The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-31
CON H. DER ATE STATES OH,
AMERICA


TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN AP-
L pointed Receiver by the Hon. y. &. Magrath for
the Districts of Fairfield Kcrshaw and Sumter would
most respectfully announce to the citizens of the re-
spectve districts, that lie is now prepared to dis
charge the duties that devove upon him by virtue of
said office
| have no doubt that instances may arise where the
duties properly discharged may be disagrceable to
the parties interested but relying upon the patriotism
and loyalty Of citizens for their assistance in de-
tending tie provisions of the law shall expect such
assistance to be cceruly rendered and in all cases
that may arise, yield every consideration in my power
the nature of the case may admit of to such persons
may be affected by its operation; in the mean time
shall endeavor to do my dnty to the full extent and
letter Of the law, and abide the consequences The
Act OF ConScatiOn on the part of the United States
dcprives citizens of the property without hope of
rcmmeration; the act of Sequestration based upon
principles recognized by the civilized world is intend
ed to reimburse citizens of the property thus de-
creed to belong to our enemies.
would therefore call upon all the citizens of the
Districts aforesaid, to aid me by giving such informa-
ton as they possess OF any property personal or real
that may belong to any citizen who may be recognized
an s. Alien Enemy" also all indebtedness in anv
manner shape or form, due payable citizens of
the United States Except Maryland, Kentucky and
MssourD by the citizens Of Fairfield, Kcrshaw and
Sumter.
For the information of those who may be interested,
would respectfully call attention to the following
provisions Of the law:
lst 1t shall be the duty of every citizen to give all
the information he may possess to the proper officers
of any lands tencmens, hcreditanents, goods chat
tcs rights and credits within the Concderacy as held
owned, possessed or enjoyed by any one for the use
and benefit of any "alen enemy since 2lst May,
1861.
ID 1t shall be the duty of every Attorney, Agent
Partner or Trustee holding the property referred to-
having any interest therein for alien enemy, to in
form the Receiver of the same and to render strict
account thereof and to place the (as far prac-
ticable) in the hands Of the said Receiver whcreupon
such person shall be fully acquitted of all RESPONSE
bity for property so reported
Sd. Any person failing to give such information and
render such account shall be guilty of high msde-
meaner, and upon indictment and conviction shall be
fined in sum not exceeding $4,000, and imprisoned
not longer than six months, and shall further be liable
to pay double the value of such property held by him
or subject to his CONTROL.
NoTE.-Ail persons who have domicil within the
States with which this Government is at war; no mat
ter whether they be subjects Of Great Britain France
any neutral nation whether they be citizens of
the o. S. or not. if they have domicl or carry on
| any trade traffic business within such boundaries.
| they are to be recognized Alien Enemies under the
law.
JAS. r. AIKEN Receiver, G. S. A.
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