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Public Sale.

WILL be sold before the Court House
Door in Camdeneon the first Monday in
February next, The House and Lots on
Broad-street, one door above II. Levy's
Store, known as the KERSHAW COZ
FEE HOUSE. 1t is we'll calculated for
Public House, having. been built for that
purpose, and is situated in the cent,e Of
the bushes part Of the Town. !Onthe
premises are large and com,nodious Sta
bles, with all necessary outbnildings, and
backlot running tlroughto the'back street.
To persons desirous Of keeping a House
of Entertainment it presents inducements
rarely to be met with. ''''$
O 1t WILDE sold on credit to the first Of
January,' ls42-purchasers giving bond,
mortgage, and good personal security.
DANIEL KIRKLAND.
Jan. &. g
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Notice.

THE subscriber having disposed of his
establishment to hlessrs. Hague q Glt'
ford, tenders his grateful acknowledge
menls to the citizens of kershaw District
and the public generally, for the patron
age they have so lbermIy bestowed and
solicits its continuance to his successors,
as he feels confident every cXcrtlon will
be continued 10 make it acceptable 10 all
who may patronize them.
The subscriber requests all who are. in.
deb,ed 10 him to call on him at the Hotel
and liquidate their accounts.
e. H.: DAVIS,
Jan. 6.
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ton the two rooms, thrown open, with well provided
tables, and appropriate decorations. They would
beggar desorp.on--the ono provided with all the 80.
lids, to satisfy the keenest appetite, the other to de-
light tn epicuro. All was the tout ensemble of per-
fectonAu came to honor the day and their guests,
the "DcKulb Rifle Guards" and departed delighted
and grati6cd The company retired about one o'clock
after an evening Of delightful enjoyment.
Much is due to Mr.. and Mrs. CLIFFORD, for their
attention and assistance, and the sratuitous tender Of
the Hall for the occasion.
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TO PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS.

FHVHE subscribers have raGe arranee-.
q ments with the manufactures for
keeping on hand in this city,.a general as
sortment of TYPE, PRESSES, CASES.
FURNITURE, and PRINTING NATE.
RAILS generally, which can be furnished
to order al l2 hours notice. We haze g
sufficient stock now n.store, 10 enableus
to ru. up. complete News or Job Prin-
ling Office, without being nbligedto order
any portion from New York. As this
Warehouse has been established at The ear
nest recommendation of many friends. lin
the interior towns, we beg leave to claim
from them sufficient patronage to enable
US to increase and keep op the establish
meni on scGle snficientto make Il an OBJ
ject TO all parties. - - z
All of The above materials are sold on
the same terms ias in New York, with iiIe
usual charges for insurance, freight and
exchange. 55..@ -. =
burgess & WALKER.
IS East Bay, Cbsrlestop, g. e;
Dec. 10 H
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TAXES.

NOTICE is hereby given, that I Twill
~ open books onlhc first day of Febru-
ary next at the store of James Dunlap in
Camden for collecting the Taxes for lS4l,
and win attend at the following places on
the following days for the same purpose.
On Monday, Ist Of March at Liberty
Hill; ON Tuesday, 81 of March at Flat
Rock; on Wednesday. 3rd of March at
Buffalo; on Thursday, 9TH of March at
Lizenby's, on Friday, 9th of March at
ScI,rock's Mill; on Saturday, 9th OF March
at Curelon's Mill.
After The above.named times, l will al
tend at Camden until the first day of March
next, at which lime the books will posi-
lively be closed, and all defaulters double
taxed.
]. w. DOBY, T. C. K, D:
Jan. 13.
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SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.

The South Carolina Conference Of the Metho-
Sist Episcopal Church, will hold its next annual
meeting in this place. In reference to its approach.
ing session, we have been requested 10 state, tor
the information Of those individuals who have gen.
erousy determined to entertain the members during
their intended meeting hore,) that, although the
Conference will not be organized before the tenth OF
February it is probable that about three fourths OF
the members will arrive b. the Saturday preceding
tho tenth. This arrangement being necessary tor
the purpose of despaching the business OF the Com
mittccs, preparatory to the commencement OF It's
regular business.
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ATROCIOUs MURDERS IN VIRGIL

