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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
Picnic at Turkey Creek.

The people Of Turkey Creek will
give grand picnic on Saturday,
the 18th inst Capt. T. H. Clarke
has been invited to deliver an adj
dress on the occasion, and he has
consented to do so. The people of
that section are noted for doing up
things in handsome style, and good
time may be expected for all those
vbOatteDd
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Sanitary Notice.
OFFICE CHIEF OF POLICE.
Camden, S. O June 5, 1879,

UFFICE VHIEF OF POLICE,
Camden, S. O June 5, 1879.
All owners Of lots in the town of Cam
den are notified and required to comply
with the ordinance of the town requiring
weeds growing upon town lots to be cut
down, and all private drains and privies to
be thoroughly cleaned out by removing
and burying all dccayed and decaying veg
etable matter, garbage, etc., subject to the
inspection Of the Town Council and Chief
of Police, If the provisions of the ordi-
nance are not complied with byJune Is,
the work will be performed by order Of
Council, at the expense of the lot owner.
E. s. NETTLFS,
jne5-2. Chief of Police.
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Personal.

That brilliant orator and. accom-
plished lawyer Acknowledgement
Iormans, was in town last week, IN
attendance on court. The General
is looking exceedingly well, consid-
ering how hard he is worked.
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A Pleasant Incident at Ebenezer.

We are permitted to publish be-
low the address of little Matte Is
bell to Mrs. McClair on the occasion
of the S. School celebration at Eben-
ezer, and the feeling reply of the
good lady to the author of the ad-
dress, and the sweet little darling
who delivered it. The feelings that
prompted this pleasant affair came
from the heart, and in the heart it
will be cherished as a memory ever
dear.
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It Looks Welt.

If the casual observer, even, will
examine the criminal records of our
court. he VII see the difference now
and what it was under Radical rule.
We venture the assertion that not
one case in ten of crime and rascal
ity occur under our home admins
tration that did under Chamber
lain's or SCOTS. Still we are de-
nounced as outlaws and rebels.
However, facts are stronger than
fiction.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
a Comet.

Some of our star -gazers claim that
they saw comet in the northwest
heavens for several nights last week.
If it is comet they have seen, they
should give it name, for they are
ahead of the other astronomers.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
Rain.

After q severe drought Of nearly
four weeks, we were treated to a re-
freshing rain on last Tuesday, after
noon. The field crops have not SUI
fered much, but many of the gardens
have been almost ruined on account
Of the long dry spell.
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The Phonogr

