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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
Reduction in Freights.

We SEQ by an advertisement in the
Columbia Phess,z, that the South Caro-
lima Rail Road Company have reduced
the freights materially, on all gods
shipped from New York, Philadelphia
and Baltimore to Columbia.
The rates charged are guaranteed to
be less than those of any other inc,
and changes will be promptly made to
meet reductions in competing lines
Although it is not SO stated in the ad-
vertisement VIC presume the same re-
duction will be made on freights ship
ped to Camden.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17

Senator Frclinghuysen, in a speech
at Newark, on Wednesday evening,
in speeking Of the public debt, said
that this generation ought never to
attempt to pay dollar of the princi-
pal debt. The next generation will
be larger in number and in wealth,
and burden that would break the
back of one man can be borne easily
by two. So!
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
FOR THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.

FOR THE CAMDEN JOURNAL.
.Nr. Editor: The Match Game, Of
which you gave notice in your last is
sue, came off at the appointed time and
place. Owing, however, to ounayoidable
delay of q large part Of the players, the
game was not called until quarter Of
four, nearly an hour after that agreed
upon. Strictly speaking, this was not
match game, for the rules Of the
American Convention of Base Ballers
forbid any such between senior'and ju-
nior Club, one OF which last the KER-
SHAW CLUE is-but the WATEREE CLUB
is not member ofthis American Asso-.
citation, and this rule was disregarded
on this occasion.
At quarter past four then, the gamo
was called, and the contest began. The
day was beautiful: the weather delight
full, and all in the finest spirits
Kershaws brimful Of themselves and
hope that they would "beat the big
fellows" and the Wateree's delighted
with tho prospect Of a game conducted
in regular style againstsurh eager play
ers; but not without, we suspect, q
sneakjng sort Of feeling that in spite Of
all their advantages the young'ns
would come it over them. Thus, then,
The contest besan,-the Kershaw's ia
king the holds: but labou,ing under
tho disadvantage of the absence Of two
of their members; and really, their op-
ponents had reason to fear them, for
their play was excellent hitting fair
straight balls and getting homo in
good style. At length, howev.r, the
requisite three were ''put out" and the
Wateree's took the bat, and being com.
paratively old players, and having the
muscle, made big score upon the
books. Here the disadvantage under
which the KS. laboured, in having but
seven, became most apparent, and the
want Of their felders gave the WIS.
several long runs. This however, they
could not keep up long and their ad
versaries soon tripped them. up and
again made their mark in good fash
ion upon the score books, with still but
seven men, their missing two not ma
king their appearance until the next
inning. The Waterees, however, got
them out, and had their inning and
were compelled to give place to their
youthful foes. But the age Of the ju-
niors began to tell, and their muscle to
fail, and this timo their score was not
as large as before. In this style the
battle we on, until at the end of the
fifth inning for each, the Umpire deci-
ded that it war too dark for further
play, and calling for the score books,
decided the game in favor of the Sc
nior Club, by scoro Of so to 50, the
ANALYSIS of which is rs follows:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
Northern Elections.

The Democrats and Conservatives
have carried Pennsylvania, by ma
iority variously stated at from 600 to
5000. In Ohio, they have elected a
majority of both branches of the Le-
eislature. The Governors election is
doubtful, both parties claiming it.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
TIE LEGISLATURE.

We copy the subjoined correspon-
dcnce, relative to the election Of mem
bcrs of the Legislature. from the
Charleston Mercury, of Friday last: !:
CHARLESTON, Oct. 10, 1857.
Hon. I. ". Haync.
DEAR SIR: AS Acknowledgement
of South Carolina and the advising
law officer of the Governor, allow me
to call your attention to the fact that
unless steps are taken and instruc-
tions given to the managers of cleo
tions, to hold al election for mcmbsrs
of the Legislature, the House of Re-
representatives. and a portion Of the
Senate, will go out of office on the
Monday after the third Wednesday in
this month, and the State be left with
out any legislative authority: Please
inform ne whether anything has been
done, or will be, and obligc, very
truly yours,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
analysis of which is rs follows:
KERSHAW CLUB.

