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canst save his life and thy conscience.
Neither shalt thou destroy thyself by
getting eight" nor "slewed," nor
"high" nor "corned," nor "half-seas
over" nor "three sheets in the wind"
by drinking smoothly down. brandy
Sings" "gin cocktails" "wEiskey
punches" rum toddles," nor "egg-
nogs." Neither shalt thou suck mint
Ijuleps." nor "sherry-cobblers," through
straw, nor gurgle from a bottle the
"raw material" nor take ''it straight"
from decanter; for, while thou art
swallowing down thy purse, and the
coat from off thy back, thou art burn
ing the coat from off thy stomach;
and if thou couldst see the houses and
lands, and gold dust, and home COM
forts already lying there-"a huge
pile"-thou shouldst feel choking in
thy throat; and when to that thou
addcst thy crooked walkings thou wilt
feel disgnsted with thyself, and in
quire rs thy servant dog that he
doeth these things" Verify, thou
shalt say, Farewell, old bottle, | will
kiss thy gurgling lips no more; slings,
cocktails, punches, smashcs, cobblers,
nogs, toddies, sangarees aud iuleps,
forever farewell. Thy remembrance
shames me; henceforth, cut thy ac-
quaintance, and headaches, trembings,
heart.burnings, blue devils, aud all the
unholy catalogue of evils that follow
in thy train. Ny wife's smiles and
my chlldren's merry-hearted laugh,
shall charm aud reward me for hav-
ing the manly irmness and courage
TO say 40. wish thee an eternal
farewell" a.
VII.
Thou shalt not grow discouraged,
nor think of going home befor; thou
hast made thy pile" because thou
hast not struck a lead" nor found a
erich crevice," nor sunk a hole upoE "A
pocket" lest in going home thou
shalt leave four dollars day, and GO
to work, ashamed at fifty cents, and
serve thee right; for thou knowest by
staying here, thou mightst strike a
lead and fifty dollars day, and keep
thy manly selfrespect. and then go
home with enough TO make tbyself
and others hppy.
VIII
Thou shalt not steal pick, or a
shovel, or pan from thy fellow-miner;
nor take away his tools without his
leave; nor borrow those he cannot
spare; nor return them broken, nor
trouble him to fetch them back again,
nor talk to him while his water rent
is running on, nor remove his stake
to enlarge thy claim, nor undermine
his bank in following lead, nor pan
out gold from his "rifflc box" nor
wash the tailings from his sluice's
mouth. Neither shalt thou pick out
specimens from the company's pan to
put them in thy mouth or pocket; nor
cheat thy partner of his share; nor
steal from thy cabin-matc his gold
dust, to add to thine, for he will bel
sure to discover what thou hast done,
and will straightway call his fellow
miners together, and if the law hinder
them MT, will hang thee, or give thee
fifty lashes, or shave thy head and
brand thee. like horse thief, with "R'
upon thy cheek, to be known and read
OF all men, Californians in particular.
TX.
Thou shalt not tell any false tales
about good diggings in the noun.
tains,' to thy neighbor, that thou may
nat hnnofit q frinnd uhn halh rn,,los
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THE MINERS TEN COMMANDMENTS.