ATROCIOUS MURDERS IN VIRGIL
NlA.-The Portsmouth (Ya.) Times of
Wednesday last, gives all account of Sc.
ries of murders perpetrated in Soulhamp-
ton county, in that State, on the prece-
ding Monday. An aged Quaker named
Scott, residing not far from Jerusalem,
his sister, alittle girl named Preslow, and
negro woman and her child, five per.
sons in all, were murdered, says the
Times, in succession, to further the de.
sign OF robbery entertained by their de-
stroyer.
A young negro girl alone, ont of six
persons on the premises, escaped the de-
stroying hand Of the murderer, and i'm
medlately fled to the nearest neighhors
and communicated to them what had been
done. -:
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.sHERIFfr,S SALE. !:

RY yirtuc nf su,dry Executions TO ne
AO directed, viii be sold belorethc Ce,ut
House in Camden, on the first Monday aud
Tuesday in February next (bting lhe lst
and 2d,) the following property. z. Z.
Two young and likely yellow Negroes,
Robert and Hester, one Horse and Sui
key, two Mich Cows and their Calves,
one Sow and Pigs, and various articles Of
Household Furniture. together with some
Of The fixtures Of a Drug Shop, leviednPnli
and to be sold as the property Of David e. =
Reid, at Tie sui Of John d. Mulruy, sur
viror. .,x.r.'...
One Negro woman named Lefty, about
25 years Of ago. and her child LAURA, five
years oldleyiedsupon. and 10 be sold as the
property Of Lewis. PEBBLES, at the suit Of
f. H.Andersnn, indorsee, and others. !, :.
One two horse wagon, one Kentucky
horse Break, one horse and sulkey, ard
variety Of household and kitchen furuithre
levied upon and to be sold as the property
of A. r. Rufin, at the suit of John L
Biting. >
Three prime young fellows. hy!,,.s Es5s.
ton, Richmond and Henry, add o:sG.l o,flg
girl named Matilda, levied upo4 ap'l lsrbe
sold'as the property of John FIa,cr-,.t tie
suit Of John Rosser and others. 81.
B. GASS, s. X u
ALSO-at the same zinc and place, 8
or 10 likely Negroes-among them are
men and boys. Terms made known at
sale. ''...'...'. r. G.. y
January /. pr. adv. So is,
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AN ORDINANCE
TO LEVY. A PATROL TAX

|. BE it enacted by the ln!enlant and
Wardens of the Town of Camden, now
met and in Council assembled, That an
annual tax Of four dollars shall be paid by
each person liable to perform patrol duty
within The limits Of the said town, to the
Recorder of the said Town, at the time
prescribed By the Ordinances for the + ay-
ment Of Other Town Taxes of the said
Town, which said Tax when so paid shall
exemptthe person so paying from the per-
formancc Of patrol duty within the limits
of the said town, for the space Of one cur
rent year in which the same shall be paid.
2. That executions shall be issued a.
gainst all persons liable to pay fhe said tax,
for double the amount, who STALL fail TO
pay the same, according to the terms OF
This Ordinance, in the same manner, and
under the snme regulations that double
Tax Executions are now issued for other
Taxes of the said town.
3. That any person liable to perform
patrol duty, who may or shall come into
The said town to reside, ,afler the FIRST day
Of January, in any~year, shall pay Tax
for the remainder IF such year improper
ton to the above Tax according to the time.
d.. That upon special application being
made to the Council, that Council shall
have power to receive from any person
liable to perform palrol duty, who may be
residing within the suid town on the first
day of January, but who does no. intend
to reside therein the whole year, a sum
proporlionate to the above Tax according
to the time the person shall so reside in
the said town.
Ratified in Town Council of Camden
assembled, this ninth day of January,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and forty one,
J. NJ. DESAUSSURE,
.. Intendant C..
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The suspected individual has been ap.

