davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
List of Letters

REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE AT
CAMDEN S. c., Jan. lst. 1912.
A Mrs Mary Adison, Rev. J. B. Anthony
B-Mrs Sarah D. Baskin, Rev. Joseph E. Brown
Mrs Nancy Baskin, Kindred Bennett, Mrs. Char
lotte r. Blair, Rev. Thos. Berry.
elisha Crossley, James Campbell, Norman
Camron, Edward Coneway.
D-A. Dug!is, Col. Jonathan Dayis
E-Dr. Nj. J. F. Evans, James Exum, j. En-.
glsh Mrs Nancy Etflair.
F-Mrs Sophia Frost. -
G-Darling Gasking, Rev. H. D. Green.
H-H. Hnlchison.
J-Danel Jordan Mrs. Rebecca Jones, Mrs
Mary G. Jones, DR. J. b. jennings.
K-Rev. w S. Kirkland.
L-Watson Lain
M-Wm. March, Norman Mcdonald, Mra. M.
B. L. Mickle, John Mclean.
N-Rohert Newsnm.
O-Richard Owens or John Kelly.
P-J. p Pray, John Powell.
R. George Roberts, Miss Sarah Roe, Darcus
Rogers, Shadrick Rogers.
S-Samuel Shenrer, M. Sylvester Sarah Shiver,
William Shields Miss Mary Smith.
T-James NJ. Taylor, James Turner.
W-Wliam Wilcox, Mrs. Ann Wilson Fem-
ming Watkins.
Y-John S. Young. w. R. Young.
P. THORNTON, P. M
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
AN ACT

To MAKE THE UNLAWFUL WHIPPING OR BEAT
ING OF A SLAVE AN IyDICTABLE OFFENCE.
Be ii enacted, by the Honorable the Senate
and House of Representatives, now met and
sitting iii General Assembly, and by the au-
thorty of the same, That if any person, after the
passage of this Act, shall unlawfully whip or
beat any slave, not under his orhe charge, with
out sufficient provocation, by word or act, such
person, on being indicted and convicted thereof,
Shall be punished by fine or Imprisonment at
the discretion of the Court; the Imprisonment
not to exceed six months, and the fine to eX-
ceed five hundred dollars.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
LARGE SALE or
Valuable Negroes,

EDY consen, Of -alFrstt;es, tie whl#pe s'ld' ~
D Camdsn n, OF ibesfrst Monday IN February
NEXT & largo number If NEGRoEs o'' =, u credit
Il two years. equal instalmeatt interest fen '''.
date, payable annually. The said Aesfssss are 70
be sold under a moftgage, executed BY - Res w
Cantey, to te Presidcst ard Directors Of tbe Bsns
of the State Of soasr Caroline hett s. absolute
Iy, and abou, 81 forths iliiiGs of J. 1 eantty. !.
OF the purchaser, bohd and PERSONAL sesus'tY'i''
with aemortgagc, viii be rcqaircd
At the same time and place, the. tte,tJ,E IN"
LOT, the residence Of J.sW::s Cantcy. tsH De
Sold on the terms above stated, under tllcrsgage
between ths, parties aforesaid.
Particulars moro in detail, will be- made known u
on the day of sule. The attention OF purchasers ~
invited 10 tie sale, as the NegEgss are Likely aHa
the Renl Estate desirable. -
Purchasers to pay for all necessary papers ., !.
- F. II. ELMoRE, President
: :. S-S. Bank Stale South Garolia4
Z Jan. S, Sta - $500 5,..fss $ 3 = z.
\ The Charleston Mercury, will picase pnbhsh lho
above ,r.weekly.S and the Camden Journal, and
Cheraw Gazette weekly tnI sale, and send a'sH
accounts 10 the ,Banksss = ,,s4< - IL
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Notice.

Notice.
HyHE co-partnership heretofore e1istiag under s1
the firm of CHATTEN & SUTHERLAND
is this day dissolved by mutual consent The hu'
,iness of The firm will I've settled by James F. Suth'
s,l,nd - c. L.. CHATTEN
'''N' 9 JAMES F. SUTHERLAND.
Jan. l. 1912. N,
sTThe business will be carried on BY the sub.
SC criber who ill use every exerton to please, and
respectfully soIics from the citizens of Camden and
its vicinity, share Of patronage .sn
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Mortgage Sale.