1uC dUIIOS1 IPH'
Prof T. R. Duval is expected in
Camden, the latter part of this week,
to exhibit this wonderful instrument.
One half of the proceeds of the en-
tertainment will be given to the
Presbyterian Sunday School. The
exhibition will be at Town Hall, on
a day to be more definitely fixed by
the hand-bills which will be distrib-
uted.
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|
A straw ride is on the tapis.
No Sheriff's sale last Monday.
A chess club is about to be organized
in Camden.
Judge Kershaw read the services at
Grace Church last Sunday.
The steamer Llllington brought up a
large freight last Saturday.
TIE Hricon Band gave delightful
sercnade last Monday night.
"As A GENERAL RULE" we think
it smells pretty strongly OF " Soap"
Mr.. John NJ Smyrl has occupied his
n"w residence on Lyttlcton street.
The strnr;s have all received liberal
supply of gravel, where needed.
Ths ceremony Of baptism will be ad-
mlnistrred at the Baptist Church next
Sunday night.
What are we to surmise when we
hear a young bachelor suggesting what
would be good for sick baby?
A handsome communion table, with
marble top. has been added t. the fur
niture of the Methodist Church.
We thank tic committee for an invi-
ration 10 the commencement exercises
of Furman University, beginning June
18th.
The young man who was interviewed
by that big dog Saturday night has had
new foundation laid to the gable end
of his sunday hest.
All the pavements have been treated
to layers of gravel, where they have
been uneven. A rain is needed to set
tie the deposits.
Mary had little Goat,
That frisked around Mulberry,
The little Goat did wickedly butt
Our tallest esteemed contemporary.
Atlanta should send a good looking
drummer out this way occasionally, or
our people may begin to think that they
have bad looking lot out there entirely
We are indebted to Rev. B. L Rob-
berts for a copy Of the proceedings of
the R. W. G.. Lodge of !. O. G.. IT,,
which held it's annual session in Detroit,
Mich, on the 9th ult.
The second story of Baum Bros
store is undergoing a change. The
front will be- converted to the use Of the
Masonic Lodge, and the rear will be
partilioned off fur warehouse.
Our country exchanges have been
giving Geo. W. Williams & Co. pretty
big free advertisement, on the strength
Of the suspension of Williams, Birnie
& Go.
We learn that some of our young Ia
dies are about to torn o secret society
whose members will be bound not to
marry young man who hasn't horse
and huggy.
The attention of all persons VIII"
have heen trust e. of the public schools
10 Kershaw county is called 10 the no.
rice If th" Schooi Commissioner which
appe rs in in6th. r-coiumu
The s'ocl: Of tn" Darlington Comfy
Fair A>Soclati N is above par, and ho!r-
"r>. = p il as a good i"vesr srm"nt. TIE
SAN results may tic rea zed from an
investment it 4 county fair assoc!a'iou
10 k"cshaw.
\ largr congregation attended wor
srip mt the Methodist Church last Sun
day morning. Mr. B.nrd's sermon Was
good nne, anh gave promise that this
yonu. gentleman will be useful tncm-
Der ot the ministry, when he takes lis
full responS. S.bllitie, upnn himself.
No silver, gnid nickel or copper c"ins
with holes IN them will b. received at
the post office department for any pur
pose. Persons who are guilty Of punch
ing holes through coins ought to stop
the practice, or all such money may
soon be repudiated oven by the mer-
ohonts
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Chess Club.

Those gentlemen who have signi-
f I'd their Willingness to form chess
cl,,b in Camden are requested to
n,ae+ Of the JOURNAL Office this after
noon at 6.l.S o'clock, for the purpose
% Of oreanizinr a,pd electing officers.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
Our County Items.

Our County Items.
Our readers will find the letters OF
our various correspondents through
out the county to be very interest
ing, and the news we will publish
each week from the different sec
tions will hereafter be a prominent
feature of the JOURNAL. We thank
our friends who write for us, and
hope they will not weary in well
doing.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
BE Sure to stop at the
Latham House,
CAMDEN. =. e..

TRANSIENT BOARD, $500 PER DAY..
EG Ample accommodations. Tables sup
piled with the best the Markets afford. Eve
~ attention paid 10 the comfort of Guests.
70 Connected with the house is first
class Bar, which is located separately from
the house. and orderly kept.
EB Conyeyances supplied to guests on
liberal terms, either for city OF country use.
jan4ly s. B. LATHAM, Proprietor.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12

If You want to keep cool during the
hot weather, go to c. J. Dunlaps
and try glass of his iced soda wa.
ter. The fountain is in full blast.
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$4,000.

The trustees of the widows and
orphans benefit fund of the Knights
of Honor, on last Tuesday paid to
Mrs. j. NJ. Gayle, the sum of two
thousand dollars, being the amount
which accrued to her through the
death of her late husband, Jos. NJ.
Gn,.ln
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
RunaWay.

All persons are hereby warned against
hiring, feeding, harboring or in any way
caring for my son Thomas R. Banks, who
has runaway from his home. ~
FRANCIS A. BANKS.
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Adjournment of Court.

Court adjourned on Thursday
night. all of the business being end
ci. Judge Wallace gave universal
satisfaction to the members OF the
bar. as well as all others that he met.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
To the Penitentiary.

Sheriff Dolby on last Saturday car
ried to the penitentiary the only two
recruits that were made at the late
term of court here, viz: Harry Cure
ton. COW stealing, twelve months
Richard Clyburn, assault and bat
terry with intent to kill, six months
both colored.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP |
Young Brothers.