land. And behold Pve seen the ele-
1phant, yea, verify, | saw him, and bear
witness, that from the key of bis
trunk to the end of his tail, his whole
body hath passed before me; and
followed him until his huge feet stood
still before clapboard shanty; then
with his trunk extended he pointed to
candle-card tackled upon shingle,
as though he would say Read, and !
read the
MINERS TEN COMMANDMENTS.
Thou shalt have no other claim
than one.
Thou shalt not make unto thyself
any false claim, nor any likeness to a
mean man, by jumping one; for |, a
miner, am just one, and will visit
the miners around about, and they
will Judge thee; and when they shall
decide, thou shalt take thy pick. thy
pan, thy shovel and thy blankets with
all thou hast and shall depart seeking
other good diggings, but thou shalt
find none. Then when thou hast paid
out all thy dust, worn out thy boots
and garments so that there is nothing
good about them but the pockets, and
thy patience is like unto thy gar
ments, then in sorrow shalt thou re-
turn to find thy claim worked out, and
yet thou hath no pile to hide in the
ground, or in the old boot beneath thy
bunk, or in buckskfl or bottle beneath
thy cabin, and at last thou shalt hire
thy body out to make thy board anil
save thy bacon.
III.
Thou shalt not go prospecting be-
fore thy claim gives out. Neither
shalt thou take thy money, nor thy
gold dust, nor thy good name, TO the
gaming table in vain; for monte.
twenty-one, roulette, faro, lansqucnet
and poker, will prove to thee that the
more thou puttest down the less thou
shalt take up; and when thou think
est of thy wife and children, thou
shalt not hold thyself guiltless, but in
sane.
Thou shalt not remember what thy
friends do at home on the Sabbath
day, lest the remembrance may not
compare favorably with what thou
doest here. Six days thou mayst dig
or pick; but the other day is Sunday;
yet thou washest all thy dirty shirts,
darnest all thy stockings, tap thy
boots, mend thy clothing, chop thy
whole weeks fire-wood, make up and
bake thy bread, and boil thy pork and
beans, that thou wait not when thou
returnest from thy long-tom weary.
For in six days labor only thou canst
not work enough to wear out thy body
in many years; but if thou workest
hard on Sunday also, thou canst do it
in six months; and thou, and thy NOR
ais and thy conscience, be none the
better for il; but rerroach thee,
shouldst thou ever return with thy
worn-out body to thy mothers fireside.
v.
Thou shalt not think more of all thy
gold, and how thou canst make it fast
est, than how thou wilt enjoy it after
thou hast ridden rough-shod over thy
good old parents preceptsand exam. :.
Piles, that thou mayest have nothing
to reproach thee, whom left alone in
the land where thy fathers blessing
and thy mothers love hath sent thee.
vi.
IT.. LII - LII. no.4hor A..
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2rofessinual Cards.

JONAS w. BROWN,
A TTORNEY AMI COUNSELOR AT LAW, AMI
a Notary Public. Idaho City. /. L. Will practice
IN ali the Courts of the Territory OFFICE on Com.
nercial street. two door above Court House
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Thou shalt not tell any false tales
about good diggings in the noun
tains,' to thy neighbor, that thou may
est benefit a friend who hath mules,
and provisions, and tools and blank
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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

PERsoNAL.-Drs. S. Baruch, Of
Camden, and j. J. Horton, Of Flat
Rcck, left yesterday morning for
Greenvillc. They go as delegates to
the State Medical Association.
Capt. II. G.. Lamal, Of Ridgcway,
was in Camden on Saturday. He re-
ports things generally, and particularly
the Straightout Democracy, to be in a
thriving condition in his section.
Maj. S. Il. Adams left yesterday for
st. Paul, Mimi, whittier lis family
preceded him some weeks ago. Before
returning, he will visit Napoleon, Ohio,
his old home. During his absence, Mr..
S. b. Latham will act as his agent in
the transaction Of all business pertain
inc to his lumber interests, as will ap-
pear from his card in another column.
We were pleased to meet the other
day Messrs. Vim Klrkwood and f. f.
Hewes, Of Charleston, who were visiting
Camden, as government inspectors, fol
the purpose Of testing the soundness OF
the Steamer Ellington, which arrived
Friday morning. The steamer was found
to be in excellent condition.
Charles T. Connors, Esq, Of the Ian
caster bar, spent few days in Camden
last week.
Capt. W. i. DcPass was in attend
ance upon the U. S. Court.
Judge kershaw reached home Thurs
day from Spartanburg, where he has
boen holding Court for the last week OIL
two.
Captain Wm. Glyburn and Mr.. W
D. MeDowall are visiting Charleston.
Mcssrs. Bamberg & Roscnberger have
removed from the store under th'
JoUyAL Office to the building on the op
positc side ofthe street one door south o
the Latham House.
Mr.. j. NJ. Smyrl is in Charleston a
Juror in the L. s. Court.
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The Coi'mju Register says Of

heart. The Cot'mG.u Register says Of
him:
lie was elected Mayor of this
city in 1863, and held that Office when
the city was destroyed by Sherman in
1868. After the war. his residence
here being burt. he was forced to retire
to his plantation near Fort Motte With
a hopeful and cheerful disposition, and
being uudaunted by the infrmities of
age, he cndeavored for some years to
make an honest living BY travelling over
The State in the insurance business.
Full of charity for all mankind, the
young listened with interest to his con-
versation, and men of maturer years
sought his company on account Of his
buoyant. youthful and cheerful spirit
Everywhere he went he was honored,
welcomed and loved. Well, then.
should the State lament the death Of
such a man, for South Carolina had no
trucr son.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

