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Der Demokrat. (Davenport, Iowa) 186?-1868, 1864-05-26
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The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24
Grain and Lumber Mills.

:: L. Zemp, -four and grist; Jas. II. Vaughn, flour
and grist; James a. Kirkland, grist; F. suth
trland, lumber and grist; W. L. Hughes lumber
and grist; Charles Perkins, lumber; Col. James
G. HaAc, lumber and grst; A. II. Boykin, -four,
grist and ,mbcr;II. W. r. Blair, -four and
grist; Charles Ralcy flour and grist J. R. Sow
ell, grist; John W. Gaskins, -four, grist and lum-
ber; John A. Young grist and lumber; T.. J.
Cauthen, lumber; Robert Kirkley, grist; eststg
# WIN. Shields, grst and lumber George r.
Miller, -four and grist; L. J. Patterson, flour
and gr.t John S. Miller, -four and grist estate
Of T. Lang, grst and lumber; W. NJ. Kelley,
grist, John Chestnut, grist and lumber; James
Chestnut, ST., grist and lumber; John Mcisac,
grist and lumber; John Brown, grist; estate of
Burwcll Boykin, grist and lumber; estate of.
Lemuel Boykn, grist and lumber Mrs. Jane J.
Knox, grist.; Richard Hyatt -four and grist;
Lewis Peoples, -four grist and lumber.
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24
Headquarters,
CONSCRIPT DEPAR'rM ENT,
CoLUNnIA, August II, 1861.

CoLUNma, August II, 1861.
GENERAL ORDERS NO. 9
r THE ATTENTION OF PERSONS EXEMPTED
L1aor detailed for agricultural purposes, and who
have given bond to the Government is directed to the
following paragraph from Circular No. 2i, Bureau of
'Conscription:
"2. The sale TO the Government or TO the families
of soldiers, at prices fixed by tile Commissioners ofthe
State under the lmprcssment Act of the marketable
supplies rcsaing after furnishing tie Government
with thestipulacd quantity of provisions, and which
he may raise from year to year willie his exemption
continues made by the Act OF Congress, approved
February IT, 1861, Of the conditions o exemption
allowed TO an overseer agricuturst A claim is
asserted by Of t4osc exempted asagcuturiSts to
exchange such part Of the aforesaid surplus rs they
may please for supplies Of PROVISIONS clothing and the
like, to be consumed III Inyu and to sell 10 the
Government or the families Of soldiers only what may
remain Of such surplus after making such exchanges
This claim in olasn Of law, and Of their contract
with tho Government ami cannot he allowed.
"Upon satisfactory evidence being furnished that
persons exempted as ovcrsccrs agrcuturists have
thus disposng of their surplus productions by
exchange as aforesaid, Enrolling Officers will arrest
all such pcrson forward them to their nearest Camps
Of Instruction. TO be retained there until final action
shall be taken and announced in their cases. and for
ward through the proper channels Of communication
this Bureau report of al the facts and circumstances
Of each case.
"Every agrculturist ovcrsccr upon receiving his
certificate of exemption should be Informed that the
action indicated above will be taken in the event Of
his not disposng b his marketable surplus in accord
ance with the requirements of law"
II. Officers and agents OF the subsistence and Quar-
termastcrs Departments requested to communicate
information to tho Enrolling Officer Of I'LL instances
ing to their knowledge in which persons exempted or
aetailed for agricultural purposes have violated the
stipuations of their bonds the Government in the
sale OF other disposition of their marketable surplus
G. ID. MELTON,
August % 3 Major, Com'dt Conscripts
Us Guardian publish five. times; Courier and
Mercury three times in daily and Same in lri-wcekly
al other papers in the State three times
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24
Slave Labor for he Coast,
DIVISION NO. ..

