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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-02-06
From all parts of the country come re.

From all parts of the country come re-
ports of the immense sales and increasing
demand for that deservedly popular sew
lag machine. the old and reliable Standard,
the price of which the proprietors wisely
reduced to $40 including oil attachments,
and at once secured for them a popularity
among the people far beyond that ever yet
attained by any other machine at any price,
the consequence of which is, agents are
leaving the old high priced machines and
seeking territory for the Standard. Know.
ing from experience that with the best
goods for the least money they can outsell
all other machines where the superior quail
ity and low price is made known. This
splendid machine combines oil the improve
ments. Is far ahead of all others in beauty
and durability of its work, ease of man.
agement, light running and certainty of
operation, is sensibly made on sound prin-
ciples, with positive working parts all steel
and can be safely put down as the very
perfection of serviceable shuttle double
thread sewing machine in every particular,
that will outlast any other machine, and
at price far down below any other. 1t is
Thoroughly warranted for five years. Kept
in order free of charge and sent TO any
part of the country for examination by the
customer before payment of the bill. We
! can predic; equally as large demand for
them in this section as in others. Families
desiring the best machine manufactured
should write direct to the factory; and en-
terprising persons wishing to seize the op-
portun,ty should write for 30 desirable an
agency. See advertisement in another
part of this paper
Address Standard Machine Company,
Cor. Broadway aua Clinton Place, New
York.
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Mortgage Sale.

State of South Cerolina-Kersha'0 County.
Thomas J. smyrl, ! Mortgage
to Jifp, OF;
J. ]. Richardson, Trustee. Real Estate.
Under and by virtue Of power Of sale
contained in the above mortgage, which
said mortgage is dated July 5, 1875, and
recorded in the Office Of the Register Of
Mesne Conveyance for the county aforesaid
in book I'D D." pages ,436 and 437, which
said mortgage is assigned to D. W. Jordan
4 Co.,, we will sell at public auction before
the Court House in Camden on the first
Monday in March next, within the legal
hours Of sale, all that piece, parcel or tract
of land situated, lying and being in the
county and State aforesaid, on waters Of
Gum Swamp Greek, known IS the "Mlll
Tract" containing 2554 acres more,or less,
bounded north by lands estate Of William
Kirkland, east by lands Of Adolphus Wright
and Joseph Belton, south by lands Of said
Bolton and Vaughan, and west by lands OF
Sam'l. Halle, Levi Lee and Edward Belton,
the same being portion Of lands Of estate
Of VIM. Kirkland,' conveyed to j. j. Rich
ardson by J. D. Dunlap, Commissioner IN
Equity for Kershaw County.
Terms cash. Purchasers to pay for Fa-
pers. d. ". JORDAN,
a. G. GARRISON,
s. as D. W. Jordan & Co.,,
feb6-4t --. - Assignees.
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agement. and by his keen insight into
the character of the witnesses. The
case is still on trial.
The following cases were passed upon
by the Grand Jury:
The State VS.. Richard Carter, grand
larceny-plead guilty. "
The State vs.. Maria Sophronia Lady,
perjury--true bill. .-H ....
The State vs.. Joseph Green, grand
larceny--true bill.
The State vs.. Chas. Sowell, assault
and battery with intent TO kill trans
ferred. 90. .......
The Slate vs.. Moses Small, murder
true bill. ..... -.
The State vs.. Harry Cureton, Ralph
johnson and Ben Love, burglary-no
bill. .. r--:
The State vs.. Jake Patterson, bur-
glary--true bill.
The State vs.. Robt. McPhadden Du.
rant, obtaining goods under false pre-
tenses-true bill. .r..s -.
The State vs.. Sarah Thomas, subor-
nation Of perjury-true bill.
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Fry No communication wiH be published
in the JOURNAL, unless ire are plaeea IN
possession Of the name Of the author.
nay We are not responsible for the ''e"'
or expressions Of our correspondence
rI~ Al communications for psr'0naF'aa-
vantage ,eiH be charged for at the rate Of one
dollar for each inch.
s<a Nominations Of Candidates IN usual
form not TO exceed one inch, FIVE DOL-
LARS. These charge, are TO be paid 'tr'etly
in Advance, and no exceptions whaterer ~'1 be
made to the rule.
s6s- SheriF's Sales, Mortgage Sales. etc.,
com. under the head of Transient Advertise
ments.
nar Contract advertisements must be set
tied for quarterly.
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tits stated by Congressman Cain,
that there were 55, ,167 white people in
our State who can not writs, and 1885,
O64 colored people in the same fix. Can
this be true I? ..... ..
In difficulty with ono ofhis tenants
recently. Mr.. Rufus Pegues, of Marl-
boro. received "bits" or one of his
fingers which has since neeessitated the
amputation of the hand.
We would call the attention Of those
| interested to the statement Of The school
commissioner, to be found in another
column, showing the amount coming to
each school district in the county.
Horace Smith, of Monroe, N. c., is
trying to equal DR.. Carver in the way
of rife shooting. In recent trial of
his skill be broke thirty-6ve out of fifty
glass balls that we're thrown in the air
Some queer commands were heard
while Wash Benny was drilling his
corps Of walters on Broad street last
Saturday morning. Among others he
said, "Form ranks three-quarters deep"
A man whose knowledge is based on
actual experience says that wnen calling
on their sweethearts young men should
carry affection in their hearts, perfection
in their manners, and confectiou in their
pockets. .:.s-s. .-'.. .......
In personal difficulty at Branch
vile, on the Sd inst, between Mr..
Fairey, (dem.) and Mr.. Dukes, (rep.)
opposing candidates for seats as wardens
of the town, Dukes shot Fairey five
times. Mr.. Fairey is seriously though
not considered fatally wounded. ...
At Rock Hill recently an invitation
was extended to all the young ladies in
the place who were not engaged to at
tend pound party. Only three ladies
attended. 1t is to be inferred that all
the rest are engaged, or want to make.
it appear so, anyhow. r
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Our Tenure OfLiEe

