The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-14
CONF DERATE STATES OF
AMERICA.
DISTRICT or SOUTH CAROLINA

DIO hLCL OF - ~ L III C1HHOLINI.
TINE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN APP
l. pointed Receiver by the Hon. A. g. Magrath for
the Districts of Fairfield Kershaw and Sumter would
most respectfully to the citizens of the re-
spective districts, that lie is now prepared to dis
charge the duties that devolve upon him by virtue of
said office.
have no doubt that instances NAV arise where the
duties properly discharged may be dsagreeable to
the parties interested but relying upon the patriotism
and loyalty of citizens for their assistance i'm de-
Tending tie provisions of the law, shall expect such
assistance to be cheerully 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
as may be affected by its operations 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 Conliscaton the part of the United States
deprvcs citizens of the property without hope of
remuneration; the act of Sequcstration based upon
principles recognized by the civilized world is intend
ed to reimburse our 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 nforma-
ton as they possess of any property personal or real
that may belong to any citizen who may be recognized
rs an " Alien Enemy" also all Indebtedness i'm any
manner shape or FORM due payable to citizens of
the United States Except Maryland, Kentucky and
MissourD by the citizens Of Fairfield, Kershaw 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, tcncments hcrcditaments, goods chat
tells, rights and credits within the Concderacv as held
owned possessed or enjoyed by any one for the use
and benefit of any alien enemy" since 2lst MAY.
1861.
I'd. 1t shall be the duty of every Attorney Agent
Partner or Trustee holding the property referred to- or
having any interest therein i;,r alien enemy to in
form the Receiver ol the same, and render n strict
account thereof. and To pace die las lar as prac.
ticabe) in the hands oi the SAID ,Cc,Ivcl. whcr,upon
such person shall be full y acquitted of all cspons.
bility for property so reported
3d. Any person failing to give such information and
render such account shall be guilty of high misde
meaner, and upon indictment and conviction shall be
fined in a sum not exceeding S5O00 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-Al persons who have domic within the
States with which this Government is at war; no mat
ter whether they be subjects Of Great Britain France
or any neutral nation, or whether they be citizens of
the U. S. or not. if they have domic or carry on
any trade, traffic business within such boundaries
they are to be recognized Alien Enemies under the
law.
JAS. R. AIKEN Receiver, c. S. A.
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