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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30
A DREADFUL STORY.
Abduction Of White Girls from Nep

The New York Sun contains the par.
ticulars of a most painful rumor in rela:
tion to the kidnapping of some fifteen or
twenty young white women from that
city, and Of their captivity among the
native chiefs Of the slave coast OF Africa.
The Sun says:
For the last two or three years, seve-
raj vessels have left this port whose ap-
pcarance was any thing but mercantile,
and general rumor called them pirates
some came nearer the truth. and rightly
ca lied them slavers. 1t is said that one
Of these vessels assumed the character of
a passenger packet, bound 10 New Or
leans and Havana, and the captain, by
the aid of person we'll known in this
city, went 10 the Points, and also to the
other infected districts of our city, and
addressing themselves to the best looking
girls, rendered them free passage, and
even went so far as TO give them new
dresses, trinkets, &c. The poor girls
were taken on board in the stream, in de.
tachments, and every thing was given to
them to render their position comfortable,
and committed TO the care of a matron,
who assumed the character of the cap
tain's wife. Thus freighted, the vessel
left our waters and reached Havana, in O
few days. There the unsuspecting girls
were informed that they could not land,
because the authorities of the island had
ordered The vessel to be quarantined at
Matanzas. In few days she sailed ap-
parenlly bound to Matanzas, bat in truth
her sails were spread for the coas. of
Africa on slaring expedition.
The length Of the voyage created some
uncasiness, which however, was quicted
by the good usage and continued frolic OF
the whole party. On their reaching the
coast, preparations having been made for
their arrival, they were sent on shore
and, as the painful rumor says, they were
exchanged by these abductors. with the
chiefs, for slaves, and one young woman
was exchanged for SO prime egroes..-
The whole party was thus instantly sen.
into the interior Of Africa, as the slaves
Of the Chiefs, pcrhapsnever to hear from
their own land again. The account is
said to have reached This city by the cap
turc Of one Of the. war parties, in which
two of the white girls were, who were
owned by the chief, and who gave a'lc,ter
to be sent to the coast. narrating the man-
ner of their abduction and captivity. We
trust that this letter may turn out fabri-
cation, because we would hope that the
accurscd love of gold has not driven any
Of our sailors to such an infamous and d.
abolical traffic as that of poor unfortunate
women. AT The time these vessels were
leaving, a rumor Of the kind was afea,
bu, it was thought rather idle, end We
sincerely trust that this whole D:atte2 may
be only one Of Madam Run,pr's brood
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30
A MERRY CHRISTMAS,

This has been no empty salutation with
a large portion, if rot all, of our commu-
nifty during the festivities Of the present
season. o. Thursday afternoon, Christ.
naas Eve, the DcKalb Rife Guards, by
invitation, marched up TO the residence OF
Brigadier Gen. CANrEY, on Hobkirk Hill,
where they met a most cordial reception,
and were treated viii. that generous hos
pitality: for which the General is SO well
known. After some time had been spent
in doing justice to the politeness Of the
Brigadier, the Guards, with number Of
invited guests returned 10 the Planters
Qate DAVIS Hotel, and partook Of splen-
did supper. The new proprietors Of this
establishment, Messrs. HAGUE & G1FPonp,
deserve great credit for the despatch with
which this elegant entertainment was got
ten up, and the fine style in which the
whole was arranged: There. did not seem
to be any thing wanting to CRAFTY the most
(astidiuus taste. After supper the Guards.
with lheirguests repaired to their place Of
rendezvous, GIFFoRDs' Hall, where Cake;
Wine, Fruits and other Refreshments
we're furnished in abundant and elegant
profusion' A number Of toasts and senti-
ments closed the festivities Of the day.
The Hall together with The entire front
of Mr.. G1FroRrs' fine building, was tasts-
fully and brilliantly illuminated, and pre-.
sented most imposing and. beautiful ap.
pearance. III III III ~.
The company dispersed about nine
o'clock, all, we believe, perfectly satis:
fed and delighted with the 5enjoymen,s Of
the evening. 2r9- -. = II, .; % la"
We have never seen so large number
of persons together or such an occasion.
around the festive board, when all seemed
to enjoy themselves so much, withou.
single irstancs Of excess, on the part Of
any. The DeKalb Rifle Guards, I'M aal
their entertainments, have thus far set an
example, of temperance (and moderation
which we trust, and doubt not will CON.
tinue to mark theirScareer.' ID Q, 5aJaii
The succeeding day, Christmas, was ,s
spent by our citizens partly in religions
exercises, and the interchange socialhos-
pitality. May we have many similar re-
turns Of the season. ,: .a1!. - 30 ,..th'$
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tons, and the absence of any balance to
meet them in the Treasury--a state of
things which would require Taxes'sud-
denly and greatly to be, accumulated next
year. Your Committee think it would be
more prudent to diffuse such a demand
over at least two years, and to begin now
system which would act more mildly
and slowly upon the people. They,
amount to atherefore, think the proper
which the Taxes should be raised, should
produce about $4,000
70 raise this sum, your COMMITTEE
have examined the various sources OF re-
venue, with a view to ascertain upon
which it should in Justice be laid. The
return which has been throughout the
State, of the real value of lands; has en-
ablcd them to act understandingly in the
matter By comparing the various sub
jects of taxation, it appears that the lands
in the State pay tax Of only 63 cents
upon each thousand dollars in value; ne.
groes valued at $3.50 each,) pay tax Of
I'll cents on each thousand dollars in va,
luc; lots in towns and villages, pay on the
same value, 800 cents; and professions
and stock in trade, pay on the same va,
| lue, 600 cents.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30
REPORT