Messrs. W. c. Young aud Isaac Young,
having formed IL copartnership for the pur-
pose of continuing the Boot, Shoe and
Harness business, beg to announce to the
public that they can be found at tn old
sand of W. c. Young, one door north of
the Baptist Church. All work entrusted
t, them will receive prompt attention.
.a" W. C. Y 'ung will sell shop and
family rights for the use Of Barres & fo-
CONS patent TANNING PROCESS. Would
sell rh" light for Kershaw county.
apl10tf
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
Mail Arrangements.

Posi- OFFICE HoURs-open at 4. m, CLOS q, q,
5p. m. Money order buslnesS c.oses A.
Lancaster and Fiat Rock mai. aIlven fr.n- az
IN. III. Leaves Salu,pay at : q. III. Lot''y Ill,
Russell Pace and Shayiors H!!l m 'lIs i've
"Wednesday ut s p. ~, aud leave ihutsdaS at
N. Northern sud Southern mail Closes iH pm.
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Religious.

Religious.
Rev. C. D. LaRoche, of Charles
will preach in Grace Episcopag
Church next Sunday morning and
evening. Morning services at IL
evening services at $50 o'clock.
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Oh, that nice soda water at c. j.
Dunlap's. It is the most cooling
and refreshing drink to be found IN
Camden during the summer.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Semi-monthly.

Semi-monthly.
Council has decided to meet only
every two weeks during the summer
months, unless important business
should require their assembling OFT
onpr
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
The Helicon Band.

In our report of the .firemen's pa
rade last week, we neglected to make
proper allusion to the fine music fur
nished for the occasion by the He'll
con Band. We do so now, and also
express the hope that the band will
give open air concerts on Hampton
Square two or more nights in each
week during the summer.
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Notice to School Trustees.

All persons who have acted as school
trustees at any time since the public school
system was inaugurated in this State, are
hereby ordered to send in all teachers
monthly school reports that may be in heir
possession at this time, as they are needed
by the board Of examiners to complete
their examination into the validity Of past
due school claims.
By order OF the Board.
JOEL HOUGH,
iune12tf Chairman.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
Better Mail Facilities for Our Up
Country Friends.

Our friends along both mail routes
between Camden and Lancaster will
read with satisfaction the subjoined
letter which was forwarded to us by
Congressman Evins. Our people
should feol greatly indebted to our
worthy Congressman for the inter
est he always takes i'll all inatters
looking to their benefit, and he has
our thanks for. The great assistance
he has given us in having the mail
facilities on this important route in
creased:
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12
BARNHIl-L BROS.
inc5 Tim
WANTED!
The New Improved
SINGER SEWING MACHIN E
j. G. Cunningham, Ag't,

LIBERTY HILL, s. C.
The Singer is the old reliable; sews the
lockstitch, and does every kind of work
that con be done on any machine; has all
the very latest improvements, and is the
cheapest machine in the market for the
money.
Gall on or address J. C. CUNNINGHAM,
at Liberty Hill, and he will answer you at
once. jan30
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-06-12

Ice cold soda water at G. j. Dun
ap's-all kinds of havoring sylups.
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THAKLUTTE. CULUMBIA q AUGUSTA
v RAIL ROAD.
COLUMBIA, S. c., May IS, 1879.
The following passenger schedule will
he operated on and after this date, running
Washington time, which is sixteen minutes
faster than Columbia time:
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gons came back to carry the jewellers
away, and they all returned to their
homes, some very wet, but all ex-
ceedingly happy, we hope
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Second Assistant p. NJ General

Hon. J. H. EYins, House Of Representa-
tivcs.
Postmaster Brooks has received
the proper instructions, and the new
arrangement will go into effect next
Monday.
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Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