INNINGS.
CLUBS. 12 3 4 5 g. s 8 TOTAL
Wateree, II Q Is s so
Kershaw 4 6 II 81 80
Thus the Wateree's won the Match,
but it were unjust to the other club not
to note the manner in which they play
ed. Their batting was beautiful, hitting
fair, straight balls and in a manner
that showed that were their muscle
equal to their skill, many q home run
would be put down for them. AS II
was they kept the folders busy, and
the base men had to stir their stumps to
head their playing off, while running
tho bases. They are sharp fellows, and
promise to make No. l players. Of
the other Club, their playing showed
that they were old hands, and struck
and ran in q cool, practiced way, that
made, in the long run tho heaviest
score.
Altogether, the game was an exceed
ingly pleasant one, and served greatly
to increase the zeal and interest in this
noble sport. The spectators were not
as many as might have been desired,
especially the fair sex, but a few didt
favor us with tho light Of their counto-
nance, and we assure them they were
appreciated.
The Kcrshaw's were not discouraged
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17

IMPORTANT PRoposIT1oN.-The
following statement is made by the
Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald:
can important proposition has just
been started Iy influential Republi:
cans which seems to meet with con-
siderable favor, and may have con-
trolling influence upon the action of.
Congress at the approaching session
and the next Presidential election
It is that Congressional committee
shall be appointed, by the consent
of all Senators and Representatives
who concur in the proposition, to wait
upon President johnson and request
him to state definitely what plan he has
tosubmit for the speedy reconstruction
and admission of the Southern States,
as he has hitherto opposed every pol:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
United States Commissioner.

J. NJ. GAYLE, Esq, Of Camden, has
been appointed one of the Commission
or of the Circuit and District Court of
the United States, for South Carolina,
and is prepared to enter upon the dis
charge Of the duties OF his Office.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
r. B. RuETT, JR.
Law OFFICE OF HAYNE & Son,
No. % BROAD STREET,

CHARLESTON, S. c.. Oct. 101S67.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your note,
just received, Of which the above is a
copy, I enclose you communication
from myself to his Exccllency Gov.
Orr, dated September9 1867, relating
to this subject. To this communica-
ton I have received no reply. l have
seen Gov. Orr since. He mentioned
the receipt of this letter, but askedn no
advice from me, and said nothing as
to his own views or intentions in re-
gard to the matter referred to.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
l.. W. IIAYNE.
TO r. B. RHETT, Jr., Esq, Charles
ton, S. G.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY -GEN'L.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Sept. 9, 1867.
DEAR SIR: Although disfranchised
by Congress, and withdrawn, by my
own choise, from all participation in
politics, I feel it duty, as Attorney
General, to call the attention of the
Governor of the State to the fact that
the old white mans government in
South Carolina, under which we both
hold our Offices, is about to expire.
Shall it "die and make no sign? ?"
I have nothing to advise or suggest;
but if the period for the October elec-
tions passes sub sile',to, it may be con-
strued into acquicscence in the consti-
tutionality of negro suffrage and all
the provisions Of the. reconstruction
acts, rather than ':yielding to superb
or force" If anything is to be done
or said by way of protest, it is the
Governor only who can act or speak
for the State.
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
(Signed,) I. W. HAYNE,
Attorney-General.
To his Excellency Governor ORR,
Anderson G.. H., S. G.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
ChangeOf Schedule.

1t VIII be seen by reference to the
advertisement that the schedule forthe
mail and passenger trains have teen
changed. They now leave at 8.3( A.
NJ, and arrive at 2.40 p. M. The
through trips to Columbia have been
discontinued for the present.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
Post Offices Re-Opened.

The: following Post Offices in this Dis
trict have been re-opened:
Lyuelwood-Wilson Marlborough, D, NJ
F2as Rock-G. P. Copeland, P. NJ.
Liberty BiW-Heury L. Brown, ?. NJ.
THZsrs Eavy-Elisha W. Hall, 2. NJ.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
Frost.

We understand frost was seen in
several places..in the vicinity Of Camden
yesterday morning.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17
An Acceptable Favor

AN ACcePtaDle FaVof'
We are indebted to the Hon. JAMES
A. You've for files Of late New York
city papers.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1867-10-17

AeR1cULrURAL SOCIETIES. Georgia
paper (says tho Columbia Phen'r,) is
advising the establishment of agricul-
tural societies throughout tho South, to
meet the changed conditions Of the sys-
tenn of labor, and urges the scheme as
pressing necessity, for tho reason that
the attempt to carry on the culture Of
ground under the old management, in
such entirely different conditions, will
make the country poor, and keep it so
forever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
THE WHEAT CROP.
Correepoudence of the Democrat.
Ew YORK, June %, 1876.