Of the Committee of Ways and Means,
upon so much of the Comptroller Gener-
ais Report as relates to the Taxes:
The Committee Of ways and Means
to whom was referred the Report OF the
Comptroller General, as to so much there
of as relates to the Taxes OF the State,
respectfully Report: :,
That they have carefully considered
the various documents submitted to them,
and find that on the lst day of October
last. the whole balance in the State Trca-
sury was $62,42G 90
At which time there were undrawn ap-
preparations yet to be paid, Of 6s,so3 90
Thus leaving balance against the
Treasury of $6,467 O0
The State, therefore begins the fiscal
year with balance against her upon her
past transactions whenever these arc clo-
sed. This balance would have been IN
creased considerably but for the adventl-
tious aid of Bank Bonus, and other con-
tingencies, which came in last year, and
which cannot be expected during the cur
rent year.
In making an estimate for the payments
of the ensuing year, if nothing be expcnd-
ed but what is necessary for the ordinary
expenses of the Government, without IN
Guiding single dollar for repairs OF
buildings, public works, or any expense
other than the annual charges, the amount
of money required will be s276,9ll 90
To which must be added
to be paid as above, 6,4G7 90
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We clip the following from an exchange paper.
GA man named CHARLEY BA,E,u, baker, at N:
Orleans, committed suicide OF the Cd instant, by
shooting business" Rather. quear way of doing
business, we think.
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fYDs. Our Correspondent.
FLORIDA, Dec. s

Sir:-Thrne warriors came IN at Fort
Kinr !'sw .,.rs .ince, and agreeably to
the Generals orders have ceen put under
guard. They say that Hallecktustenugge
will return in q few days, but are unable
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30