Depends in great measure upon our regard for
or neglect of the laws Of health. If we violate
them we cannot expect to "make old bones"
But that the span Of existence allotted to nat
urslly delicate constitution, or one which has
been shaken by disease may be materially length
ensd. ia q fact of which we have daily proof
The vivifying and restorative influence OF Hos-
letters Stomach Bitters upon falling physique
affords striking illustration of the power OF
iudicious medication to strengthen the hold Of
life. Restored digestion, complete assimilation,
renewed appetite, sound repsse, these are among
the benefits conferred the debilitated BY that su-
preme renovant. With o circulation enriched,
a frame invigorated and nervons system tram
quiized, the invalid feels that his lfe-tennre Is
no longer the precarious thing that 1t Was-that
he may yet enjoy "green old age"
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Col ABNEy.-Wew were quite pleased
IT. met our friend looking as he Is, so
well. The Colonel has changed his
residence from Ede"6eld to Columbia,
where he is always ready to discharge
his oneronS duties. Col. Abney is
powerful worker, and criminals look upon
him with as much dread ard fear rs if
he we're an executioner The Fifth
Circuit is fortunate in having an officer
so able. Jealous and learned in the law
as he is. He moves things right ahead
aud never leaves a stone uuturned when
it comes in his way.
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Masonic.