( ne SuSpeCttu LnulFiuudl Hdo Uecu dp'
pretended. The same paper says:
"The negro girl who escaped, states
that man in that neighborhood, visited
the house little after sunset and spent
the evening by the dreside of Mr.. Scott
in conversation with the fumily. As he
vas about to quit, he asked Mr.. S. to
walk with him 10 the gate, as he had a
word to say to him in private. To this
the unfortunate man consented.
The girl saw no more Of him. A vio-
lent struggle was next heard in the kit
chen. The murderer armed with short
heavy dogwood pestle, had seized the me-
gro woman, and was beating out her brains
when the aged sister Of MIR. Scott, at
tracted by the noise, appeared and beg
ged him to desist. Irrevocably bent on
his design, he instantly despatched the
poor negro, and seizing the old lady, fel-
led her to the floor with blow of the
pestle. A negro boy about nine years
old, was then killed in the same manner.
He next proceeded in search of the little
girl and the young negress. The latter
made her escape unobsersed. The other
was not SO fortunate. She was caught in
the room and murdered as summarily as
the rest"
Not seeing the negro girl, and resolved
TO leave no clue to his fearful secret, the
monster made a careful search in the
rooms, turning over the beds, and scan
ming every corner narrowly. Convinced
that one of the family had escaped, he
seems to have gone off without consum-
mating the robbery. The girl fled immc-
diately to the nearest ncighbors, and COM
municated what had occurred in her sight
L. hearing. They repaired TO the premises
forthwith; and found the melancholy con-
frma,ion Of her story. The fire was cx-
tinguished before it lad delaccd the bo-
dies, or done much injury to the bull
ding. In the morning, among ihe spec
,ators of the nights bloody fruit, was the
individual spoken Of by the girl as the &C.
tor in the scene. He gave an instant
contradiction TO her story, and referred to
the absence of blood from his clothing us
proof Of his innocence.
He denied also, we learn, having been
on the premises for fortnight. Traces
of blood however, it is said, was found
among his whskers, and he was detained
till search was made at his house. This
resulted, we learn, in the discovery of a
suit of his clothing excessively besmcared
with blood. Hc was forthwith apprehen.
ded.
MIR. Scott was an old and esteemed re.
sidcnt of the country, and was reputed to
be wealthy. The hope of securing his
money led TO scheme of murder, as bold
ly conceived and deliberately executed as
any furnished by the annals of crime
The escape Of the girl alone prevented
the full execution of the plan. II she had
falleE, all explanation OF the mystery
would have been impossible. The house
and bodies of the slain would have been
consumed together, and the murderer
would have possessed in security the poor
reward of his atrocities, beyond the fear
of detection.
The moment she told her story, infor.
nation was sent to town, and great pre-
parations were made for "killing Indians"
but the parties which went out and re-
turned without finding any.
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ANOTHER MAMMOTH SnEET.--Wc noticed in our
last, the receipt of the enormous New World. The
publishers state that having sold twenty thousand
copies Of that, they ore induced to issue another
which will fur supass II in the style of its engray-
ings. The prico will be i2 1-2 cents for sin Gle
copies, and ten copies for dollar 1t would make
splendid coverlid, printed on cambric, and would
fur surpass tho buckwheat covers which keep man
warm all night and serve for his breakfast in the
morning. They would afford most delicious men.
tai repast, and besides stand fair chance for dcs
cending to posterity.
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TO THE PUBLIC.
Jan. g..
a CA r ID.

VH7HE Subscriber having purchased the
IL well known, extensive and varied
assortment of BOOKS, Stationary and
Fancy articles, belonging to the estate of
the late Mr.. John P. Belle, will reopen
the establishment on Monday the l4th
inst. when he trusts, he viii By his atten-
ton and courtesy, merit THAT itera! SUP
port that has heretofore been extended to
the late proprietor.
SAMUEL HART, Sen.
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FoGs.-Ne have seen it stated that the city Of
London has been visited with fogs moro densc, than
any that have appeared i'll twenty years. Some of
the fragments, must have crossed the Atlantic. for
we have been enveloped in mist for the last week:
the Sun having scarcely made bis appearance ut all.
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Coop FARE-Ou7 brother of tho Temperance
Adroeate, is certainly in fair way for tho Gout.-
He has bccn feasting all winter upon daintics, and
now some one has sent him splendid Turkey just
ready for the spit. lie says "Queen Victoriu's lit
te baby could not have presented lovolor aspect"
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Jan. 13.

YOU are ordered 10 parade in Camden On
the first Saturday in February next, arm
cd and equipped as the law requires. A
punctual attendance is expected, and all
defaultcrs will be dealt with according to
law. BY order Of the Captain.
WILLIAM A. ANCRUM, O. S.
Jan. l3.
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NOTICE.