A MAYOR PARDoNED.-Thc Cover
nor yesterday pardoned "John Agncw,
Mayor of Columbia" for an offence oi
which ne was convicted in trial JUS
tees court in this city last summer.
The crime charged against the Mayor
was that of using unnecessary force up
on a helpless incbria!c after he was in
his Honor's custody, by kicking him
while he lay PROSTATE on the ground.
The pardon was sought for the purpose
of saving a fine ofsl5 and cost, imposed
by the trial justice. Columbia Regis
ter,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

CONCEALED WEAPONS. We take
fr,m the Abbcyille Medium something
in reference to the habit Of carrying con-
cealed weapons. What is said Of Alb
bevillc applies with equal force to Cam
den. Read:
The next Legislature should pass a
law with very stringent provisions against
carrying concealed deadly weapons. In
nearly every newspaper there is some
horrid tale of.bloodshed aud murder by
men under the influence of unnatural
passion, helped along by loaded revol-
yer and damning drink. At this place,
in civilized Abbevillc, every now and
then come man is shot found the corner
aud the police are pulled in to prevent
the crime. Last Friday when the square
was crowded with people from every
section Of the county number Of piS-
tol shots were fired on the streets, right
among the crowd, to the jeopardy Of hu-
man life and against the peace and
dignity ofthe State" This sort olthing
ought to be stopped aud the best way to
do it is to pass law making it Jail
offence for carrying a loaded pistol upon
the person except in tine of war aud in
the service Of the country. Pistols are
dangerous play things and especially in
the hands Of drunken fools.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09
A COW cAsE.-Trial Justice Dnnla

A COW cAsE.-Trial Justice Dunlap
was engaged nearly all day Saturday in
the trial of the case Of Jemima Jackson
VS.. John Myers aud Re,ta Myers, the
same being an action for the recovery
of COW aud calf, which were in the
possession Of the defendants, aud claim
ed BY both parties to the salt. MessTs.
Chestnut C Workman and Judge Lett
ncr appeared for the plaintiff, and }.
W. DePass, Esq, for the defendants
After all the evidence and able argu'
men;s by counsel, the court charged
the jury, who retired and soon found q
verdict in favor Of the plaintiff.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

NAVAL SroREs.-Thc Charleston
Journal Of Commerce asks why naval
stores will 90 from Camden by the
steamer Ellington and the w. c. 4 A.
Il. r., to Wilmington, instead Of by
the S. G. Ii. f., to Charleston. Opera
tors up here say, because the rates to
the former city are as low, if not lower,
than to the latter, while the merchants
of Wilmington offer extra inducements
for their trade. They also find that
they can purchase their supplies upon
as favorable terms in Wilmington as iu
Charleston.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

ESs@ No COMMUNICATION wtH be publ'shec
i. the JOURNAL, mless re are placed IN
possession Of the name Of the author.
b9- We are not responsible for the rie~s
or expressions Of our correspondents.
RSS- .AN communications for personal dd-
rdntoge rW be charged for at tie. rate cf one
dollar for ench itch.
nA. Nominations Of Candidates IN usual
form, not 10 erceca one inch, FIVE DOL-
LARS. These charges are to be pcid strictly
in a4raac;, cad no exceptions 'rhateper ~N be
made 10 The ru'e.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

OvERrAKEN-Ou the night of the
Goth of March, Mr.. H. II. Hall, living
fourteen miles east of Camden, had stolen
from him COW and calf, which he
tracked the next morning to the Depot
creek in the outskirts of Camden, where
he lost trail. After considerable trouble,
Mr.. Hall ascertained that his property
had gone up the country, whittier he
pursued, aud found 1t, week after the
theft was committed, in the possession
of one James Garter, colored, who lives
on the Ciples plantation, some twelve or
fifteen miles above Camden. Carter
confessed his guilt, and offered to pull
off and take any amount of whipping
but Mr.. Hall like n humane man, brought
him to town and committed him to the
. suardhousc, whence he was transferred
to the county Jail by Trial Justice Dun
lap, there 10 await trial for grand lar
ccny.
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PAINFUL AccrDsNT.-Mr. Jefferson
J. Horton, an aged and esteemed citi-
zen of Lancaster County, residing near
Pleasant Hill, met with painful acci-
dent lately. While riding in his buggy,
the horse took fright and dashed off.
throwing Mr.. Horton to the ground,
and infictins painful but not serious
injuries. He is doing well, and expects
soon to be himself again.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