At the last meeting of Karshaw Lodge
No. 29. A. F. NJ, the undersigned conl-
mittee was appointed to prepare and
publish resolutions expressive of the
high regard in which our late Worship-
full Master, brother John D. Kennedy,
is held by his brethren, and the regret
we all feel at having to sever our OH
cial relations with him. The committee
has prepared and now publish the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, Our brother. John D. Kenne-
dy, has declined reelection to the othce
of Worshipful Master Of this Lodge, po-
sition which he hos filled for the last Six
wears with signal ability and entire &C.
ceptability to his brethren; and -.
Whereas, On his retirement from said
position, we, his brethren, desire to place
upon the records of the Lodge testimony of
our appreciation of the services rendered
by him to the cause Of Masonry, and of our
RESPECT anu eSLccm AlLA 10 OLA SAAASSA
and brother; therefore be it
Re,olued, That while his successor de-
serves in every respect to receive his man.
tie and possesses all the qualifications of
mind and heart to fill most worthily the
high Office to which we have elevated him,
and while we see in the future only con-
tinued prosperity for our Lodge, yet we
sever our official relations with him with
the deepest regret.
RESOLVED, That the performance Of his
duties as worshspful Master has been char
acterized by the Highest zeal for the inter-
ests of the Order and consideration for the
feelings of his brethren; and that the Lodge
is largely indebted to him for the harmony
and brotherly love which now exists among
it's members, and for its unexampled growth
during the time he has been its presiding
officer.
Resolued, That whether he shall remain
with US, or cast his lot elsewhere, we will
regard him with the liveliest interest, and
always cherish for him the profoundest re-
spect.
Resolved, These resolutions be spread
upon the minutes Of the Lodge, and that
copies hereof be transmitted to brother
Kennedy and to his parents.
j. VILLEPlGUE, .. .....
W. F. REED, Committee.
B. o. KENNEDY,
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ACSrd.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretion Of youth, nervous weak
ness, carly decay, loss of manhood, &c., I
will send ecipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy wss dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self-addressed envelope to the Rev.
JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station D, Bible House,
New York City. 90.
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HOMEMADE FERTILIZERS we
hav, examined th' circular Of Messrs'
Lorick & Lowrance in regard to chem'-
Gals for home made fertilizers. and 1t
strikes US as eminently worthy the care
ful consideration of planters These
gentlemen are responsible, and they
warrant their preparation TO make as
good manure as the high-prieed stertlll>
GERS, and at less than half their cost.
We do not see any reason for planters
to complain when such opportunities
are within their reach. Our enterpris-
ing friends, M.ssrs. Lorick & Lowrance
are fortunate 10 making "happy hits,
and in view of the high prices of"com:-
,uercial ftrtlliz"rs, together with the
scarcity of money, when even the veal
thy are forced to scouonise, prepared
chemicals do seem to rs decidedly op-
y6reuns.. @r@-.''.e,.
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PLANTS AND SEEDs.--We have just
received from Messrs. Edward j -Evins
& Co., York. Pa, their descriptive cat
alogue, and price list Of towering plants
fruits, bulbs, seeds, etc.. which they
forward BY mail to any post Office.
Their collection is large, embracing
hundreds of the choicest varieties, and
every lover of fruits and flowers, and
every owner of garden, should enclose
stamp for copy.
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DELINQUENT SUBsCR1BERs.-Those
of our subscribers whom We have sent
bills to would do well to come up and
settle at once, thus saving two or three
times the amount of the subscription
The newspaper law, as published in a
recent issue, is positive, and,does not
admit of any excuse, but makes it a
punishable crime If a person fails to pay
after they get the paper. So
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NEW PugL1cAr1oN.-We have received

NEwPUBL1cATIoN.-Weh have received
the frs, number of the Valley Farmer,
published at Staunton, Va. by MIR. A.
Y. Lee. After perusing its pages we
can safely say that i, is one of the hest
family magazines that comes to us. Mr.
Lee is native of cur town, being
known to nearly very person in it, and
we think it is only necessary to mention
the fact to gain quite number of SUBJ
scribers TO the Farmer from our
midst.
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SALES DAY.-Not many buyers were
present at the sales on Monday last, and
the pieces of property sold were almost
given away. OIe tract Of 700 acres, (a
good portion of it rich bottom laudO
only brought twenty-five cents per acre,
Another tract of Is acres, brought ten
cents an acre, and so they went. Sew
eral other pieces were withdrawn from
the market when the owners saw how it
would be sacrificed if it was put up.
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WRITTEN FOR THE JOURNAL.
south CarOlina's Farewell 10
Governor Hampton.

oLErA ST. CLAIR.
am proud to send thee forth,
Where thou cans't serve me more;
All know thy manly worth, q
Thy friend and direst Ise.
For faithfully thou has served me,
Through hours of midnight gloom,
Each struggle seemed to nerve thee
For that which was to come.
NY troubled heart was bursting
With expressions vile and sore;
My craftsmanship to thee trusting,
Safely am moored on shore.
With deepest grief ! give thee up,
-. My honest, noble, suffering son;
But drop of gladness is in the cup,
For see thy laurels won.
hear thy manly voice uprnised
For South Cardinals rights;
North and South l hear thee praised,
For honor, truth, foresight,
And in no distant time,
When justice shall be done,
That honored name of thine,
Shall be named with Washington /!
January l8, 1879.
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BREVITIES.
Valentines day only eight days off.
The Columbia PheniS has suspend