I WILL sell on the first Monday in February
/ next, at the Court House, at II o'clock, Nj.
eighteen NEGROES, to fornrlose mortgage
on said Negroes executed by John Williams to
J. p. Dikinson Admir- and sold under said Mort
gage, as his property. Terms, cash-purcha-
sers to pay for title.
B. GASS, Agent.
JAM ID prs. fee, 81 81
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Notice.

S. X. CLIFFORD, having published in the last
Camden journal, an article stating that he had
purchased of me, all my right and interest in the
Planters Hotel, and was authorized to collect the
debts due the concern, hereby notify all persons,
that the aforesaid article was unauthorized by me
and that am now, as | :have heretofore been,
Joint proprietor of the Planters Hotel; and that
have constituted Charles Fl. Davis. nv lawful
agent and representative during my absence from
said Hotel.
THOMAS A. HAGUE.
Camden December, 3lsl ls4l.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Camden Debating Club.

The following is the question for debate on Thurs
day evening next
Has the Legislature right to remove Judge from
the bench, on account of his inability to discharge
the duties of his Office, from extreme age, when he is
elected during good behavior
Jaa 10
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Notice.

THE subscriber having purchased of T. A
4 Hague Esq., all Of his right, title, and inter-
est in the Planters Hotel, Books, Notes, Accounts
and Stock on hand, respectfully solcits all those
having demands against the former firm of Hague
& Clifford, the subscriber individually, to present
them for settlement, and those indebted to call and
pay, as soon as convenient
s.K. CLIFFORD.
December, 29.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12

tbe article on the first page, we had no desire
70 hide it in "an obscure corner" or we certainly
sbould have directed attention to it from "the
most conspicuous part of the paper"
"Fair Play it appears, believes apoor excuse
for not continuing the discussion, better than
none.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
HOUSE FOR SALE.
Jan. II.

THE House now occupied by H. Hoeyman, Jr
and formerly by james D. Lemiere, will be sold on
liberal terms.
The situation is one of the best in Town for busi-
ness. For further particulars, apply to
Nov. LIT. w. McWILLIE.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
LA WIS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT

TO EXTEND THE RIGHT OF CHALLENGE TO
JURORS.
l. Be II enacted, by the Senate and House of
Representatives, now met and sitting in Gene
raj Assembly, and by the authority Of the same,
That hereafter, in all civil cases in which Jury
shall be impannelled, before they shall be charg-
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Notice.

BENJAMIN GASS, Esq. will act as agent to
I'D collect the money subscribed for building a
Baptist Church at Antioch. Those whose names
are on the list, and others disposed to afford aid
for that purpose, are assured that their contri-
buttons will be thankfully received.
DANIEL SCARBOROUGH,
JOHN BLYTHER,
JOEL DAVIS,
DANIEL DAVIS,
Building Committee.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Blanding e. Reynolds,
January. 5.
SURGEON DENTISTS.

SURGEON DENTISTS.
RR VIM. REYNOLDS. will attend to pro-
~ fessional calls during the present, and part
of the ensuing week. in Camden. A:terWards,
he purposes visiting. in succession, Stateburg,
Sumterviile and Darlington.
Jan.s5, 1912. 81
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
KERSMAW TROOP.

VOU arc hereby ordered to parade in Camden
- on the first Saturday in February next, prop
orly armed and equipped.
By order of the Captain,
w. A, ANCRUM, o S.
Jan. II.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Bridge Dividend.

An annual Dividend of seven per cent. being
Il seven dollars per share, will be paid to the
Stockholders of the Camden Bridge Company on
and after Saturday the 18th inst at the Bank OF
Camden. BY order of the Board of Directors,
J. c. WEST, Treasurer
Jan. -, 1S41.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
TO Contractors and Builders.

TO Contractors and Builders.
TNhe Subscribers will attend 10 orders for North.
Il ern made Window Sashes, ready glazed and
unglazcd; Doors and Blind Samples, and Prices
can be seen at the Store.
All orders from the Country promptly attended to.
MOOD g. SIMONS,
Main street, Columbia, S. G..
Sign of the Whale.
Junury.5. 3t4
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
JOHN P. RICHARDSON.
FALL & WINTER GOODS.

The subscriber is now receiving from the North, u
large supply of DRY GOODS, HARDWARE
and GROCERIES. Aso-A fine assortment of
HATS AND GUNS. To punctual customers or
for Gosh, they will be disposed of at low prices.
Sept %. E. w. BONNEY.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12

MARRIED-On the 9th instant, by the Rev.
Lewis Du Pre-, Mr.. WILLIAM A. JAMES to Miss
GATsY ANN, eldest dau ghter Of Alfred Scarbo-
rough, Esq. all of Sumter District.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
AN ACT
To SUSPEND THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS
CONGRESS FROM THIS STATE.