In TIE L S. CoURr.-A number of
persons from this county were tried
last week in the U. S. Circuit Court for
retailing whiskcy and tobacco without
license. Some were acquitted, and
others found guilty. The cases against
S n. Newman (white) and f. u. Ben
iamin (coloredl were "olprossed. I,
L. Young, (whitc) Green Washington
aud James Adamson (colorcd) were
found guilty of retailing whiskey with
ou: having paid the special tax. Under
the law, tho punishment is Imprisonment
in the county jail Sentences have not
yet been passed upon the parties who
were convicted.
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HOMICIDE AT DoKo.-On the even
ing of the 29th ultimo, Mr.. John NJ.
Hogan, who lives in Fairfield county
near Doko, was shot and mortally
wounded by stepson named William
Boyle, lad Of nineteen years. The
deceased had the reputation Of being
very violent man, and, at the time he
was shot, was in the act Of advancing
upon his stepson with drawn knife.
The sympathy of the community is said
to be with the stepson, who surrendered
himselfto the officers Of the law.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMIT
rEE.-The convention will have to per-
form the important duty of reorganizing
the County Executive Committee
This will, Of course, be done in accord
ancc with the rules and regulations of
the party, which authorize the election
of County Chairman from the county
at large BY the convention, and the Sc
lection by each club of one member Of
the committee. No more important
duty will devolye upon the convention
than the election Of a County Chair
man, and on that account every club
should send up full delegations.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

SPREAD THE NEwS.-Wc want an
agent in every township to solicit subsc rip
tions to the JOURNAL. This is the cam :
paign year, and we intead to make the
JOURNAL a glass through which its read
ers can survey the whole field ofpoli'ic'.
We will offer inducements to active per-
sons who will undertake the work Of
canvassing for US. If there be any, we
hope they will let US hear from them
soon.
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BREVETIES.
Rally, Democrats, one and all.
The wooIs are full Of wild flowers.

Rally, Democrats, one and all.
The woot1.s are full Of wild flowers.
Once more into the br'ach is Thu
cry.
"IIurrah for Hampton" is alrcad.
heard in these parts.
No Strawberries have yet made thel
appearance in Camden.
Peas of crop of 1873 have made thei'
appearance in Camden.
The excitement over the town elec'
tion has nearly subs;ded.
Good Friday comes this year on the
18th instant. Easter on The 2lst.
We understand that several pic mic
parties have becn arranged for May 1st.
This is the 18th Anniversary OF Ap-
pomattox, and yet in some quarters the
war has not ended.
The road between Camden and Wa
teree Free Bridge has been put in good
condition for travel.
The use of return postal cards, and
combined letter sheets and envelopes
are now authorized by law.
Everybody is afraid that lingering
frost will come and carry off the fruit,
of which the prospect was never better.
The world is sure to find out an en-
terprising man. But it will find him
out much sooner if he advcrtises liber-
ally.
The great demand for dwelling houses
in Camden, it seems, should prompt
capitalists to invest their money In
building.
One can now do full days work,
the interval between sunrise and SUM-
set being about twelve and a half
hours.
1t is announced that the Radical par
ty will put in the 6e!l no State ticket
if Hampton and the other State officers
are renominatcd.
An effort is being made 10 have the
schedule on the Camden branch changed
SO as to give US daily communication
with both Charleston and Columbia.
In Virginia the whipping post has
been substituted for confinement in Jail
as a punishment IN all cases Of petty
larceny and minor offences Of like char
actcr.
The convention meets in Camden on
the 9th of April. Very important busi-
ness will be transacted, and it is desired
that every club be fully represented.
Organize thoroughly, and send up full
delegations, and lay the basis for a
rousing triumph on the 9th of Novem-
ber.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

CuANGxD.-The Grannys Quarter
Democratic Club has changed its place
of meeting from Barnes Mill to Capt.
i. L. Clyburn's store, whish is a more
central aud convenient locality. Gran
nv's Quarter Club, as was stated in our last
issue. has reorganized for the campaign,
and is now ready to take the field aud
render the most efficient service in the
cause of Hampton and Home Rul'.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

REoRGANlZED.- Bculah Democratic
club, which rendered such efficient ser
vice during the last campaign, has re-
organized for the approach ing contest
The following gentlemen have been
chosen officers: q. l.. Dixon, Prcsi.
dent; Samuel West, 7. w. i. Smith
and j. J. Rush, Vice Presidents; and
G. W. Moseley, Secretary. The next
meeting will DC held at Burt's Steam
Mill on Saturday next at three O'Clock
p. m.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

