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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
NO. 16.

The Pail Mall Gazette thinks it is time
for. us to improve our present methods of
putting criminals out the world: "The
most memorable death scene known to secu-
lar history had for ito theatre the prison of
the Athenian commonwealth, and the most
touching incident in that drama ID the bring
ing in the cupof hemlock by the weeping
executioner. So much of modern civiliza-
ton runs up to Athenian civilization that
there is something remarkable in finding
Englishmen and Frenchaen executing their
criminals by the rope and the guillotine,
and remembering that the Athenians execu-
ted theirs with vegetable poison. The
difference is the more curious because,
among the many scientific discoveries which
constitute the real title of the modern world
to take precedence over the ancient which
otherwise could not be unhesitatingly conce-
ded to it, there are few more striking than
discoveries in toxicology. If a chemist of
the present day were asked for the means of
putting man out of the world without pain
on this side of death, his only difficulty
would arise out of the abundance of his re.
sources 3t H "a ~
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

CAPTAIN Jacks GUN.-The gun which
Captain Jack fred during the late unpleas.
antness between him and the government is
now in the ofico occupied BY Gen. Davis as
his headquarters. 1t shows the effect of
hard service, and apparently often came in
contact with hard rocks, for it is scratched
in every part, scarcely a6pot an eighth Of
an inch in extent being untouched 1t is one
of the muzzle loading rifles of the pattern Of
1863. The lock-plate contains the following
inscription: "U. S. Colts Pt. & F. A. Mfg.
Co., Hartford. Conn, 1852" It is rather
an unwieldy weapon, and is very long
about four and half feet. The barrel alone
is forty inches in length. 1t has three sights,
one being marked for hundred yards, an
other for three, snd the third for five hun
drcd yards. The sling is made Of piece of
leather, which was apparently broken in the
centre, for at that pointit is kept together
by two copperrivets, and it Is fastened in the
bands by pieces Of buckskin. The upper
band is made Of tin, and is fastened to the
stock with four small, headless nails. This
piece ofmecbanism is apparently the work of
the hero of the lava beds, and it shows that
he prided himself on how neatly it was done.
Portland Bulletin.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

IMPORTANT DECISION IN Favor OF
TRAvELLERs.-Several weeks ago brakeman
on the the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road refused ST. McKinlay, Of Nitchellcoun
ty, admission to the ladies' cor, and used
force to keep him out of it, seriously injuring
him. Mr.. McKiulay:: theroupon sued the
road for damages. The trial clossd few
days ago. The jury returned verdict for
the plaintiff for $4,000. The ruling was
that having paid for scat, and the other
cars being full, he was entitled to seat
in the ladies' car or any other where the
fare was not different sdf i.I.Ii 1.f
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
HOLD A PUBLIC, MEETING

at an early day to further the object and en-
courage the movement as much as possible.
Mr.. Neumann, who is gentleman well in
formed on the subject ofimnligration, leaves
Charleston to day or tomorrow for Newberry
70 sec what has become of number Of I'M
migrants sent there some time ago, and how
they are prospcring and are pleased with
their nov homes. 1t is proposed to hold
the pubic meeting referred to as soon as he
returns, which will'be in few days.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

A gentle hint: A youth and maiden were
walking beneath the blue canopy oftho frma-
mept "fretted with golden fires" and the
maiden. moved by the sublimity of the scene'
pointed taper fnger-the one on which
the engagement ring is worn-towards the
zenith and exclaimed: "Oh, Adolphus, isn't
jewelry beautiful"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
PHOTOGRAPHS.

The undersigned having return
ed and opened a gallery will be
pleased to see his friends.
With more experience and I'M
PROVED APPARATUS he feels
more capable than ever before OF
pleasing the people.
Come and have your pictures
made before grim winter with bis
frost and SHOWS pounces upon US.
Gallery in Workman House.
A. B. LEE.
Camden, S. G., Sept. II, 1873.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
THE OBJECT OF HIS VISIT

to this city and State He said, substantial
ly, that in consequence of the distress in the
North and Northwest, caused by the recent
fnancisl crisis, which had curtailed the
means of livelihood for immigrants, and Of
the dearth Of employment in Northern cities
at this time generally, there was large
number Of very desirable German, Irish and
Italian immigrants, who could be secured to
the fields and industries of the South, if the
proper steps were taken. 1t was the unin-
viting condition Of things at the North and
Northwest which induced him to make a
visit to this section, to see what could be
done TO- find homes and employment for the
many immigrants who are now seeking places
to settle. These immigrants were all hardy,
and would make good citizens, and would,
in his opinion, be sure means of developing
the material prosperity of the South, if they
could be brought hither.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