=.
r COMMISSIONERS or ROADS AND THE
i. town authorities within the Judicial Districts Of
Lancaster Kershuw, Chesterfield, Darlington, Marl
boro Marion, Sumter Clarendon. williamsburg and
lIorrv will forthwith s,mrion all shareholders within
their respective limits to- dclivor ONlI-HALF 5f their
slaves liable to road duty at the Railroad dePos near
est their residence on TUESDAY TIE 9TH DAY
OF September NIINT, at s o'clock, a. m, there to
await transportation to Charleston, for thirty days
labor on the Notifications.
II. The Confederate authorities have madc rcqusi-
ton npon the State Tor Two Thousand monthly
The proportion ofoncourth heretofore called for had
failed to supply half this number. Jn'viow Of this
ct and the great urgency Of the demand for labor at
this time, it is deemed exrcdicnt to shorten the inter
val between the calls, and increase the quota This is
no violation Of the law for it does not fix the quota Of
labor nor the interval between the calls, but prescribes
that such proportion shall he called Tor will Ill the
requsi.on, giving thirty days notice. Each Division
in tho order fixed will be required to furnish this
quota and 10 injustice will be done to any.
III. All parties whether individuals or companies,
who otyn cltpOy more than one road hand,
qircd to furnish their QUOTA (onthalf unless relieved
ly detail from Department Headquarters. This can
relieve only those hands pcrmarently engaged the
specific work for which the detail was granted Com
msSionorS Of roads will give their attention TO this
matter and report TO this Office.
w. Great confusion exists from the imperfect man
r which the Of owners are given to agents
at the several depots 1t is the duty OF ono,
of the Commissioners, to be present to verify the quota
of each owner, and prepare CORRECT lists.
Within five days after delivery this call they will
please forward to this ocb names of detaucrs in their
respective divisions Of roads.
r. b. JOHNSON,
Agent Of the State Of So Ca.
August 20 s.hl.thA:
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POST OFFICE, CAMDEN, S. C..
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.

RICHMOND, CHARLESTON, COLUMBIA, WESTERN
AND WAY MAILS.
Due-Daiy. by - 20 P. N
Close-paily by 6 90 P. n
LANCASTER; FLAT ROCK, GC.
Due-Mqnday, Wednesday Friday by IL 90 II
Close-Snmc days. at IL 90 A. NJ
RED HILL, Russell PLACE, &c.
Due-Thursday by IL 90 M
Closes-Same day, at IL 90 A. NJ
TILLER's FERRY, JEFFERSON, &c.
Due-Monday, by IL 90 NJ
Closes-Friday, at 10 60 A. NJ :
OFFICE HOURS.
From 8 90 A. N. to 2 90 P NJ, and for short
time after opening tho mail at night
T. W: PBGUEs, P. NJ :.
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COMNIH'ETEH) TO JAIL.

4 NEGRO WOMAN CALLS HER NAME
~ Mary AMI says that she belongs to Mr.. Brown
on Black River and that Mr.. Brown and his wife are
both dead. Said woman is about livo and half feet
nigh, and about fifty years old. go 5j size is very
simpc or pluyius Off So. cart tell which,
The owner ise requested to come forwMd prove
property. pay. EXPENSES and take her away. 10
July - DUNCAN SIIEORN, Jailor
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Administrators Notice,

A Ii PERSONS I!AGING CLAIMS AGAINST
"A tho Estate or Mt~cs EOundlrcc Iatr of KcrShaw
District deceased, will present them to the subscriber
properly attcstcd and those indebted to said Estate
will please make payment, al as early day MS pos
sibc to JOHN BRANNON Admir-
August 10
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24
Estate Sale.

IlY ORpDR OF A. r. McpONALD, ORDINARY
- Of Kerslaw District, / will SELL on the lst
Monday in September next at ~ o'clock, 1T the Court
House, i'll Camden, to the highest bidder Il tract 0
land i'll said District belonging to the estate of W. T.
Caston deceased, containing ninety. thrco and lilo
more or lcss bounded by land of the estates of
D. McRae, II. W. DcSaussurc and others, on n credit
of three years, with bond and mortgage and so much
cash as will pay cost d. SIIEORN,
Augusta 81 Sheriff X D.
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Coroner.
John S. Meroney.
jfu,,y0srs of Elections.