To which must be added
the balance of appropriations
to be paid as above, 6,467 %
S2s3,37S 90
To meet this, if the taxes
for the ensuing year be the
same as last year, there
would realise S2s3,425 oo
The result of which would be, that
there would be nothing left to cover any
expenditure other than as above stated.
But experience has proved that such a
state of things cannot possibly exist
Every year considerable amounts are re-
quired for indispensable expenses, which
under some form or other, recur as regu-
lafly as the ordinary expenses. Thus, TO
take last year, the ordinary expenses
would have required, as above stated,
only $276,91l 90
But the Legislature had to
make appropriations for 293,397 w
Making for these items, be-
vond the usual current expen-
ses, the sum of Sl6,4sG w
1t is presumable that this sum was as
small as it could possibly have been made;
because the Legislature was apprised OF
the extreme necessity of economy, ard
knew that there would be probable de-
ficiency in the Treasury, from the Report
of its Committee. Indeed, the rigor with
which they pursued the system OF econo-
my, is tested by the fact that while the
balances in the Treasury had previously
decreased at the rate of $4,000 per an
mum, in the last year it decreased only
$4,000. If, therefore, we should take
as an approximate estimate, the appro-
priations Of last year, the Legislature
must now provide for
The balances against the
Treasury, $6,4G7 90
at.ons, a9a,s97 90
Making. s290,s64 90
The Taxes of last year
realised, 2S3,425 90
Leaving a deficiency Of lG,4s9 0OI
to be made up by Taxes.
But this estimate cannot be taken as a
basis for any series of years. According
to the statement above made, the balan-
ces in the Treasury have diminished, in
the last four or five years, at the rate OF
$4,000 per annLln; and during the
year, the actual payments from the Trea-
sury, over the actual receipts amounted
to $6G,205 co.
These overpayments were made up
from, large surplus balances which had
accumulated in the Treasury, from the
avails of Loans, Bank Bonuses, and other
contingent sources of revenue. These
sources have now failed, and there are
no longer any balances in the Treasury
to draw. upon. The consequence neces-
sar',, wi'I be, that the State must involve
.c:.d H. :. debt to. meet her ordinary ex-
p::;3..,', or consume the income of the
Bai.h OF the State, and thereby leave the
public iebt totally unprovided fora re-
s!;i :uch would involve a forfeiture of
the credit and honor of the State. The
only alternative presented, is to raise the
Taxes. Your Committee cannot believe
that ~ a choice between such alternatives,
there can be any hesitation; and they
therefore proceed to consider to what cx-
tent, and in what manner the Taxes
should be raised.
According to the above statement, it
will be perceived that the actual defcien-
cy which must be in the Treasury, at the
end of the year will be s16,439 90
And if the difference between actual
receipts and expenditures, should con-
'inue the same as in the last year, there
would arise demand against the Trea-
:ury, at the expiration Of two years, Of
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atoms, shall, by their respective names, !
have succession of officers: :and members |
tobe chosen according to their respectivet
byelaws and shall have power to make
bye laws, not repugnant to the laws of
the land; to have, keep and use, com
mon seal, and the same to alter at will: to
use and be used, plead and be impleaded,
in any Court Of this State, to have and
enjoy every right incident to incorpora-
ton. .,.g.1 st
" Sec. 8. They are also empowered; Sc
verally to retain, hold, possess, and en-
Joy, all such property as they may now
be respectively possessed of or entitled to,
or which shall hereafter be given, be-
queathed to, or in any wise acquired by
them, and sell, alien, or in any way trans
fer the same, or any part thereof Pro-
vided, the amount so held shall in no case
exceed twenty thousand dollars, 3
Sec. 5. That the Town Council Of
Camden be, and they are hereby author.
lied, to lay capitation tax, OH each per-
son in said town, liable to perform patrol
duty which, shall not exceed four dollars
on each person SO liable, and to collect
i the same, which fund, with other perqui-
sites incident to their office, shall be paid
to one or more persons, who, with, such
citizens as do not pay this commntatlon,
shall constitute the Town Guard. -
Sec. 7. This act shall continue of force
for the term of ID years, and from thence
until the adjournment of the next ensu-
ling session Of the Legislature.
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Union Of the Protestant Episcopal Nth
the Methodist Episcopal Churches in the
United States.-The acting Bishop of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Do
sese of Kentucky has written letter of
some considerable length to the Kentucky
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. in which he suggests
the propriety of a union of the two chur--
ches, and treats largely of the many ad-
vantages that would result from such a
measure. The suggestions have been
very kindly received by the papers under
the control Of the Methodist Church.
What the final result may be, we do not
pretend to say.-Highland Messenger. :
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-12-30

MuRRsL MEs.-We ask the attention
of our Western readers TO the adveriisc.
ment, under this head, in another column.
These marauders, it seems are again
engagedin their vocation. Mr.. .HARRRLL
passed through this place on Thursday
last, on the track of the thief He re-
ceived such information al the Camden
Bridge, as leave no doubt but the villain,
in company with the negro, had passed
there on their way to the Wesr the day
previous. Mr.. HARRRLL continued the
pursuit, and we trust be may be success:
ful in recovering Ills property, and bring
ing the rogue to justice. = 80 ~
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FIRE.

About len o'clock .on the inorning Of
Christmas Day, The house of Mrs. WAR.
REs, on Broaa-street, closely surrounded
by large number of wooden buildiilnngsss.
was discovefedtObe Aon fire. I. sorigisa.
ted, no doubt, from a spark which had iaf..
len on the roof from4lhe chimney. Pf6ee,
shingles around the, chimney were blazing :
to considerable heightwhens the; fire yast
discovered, and the alarm given. Our Ere
men. with their usual energy, were early
on the spot. The fire, however, was sub.
dned before the Engines were ready for,
work, by handing water up on q ladder
which fortunately was on the spot - 20 -:
Had this fire originated in the night, or
had it progressed a little farther, ,Lefore. It
was discovered, the loss Of property must
have been immense. The valuable purs
pose which a ladder, in the presehfins
stance, was found to serve, suggests the
propriety of our citizens supplying thcm-
selves with this useful article. Each house
should have one--ut all events, il this plan
was not adopted, some three or four rer-
sons, whose houses were in the same neigh
borhood might have one among them, pla-
ced where i! could be easily had by any
of the parties who might want it.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-23
FRESH
ID I2 z G. o O ID s. +.
FRESH
DARTrnsoN & CO..

