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The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Wanted q Wife.

A certain school mistress uear
Camden wanted to have q Christmas
tree for her scholars, and asked some
of the larger ones what present would
please them the best Among others
was an overgrown boy, who said he
wanted a wife. She bought a big
doll and dressed it like a bride, and
told him that was the best she could
do for him, and it was all that he
ought to have for the present.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
For Our Christmas.

A friend has sent us the finest
bunch of oranges we ever saw, for
our Christmas The twig is only
six inches long, and contains six as
fine oranges as one ever sees, being
three to three and half inches in
diameter. We return many thanks
for their kindly remembrance of the
printer.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Police News.

Police News.
Thefollowing are the police arrests
for the week ending: Gloss Thomp-
son, drunk, 81 fine; Bill Baker,
drunk, guard house; William Temple.
drunk, guard house; Leonard Davis
drunk, guard house; L. c. Gerald
drunk, guard house.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Notlce .S ~ Trespassers.

Any one found taking away any oi inc
rlapt or rail fencing from around my
lower field fronting on Campbell street wiIi
be prosecuted for trespass also ioroi1
ull persons from. trespassing upon SAID
pteuisvs fur any purpose whatever:
1 j. ALESASDER,
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ly find traps and pens set in the
woods for the purpose of catching
these birds. and in this manner whole
covies are destroyed at one swoop.
1t is wrong, and some one will have
to be punished before it is stopped.
"A word to the wise" etc.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Brevities.

The phiz ~ bang! of the frecracker
is heard in the land.
Our merchants have been doing a
splendid business for few weeks past.
Our letter from ~. F." arrived too
Iare for this weeks issue, but it will ap>
pear in our nex..
We call special attention to Captain
Burdrlls notice in another column. H.
means what he says.
Halls Vegetable Siciliau Hair Re-
r7rewtr. The genuine article has a pro-
prietary stamp running over the cork
Of the bottle.
The liver pad vendor still cries him
self hoarse day alter day, and his long
stay with US clear. indicates that all of
'he fools are not desd yet.
Th' season for presents has arrived.
and it is funny to think of some of the
gifts that ar. passed-almost anything,
from tin emp to fine watch
The old bridge still hangs. To look
1t it as you pass under it, you might for
y moment believe that a new spirit and
new lite could yet be put into it.
A tournament is announced to take
place at Liberty Hill Tomorrow. May
ali those uh attend have a e0nd time.
md the Knights a good day for their
ride
Color"d Stockings are now quite fash
ionab!e in the ''lost territory" Those
who are not sbIe to purchase them done
"p style, have only to cross the Wateree
n foot.
TIL" recent "bulge" Of the Wateree
Las left the banks in an awful condi-
ton The skirts and shoes of pedes-
'rians as they wend their way to Camden,
gives evidence Of this fact.
Something that every unmarried lady
should have in her private room sent,
s 'curely sealed. on receipt of prico-onA
dollar. Address Lock Box No. 537. St.
Joseph, Missouri. ad.dec25-3u.
TIE I.illincton is plyinc up and down
~" Wa'ers". the new Hat is safely
l1uDche", LIZ has recovered from his
attack of pht"isis and "BIack Jack" is
we'll. This is enough glory for one day.
Our friend, Abe Rahon, called yestrr.
lay to say that he desired 'ns to suspend
Tor time CT '}arv; thar every bud boy
upon his sid" Of the river has only to
hurrah for Gary, and they will allow
him to kick up the deuce and do as he
pcases
JUDGING from the numb"r Of bills in
trndlced, the Legislature seems to have
run mad uron the suhj,ct of monu-
ments. Wouldn't gond, warm clothing
aud healthy food FIR the widows and
| children of the deceased do more good :?
It go strikes ns.
A child's greatest enemy is worms.
WHO can calculate the misery and suf
firing child has to endure who is
infested with worm; ? Shrinrr'S Indian
Vermifugs will destroy and expnl worms
from both children and adults. Only
25 cents bottle.
Gen. Gary will not accept the euber-
material chair Of Western Wateree. He
will be Govrrnof of ths whole State,
and when he is, which is already a
fixed fact, he will not forget the good
hearts that have throbbed so warmly for
him IN the lost territory.
Neil Blair seems more cheerful than
fnr some time past. Ee still protests
his Innocence Of any malice afore-
thought; and while ready to meet any
fate. hopes thar justice will be tempered
with mercy. so that the ignominions
death on the gallows may be spared
| him,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Reappointed.