ARRIVED The Steamer Ellington,
Capt w. w. Skinner, arrived on Fri
day morning. She has been undergo
ing repairs for some time past at Acton,
and is now as good as new. Under the
new management she will make regular
trips between Camden and Acton, and
will do a large business, particularly in
the line of naval stores. We congratu.
late her new owner upon the bright
prospect that is before him. She was
inspected by Messrs. Kirkwood and
TIewcs and they found her in thorough
running condition, and gave certif-
cate to that effect.
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Notice u. s. Internal Revenue
Special Taxes.

Under the Revised Statutes Of the United
States, Sectious 1892, 1927, 323S, and $685. every
person engaged in any business, avocation, or
employment, waIch renders him liable TO spe-
ciai tax, Is required to procure and place and
keep conspicuolsly in his establishment or place
OF business a STAMP denoting the payment Of
said special-tay for the specal-taX year begin
ming May |, ISIS. Section 32ii. Revised Statutes.
uesignatcS who are Liable 10 special tax. re-
turn as prescribed on Form II. Is also required
by law Of every person liable To special tax as
above. SEVERE PENALTIES are prescrihed Tor
n-comr liancccwith the ioregoingrequirements
without payment OF tax.
Application should he made to f. NJ. Brayton.
Collector Of Internal Revenue, at Columbia =. T..
GREEN b. RAUM, Commissioner.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

EASTER ExcuRsIoN.-A series of
brilliant entertainments under the aus
pices of the Washington Light In
fantry will be given in Charleston on
the end, 23rd, Oath and 25th, of
April. Arrangements have BEEN made
by which person, from all parts Of the
country can visit the city during the
week q Excursion rates. Our friends
in Camden would do we'll to make d
note Of this.
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Council then adjourned.

Hon. Il. j. GooDwYN.-This COM
munity received with the profoundest re.
gret the intelligence Of the death of this
aged and most estimable gentleman,
which occurred suddenly at Fort Motto
on the lst instant. DR.. Goodwin was
for many years mayor of Columbia, and
was universally respected and beloved
on account of his high character and
other excellent qualities Of head and
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

MRmoE'At DAY.-Gcneral James
Chestnut has accepted the invitation Of
the Ladies Memorial Association to
deliver the annual address on Memorial
Day, which occurs on May 10Th, the
anniversary Of the death Of the great
and good Stoncwall Jackson. General
Chesnut's 5 well known reputation as an
orator will doubtless ensure a large at
tendance of those who made sacrifices
for the Lost Cause"
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tutory sermon

SMAsuED.--Two gentlemen were
driving down Broad Street yesterday
when their horse became frightened and
dashed upon the sidewalk above Mr., S.
NJ. Wilson's store: The result was, q
buggy pretty badly smashcd, and two
young men with their cquanamity
slightly disturbed, and congratulating
themselves that they were not seriously
hurt.
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n office

All persons holding checks of County
Commissioners of this County. drawn on
Donald Mcqueen, ESP, late County Treas ,
urcr, are requested TO furnish list OF
same, describing them by numbers, dates,
amounts, and the fund Oh which they are
drawn, and exhibit the originals to W. II.
II. Workman, Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners. Immediately.
W. II. WORKMAN, Clerk.
Eoh ot tf
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

DECEIVE Nor YoURsELvEs.-If any
man thinks the election is going TO be
carried by the Democrats of Kershaw
County next fail without great s'rug-
gle, no is simply decrivins himself.
The Radical leaders are niarshalling
their forces for the fray, and it will re-
quire united, persistent and effective
work to circumvcnt them. Organiza-
tion is the thing necdful.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

STRAIGHToUT.-The wife Of a prom
inent colored Democrat Of Ed geGeld
County, says the Adeertiser, gave birth
recently to three whopping male children,
who have been named Hampton, Butter
and Gary. At last accounts all parties
were doing we'll. "Straightout to the
bitter end" as our contemporary re-
marks.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-04-09

"VIsIToR." We are indebted to an
occasional reader Of the JOURNAL For an
interesting letter which appears in an
other column over the above signature.
We desire to bring every portion Of our
county into prominence, and to that
end Visitor" will oblige us by keeping
us posted in regard to passing events in
his community.