcd the shots. The pilots also cast
themselves uron the deck, and were un-
hurt. The Capt was at this time below
crowding the fires. An alarm was now
given that the boat was crowded with In
dians, "and we are lost"
Alongside Of the boat was loaded
barge which she was towing up, on which
they got, and then entered the steamer.
Eleven Of those scontrels came OF in a
canoe, 3 Of whom in jumping 10 the barge.
capsized the canoe with the other eight,
who were passed floating down. Two Of
the Indians who got Oh board the swinton
were killed by the engineer and mate,
who knocked them down with wrcntches,
and threw them into the wheel where
they were torn to pieces. The third, who
appeared TO be the leader, and who sup.
posed his men were with him. entered the
cabin calling loudly TO the others to fol-.
low him. Most of the passengers had hid
themselves, and the Indian posted HIM
self at the head of the table apparently
waiting moment for reinforcement. Mr.
p. Hendricks seized chair, as the only
weapon Of defence at hand, when the chief
threw cHar at him across the table. Mr.
Melchner Of Randolph County, Georgia, a
stout man Of about fifty years of age, then
clasped the Indian in his arms from behind
and endeavored TO force him ont of the
cabin, but was not able. At this tinethe
mate came in and stabbed him in the abdo-
men, and throwed him also in the wheel.
Judge Spang continued at the wheel, assis-
ting and encouraging the pilots during the
whole affair.
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Notice.

HDERSONS having Books in their pos
d session belonging to the Library ofthc
late DR.. Brevard, are requested to return
them, as the value of the Library is much
impaired by the sets being broken.
June 20. - 6l29
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The Siameso Twins, CHANG and ENG have loca-
ted themselves rear Trap Hill P. o. Wilkes County,
North Carolina, and are engaged in farming. In a
letter addressed to the Editor of Boston paper, they
say that they "are as happy as lords"
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The President has approved Of the sentence of
the Court Martial, in the case of Commodore Ell
LOTT, except so much Of US dcprives him of his
pay and cmolunents
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The Steam slip Britannia, one of Mr.. CUNARD's
line, arrived at Boston, since last, brining dates
three days later than those by the Queen The Cot
ton market had advanced from Is to IA per pound.
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DREADFUL EFFECTS OF LIGuTHING.-L. NJ. DESAus-
SURE, ESQ, in letter addressed to tho Editor OF
the Charleston crcury, gives thrilling account Of
the awful effects of thunder stron, which visited
Combahce, in the lower part Of this State, on the
18th ult. When the storm came on twenty negroes,
belonging to the Hon. IIESEY MIDDLETON, sought
refuge in small house, which was struck soon at
fer, by lightning. Four Of the number escaped un-
injurcd--two were severely shcchcd-five stunned
and nine were killed on the spot. We do not re-
member ever to have heard BEFORE Of so great num-
bcr of lives being loss by single stroke.
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II seems to bc doubted, whether Gen. HAMILTON
has succeeded in negotiating the loan, which it was
said lie had cfisced for Texas
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The Hon. HENRY l.. PIScSSEY, has been appoint
Gd Collector of the Port Of Charleston, in place Of
the Hon. HENRY DEAs, who declined the appoint
ncnt.
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The attempt to assassinatc Queen VICTORIA, is
attributed by O'CoNSELL 10 the Duke Of Culnber-
land, now King of Hanover.
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The celebrated Violnist, PAGANryI, die d at Nice,
on the 9th May.
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WANTED.

A NEGRO or Mulatto boy, from Is to
IA 20, or older, for Driver, Body Ser
want; &c. For one of unexceptionable
character, good price will be paid in,
cash. Apply at this Office.
July25. 1884
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The PRrScE deJoISvILLr was to sail on tho 9th Of
July. FLOR ST. Helena, for the purpose Of removing
tn ercmains of NApoLEoyto Francc.
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We are authorized to am.
July 25.

w. nounce Col. SAMUEL 8. TAYLOR as
Candidate for a seat in the House Of Represeu.
tatives at the ensuing election. = ~ z
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Camden, Aug. I.
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We have been politely favored by a
friend with the following letter from
Tcxas.-Norfolk Beacon.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-02-25

the highest office in tie State, and finally to that which
he now fills with so much honor to himself and benefit
to his country. Through the course of his administra,
ton, the measures he has recommended have contormed
to those principles; and in his negotiations with foreign
nations, has displayed wisdom, frmncss and discretion
Therefore
Resoircd, That we highly approve of the general
course pursued by the present Administration, and OF
the frnncss, consistency and the Democratic Rcpub-
lican principles Of our illuslrious Chief Magistrate Mar.
lin Van Burcn, and that we will use all laudabIc means
To procure his reelection to the Presidency OF the I.
States.
Rssoircd, That we have full confidence in the patri,
otisrn and Democratic Republican principles of our
Vice President, Il. NJ. johnson of Kentucky, and would
will;nglySnpport his reelection. But as there appears
a diversity of opinion as to his appointment among
those who entertain principles similar to our own, we
think the contemplated meeting at Baltimore would
produce harmony, and is therefore approved of by rs.
Rcsoired, That the proceedings of this meeting be
signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and be pub.
lished in the Richmond Enquirer.
JOHN DILLARD, CHM.
C. Y. Thomas, Sec'rU.