We are pleased to report that Mr..
E. H Brooks has been reappointed
postmaster at this place. He has
filled this Office for four years to the
entire satisfaction of our community,
and is in every way an efficient and
accomplished officer We congratu,
late Mr.. Brooks upon his reappoint
ment.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Kings Mountain Military School

We would Gull the attention of our
patrons to the advertisement of the
aboye-named institution. 1t is toe
we'll and favorably known to. need
any comment by us, and those who
have boys to educate could not do
better than to send them there.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
The Ellington.

The Ellington.
The steamboat, seemingly with as
much pleasure as Gagged duck would
have done. left the sand bar on the
on the 14th and joyfully made her
way to Acton. 1t is expected that
she will have as much work as she
can do for some time to come, as
great deal Of freight has accumulated
at the different landings.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
The Tournament.

Tie tournament near Pizgah
Church last Thursday was somewhat
of failure. The notice given was
too short, as many persons knew
nothing about it until it was over.
However, the knights and ladies who
did attend were invited to the resi-
dence of hospitable neighbor and
there had a merry time during the
evening.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
A Splendid Offer.

We will send the New York week.
" ,Sun and the Camden JOURNAL one
year to any address for S2.75 casll
III s47yance. This offer only stands
good for ahort time, so call and
subscribe at once. See advertise
ment of the San in another column.
It is the best weekly newspaper in
America, Subscriptions taken al
this Office.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Making Merry.

Making Merry
The dusky sons of Africa are eeie-
brating the advent of Christmas IN a
iovial manner. Upon many OF the
plantations the banjo and bones can
be heard, and the merry dance Rpns
up int the ''wee sma' hours of morn
ing"
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
The New Flat.

The new fiat rests gracefully and
beautifully now upon the quiet bosom
of the Wateree. 1t is q splendid
piece of workmanship, and Commits
sioner Moore deserves much credit
for 1.-THE tar to the contrary not
withstanding.
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Personal.

Personal.
Our sanctrlra was visited yesterday
with a call from BLACK Jack" He
seems in capital spirits, and we were
pleased to find that his idea of getting
tight on Christmas is waning. Good
luck to the boy, and a happy Christ
mas.
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Where to get Furniture.

Where 70 get tluH1VVue'
If you want to purchase good fur
niture for little money, call on Capt.
Witter. He has just received a large
lot and can give you the best bar,
gains you ever saw. Columbia and
Charleston are nowhere.
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e6y- No communication riH be published
N. JOURNAL, unless zoe are placed IN

n6E No communication ,cili be published
the JOURNAL, unless zee are placed IN
:, .osssssion of the name Of the author.
sss- We are not responsible for the uis'es
or expressions of our correspondents.
Msr All COMMUNICATIONS for personal ad'
vantage ,riU be charged for at the rate Of one
dollar for each inch
sn- Nominations Of Candidates in usual
form, not to exceed one inch, FIVE DOA-
LARS. These Urges are to be paid strictly
in Advance, andno exceptions rhatersr 'O'H b.
made to the rn'e.
h nss- Sheriff. Sales, Mortgage Sales. ETC.
con. ssnd'r' hs. kisS Of Transient Ad''r'''''
mtntS.
nS- Contract advertisements must be SCI
tied for quarterly.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
Sale eofCIains.

I will offer for sale at public auction on
the 6rst Monday in Janu:.ry, the claims due
the firm Of KennedT 8 Boykin, unless set
tied before. ]. W. DEPASS,
( dec25 .. Agent for Assignee. :,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
BIodgett House
CAMDEN, =. Q.
S. FL. BLODGETT, PrOp'r.

TRANSIENT RATES, 81 PER DAY.
Having vacated the DeKalb House, l
have opened for the accommodation Of the
public in the large building known as the
''Salmond House, on Dekalb street, just
above the corner of Main. Location equal
ly as convenient, and opportunities to make
guests comfortable are better.
ask the patronage Of the public, with
the assurance that whatever reputation
have made rs proprietor of the De-
Kalb House, it will be my study to improve
as proprietor of the Blodgett House.
FREE HACK to the Blodgett House.
aug6-la s."h: BLooOETT: 1
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
No Midday Train,

NO Mld-uay IrdIn
/. We are requested by Mr: James
Jones to state that there will se no
down midday train run on the Cam
den braach to-day. This is done In
order to aiiow the railroad hands to
enjoy q portion of Christmas.
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LOCAL ITEMS
Thanks