A RE now opening large and splendid assoy,.
"A ment of Dry Goods,-fsshionablec Lesn -
good. CLOTHS pieces ofblue, black. brova
aud FANCY eolored Cioibs.
SUMMER CLOTHS, Cassimeres. csssins,..
together 18th variety ofnew ~ le Goods for pant.
yesiings, sc.
SILKS Black, blue black, &c.
onsseline de LANES, Sha.lys, Laces, Edp;n,.
and Insettings.
A very superior article ofEnglsh Straw Bon.e,,
CALiCoES. so pieces OF British and Amer.
can Print. --yefy cheap.
Ginghams, light ChiDtz-s splendid article.
1914 blenched Linen for sheeting.
DOMESTIC GOODS wiiIedand plain o.
naburgs; brown and biesehed Muslir--hne and
good; plain and striped Coitons; fineipdigo CheeEs
from 0 cents up; barred and plain Jac,ne,ts
Bed Iickng--good and cheap; Prtsburs Cord.
Cutton Yarn; Candle Wick; I and Hardware.
900 bbis Of No ! fierfings-togeiher With
large and general assoItnsn' Of all kinds 81 Good,
suitable for the season, all of~heh will sold
at small advance. Those wishing to pure
willdo well to give cali
Falling Waters, Bepkeles Co., Va.
June 27, ls39.--tf
frf-All kinds Of country produce taken il es.
change Cor Goods--for which the highest p,ice viii
be given.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-07-23
FEMALE INSTITUTE,
At winchester, Frederick County, Va

YESHE subscriber will commence course Off.
H. structiou for Young Ladies', Monday tho
23d II Septemher inst. his schoo-room is AZ the
.ANGERONA SEMINARY, so we'll known for its
healtlful and agreeable situation. Terms per ses.
sion Of 81 months az follows:
Board. Tuition, and Lodging SOS 90
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Ortho-
geaphy, Grammar, Geogrefhy, and 1880
History
For tie above, with all tho higher bran-1
ches oi English, including Naural
end Neral Philosophy, Chemistry 1850
Rhetoric Composition, Botany, Gee
ometiy, Algebra &c.
For, the same, together with Ancient ~ IN
Languages, CT French
For pupils under ten years of age $50
For Music Drawing. and other Ornamental Ban-
ches not enumerated separate charge will BIO
made. A. c. SMITH,
September &C. 1889 ---tf Principal.
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TO THE cITrzENs or VIRGINIA.
BRANDRETH'S PILLS.


yEyHE N. York Sun says:-BRAsDRETH's PILLS
have been used among many Of our friends,
and in our own family have used them nearly
four wears when we required medicine; n that
.eriod no Doctor save Doctor Brandreth has eros
ssd our threshold, and medicine besides tue
Doctors Pills used. Our belief is keep Your
bowels aud blood pure" and every kind OF disease
will be prevented or cured l he brsndfetn rus
are eminen,y calculated TO do this, and thereby
much lessen the sum of human misery.
! The New York Star says:--Brandreth $ Pills are
4, medicine which their intense worm VIII al
wsys secure for them large end ready sale. ihey
| have deservedy high reputation; M a. . iam'iy
and snti-biIious remedy it would be d'icuit TO equal
them among all the patent medicines u Tue Present
day r,
All morbid humors and purify the blood
| To ruy whole FAMILY or MAN-We feel both
| Measure and satisfaction in recommending 70 ~
our readers Brandreihs Vegetsble rus as re
,nost certain most safe, and invaluable medicine
x,.at 4. Anti-BiIious and Aperent Pills, weare
ner ell, convinced hey stand far above al others:
- certain cure 10 All cases Of worms, scuivy seor
h,tic bu,pors. ervsipelas and all affections OF the
kin. dropsy asthma stone. gravel, piles, and iprntn
90 ,kev viii be found invaluable. London 1snes.
| THE DRJGGJSIo! HE Dhtb'to
/ Ibaye 81 nv possession Counterfeit Brandreth's
Pills purchased OF the following Druggists, VIZ;
| G Il n Poppein, No. NJ Liberty street; Dr.
D;dier No. CO March Market Place. +. Heilzei-
beroer. corner If GAY and Saratoga streets; 6. n
TYLER corner OF Market and High streets, in bhlt-
more.
Aso.ofJ. r. Callan, corner Of f and 7th streets;
w. Canton. corner 81 PeGnsy lVana Asenne and 9fh
streets; Watkins, corner of Pennsylvania ana
fth srreets Ia Washington City.
| Also. j. NJ SotLurar, corner of Bridge and
| Congress streets, and -- Sothoran, Bridge, near
| Murke, street, 10 Georgetown
| What ia the difference between the moral guilt Of
he countelfeitef Of popular medicine, which mas
gained lis reputation by It's goodness, and ne " no
couate,lelts the circulating medirmi Are they no'
tboth equally guilty and do they not both comm'i
crime for the same purpose--namely, to beneiii
themselves at the expense Of others7
Ais avs remember that no Apothecary or Drug
,ist sells the genuine Bandreth Pills. Purchase OF
The Agents alone, ard you will be sure TO get the
genuine medicine. Every Agen, has copper plate
certificate of agency signed by DR.. Brandreih aud
,lso bv his general Agent. The following some
Of the regularly appointed Agent:
TH0S c SMITH. Martinsburg,
JOHN COOKUS, Shepherds'own,
THOS. HUGHES, Harpers-Ferfy,
DR.. Brondrcth's Baltimore Offices for the sale oil
tbe Pills. are:-Principai Office, corner of Light
and Mercer sts few doors sonlh Of Belizhoovers;
No. so. Charles street, 81 door south OF Pratt
street; Sarstoga Ohce, No, 81, Saratoga street,
between Howard aud Euiaw streets.
Remember, none are genuine soid by Druggists
r. GREEN.
General agent fer DR. Brandreth.
September 90, 1889.
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Worms! yVOrEns!!