Valentines DAY only elgnt Gays OH.
The Columbia Phenig has suspend
ed.
The mumps are prevalent in Lancas-
ter at present. .
Many Of our gardeners have planted
their early vegetables.
The road to fortune is through print-
er's ink.-P. T. Barnum. n.5 ... .
There are seven bar-rooms in Camden
all Aourishing and making money.
Ba sure and go to the entertainment
at Town Hall next Wednesday night.
We are indebted to Hon. J. q. Evins
for reports of the proceedings of Con-
gress. ..
Lancaster has given out the contract
for having the sidewalks of the town
paved. ... ~.
The Tennessee Legislature has passed
bill recalling the charter Of the city Of
Memphis.
Mr.. Crawford, of York county, packed
bale of cotton last week which weighed
8O2 pounds. .-.
1t is said that there is 100000 Of
counterfeit coin in circulation in the
United States. ......
The warm weather of last week gave
place to cold and freezing weather on
Sunday morning.
The gypsies have left Camden after
scooping in all the loose change and
fooling lots Of people.
When you say you can see the villain
in a mans face you ought to look a
second time to be sure that you do not
see it by reflection.
1t is stated by the superintendent OF
the State Lunatic Asylum IN his last an
nual report, that intemperance stands
third on the list as the cause Of insan'
ity.
HCrscs and mules have not come
down in price in proportion to other
things. A drove was suld in Greenvlle
last week, aud they ranged from SIZE
to $3.50.
The horse that Stonewall Jackson
was riding when he received his morta
wounds is still living, and is owned bJ
Mr.. Joseph Morrison, of Lincoln Coun'
ty, N. @.
One day last week in Augusta, Ca.
eighty large hogs were fed and put in q cal
for shipment to Charleston. When they
arrived in Charleston it was found tba
all were dead. They are supposed t.!
have been sufocated, as all had then
tuvas lUwsrdS the avrs -
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The Circuit Court.

Promptly at 10 o'clock on Monday
morning, the court Of General Sessions,
Judge Thomas Thomson presiding, was
was opened. Solicitor Abney, as usual.
was punctual in attendance, and well up
with the business of the court so far as
she preparation of the same deVolved
upon him. The jurors, too, as if ap-
preciating the changed condition Of
things, were also promptly on hand
The solicitor announced that he had
ready quite a number of bills, and his
Honor delivere a lucid and exhaustive
charge to the Grand Jury; congratula-
ting them upon tho improved condition
of the country, and iustructing them
fully as to their duties, both general
and special, as the grand inquest Of the
county. ..:o
The Grand Jury then retired, and
the case Of the State vs.. Henry Moore,
who was convicted at the last term of
the court of perjury, and who had been
granted new trial, was called. Mr.. j.
W. DePass appearing for the prisoner
and the Solicitor for the State. Quite a
number of colored witnesses were ex-
amined for the State, all OF them swore
positively as to the guilt Of the accused,
who denied the charge in manner
equally emphatic. He was supported
by Messrs S. G. Clyburn and J.sS. Me-
ronoy, who testified to his excellent
character for the past twenty-five or
thirty years The attorneys spoke and
the Judge charged the jury, who re-
tired, and in few minutes returned a
verdict of mot guilty." greatly to the
qualification Of the prisoner, who now
doubtless feels that good character is
indeed worth something when all else
fails. ..... -...r .
The next case called was that of Ben
Love, for larceny of live stock; Capt. L.
H. Clarke appearing for the defense and
tbs Solicitor for the State. After a
thorough examination of witnesses nnd
able argument by both the Solicitor and
Capt. Clarke, his Honor expounded
the law, and the jury soon found yer.
dict of "guilty."
The case OF Owen Mills, for robbery
on the highway was then called; Mr.
Trantharu for the defense, and the So
yicitor, assisted BY Capt. T. H. Clarke
for the prosecution. This case excited
much interest among the spectators, and
was earnestly contested on both sides,
but despite the efforts of his counsel
tho jury found no dificultyiu convict
ing the prisoner. ,-r s
Then came the most exciting case
that has yet been called at this term ot
the court-that Of the State vs.. James
F. Sutherland for bastardy. The So
licitor represented the stste, and Messr'
W. i. DePass,aJ. T%Hay and T. H
Clarke the defendant. Much interest
was manifested in this case, and the
exhaustive examination Of witness BY
the senior counsel for the defense showed
that he was regular wheel"horse il
bringing out truth. Nor was Solicitor
Abuey behind in the conduct Of th'
case for the State, as was indicated BY
tsAs skill displayed b. him N 'ss nsa
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A LAW NEEDED.-We do not think
it would be bad idea if the next Le-
gislature could BIZ petitioned to pass an
act allowing the county commissioners
in each county to rent or purchase
farm and compel every loa6ng vagrant
in the county to work on it and raise
provisions for his support and for the
support of the poor in the county, and
prisoners who are sentenced to term
in the county Jail should be made to
work, too. 1t would relieve every county
of heavy expense, besides relieving
them of the great number of thieves
and villains who are the terror Of all
honest and hardworkiug people.
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WOODS on FIRE.-On last s. .urday
afternoon fire got out in the woods and
fields west of Camden, and in short
time the high wind, then blowing,
caused it to sweep along at rapid rate,
destroying the undergrowth in the
woods and burning the fences around
the fields
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R1aHT.-From all sides We hear the
farmers objecting to the high prices
asked for fertilizers, saying they cannot
pay it while cotton is so low. They are
right in objecting, aud we honestly be-
lieve that they would be far better off at
the end of the year if they bought none
at all. The farmer is getting poorer
every year, and a good deal Of it is due
to the exorbitaut price he has to pay
for fertilizers. We believe they could
be sold for one.third less than the price
demanded, and stin let the manufacturer
make large percentage. There are many
men who never pay anything for the
fertilizers furnished them, and the man
facturer, in order to save himself, makes
the man who does settle up pay for the
other mans share as we'll as his own.
We hear from several sections that the
farmers have united against the fertili,
ger men, and we think they would do
we'll to "follow suit" around here. They
can much better afford to do without
the fertilizers than the manufacturer
can afford to hold them, aud thus they
can force the manufacturer to come
down in his prices. There is no harm
in trying it, and every dollar saved te
our people is that much for the common
oood
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ENrERTA1NMENT.-Specialat attention
is called to the notice in another col-
ump of the musical entertainment to be
given 10 Town Hall next Wednesday
evening by the ladies and gentlemen OF
the Presbyterian Church. A hot supper
will be servel at 9 o'clock. To one and
all we saw 90 and see it.
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PERsoNAL.-Juage T#onas Thomson
arrived iu Camden on last Saturday and
stopped at the DeKalb House. He is
now holding court here.
Solicitor J. R. Abney is in attend
ance at court here.
Bishop Howe will oficiate at the
Episcopal church next Sunday.
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ARM BRoKEN.-We are sorry to
learn that Squire J. R. Shaw had his
arm broken by fall on Sunday last
while trying to catch a mule. Though
painful, it is not necessarily serious
ocoi6pnt
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PoL1rrcs AND BUsINEss.-1t is the
fashion DOW for Northern drummers
seeking business in South Carolina to
speak of Gov. Hampton as the coming
man Of 1880. o. -
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The Cotton Market.
CAMDEN, February 6.