TIE notes and accounts, dIia t" Mr.
James Conner, hare been placed in nv
hands for collections. All persons im'rres-
ted, are requested to. call AID settle lie
same. GENJah-N NASS.
Dcc 18Th.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. is, 1910:

o. The Rcy WILLIAM CARLISLE has kindly Offer
ed to act as agent in collecting accounts due this
Office, in this and the neighborng Districts, and Is
authorized to receipt for the same.
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BORDER DIFFICULTIES.

A correspondence bctwcon Mr. FoRsYTr Sccrcta-
ry Of State, and Mr.. Fox, the British Minister, has
been communicated to Congress by the President,
and since published. This correspondence is iii re-
ference to the arrest and Imprisonment Of a man
named MLEop, British subject charged with
participating in the capture and burning the Steam
or Caroline, and the murder Of part Of her crew,
on the American shore of Lake Bric, by party Of
Canadians in 1889. Mr.. Fox demands the release
of M'LEoD, on the ground that tho Caroline, which
he terms "pratcal vessel" was burnt under par
y acting under the orders ofthe British Authortics
but denies that NIL. was cne. Mr. FoRsTTH in his re-
ply states that is this the first communication in which
the British Government has avowcd that outrage Us
pcrpctrated undcr lis ordor. He tolls Mr. Fox that
M'LEoD cannot be liberated; that tho offence with
which he is charged is against the laws of New
York, and by those laws he must be tried.
The reading of this correspondence created a con-
siderable sensation in the House, and will arrest
tho attention Of the country.
The burning of the Caroline arousci the indignn-
ton of our people, at the time the outrage was
committed, when it was supposed TO have been the
act of lawless mob Of Canadians; but the subject
assumes much more serious aspect, when avow-
ed by the British Government, and this avowal is
not by any means calculated to present the matter,
In light less deserving the indignation of the people
Of this country. What difficulties may grow out
Of this question: it is impossible to foreses but VIC
trust it may be adjusted on just and amicable terms
--
The LADIES' CoMrASIoN, for January has reached
U.S. 1t is almost useless for us to say another word
n praise Of this elegant publication. Its claims to
the patronage of tho Fair have long been established
and VIC arc glad to learn, from the remarks of the
publisher st that the popularity and increase of the
Companion were never, at any period of its exis.
tencc, us prosperous as the present" The number
before contains beautiful engraving of the
";Lisht House ncar Caldwcls landing" and two pa
ges Of Music. The list of contributors has re.
ccived additions and we notice that one, Miss
BUCHANAN has dropped the first syllable of her name.
She is now Mrs. AMMAN.
4'nE SOUTHERN LADIES Book for October is also
upon our table. 1t is quite an interesting number
but We do not think tho original portion of it quite
equalto someef its predecessors.
THE EVERGREEN has commenced It's second yo.
lume. 1t has been constantly improving, and is
superior to any publication which We have seen for
the same price.
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FOR SALE.
WANTED.

a GOOD Cook, Washer and Ironer, for
whom extra wages will be paid. Apply
at this Office. Jan. I3.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-07

NTOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY.-A gene lral meeting of the association for establishing an [ Academy at Mount Pleasant, Monroe county, is call ed to convene at the Methodist church in that vicni ty, on the Second Saturday in June, which will be the 12th day of the month. As many of the citizens of Monroe, Clarke and Baldwin counties, as feel an interest in the cause of education, invited to att tend at the place and time designated ts give their counenance and aid to the objects of the association
 By order of the Board of Trustees,
 ap2S 245ttill jul GEO. E. HOLT.
 0o-The Advertiser will please copy once week in the country paper till the lst June.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-07

NEW BOOkS-BOUDLEUAH q. SEAkS, " 30 Dauphn street, have this day received tle following:
 Heads of the People, or, Portraits of the Enelish; drawn by Kenney Meadows, with original e>says hy Mrs. Gore, Nimrod, Douglas Jerrod, C Y uitehead Mrs. $. C. Hall, Leigh Hunt, William Howitt. N rhackeray, Paul Pendegrast. List of plates, 0. which specimen is annexed--The drcss-naker, the diner-out, the ''lioa'' of party the nen-trale er the collegan. the sporting gentleman, the basket NO man, the farmers daughter, the young lord, the andlady, the bar maid, the president, the man oi many goes, the last go, the cockney, chaperon and debutante, fashionable authoress debtor creditor the young squire, the waiter the coachman, captain Rock and Mir. Pigeon, the bricklayer's labuurer the stock broker, the sentimental singer, the parlour tor the omnibas conductor, the printers devil, the family goyerness-complete in volume, 5 ,o. hand- so,nely bound in embossed muslin.
 The Flying Dutchman; legend of the high seas by the author of 'Cayendlsh,' Gentlcman Jack, SSc in 2 vols.
 Ten Thousand Year, vol. 1. may 2loi
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-07