: ManCgers of Elections.
Can,lcn--John s.. Meroney, c. A. Mcdonald
Curetons' Mill-Frcdcrick Bowen, James Team,
EMANUEL Parker. .
Flat Rock-Jease Trucsdcl, James fletcher,
George r. Miller.
Lizenly s-John McGougan, Daniel McCaskill,
Donald Mcdonald
schrocks Nlill--B. T. A1oCoy, Alexander Nc
ieod Henry Radcliffe.
Goolwin's StsreLBenjamin Cook, JOHN B. Mick
Liberty lIill---A. D. jones' jr., r: c. Patterson,
II. 3. Cunningham.
officers Of Court: e
Jbscpl, d. Dunlap; Commissioner in Equity; W.
Clyburn, Clerk a. l.. Mcdonald, Ordinary
DtlIisan Sheorn, Sheriff
Tar Collector.
William McKaih.
Confederate Enrolling OVrcr.
W. H. Leitncr.
Confederate War Tar Collector.
a. NJ. Kennedy.
assessors
John Cantey, X. III. Kennedy.
Collector Of Ia1 in Kind
James Jones
Chief Conmissary agent.
j: II. Devercanx.
Confederate Quarfcrmaster'sIAgcn
James Sewers.
State Qnartermasfcr's Agent.
a. Markley Lee :
Receiui'y and Delivering agent.
| j. NJ. Gayle.
Officers of the Town OF Camden.
IRtnaunt.
James Dunlap.
Wdrdens
N D. Baxley, D. Hocott, Il. NJ Boswell, r. NJ.
Kennedy.
Recorder.
- r. NJ. Kennedy.
Marshat and Markct Clerk.
VIM. johnson.
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L.. McCandless' Male Academy; L. Staudenmycr,,
male academy; G. Bailey, Professor of Foreign
Languages Mrs. MeCandlcss' Academy for
Young Ladies', Mrs. McCreight Miss Dawson;
Mrs. Peck; Miss Maggie DeNoon.
Dealers IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardscare &c., 5c
E. W. Bonncy, James Dunlap, George Alden, Mrs
:. NJ: T. Campbell, r. NJ. Kennedy; Mrs. McLeish;
Benjamin, Matheson & Co., a.. II. Latta, W. D.
McDowall, S. Oppenhcim, Nj. Baum s. Bro, Me.
roney, Boswell s. Bro, J. NJ: Gayle, Joseph
Sonimers, 7: s: Myers, James McEwen, w.,
pcnheim g. Bro, VIM. Johnson b. D. Hocott, b.
Skies.
Druggists
YIN. McKain, F. L. Zcmr.
Book Seller and &atoner.
James A.: Young.
Eatchcs and Jewelrg ;.,.
james A. Young, I. B. Alexander, A.w wear:
B1aeksmiths, Wagon and CarriqyeAakers. T..
S. Silver, Robert Man, Nathan B. Arrahts, Thomas
Shiver. r. r., blacksmith:
Cabinlt Wdrcrooms and Cndertakcrs -
C. L. Chatteh, VIM. Tarver, J. F. Sutherland,
Builders.
J.F Sutherland, C. L. Chatten, II. C. Roberts
Merchant Tailor.
Charles a. Mcdonald.
Saddlery and Harness.
F. ]. Oakcs, Mr. Bnger.
WAcclwright and Ginh,ake4
r. J. McCreight:
Bakers.
Mrs NJ. A. Kennedy, F. Shoemaker, Vim. Daasch.
Tan Yards.
L. B. Stephenson F. L. Zemp, John 8. Bradley,
Alex. Mcleod, tewisJ Patterson, John Brown.
Hotels. ;
Etanslon House, by E.: G. Robinson.
DeKale House, by J. H. Jungbluth.
Privatc Boarding.
J. W. Rodgers.
a.Hilinnry aud Dress Makmg
Hiss D. Il. McEwcn, Mrs: Iammcrsloug p
|. . Churches.
Mcthddist-J. T. Wightman, pastor.
Presbyterian-S. II. Hay,
Episcopal-T. F. Davis, jr,
Baptist-W. E. Hughson, {"
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Md0SfrnfcS

- Magistrates.
y ohm K. Witlerspoon VIM. u. Hogan. w. Il. Tay-
lor, Henry Brace, John r. Shaw. Richard l..
Whitaker, j.. T. Barker
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DISTRICT DIRECTORY.
DISTRICT OFFICERS.
Legislt,tors.

A. II. Boykin--Senatur:
John NJ. DeSaussurc D. d. rer,y-Reprcsenta
tiycs.
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Professional.

Physicians nos1 Pract,cing.
L. II. Deas d. l.. DcSaussurc, T. Reenstjerna,
W. r. Skies, Benjamin H. Matheson, j.. McCaa,
J. I. Trsntham W. L. Pickett, B. S. Lucas, T.
F. Mellow, L.. NJ. DeSaussure, Thomas ". Sal
mond, F. L. Zemp.
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24
Wheat Mill.

l. short notice. My Mill is in good order, and pro-
duoos as ino flour can be desired by any ono.
Parties sending wheat to me may rely on my per.
sona attention j. II. VAUGHAN,
. July 28-6d n,iles above Camden
The Camden daily journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1864-1864, 1864-08-24