Editor Charlotte Democrat:-Dear Sir: We
take the liberty to state few points concerning
the wheat crop TO which. if you think proper.
you may call the attention of our friends through
the columns of your valuable paper. From all
points the accounts BILE for an immense
crop of cereals generally, and prices in short
time must rule low. Yet, in the meantime, say
within sixty days. before the supplies from the
great West can be matured and brought to
market. the whole of the crop South can be
shipped off and sold, realizing bountiful price
now three dollars for a good article of white
wheat. and the great probability is that this price
will be maintained for at least thirty if not sixty
days. The stock of good sound wheat here Is
extremely light, and the entire stock small for
the season-not three hundred and fifty
thousand bushels. all grades-and the Millers in
very light stock all waiting to purchase the new
Southern. bespeaks fer the latter. for at least a
few weeks to come. very fair prices to a GER
tainty. The circumstances then of this market
being SO very favorable for Southern friends
to dispose of their crop, we need hardly urge
them to ship and sell promptly. they will
readily perceive that this is the best mode. Even
If they sell more than they can spare, reserving
but little for home consumption. they will find
that they eau be supplied later in the season at
less than one-haf the amount per bushel they
have realized by taking advantage of the present
rates. Respectfully, your obi servants.
STENHoUsE 6I MAcAULAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
GUILFORD LAND AGENCY
OF NORTH CAROLINA.

PRINCIPAL OFFICE, GREENSBORO, N. @.
Persons having Agricultural and Mineral Lands.
Water Powers, &C.. for sale, respectfully invited
10 place them in ha nds for that purpose as our
facilities for bringing purchasers from Northcru
States and placing property prominently before the
public, through our advertisements, and also
through our agencies and correspondents in the
North and West, unsurpassed We now
waiting for Lands to be placed in our hands for
sale for the purpose of making sales to Northern
parties.
Persons at a distance wishing to place property
in our hands should give accurate description
OF the same. If Agricultural Lands, they should
specify the soil, number Of acres of cleared and
timbered lands, the kind of timber, what is raised
the land, what kind of improvements the
premises, how far from Railroad and County -seat
whether it is well watered, &c. IF Mineral Lands,
they should state what kind of Minerals the indica-
tons, &c, always sending good fair specimen Of
the 1t would also be advisable to send sketch
of the land to US and abstract of title.
LOUIS ZIMMER CO.,
Land Agents and Real Estate Brokers,
Greensboro, n. O.
Or apply to Gen. R. D. JOHNSTON, Attorney at
Law, Charlotte, n. c..
July 8, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
A RAILROAD ACQUAINTANCE

western railroad conductor tells the follow
ing capital hit, of which the Times, of Cincinnati,
"makes note ~
''One day last week." said he, "there came on
board of the cars, from of the up-country
stations. very pretty, genteel young lady, on
her way to this city. She alone; so | waited
upon her to good seat, and made her comforta-
BILE as possible. 1t was few minutes before the
starting hour, and she was so agreeable and talk
alive that fingered, and we had pleasant chat
"Afterward, when collecting the tickets, she
fine peaches, which she said came from her
friends orchard in the country; and really be
gan to think that had not had SO charming a
passenger for many day
"Well, we arrived at the depot; and then |
attended her to the carriage, handed up her car
petbag, and after all, what do you think she
said q
Now we thought, Of course, that the young
lady would say very politely, THANK you, sill"
smile like CLEAN Of sunshne-the carriage
roll otf-and our friend John Van Duseu, the
gentIemanly conductor, would bow an deu, and
with sigh turn away and forget the matter,
and we stated that as our natural supposition.
NO" said the conductor, "she did no such
thing: but, just as her foot was on the step, she
turned, and with sort of look can't describe
observed:
"You must consider this, sir, merely a car ac-
quaintance. You must not expect to be recog-
nized if We meet any where else -
John drew a long breath.
"What did you say ?" we asked.
"Why thought this rather uncivil. to say the
least, so replied very quickly:
"Certanly not, madam. | was just going to
remark that you must not feel GIFTED if Juno
fha for
really, we conductors have to be careful about
our acquaintance9"
"And the lady 2" said we
"She looked quite silly, as she drove off," re-
piled John.
A keener response to an example of female
"snodisns' could not have been made, nor better
deserved.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