A curious circumstance is mentioned in a
Canadian paper of boy named Kingston,
who recently lost his arm by thrashing-ma-
chine at Adelaide. After the limb had
been amputatcd and buried, the boy COM
planned that the hand was cramped, causing
him extreme pain, and that if it was not
disinterred he could not recover. The limb
was accordingly disinterred, and the hand
found to be firmly shut together During
the operation of opening the hand the patient
cvinced great agony, and ..afterward declared
that hc felt relieved from the sensation Of
cramp. The case is strange one, but we
believe it is not without precedent in medical
annals.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
WHITE IMMIGRATION.
THE WAY TO DEVELOP THE STATE.

The Rev. Robert Neumann, missionary to
Castle Garden, New York, who recently ar
rived in this city to ascertain the wants Of the
city and State in the matter Of immigration,
met numbers of gentlemen who are members
ofthe German. immigration Society, at the
hall ofthel lFreundschaftsbund yesterday af-
ter-nooh. No forp,al meeting was held,
nor did the reverend gentleman make set
address, but he made interesting statements
on the subject Of immigration, and
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
EARLY Day JouRNAI1srs.-The journal

EARLY Day JouRNALlsTs.--T journal
lists in the reign of Louis XIV. were queer
souls, who lived in garrets and dined chiefly
off fried potoes, served in aby paper the store
woman round the corner. Almost every big
street had its journalist, and an own partic-
lar printer, which indefatigable being pub
lished on candle paper once week. The
man was known down the thoroughfare-
He chronicled the marriages, births, or con-
nubial woes of his neighbors; he was well
come to dinner now and then, and it was
always remembered that he ate much. 1t
was no great matter to him, if he were paid
for the copies of his journal, which he per-
sonally hawked about, in cash or kind, and
pound of sausages for three copies, two
rush-dips for single number, or a pair of
breeches for half years subscription, were
recommendations he could not afford to despise.
People con6ded to him their grievances, and
besought him to libel their neighbors, which
he did obligingly enough, if he had no
special reason for refusing and, as natural
consequence, he had always few grudgss
stalking after him, though these desisted in
time, for the journalist had soothing tongue.
Some morning the whole street would be-
thrown into state Of commotion, and the
inhabitants would troop out Of their doors to
see their domestic chronicler marched away
solemnly between two tipstafs, and in a
somewhat hang-dog mood, to the Bastile.
Perhaps it was debt; perhaps too bold
shot at some one in place--clerk, beadle, re-
cruiting sergeant, or what not. Then there
would be much cackling in the street and
cries of compassion, and the rancor for past
libel, if any survived, would melt away;
and the apple ewoman, the stove-woman, the
tailor's wife, and the cobbler's niece would
take the turns at going to the prison and
passing the poor journalist few delicacies
through the iron bars. But ne was not an
important bird enough to be Gagged for any
length of time, and it was never very long
before the sun shone again upon him, as he
was released from durance and cautioned not
to come there again. Then he would find a
bouquet on his garret still when he returned
home and the neighbors would treat him to
roast veal: and broach cheap bottle of.
vim D. Argcnteuil in his honor. Sadness
had reigned while he was away, mirth and
joy had attended the resumption of his duties
as censor of State polity and q purchaser
of fried potatoes. The journalisc@as never
rich, for money melted in his fingers, and he
seldom married, because marriage was in
compatible with the pursuit. of literature
and gallantry, which should go hand in
hand. The customary end of the journalist
w,s the hosnital and n deal coffin
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18