To SUSPEND THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS FROM THIS STATE.
Be IL enacted, by the Senate and House OF
Representatives, now met and sitting in Gener-
al Assembly, and by the authority the same,
That so much of an Act entitled "an Act pre-
scribing, on the part of the State, the time, pa-
ces, and manner, of holding elections for Repre-.
sentatives in the Congress of the United States
as directs the elections of Members of the House
of Representatives of the United States, from
this State to be held at the same time as the
elections OF Members of the State Legislature,
be, and the same is hereby, suspended; and the
Managers of Elections, at the next general cleo
tions in this State, are hereby directed and re-
quired, not to open polls for the electionof kep-
rescntatives in Congress: Prorided, ho'cerer'
That nothing herein contained shall be con-
strucd to prevent the Executive from issuing
writs cf election of Members OF Congress to fill
vacancies occasoned by death, resignation or
other causes, as now provided for by law.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12

ed with the trial ofany issue, each party shall
have the right to challenge, without cause
shown, two Of the Jury so impannelled; ana IN
all criminal cases. in the Courts of General Ses-
Esions, wherein challenge without cause is not
allowed by law,Sthe defendant shall have the
right to challenge, without cause shown two
of the Jury, before they are sworn to try the
traverse; and the places of the Jurors so chal-
lenged, shall be supplied as now provided by law
for completing pannel..
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
AN ACT.

AN ACT.
To PREVENT THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES,
AND.FoR OTHER PURPOSES
l. BE IL enacted, by the Senate and House OF
Representatives, now met and sitting in Gener-
al Assembly, and by the authority of the same
That any bequcst deed, or trust or conveyance
intended to take effect after the death OF the
owner, whereby the removal of any slave or
slaves, without the limits of this State, is Sc
cured or intended, with view to the emancipa-
ton of slave or slaves, shall be utterly void and
of no effect, to the extent of such provision; and
every such slave SO bequeathed, or otherwise
settled or conveyed, shall become assets in the
hands of any executor or administrator, and be
subject to the payment of debts, or to distrbu-
ton amongst the distributes or next of kin, or
to escheat, as though no such will or other con-
veyance has been made.
IL. That any gift of any slave or slaves, here
after made, by deed or otherwise, accompanied
bv trust, secret or expressed, that the donee
sha remove such slave or slaves from the linn
its of this State, with the purpose OF emanclpa-
ton, shall be void and of no effect, and every
such donee or trustee shall be liable to deliver
up the same, or held to account for the value
thereof for the benefit OF the distributes, or
next of kin.
Ill. That any bequest, gift, or conveyance,
of any slave or slaves, accompanied with trust
or confidence, either secret or expressed, that
such slave or slaves shall be held in nominal
servitude only, shall be void and of no effect;
and every donee or trustee, holding under such
bequest, gift, or conveyance, shall be liable to
deliver up such slave or slaves, or held to account
for the value, for the benit of the distributes,
or next of kin: or the person making such be-
quest, gift, or conveyance
w. That every devise or bequest, to slave
or slaves, or to any person, upon trust or con-
tdencc, secret or expressed, for the benefit OF
any slave or slaves, shall be null and void.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12
Executive Departnlent,.