Commissioners Of Roads.
]. NJ. DaSaussure Chairman IB. T. Mccoy, W.. E.
Hughes, Daniel D. Kirkland, James L. Nc
Dowall, Lewis J. Patterson, 7. English Dolby,
Fred. Bowen, John l.. Nlicklc, Gillian Sowell,
Richmond r.. Terrell, Emalinei Parker.
The sixth section Of the 6 Act TO establish Ger
tain Roads, Bridges and Ferries" passed December
II, is rs follows:
tThat each Commissioner Of Roads now in Of
flee, or hereafter appointed, shall until
successor is appointed, and hns accepted. This
section to be in force during the war.
Commissioners Of Free Schooi%
Halle, Jesse Trncsdcl, Daniel Bcthunc, a. L.
j.. Mcdowell.
Comuissioner. Of IuJAc Bu7dings
John Workman, Il. NJ. Kennedy, h. b. Johnson, F.
l.. Zemp, L. W. Il. Blair, James b. Curcton, VIM
ID. 'McDewall Charman G. +. b., Colin Nacrca
Treasurer.
Commissioners to Approve Public Srcuriics.
son, ST., A. NJ. Kc,incdy, Thos. E. Shanion.
Commissioners Of the Poor.
T. Burncs, A. a. McDowall, John 0. Higgins, r.
NJ. Kennedy, J. S. Derasss w. t.. tlughson, Sec.
President and Directors Of Camden Bridge Co.
Presidcnt-John NJ. DcSaussure.
Director.-John N1aErae B. Perkins, james Team,
Colin Macrae, Sec. & Treas
Soldiers Board Of Relief.
John NJ. DeSaussure, E. Barpes. james Dunlap, J.
Ross Dye, G.. Mosely, James Team, Jesse Trucs-
de John 4. Micklc, Charles Raley, John Gas
kins; Daniel Gardner:
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Special N OticeS.'

NOTICE.
MY BUSINESS HEREAFTER WILL. BE CON-
Quoted strictly on thorcasli'systeln
AL orders must positively bc accompanied with the
cash. ~
Those indebted to me will please conc farward and.
pay up. VIM. MCkAIN.
July Z ct.
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LaGycrS,
Vim. M. Shannon. w. T. Lotner
W, NJ. Kennedy. w. H. Taylor
Joseph b. Dunlap: 80
Dentist
NJ. Bisse ...
. SurrcyorS.
Colin Nlacrae, Daniel Bcthunc, G. G; Halle
Scholastic, Mercantile, & Mechan-
iCal.
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MIR. EDITOR: You will please announnce Capt.
WILLIAM CLY BURN, as candidate for recollection
as clerk Of the Court of Common Pleas for Kershnw
District, apd oblige MANY FRIENDS.
Aprl Is.
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Commissioners Of Free Schooi&
Wiley Kelley, VIM. Dixon, James Team, c.
Halle, Jesse Tr1csdcl Daniel Bcthunc, a.
, Mcdowell.
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;. Churches.
Mcthddist-J. L. Wightman, pastor.
Presbyterian-S. II. Hay, /"
Episcopal-T. F. Davis, jr., !"
Baptist-W. e. Hughson, "
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Commissioners Of the Poor.
L. Burncs, A. a. McDowall, John 0. Higgins,
NJ Kennedy, j. S. Derass ". L. Hughson, se
and Treas.
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Acudfmies and Primary Schools in Camdc,.''
l.. McCandless' Male Academy; L. Staudenmycr
male academy; G. Bailey, ,Prsfcssors Of Foreign
Languages; Mrs. N1tCandlcss' Academy for
Young Ladies', Mrs. McCreght; Miss Dawson
Mrs. Peck; Miss Maggie DeNoon.
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President and Directors Of Camden Bridge Co.
Presidcnt-John NJ. DcSaussure.
Directors-John N1aErae, B. Perkins, james Team
Colin hIacrae, Sec. s. Treas.
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For Representative.
We are authorized to announce Col, w. r. TAYLOR
candidate for the Legislature at the ensting
election.
. June 10 IF
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Eor Representative.
The friendsof Capt. W. L. DEPAsS, q
a candidate for Representative to the So
Legislature, at the next October election
July |
The weekly union record., 1864-07-16

ers vas q man of good address and fne scho-
larly attainments, and ye; with the avsFicious
greed for gold drowning al his better qualities
be lent himself 10 that scheme that brought
him TO dishono7able grave On the scafald
his only request was that the reporter would
not let bis real name go into print, and that
request vas granted. and his real name the
world will perhaps never know.
The weather for the past two weeks has
been rainy and cold. snow falling on the sur
rounding hills All mite in pronouncing this
one Of the most dissgresable seasons they have
yet had, but it will give the miners plenty Of
water until late, 50 we will not indulge in a
weatherwise growl. Yours. s
The weekly union record., 1864-07-16