A VERY SNAKY SToRY.-Mr. J. C. Bee
mer, near Coieville, Orange County n. Y,
while out huckleberrying, one day, discover
ed worm snake, crossing the road, about
three feet in length. He assaulted his snake
ship with billet of wood. struck two or
three blows, when the reptile began to spread
out, crawling in all directions. Mr.. Beemer
was greatly astonished, took a closer view Of
his victim. when he discovered that it was
composed of thousands Of little reptiles, va
rying in length from an inch to three inches,
about the size Of hair, all linked in togeth-
er in such a manner as TO form complete
snake three feet in length. On being struck
with the club they all became alarmed, and
endeavored to escape, crawling and wrig-
Cling in every direction. Mr.. Beemer con-
cluded to investigate the phenomena, and
accordingly retired few rods from the
scene of battle, to watch these peculiar rep
tiles. In about hall an nour the llttle SNAKES
had collected en- masse into the condition
when first discovered, when the mass com.
menced to move with all the likeness and
characteristics of black snake, towards q
large anthill, near by. On gaining the OBJ
ject of their search, these seemingly thous-
ands of little reptiles disbanded and COM
menceda furious assault on the occupants
of the hill, where spirited battle was
waged against the ants for about fifteen
minutes, for the possession of the ant-eggs
stored The snakes came off victorious, and
soon collected again en- masse, resembling a
large snake as before, but twice its original
size, gorged with ant eggs.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-12-18
ALL THAT WAS NECESSARY

was to know how many immigrants were
needed and the nationality desired, and they
could readily be had. IF the opportunity to
procure these immigrants were not availed
now, it might not present itself in so practica-
Bile form again, as they would be compell-
ed to goto other parts of the country, even
though it might not be advantageous for
them to do so at present. One thing was
necessary; something had to be done in the
matter Of distributing the immigrants on
hand, After answering questions PROFOUND
ed By the gentlemen prr=vnt b-rt1hg Ton
the subject under consideration, in tho ost
satisfactory manner, it was doterminedlby
those assembled to call upon the plafers
and farmers and everybody in need of-belp
to till the fields or engage in some 5fher
method Of labor, through The News AND
COURIER, to hear from them at once.
HOW MANY LABoRERs THEY NEED,
and the kind desired, so that timely action
could be taken. Itwas also determined to
request oil papers in the State favorable to
immigration to copy the call, so that every
section of the State might be reached. Be-
sides, it was thought advisable to invite the
citizens Of this city, generally, to
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
AniUSENIENTS.
ST. Charles Theatre.

The "Elfn STAR Miss Alice kingshury,
appeared again at this theatre last night in
her admirable personation of Fdach0n.
She is with ut doubt one of the best repre-
sentatives of this character. Having played
the part many times, she has elaborated
the performance of it INTO one of perfect ac-
ton, rounded and smoothed by experience
and her genius. She is further aided in the
semblance of the Cricket by her grace of
form and manner. and a face full of smiles
and sunshine. The piece was generally
better acted last night than on Monday
evening. Tonight Miss kingsbury will ap-
pear in her great speciality. THE Child of
the Savanna" drama written for and
adapted to her genius.
Academy of Music.
Black Crook" and big houses is the same
old story to be told of the Academy. and
the audiences seem never to weary of the
fine dancing of Mile. Lupo, of the educated
feet of Miss Jennie Benson, of guitar and
Gilmore Hernandez, or Of Benson, the baby
wonderful. Between the acts of the piece the
manager introduces Mr.. Charles Freeman
ia picolo solos, and Nj. Joseph Devercher in
warblings, and entertains the male portion
of the audience so well that the disgusting
habit OF going ont for drinks has been aban-
come to be the great moral drama of the
season.
The Opera.
On new years day and evening Mr..
Csnonge will offer extra attractions to the
patrons of the Opera House. For the
matinee Boieldieu's thee act opera of LA
Dame Blanche" will be sung for the first
Tine this season, in which Messrs. Gadilhe,
ts,dtlin ger, Dupin and Marchand. and
Niles. Gabrielle Moisset, CaIini and Jaime
will appear .
Thursday evening will be performed the |
comedy of la Cagnotte" and the opera of |
Les Noces de Jeanette"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