l. CAMDEN, February 6.
There is still a pretty good supply of
cotton coming to town, and prices are
steady at from 81 to 9 cents for good
middling.
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r. SEND Us THE NEws.-We would be
glad to hear lfram our Correspondents in
the different sections of the county, Civ
ing US the news ir their respective
neighborbocds. .. or.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Mail ARRANGEMENTS.

posr OFFICE HoUEs-open at 9 a. m, close ss,s az
1e m, Open at l:S0 p. m., close az p. ~; 20 1K
ern Western and Southern mail close az ~. 10 2.
m lancaster mail closes at 8 p: m: on Monday,
wednesday and Fridays. Flat ROCK mall CLOSES cioses
atsp. m. on Mondays and Fridays: Jenersoa
mail closes at p. m. on Fridays. Money ofuef
Business closes at II q. m.
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CONTRACT AwARDED.--Mr. F. j.
Bay has been awarded the. contract for
covering the Town Hall. He has COM
menced work, and will soon have on the
naw roof
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THE ToURNAMENT.-As announced
in our last issue, the tournament near
Plsgah Church came off last Friday
and it was success. Twelve Knights
entered the list, DR.. Rembert acting as
Herald Of the day. Three runs each
were made, when the rain put stop to
the proceeding. Iu summing up, it
was found that Mr.. Thomas jenkins
had eaken seven out Of the nine rings
and was declared the champion of the
day and entitled to crown the Queen of
Love and Beauty. Miss Maggie REM
bert was selected by him for this honor,
with Miss Kate Richburg as first maid
Of honor and Miss NJ. e. spauu as sec.
ond maid of honor. After this the party
retired to house near by aud spent the
remainder of the day in the merry
dance.