" O', VUF'Nf'
SIR: Agreeable TO your recommended
tio1 an order has this day been made to
change service between Lancaster G. Fl.
ond Camden. so as to run from Lancaster
CHI By Dry Greek. Russell Place, Liberty
Hin and Shaylor's Hill to Camden, return,
inr vim Flat Rock and Pleasant Hill, and
increasing service TO twice week from
June lG, 1879.
Very respectfully,
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been asked to do so.
The arrangements for the dinner
were admirable. Two long tables
were erected in parallel line, and
loaded with good things. The chill
dren were then called up and served
first. WheE they got through the
tables were cleared Of debris and
then reloaded for the grown people.
We take this occasion to thank the
Young lady who made the large
::grnger" for us. She put raisins
and currents and other good things
in it, and it was very nice. The ad-
vantage of being tall was illustrated
by our Tallest Esteemed at the lem
onade barrel. Being of considera
bic natural height, and having
great stretching capacity, he could
reach over the crowd of little ones
around, and fill up a two-quart tin
cup as easily as he could afterwards
drain it. Jupiter Pluvius kindly re-
garded us atdinner, and lowered for
bcaringly above us until all the cat
inc was over: but When everything
was cleared away and the people had
scattered again for promiscnous
pleasure. the rain came down. This
made all repair to the house again
for shelter. where tho remainder Of
the day was principally passed.
Those who had wandered too far in
the woods have our sympathy for
the drenching they got. AS the
shades Of evening gaJhel'ed, the wa
The National tribune., 1879-04-01
Another Lincoln Anecdote.
Secretary Of war.

Lincoln. during his term of office used TO sacnr tb
support IN Congress of many Senators and Representa-
Ves by appearing to defer TO their superior knowledge of
the htness OF candidates for place He had no choice
would the statesman be good as to name suitable
mani VI course he named with enthusiasm and the
vicious system by which, lattery Congressman were the
real appointing power and the executive simply register
uhdouDedy was strengthened by this practice It is
mechoy reflection that the Presidents anxietes were
members OF his own party by artice the support
70 which he was justly entitled On occasion when
al congressman could not agree, and interests
worried the good old man beyond endurance deleati
IN aVor OF certain applicants claims waited upon him
WIN great soemnity The spokesman person of weight
ana influence, having in mind the condition of the con
yior 1t was just after the second battle of Bull Run
somewhere down the ages and traced the course of
@ lloery up TO That time, showing how the President
no" pore upon his shoulders the hopes of mankind Some
IneS h9 the speaker feared that the weight would be
GOO hueh Tor the President Lincoln impatiently inter
Iupung the orator, said "Oh, can stand all that It's
life out of me - 'is ~
The National tribune., 1879-04-01
Brother Thomson's Prayer.

Brother Thomson, who halls from Empire City
Kansas, he don't say whether he is minister, dea
con, or layman-sends a very excellent PRAYER
which we hope will prove most eicacious
Kingdoms, and Governments Thou of infinite wisdom
know that the Mexican pension bill Is defeated And we
believe Thou knowest that the soldiers the battle
in Mexico deated but for great and
benevolent Government riches in territory and millions i'm
California gold.
three months extra pay for services SO now bless
the President and the Forty fifth Congress- Just Jeee
Thou gyer Of blessings to the nation this great peo
ple hope that the Congress will pass the bill
granting pensions to the Mexican soldiers and then we will
bless it, and Thou Who inclined their hearts do this
thing, a great deal. Amen.
The National tribune., 1879-04-01
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON CRY, u. c.. Feb H.