|
ResOlred, That the Administrator of
Finance issue. on the warrant of the Admin
! istrator OF Public Accounts, to j. j. O'Hara.
| in full and final settlement for work per
formed and material furnished by him under
| the contract entered into by virtue Of ordi-
nance No. 1915, Administration series, and
for extra work, the sum of $l3,500, IN new
consolidated bonds, drainage series, at par.
Be it further
Resotred, That the treasurer pay to said
J. j. OHara on the warrant of the Admin-
Istrator OF Public Accounts, the sum of
5000, cash, for material etc, turned over
by him to the city, consisting of lumber,
timber, iron bolts, pile drivers; boats, ETC.,
as per inventory OF the City Surveyor, and
in consideration of the cancellation and
annulrnent Of the contract herein referred
to- Be it further
Resoloe.t, That said payments shall only
be made on the execution of an act before
the city notary between the city, j. j.
CHara and such other persons as may be
necessary; said act to be drawn up under
the supervision of the City Attorney, to the
satisfaction of the Mayor, who is hereby
authorized to sign the same on behalf of the
city.
BY Mr. Calhoun and and passed: Author
izng the receipt of drainage warrants IN
pay ment Of drainage taxes.
Petitions. A
The aforementioned petitions, presented
by the Mayor, were severally referred or
disposed of as stated:
From c. A. Postley, to be allowed a re-
fres hment stand on the levee, near the
Canal street ferry landing. Rejected.
From G. W. Byrne, for correction Of tax
bill. To the Administrator of Assessments
From Maria C. Pilot. for extension OF
time to pay her tax. t. the committee
of the whole.
For ferry from the head of Delord
street. To the Administrator of Commerce
From c. f. Girardey & Co., respecting
City Park mortgage notes; from Rhoda c.
White, by her attorney, K. DeGrav, relative
20 the Gaines case. and from Bernardn b.
Robert, for the cancellation of tax bills.
To the Administrator of Pablo Accounts,
with power to act in relation TO the last
named matter.
For lamps on Peters avenue; from J. II. |
Keller, suggesting thai the FIRE bells be rung
at the advent of the new year. To the Ad- |
mnistrator of Police, with power to &C: in !
relation to the petition Of Mr.. Keller.
From James Mccormick. proposing to re-
store the marble work of the City Hall to
its original color. To the Administra tor of |
Waterworks and Public Buildings.
The Council then adjourned
DANIEL SCULLY. Secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

EFT FIFTY DOLLAR BILL
I've hear of counterfeit
currency being passed, but
mites az to startle one into
gently q merchant called at
tiers to give information of
= handsome young woman
kunterfeit fifty dollar bill on
Is good a description of her
icularly mentioning that
|bted blonde, quite hand
ere sent out to hunt her
~ found the person they
we'd to be a charming bru.
II. this did not make them
" they took Viola Dumont
recinct stationhouse. and
led her over to the United
ties. AS soon as captured. a
h was made, as it was ex-
re counterfeit money would
pothing further was discov-
laid that the accused is a sis
- arie, the fellow who robbed
pee of Memphis. This is not
, she has seen the inside of a
dollars to a counterfeit nickle
II not be convicted on this
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
Billiards..

Two excellent games of billiards were
played last evening, at the st. Charles
Rotunda. The first was between Messrs
Coste and Abrams against Messrs. Maggioli
and Oberlander, and was won by the first
party by score of 200 to IS7. The follow
ing were the principal runs:
Coste, Is, IL. 20; Abrams, 10, Is, IL, IL;
MaggioG, 20, IL; Oberlander, IL, 49, IL.
The second was between GARNER and
Miller, the latter receiving the odds of
discount, with the following score: Miller,
900; GARNER, LAG.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
SH.ERTFF'E SALES,
Moore, IanBey g. Hysms W.. l.. LaIaurie

Moore, IanBey g. Hygms l.. LaIaurie.
SIATH DISTRICT COURT FOR TIE PARISH OF
~ Orleans, No. 33l2.-By virtue Of writ of seiz.
ure aud sale directed by tie hOnors Bile tine Sixth
District Court for the parish OF Orleans, in the
above entitled cause, 10 G. y Sauvinet late sheriff
and by said late sheriff to me transferred I will
proceed TO sell at public auction ct the Merchants
and Auctioneers Exchange, Royal street. bet ween
Canal and CustomhOuse streets, 10 the Second Dis
trict Of this city, on SATURDAY, January 81, 1874
al twelve o'clock 81. the following described pl op-
erty. to wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROCND, situated in the
Second District Of this city, in the square bounded
DIV Peters, Customh0use, Clinton and Benviile
streets, and designated by the number six, and
measuring twenty We feet two inches three lines
front each of Peters and Clinton streets by the
entire depth between said streets. said lot Is he
same acquired by the defendant by inherits q e
from his mother. Mrs. Delphine Macarry and Nv ct
OF partition with his co-hers passed before A. DE-
catel. notary public i'll this city on the twenty.
sixth of April, 1904
Seized in the above suit.
TERMS Cash on the spot.
W. P. HARPER
Ge3l iall Fl Sheriff Of the Parish OF Orpans
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
SPECIAL NOTICES,