jan. 12.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-01-12

Jan. IL.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08

II ~eeklg journal, published IN the city If Cincinnati, and
deroted 10 tie Political, Social and Intellectual elegatIon
Of the Hooking Glasses, achoIy irdepcudcnt Of c1tati4g
political parties.
The chief design of the ELEVATOR is to RAISE the entire
base OF society, by culttvating the mind. personal dignity,
and political importance of the mass: not TO dep es or pre-
JodIce any useful or necessary class III the community.
Its cardinal principles will be those upon which all Work
ingnen, whether Farmers. Mechanics. or Laborers. fully
agree; the nrst OF which is. that all VINO live by toll, en-
ployers and employed, have one common interest; ard that
II IS their duty TO forget past differences, and unIt as breth-
rem for the purpose OF promoting common isws, and con-
ceried political and social action upon all subjects concern
ing their general welfare.
In accordance with his design. tbs Elevator will open It's
columns to the investigation of the various questions of gem
eral interest which row divide and enfeeble the energies of
the industrious ella sses. No exertion will be spared - unite
all the sons OF labor III one broad bond Of brotherhood: to
improve and concentrate their political views, By truth
searchin, enquiry: to elevate their social cond ton. by Gull
tlFatlns their personal dignity; and TO stimulate and en-
large thelF minds, BY furnishing them WIZ CHEAP knowledge.
Zach number will contain selected and original articles
IN the Natural Sciences, the Mechanic Arts. Agricult1r..
New lnfentions, and Western ClrosIiies, with neatly en-
graved pictorial Illustrations.
C0mmunica tions relating TO the abolition of negro slave
~. chhtFoveFsIai THEOLOGY. and attacks upon personal charac-
ter. Will be carefully excIuded.
Selections Of Light Literature. and a CONDENSED summary
OF General News. Foreign and Domestic. with wtl-4jgesi-
ed articles on Law, Domestic Economy. and other iengor-
iant subjects, will be furnished in each nlmber. The EIe-
vator, thus conducted. cannot fail to he a cheap and valua-
classes II contains eight pages extra-inperial qIar,o, AMI
- published every SATURDAY.
TERMs-One Dollar and Fifty Cents per annagn. in ad-
vance. J. n. LOFEJOY.
D.. ROBERTSON,
Publishers and Preprietors.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08
A Small Farm for Sale.

? ME subscriber wishes to dispose of the small Farm on
which he resides, situated in Wanc county, Indiana,
about half a mile enst of Washington, containing ~ acres,
about 80 cleared and inlproved--the balance well timbcred'
with a small rctard, and a never-failing Spring OF good
water neal the dwelling House enough and 10 spare Tor
family use and for stock durin. the dryest months III sum
mer. The situation IS healthy and convenient to place OF
worship. schools, mills, and stores.
The terms viii be made liberal and corresponding with
the present hard time, and a deed gwen the purchaser. clear
of all incumbrances. ID T.. ROW LEFT.
N. B. Also, n quarter section Of good LAND, in WABASH
county. about 4 miles south of Eal river, p3a FORTY
ACRES in Hamilton county,, north OF indianapolis.
llth mo. 26, lc4l. Aft
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08

Tbs rates of premium offered. are as low as those of any
other similar institution; and every man has now an OPP
portunfty, for n trlding sum, 10 protect himself against the
ravages of this destructive element, which often, in a single
hour sweeps away tbs. earnings of many years.
The Company also issues Policies, on the most favorable
terms, against loss or damage on the Hule of Steam Boa Is,
and on the Cargoes of Steam, Keel, and Flat-Boats, while
navigating tho Western Rivers, Lakes, and Canals, and
upon Cargoes OF Sea Vessels.
Under the liberal and frightened policy which the Com
pany adopted at the commencement Of their operations in
the Western Country, AID which they have steadily pursued
to the present time, the number of policies issued have tegu-
larry increased from year to year; 50 that for several years
passed, the office has covered, in the Western County
principally in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois,
nearly 1000 risks annually.
1t would be difficult to present a stronger evidence of pub
lie confidence than these facts exhibit. For further infor.
nation, and for the terms of insurance. application may be
made to the above named Agent, who i. authorized to issue
policies to applicants without delay.
j.. ROBINS,
General Agent of the Company, TOR the Western sta ties,
Richmond, Is,. No, 7th, 1872. Lift
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08
ClNClNNA MARKET, JAN 1. 1912

LARD-Owing TO some little advance a, the
S'hih' ihis article now meets with sales here. to
regular rNer traders. at i3a5c, not 10 be held. bu,
tor immediate shipment.
Hoes = The arrivals of Hogs are regular. bu,
not IN SO large quanti'ies. as If the roads we're in
good condition for driving. We quote the pri-
ces from 81 TO > %, although some choice lots
have been sold during the week somewha, high.
err.
FLoUR--The market is quite bare of this ar
tcie, the supply having been rather less than US
aai, owing 10 The closing of the canal and bad
Foads ihe principal demand for it has been for
shipping account As the water is nov falling
the demand IS much less. being principally con-
"nea 10 city consumption. The price, however.
~ remains some hat in advance of last week
49, - We qlo'e 80 IS a . 90 as the ruling rates.
ohnIce, fancy brands, small lots AT ) 81
WHISKY The receipts have no, been LARGE
out The stock on hand is so considerable as 10 re-
duce the demand for 1t. The price has there.
Tore receded and the highest figures now are LA
lisc
COFFEE \ TEAs--The stock on hand is quite
equal 10 demand, and IN prices there is no ma.
teriaI change since our last
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08