in this ;he San Francisco District. Owing
to The limited amount Of work performed on
these lodes, we were unable 10 form a correct
estimate as 10 their intrinsic value, tho0gh they
are claimed to be very rich and the leading
lodges Of the district. Leaving The camps st
noon on the lojh, We rode down to the Fort.
some twelve miles. and stopped With Captain
Atcbison. who now has command at the Fort.
The Captain Informed Us that the Indians on
the river were friendly, snd believed iha, they
would remain 50 just IS long as a military post
Is sustained at that place. lie appears TO be
well suited 10 Gil hiz position. but expects to
leaye there in The fall as his time in the service
would ihea expire. Or. Fasan and-Mr. Todd
Of San Fraoeisco. have Terry established and
Town il Prospee, a, the Fort, the success Of
which, Ike Ha'dyvi.le, viii depend entirely
upon the richness Of the mines.
Procuring provisions to last Us three or four
days. until We reached the stations on the road
IN. we crossed the river on the morning OF the
lIth, and started on our return for Los Angeles,
which place we reached IN sever days. just
three weeks from the day that We lefs for the
mines, having isayeed over seven hundred
miles ca muleback ia the time. Being obliged
to wait few days for the steamer that plies
between San Pedro and San Francisco, We
again enjoyed the uxuries of the oEangd
orchards and vineyards Of Los Angeles.
The steamer being announced, we took pasI
sage on The 25th Of May. and after pleasant
voyage. with q plenty Of music and dancing
we arrived Ia San Francisco on the morning 4
Of the 2sh of May, in excellent health, teelind !
much bepeaued by cur Journey, and well paid
fer the time and money expended for our inter-
ests in Arizona.
My fever Is somewhat abated. My chaugy
in living has been enjoyed to some extent, an,
| find myself again in my old home at Magals@
cou'suted to remain and recuperaie awhile.
II the above has the effect to open the eye|
Of honest, bard-working people, who have e,
pended their money for mining stocks, an
cause them to know what use is made of I'd
! assessments collected on their feet" | sha
have fulfilled my designs, and feel that hav
aided in starting the reform which must TAX
place before the mines can be Of much benef
10 their owuers or the country.
Yours respectfully, A c. BuFFUx
The weekly union record., 1864-07-16
The Farmer and His Oats.

To-day. in looking over q magazine which
some kind friend had been thoughtful enough
to send me. | noticed the anecdote of the old
Deacon who was jhonghlless enough 10 curse
the ram that butted him Of the bridge. On
reading it was reminded OF similar circum-
stance which took place in our neighborhood
in my youthful days. ard when | claimed the
fertile valley Of the Muskingum as my home.
J0hu ' tndenhark was a farmer well to-d0 IN
the world, and universally respected, although
q man of irascible temper and rather petulant
disposition. 4 few years before the event
tranSpired ! am going to relate. be became a
devout member OF the Methodist Church and
, also obtained license to preach. Soon he
became shining light" and all looked TO him
as a compass by which 10 steer their way to
the great place of future reward" Judge.
then, of the surprise Of people generally when
it was rumored abroad that J.ohu V was to be
tried in the church for using language "unbe.
coming q christian Such, indeed, was the
case, and the day Of judgment arrived, aud
here is his defence nearly in his cwn words !:
I"1o ou see, my brethering, il were mighty hot,
and my oats had to be stacked, and bretherng
you know my boys are most cOnfounded lazy,
so you see / jist had to so at it myself. Well,
you see, John Mathews and me put ND one
mighty big stack until 1t were nigh flushed
Now you know oats are mighty slippery things
to stack, 50 jrst as put on the last sheaf aud
told John TO put up the ladder that could get
down. the whole thing just squashed all out,
aud | come down right in The middle. Well,
brelhering, crnwled ont, and was mighty mad.
but sed nothiu. Well, you see it were mighty
het, and siackin are mighty hard work, but
went at. il agn, aud got that stack done agin,
all to few sheaves, when don't you think it
pitched right over towards old J ohm Crabrees,
and pitched me nigh onto twenty feet from it.
Well, brethering jist sot thar and cried. But
cryin' knowed wouldn't stack them oats. so
gifts up and al it | goes agiu, and worked away,
and then the dinner horn bowed but | wouldn't
quit. | were bound 10 have that there stack
up. We'll, got it nigh done agin, when, don't
you think it jist squashed right down agiD, and
covered me all up. Well, l crawled cut, and,
brethering, it pains me to say it, but when |
got out and looked at that pile of oats, did
say God d-n them oats."- Correspondence Of
the Nasar'As Union.