WHAT NExr.-A distinguished German pro-
fessor recently announced that if drop of
human blood was placed under microscope
capable of magnifying it twenty million times
larger, it would show all the kinds of animals
that ever have existed, or now exist, on the
earth. In the blood Of healthy person the
animals are quiet in that of sick person they
fight. From this be draws the conclusion that
man has within him all the elements from which
the universe was created He further says that
if dead cat was flung in pool of water aud
left to decompose, the drops Of water would
show, when under microscope, all the animals
belonging to the cat species.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

ATLANTIC Il N. c. RAILRoAD.-The annual
meeting of this Company was held at Newbern
on the 9th ult. The Directors elected on the
part of the stockholders are J. c. Washington of
Lenoir, Jas. B. Hughes. Jno. D. Whitford and
c.. C. Clark of Craven; appointed by the State,
Isaac Ramsey of Carteret, A. Il. jenkins and J..
d. Flanner of Craven, j. NJ. PARROT, L. c.. Des-
mond and Council Best of Lenoir, VIM. Murdoch
of Rowan, and Jno. L. Morehead of Mecklenburg.
Jno. D. Whitford was elected President.
The report of the President states that the
total receipts of the Road, for the fiscal year
ending 3lst May last amounted to $l4S,2O3 40;
amount of expenditures. $l49,719 50; showing
an outlay of $3.50 46 over and above the re-
ceipts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

e. The Wadesboro Argus complains that the
carrying of the mail between the head of the
Will, Char & Ruth Railroad and Charlotte, (via
Monroe.) has been discontinued. because no one
will take the contract. We apprehended from
the first establishment of that route that it would
prove failure, especially regards affording
mail facilities to the people between this place
and w adesboro. A continuance of the old routes
would give more satisfaction and conveniences
to the people along the line, viz: tri weekly
mail from Charlotte TO Monroe, (gong the upper
road by Providence and returning the lower road
by Rose Vale. &c..) also, tri- weekly or semi
weekly mail from Monroe to Wadesburo. and the
same TO Lancaster c. H.
1t our friend of the Argus will assist US in
having these routes rs-established. we think he
will find that it will be better for the people, and
certainly better for the newspapers at Charlotte
and Wadesboro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

GoING To EURoPE.-In former times pleasure
seekers were generally satisfied with a visit to
the North to come fashionable resort in the
South, but now the rule is journey to Europe !;
and so great has been the number of Americans
who have gone across the ocean this year that it
is stated that return passage is secured with
difficulty. This disposition to visit Europe is not
confined to Northern people alone. but South
erners are going in crowds. Brides and grooms'
with their attendants. are sailing from New York
every week, and dyspeptie drones seem to think
that all that is necessary to restore them to
health is trip to the Continent. Newly married
people had better be certain that they can buy or
rent a house, secure furniture and food for them
selves and children. before they spend hundreds
and thousands of dollars in travelling. The evil
of the present day is that young people try to
commence living in style that their fathers and
grand fathers enjoyed after many years Of in
dustry and toll
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
A MucH-NEEDED INvENr1oN.-We have been

A MUcH-NEEDED INvENTIoN.-We have been
shown patent horseshoe which must certainly
supercede the Old system when it becomes known
to the public. 1t entirely dispenses with nails,
being fastened on the foot by means Of an elIep-
teal band, entirely on the outside of the hoof
and yelling readily to its growth. Tie form Of
the shoe also tends to lateral expansion. 1t
has been exhibited to the officers of the War De-
partment for the purpose of introducing it into
the cavalry and artillery service of the United
States Washinqton Chronicle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

n Gen. Sickles, in reply to the Charleston
Board of Trade, states that he issued the liquor
order prohibiting the sale of ardent spirits in
quantities less than gallon. except by hotel or
inn keepers) for the purpose of curtailing the
consumption of '.ardent liquors. at irresponsible
bar rooms. The General is very poor Judge of
human nature if he thinks his order will have the
effect Of eurtailing the consumption of whiskey
and brandy in sny way. The only effect of the
order is to create monopoly. What is the diff
ference between drinking liquor at a hotel or inn
and a common bar-room!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