that his Royal I~Iighness Prince Albert, VIII De
offered tina, distinguished honorary appointment
The Baltimore Sun states the total amount OF
taxable property in that city at S6S,l 1O,ol2, be
ing about SIS, 900 900 more than the assessment
of las, year. The trial of j. C. Colt, for the
murder Of Mr.. Adams, has been postponed iof
three weeks. A living Ournng oulang 10 now be-
ing exhibited in Boston. The Locos of Illinois
have nominated A. w. Snyder as their candidate
for Governor, and John Moore for Lieut.. Governor
1, is stated that The State Bank Of Illinois Is a
bout 10 stop all discount operations, and curtain
their circulation with a view to resumption. The
political aboli,ionist of Ohio, have had a State
Convention, and nominated Judge King Of Irum-
bull county, for Governor. IhIrty-seven coun-
ties ouly were represented. The editor OF the
Cincinnati Republican says he has IN his posses
sion an ear Of Corn Ii inches in length, . inches
in circumference, and has 900 we'll filled grains.
1, Is of The gourd seed species, and was raised
near Cincinnati. The Bank Of Louisiana, al
New Orleans has resumed specie payments -
Mr.. Lewis Trl,le, living in Frederick county,
Maryland, on Tuesday the 2ls, uIt., slaughtered
two hogs Of his on raising, which weighed l2IO
lbs. neat weight-the largest 700 lbs, the small
lest 90 IDS. i lie Hscdi plan OF MT. ! ' lei tei
with but little favor IN Congress-. From the de-
bate which sprung up on ITS introduction, we ind
for it no committed supporters. A lloosier was
at a certain time listening to "A friend read the
second veto Message Of Mr.. Tyler, wherein The
latin term per Sc frequently occurs; on It's second
or third repetition, the Hoosier, earnestly ex-
cIaimed: II wish to God, John Tyler was orer
The sea!'
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08
Administrators Sale.

Ill. be sold OF Saturday, the 22d instant, at tho
late residence of Hiram Brown, dec. on Fifh
street, south of Main; the following described personal
properly, of said deceased: A good Mix Cow, Beadsteads,
Tables, Chairs, Settee, l ten plate Stove, Household and
Kitchen FurGiturr; also, a complete sent of Carpenters
Tools. sc. Sale 10 commence al 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. ON
said day.
TENSION all sums exceeding So, six months credit
will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved .ecu-
ri,y, under 81, cash in hand.
JOHN A. M'MINN, Administrator.
January let, lsI2. SITS
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08
Great STOCK FARM for Sale

4 STOCK FARM lying II miles west OF Lafayette,
IA Tippecanoe county, Indiana, on Big Pine creek,
containing 100 acres-well watered, and some $50, or 400
acres timbered-the balance prairIr. and any quantity OF
prairie on the cas-, and west side of the creek. There are
about 300 acres under fence. with about $50 acres under
cultivation. The buildings are toIerabiy comfortable, bu,
not expensive. The above Is admirably adapted for rai s.
ing stock. and is for sale at a price to suit the hard times
I hose wishing to purchase property of shis kind viii ind
il to their advantage 10 examine the premises For furth
er information inquire of D. p. Al. at this Of
fee or of P.S Jennings, Lafayette, Indiana.
Richmond, Jan. 7th, 1912.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-01-08
An old friend

A NEW ARTICLE OF ConMERCE.--An old friend
of ours, Peter Weaver, of Tippecanoe county in
this state. and formerly of THIS county, did, du.
ring the past season cultivate Cabbage enough
on his farm to make two hundred barrels Of sour.
kro&. Mr.. Weaver has started down INC va.
bash for New Oleans,whore he expects TO receive
from ten To twelve dollars per barrel for his trout.
II will not cost him at New Orlcaus more than
three dollars per barre, consequently he will make
a handsome profit. The Cabbage it is said cam
not be cultivated in the SJuth-when planted
'here il, degenorates INTO what is called cole,cort,
or more COMMONLY colards. And we suppose the
climate to be peculiarly adapted to the perfection
Of krou,. The geniallty OF the southern climate
will doubtless impart 10 it that delicious odor, so
acceptable to the olfactories, and the flavor so pal.
atable 10 Myuheer, the Dut-hman. We supres,
to Mr.. Van Buren, 10 leave Undertook. and iain
his fortunes with Mr.. Weaver in the hrout trade.
Martin is said to be an admirable tillcr Of Cab
bagc. aud Mr., Weaver has The reputation of be-
Ing a first rate hand at the manufacture of the arti-
Gle. Such a firm might defy competition.