FEHO remove these troublesome and dangerous in
a. hahtants oflhe Stomach and Bowels, which so
often impair the health and destroy 'he lives fch
dren use D. JAYNE'S TONIC VERMiFUGE,
a certain and safe preparation for the removal OF
the various kinds Of Worms. Dyspepsia, Sour Sto-
ma H. Want of Appetite, nfantle Fever and Ague,
and Debility Of the Stomach and Bowels and Or
gans OF digestion.
To be had at No. 90 South Third st. Philadel-
phia, and for sale by WILSON & DOLL. Agents,
Martinsburg, Va, February 81, 1910.
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HIDES g. BARK.

gEJHE subscribers, having associated themselves
tose,herin the Tanning Business, al the yard
for mefly owned by MIR. VIM. Good, under The hrm
If James Brown & Sor, will pay the highest mar
he, mice, in cash, for HIDES and BARK, deli
yered at their yard. ,,
Martinsburg, Nov. ii, lS39.--H
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Important TO the Afflicted!

hNTlDYNE AND COUNTER IRRlTATlNG LOTION
FOR THE CURE OF
Tic Doloureux, Brown Ague,
Neuralgia, Cont,
Rheumatism, Pafalytc Debility,
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Head Ache Of all kinds, Sore Throat,
FniIensy Sw.led s. Painful Joints,
Pimnies Violent Sprains,
Hysieria, loo'h- ACNE
Spine Disease, tramp,
The Ring. Worm, spasms
ConvuIsiops Painful Complaints,
of ali kinds and early inflammation about the Chest
tending TO Co4sumPfiea'
TWvHIS preparation, which has recently appear
a cd ia the medical world, aud which IS con-
-idered by Physicians as an important ADDITION TO
The list Of Medicines for the relief of lhr afflicted
with all necessary particular directions may be
had in any quantity, at the Drug Store OF
w. DORSEY,
January 80, 1910. Druggist
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TO TEE LADIES.
RIcH FRENCH FANCY GOODS.


a. RO5DIrEISOEI 81 W(Ds
UuAvE just selected fromt the very latest arr
E II walls, very superior and desirable assoft-
ment of
RICK TRENCH FANCY oocDs.
TO which we politely insiie the attention OF the La
dies.
Plain French Mcusseline dc Laines- very me;
Embroidered and Satin Striped do;
Printed and do. do. ShaIlcys;
French Twill Meta new article;
Do. do. do. Cor Wells splendid;
Blond, Gauge Grape and Barsxe Wells;
Embroidered and Plain Silk Hosiery--a large as
PARIS Kid, Twisted, Silk. and Nett Gloves and
Mitts;
French Needle Worked Copes and Collars;
Edeinps Laccs, and Inscrtings;
Embroidered, Hermann, Satin, and Nett ocafis;
Black. Blue Black and white Grapes;
Bonnet Trimmings something very nice
Satin. Gauze, and Lusiring Cap Ribbons;
Dotted and Japaned Swiss Muslins;
Plain Swiss, Null. and Jackonett 10;
FreHch Lawn and Linen Cambrick,
New Bonnet SILK splendid article
Snlendid narrow Coiored and Black beltngs;
1891 May 81, 1910.