DIvIDEND.-The First National Bank Of Char
lotte has declared dividend of six per cent for
the last months. This Bank is of the sound
est in the country; and while its business pre-
sume. would justify larger dividend it prefers
to add to and increase its surplus-a wise pre-
caution against unfortunate contingencies. See
Eighth Quarterly Statement in our advertising
columns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Annual Commencement of Meeklenburg Female
College.
Davenport Feuale College,. R. Griffith, Lenoir,
Caldwell county, n. G.
4 Lady Teacher Wanted, at Davenport Female
College.
Eighth Quarterly Report of the First National Bank
of Charlotte.
Nuskingum Valley Portable Engine Works, Zanes-
VILE Ohio.
Guilford Land Agency Of North Carolina, Green's
boro, \ c.
Latest Arrival at B. Koopmann's.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

The Victim of Fashion, Jones has been
telling Robinson one of his splitting stories. }
Robinson-"Ya'as-it's very funny" Jones
-"Then why the deuce don't you laugh 2"
Robinson-"My dear felah, would with plea
sure, but daren't display any emotion-these
trousers are so tremendously tight!'
ToUoH SroR1Es.-A New Englander, riding
liz railroad car, off Southwest somewhere,
seemed particular disposed to astonish the other
passengers with tough stories about Yankee
dom. At last he mentioned that one of his
nsighbors owned an immense dairy, and made a
million pounds of butter and million of cheese
yearly. The story produced some sensation and
the Yankee perceiving that his veracity was in
danger of being questioned, appealed to friend
as follows: "True, isn't it, Mr. P? speak
Of Deacon Brown-you know Deacon Brown"
"Yees," replied the friend, "That is, yes,
know Deacon Brown, though don't know as
ever heard precisely how many pounds of but
ter and cheese he makes a year, but know he
has twelve sawmis that all 20 by buttermik!"
A Mobile paper elegantly says Northern his
torians of the war seem to be engaged in great
lying match.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, July SIN the Senate a resolution
was submitted combining legislation to reconstruct
tion and that bills relating thereto only be acted
upon A long debate ensued, during which it tram
spired that thirteen Senators had voted in caucus
in favor of universal suffrage. The resolution
finally passed. Ayes 10, Nays 9.
Mr. wilson stated, in the course Of debate, that
stanton wanted no legislation regarding the ju-
tion
Government for Indian scalps.
HousE-The Speaker presented memorial from
Green NJ Adams, against The admission of Mr. Beck
from kentucky. Referred to Committee on elections
Mr. Paine moved to suspend the rules, so that he
might introduce joint resolution rendering the
thanks OF Congress to Major General Philip Fl.
Sheridan, for his able and faithful performance of
duty as Commander of the Military District of Texas
and Louisiana. The rules suspended by a
vote of ITO TO l8, and the resolution passed A
joint resolution of thanks to Gems. Sickles, Pope
and Schofeld were adopted by strict party vote.
The Speaker announced the committee on recon-
struction provided for by the resolution of last
Wednesday, as follows: Stevens, Boutwell,, Bing-
ham, Farnsworth, Hubbard of New York, Beaman,
Paine, Pike and Brooks.
WASHINGTON, July 5-Judge Wayne is
dead. lie was born in Savannah, Georgia, in
1870, and appointed to the Bench in 1885.
The prosecution has closed their testimony in
the Surratt case.
The SURRArr TRIAL-Since the commencement
of the Surratt trial fact has to light regard
ing the court which tried and sentenced Mrs. Surrat
that deserves to be made public. 1t seems that
after the trial and sentence the court Joined in
earnestly recommending her to mercy, and that all
the members thereof, except, perhaps, the Judge
Advocate General, signed the recommendation. The
paper is said to be in the handwriting of Hon. John
A Bingham.
From TExAs.-Five cases of yellow fever
have occurred at Galveston, and two deaths
from black vomit. The Mayor has ordered the
immediate and free use of disinfectants