The Hon. ~ g. D6erfng House Of Representatives
SIR have considered the petition of Mrs Elizabeth Up
rgh, of Butler County Iowa praying the discharge from
B. 4th Artillery. which petition presented by YOU and
concurrcd in by citizens The DISCHARGE of
this soldier is asked by the petitioner who saws She IS
entytwo years DID, the ground that had ten sons
in the Union army during the Rebellion including one
employed as eamster, and that the above named
her eleventh and youngest has served for five
years IN the regular army She furnishes the names of
her sons and statement of the organizations in which
they served.
The papers having referred to the Adutant Geper
al for an examination of the records with view to verify
ing her statements that officer reports that they true
in every particular.
J. g. w Merchant a private in Co c, Seventy
fourth Illinois Volunteers, afterwards Lieutenant and
hononby discharged Sept. 90, 1865
?. Able L. Merchant private in Company C. Eff
teenth Illinois % Volunteers, and died in service.
company, and was killed in action July % 1864
4 Enoch Merchant was Corporal in Company f. One
hundred and nftysxth Illinois Volunteers and honor
ably discharged Sept 90, 1865.
.. David Q. Merchant private in Company G.
oeventy-iourth Illinois Volunteers and honorably dis
g. Silas b. Merchant private in Company G. For
ant and resigned Sept %, 1864
z. Arlo ]. Merchant was private in the last naued
company, and honorbly discharged Sept %, 1866.
. Lewis A. Merchant private in Company G.
Foryhuh illinois Volunteers, and honoraby discharged
Sept 26 1864
o. Aaron Merchant private in Company G. Fif
teenth Wisconsin Volunteers and was killed nj Island M
10 Dec 26 1862 by the accidental discharge Of
10 James B. Merchant eamster in the employ of the
Qualtermasters Department
II. Thomas Nj. Merchant enlisted March R 1924 os a
private in Company B. Sixth United States Cavalry freo
uars) and was discharged March IL 1873 by reason Of
expiration OF term of Service. He again enlisted Nav
1873 and was assigned to Battery b. Fourth Artillery
and now IN the service The discharge of this soldier
will be ordered in accordance with mothers request
discharges iom the army as matter of favor not
granted except in extraordinary cases. but this is in my
opinion such case. Indeed / doubt whether another
Ke II can be found upon record But if another mother
can De found who gave service of our conn
try during the she may confidently ask and expect
70 receive similar favorable consideration have the
hohoi TO remain very respectfully your obedeut servant
GEORGE w. MCCRARY
Secretary of war. /
The National tribune., 1879-04-01

Quite recently have been enabled through fortui-
IouS circumstances to make arrangements for procuring
large supply of those beautiful little gems of ncle-
plated clocks with heavy pategla fronts and stem
winding, which are now exceedingly popular in the
East and wherever used. (See illustration above1 All
the movements of this clock are perfect They are manu-
aoured of the best materials with polished steel springs
and all the plates screwed together In short this
clock, as we state, is gen. thoroughly reliable as time
Keeper and admirably fitted to grace any MANTLE shelf
or stand in any parlor, dining sleeping room Now
having related these unquestonabe facts pertaining to this
clock, which we designate THR NATIONAL tribune
Clock we beg leave to impress it upon the minds of all
readers that owing to special arrangements we are en-
abled to offer to any and all TIE National Tribune
Clock and Ihe National Tribune Neaospaper, for the
unprecedented low price of $5 In clubs of ten or more
subscribers desiring clock and paper we will allow
one extra cock and paper for the getting up of every said
club of ten The clock and paper will be sold under no
circumstances for less than dollar and five
cents whether in orders for hundred and in all
cases OF so ordering parties pay the freight the
amount OF which will be but trle No fears need he
entertained of breakage of the clock or
OF It's parts by transportation Thus we rive Won s1
ef CLOCK and an excellent newspaper of special interest
70 the thousands of soldiers of the country concernn
the patriotism their rights and their pockets while the
general news 1T publishes relating matters at Washing
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Now, here pro pectus for some good profitable usi
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Almost every householder would buy one of these clocks
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Specimen OF paper sent free
Address at once,
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The National tribune., 1879-04-01

THE following told of Gen Pessier Some years AGO
Peissier, ON parade morning got angry with sous
officer of cavalry regiment whose seemed to him
quite defective. He abused the most violently and
cut him across the face with his whip. The seized
of his pistols and endeavored to fire his comman
ding otce but the pistol missed fire. Pessier
ing fearful oath, but otherwise calm, said, Fellow
order you three days arrest for not having your
better order !"
The National tribune., 1879-04-01
AN IOWA MOTHER
Who Had Eleven Sons in the u. s Army-Ther
Record.

The records ot history probably contain more remark
able example of patriotic devotion than that TO which
reference Smade in the letter which follows The mother
o eleven boys all of whom have served fun terms i'm the
Union army and Of whom have been honorably dis
charged or killed i'm action petitions the Secretary of War
That the eleventh serving TeenliStment may be
discharged from the regular army in order to be prop
and support 20 his mothers rapidly declining years The
letter tells it's own story