%sA TO RENT.--A House containing eight airy
 es rooms and very spacious attic, with galleries on each story in front, situated near Owens and Pages Mill, on the north side of the Spring Hill Road, about four miles from the city, and fourth of a mile from the road-having good Stabling, Car riage House, Kitchen, excellent we'll of water, and large enclosed pasture for caue-all in good order The Garden is large and in high state of cultiva tion, having every vegetable now growing, required for family use. Apply to
 ipne2 Inf ROBERTSON & co.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-07

$O .as.s.s aa%hRsaysd ss sr 'os" sst S Ss Hs COW, with short horns, white hind feet, and white spot on her face, ,-other marks not particularly collected The above reward will be paid to any who will return the COW to the subscriber, at No. 6, Claiborne, or 6S Commerce street.
 may5 25ln GUSTAVUS HORTON.
Mobile daily commercial register and patriot., 1841-06-07

AsA CREEK HOUSE.-Thi, largo and com .a:::8 modious house, known the Three Mile Greek House, (lately occupied by Blonton McApin, Esq.,) will be opened for geneel boarders the lsI of June.
 Those who desire good air, good water, and free from dust and musquiioes, will ind the Greek House to possess those advantages.
 N B. An Omnibus will run ia the morning at o'clock and at night at o'clock, form the Greek House to the Mansion House, provided a sufficient number of passengers can be engaged; thus giving cheap and easy conveyance to those who wish it.
 TERMs-Gcntlemen will be furnished with break fast, supper and lodging, (with dinner on SuDday) al fre doius ,ctek, payable every week.
 Horses fed and taken of on reasonable terms Enquire on the premises, or al Mo- 50 St. Louis st.
 may 24 266+M
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%sA FOR RENT, uatl lst Nou.-That fine Ga::A Dwelling House, situated on the corner of St. Lonis and St. Joseph streets will be rented low to a good tenant, apply to
 mayl5 259tf B. BoYKIN, sSt. Louis-st.
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PUBLIC SALES.

NOTICE.-On Monday, the l4th day of June next, shall expose to sale public auction, at the Court House In the city of Mobe-the fol- lowing described pieces parcels tracts or lots of land to wit all that certain piece, parcel, or tract oi land, situated, lying and being in the city of Mo- be to wlt lot number four (4) of a certain square contained between Conception st, St Anthony st, Joa- chim st, and State st, which said is situated on the north west intersection of Conception and St Anthony sts, having front Conception st of forty three feet and inches, and running back iherefrom and along St Anthony st, with the same width one hundred and thirty five feet. Also, all
 that certain tract or parcel of land, situated lying and being in the city of Mobile to wit bounded on the north by lands belonging to Wm R. Halleu, on the east by lands of the estate of Thomas Cooper, the south by St Louis st. and the west by premises of Samuel Anderson, being and lying between Con ception and St Joachim sts, having front St Louis of forty five feet and six inches. and depth of hundred and eight feet and nine inches. Also all that certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the city of Mobe situated on the north east corner intersection of St Louis and Claiborne sts, having front St Louis of fifty five feet, and running back therefrom and along Claiborne st, with the width, one hundred and ten feet. And also all that certain tract parcel of land stuated, lying and being in the city of Mobile, situated on the north west intersection of St Michael and St Lawrence sts, having front St Michael st af sixty five feet (more or less) and running back therefrom along St Lawrence st. hundred and ten feet, with the same width of sixty five feet (mare or ess.) Said property will be sold in pursu ance of a mortgage, with power of sale executed by Benj F. Marshall to the Branch of the Bank of the State of Alabama Mobile, bearing date the lst day of August, 1887, and duly recorded in the office of the clerk of the county court of Mobile county.
 Terms made known on the day of sale.
 may lS 25Sf B. GAYLE, Cashier.