NOtice.-New Orleans Mutual Insurance Asso-
ciabon, New Orleans, December ~ l5.3-In &C.
cordance With the recommendation contained in
the report Of the Committee of Investie alton and
accepted by stockholders at a meeting held on he
twelfth Of December instant and subject to ratif-
cation by the Stockholders to be soon con ened to
vote upon contemplated amendments to the char
ter, notice Is hereby given that premiums of in
surance policies effected in this association on
and after the FIRST OF JANUARY, 1874, will be
due and payable at the end of each month, less
nteen per cent rebate on FIRE, river, rail
OIL marine cot ton risks, to all insurers, in.
Guiding stockholders. without forfeit by the latter
of their claim to any further par ticipation in the
profits of the "ssoeiation in the proportion their
earned premiums, at the close of each fiscal wear
n-lnS ON the thirty tArst Of December.
NJ. MUSSON. President.
q. LAVAGx. Secretary. GeJl In
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
Intelligence.

ASr.-The New Orlesus C;tv
ANY, the Carrsilton and
cars will tonight run cars
ck N the morning; every
after midnight. The
y nve cents will be demand,
asst, is something to please
more y demanded. Besides
oned, the following may be
e accommodation: Magazine
"A, Espianade and Bayou,
Oauphne, Canal, this last to
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31

MEETING OF Police CAPrAINs.-Last
night the several police captains met Super
intendent Weeks at the office of the police
and fire alarm telegraph for the purpose of
arranging more defnite programme on
the occasion of fire. Officers will now re-
ceive very definite instructions how to pro-
coed when it becomes necessary to send in
an alarm for FIRE. The meeting was a
pleasant one, resulting in general good
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
Tbnseuate Committee.

The Senate Committee on Transportation
will hold it's final session at II M. to-day, in
parlor P at the st. Charles Hotel, when the
last witnesses in the Fort st. Philip canal
matter will be examined and the case
closed. This evening the majority, and per-
Washington.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-12-31
Charles f. Bercns va. Samuel ID. Dixon.
tutor.

EHFTH DISTRICT COURT FOR TEE PARISH OF
Il Orleans, No. oS33-by virtue Of d Wit OF seiz-
ure and Sale 10 mo directed by the honorable the
flfth District Court Tor the parish Orleans in the
above entitled cause, viii proceed to sell at public
auctlcu, az the Merchants and Aucf oneers, Er.
change, Royal street, between Canal and Custom.
house streets, in the Second District Of this CITY
on TUESDAY, January 90 1874, At Twelve O'clock
W., The following described property be longing to
Barbara Benson, VIE Of FREDERICK ~ h.yorth
the ninor Iva Louisa Benson and Mary Anu Ben.
soIL, wife OF Samuei H. Dix on to wit
THE THREE Undivided FOuRTHs Of two Ger.
ta'n lots OF gIolnd, and small portion OF grouud
together with the improvements thereon snd the
aPpuLtenahees there1nto belonging. situated in
the Fourth DiBtrict Of this city, n the square
number uny-niae, bounded by " Is hington, Live
oak, Fou' IL and Magazine streets dea grated ~
me Numbers seventeen and eig1te on a plan
GraWn by II. NotiEausen, late survey Or dated the
i0nrth tay OF May, 1874. deposited among the
records OF L. Hermann, formerly a notary public
III 't1s city. SAID lois and portion OF ground ad
JOIN each other, and said los measure eacu thirty
one ieet six inches front on Washington street by
one hundred and twenty five ieGS Ia depth. be-
tween paral.-I lines, and said small portion OF
gronn': forms part oi tbe lot number Dirteen aud
acJolrs said lot number eighteen and measures
one foot SIX inches front on Was Ellington sect by
one hundred and twenty Ave foet II depta be-
tween parallel lines.
Said property is the same Which the late
Joseph Benson acquired by purchase a, a d bic
sale Of same, made by F. T. Parker sheriff Of 1bs
PARISH OF orleans, on the twenty -eigi,th cav of
Dect moeT, 1889, under and by virtJe OF n writ at
seizure ard saie TO him direct by the sixth d,
l. Chiapeila We. Charles Ferguson, No. 1854 o AN
docket Of sad court. ibiqui
seized ID the ABOVE suit. 1t whic
lerrns-Cast I. the spot. orot1ool
de-s p ia2o Sheriff Of the Parish OF 81. comm