Thanks.
We return thanks to Hon. John
II. Evins for continued favors IN the
way of Congressional reports.
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25

W. G. THOMSON, Church Treasurer
EIt affords us no little pleasure to add
our high approval to the universal esteem
n which the late worthy pasto= Of ih'
Baptist Church in this place is held. We
know whereof We speak when we say that
his untiring energy, his devotion to the
work of God and his true sense Of duty,
has made the Baptist Church in this
place what it is :; and the difference now
from what was when he came, speaks
for its.lf When he leaves US our good
wishes follow him, and wherever he
may be, We know that the work Of God
will prosper and the community in
which he lives be blessed by his Ia
bnrs ED I
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
A CARD.

Mr.. EDITOR: Rev W. A. Therrell
| late pastor of the Baptist Church o.
Camden, being about to take final leave
of his first pastorate, we desire to make
n statement of his great success among
u.s.:
Ever since their arrival, less than
two years ago, he and his good lady
have made heroic exertions to build up
the great Redeemer's cause in orr town
In this they have succeeded far beyond
our most sanguine expectations. The
Sabbath-school soon grew from thirty
five to one hundred and fifty. ans the
average weekly attendance tfe last Year
has BEEN about ninety. He organized
a Bible class of thirty, and had taught
1t about a year when half Joined the
Church. And in the young mems
prayer meeting, which he organized and
always attended, ten of the young men
of his Bible class have been loading 10
prayer. The active membership Of the
Church has nearly doubled thi. year. and
every member has chesrfully contributed
to the Church making a total contri-
button this year of almost 81 200; this
includes the pastors salary of $500
Mr.. and Mrs. Therrrll have seemed
exceedingly anxious to make great i'm
provemeDts upon our Church building
and lot, and soon TO build o neat par.
sonage. Mrs. Therr"ll being an excel
lent organist and teacher, has succeeded
wonderfully in her ex"rtions to dpvelope
the musical talent Of the Church.
While aboriug indefatisably them.
selves, they have all the while induced
as many others as possible to unite with
them in the great work L"aving a
large circle of warm friends, they will
long be remembered by the good people
of Camden. That they may BE- as use
ful elsewhere as here. aud as happy in
that useiuIn"ss, is the sincere wish of
Yours truly,
j. R GooDALE,
T. A. MOORE,
NJ. A. METTs,
The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-12-25
M MARRIEDo

HALI-REYNOLDS-By Rev ]. E. Rcd.
gers. on the 17th inst. Mr.. J. B. Hall and
Miss Victoria Reynolds; all Of Gersh--
-.T.
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WhOnw

-. ,kD-JONES-By Rev. ]. E
nodgers. on the 2lst inst. Mr.. Addison
S. Woodward and Miss Aattis J. Jones; ~
Of HsaGyiue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-02-07
River News.

The rise In the river at this point for
the past week has been two feet, and
at present it is rising at the rate Of 8
inches day, with no prospects of an
early decline. The outlook for those
who live on the lowlands is rather
gloomy. Old and experienced steam
boatmen predict the highest water
since 1857.
The John Howard passed down at
p. m, Sunday, with about 24OO bales
cotton, and the Bastrop, from below,
arrived shortly afterwards. She should
be down to-day.
The John Wilson arrived Sunday
night, and passed down yesterday.
The Bertha Drummer left for the
D'Arbonne Monday evening, with a
good trip.
The Hanna came up at 2 p. M,
Tuesday, and went below at 10 p. NJ,
Wednesday,. She received here $50
bales and 800 sacks seed.
The Willie left Wednesday night for
tho Bartholomew, and the Gate City,
for the same stream, passed up the
same day. She is looking for slaves.
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Parish Convention.

Whereas, q meeting of the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee was called
to meet at Monroe on the 5th inst, for
the purpose of fixing day for the
meeting of the Parish Convention to
select a delegate to the Constitutional
Convention; and, whereas, said COM
mittee failed to meet in pursuance of
notice duly given; Now, I, s. D. Nc
Emery, chairman of said committee,
hereby call a Parish Convention to
assemble at Monroe, La, on Saturday,
the first day of March, 1879, to select a
delegate to said convention, and to
transact other important business.
The wards, according to new num-
bers, are requested to elect delegates to
said Parish Convention, according to
the pro rata at the recent convention,
each ward being entitled to delegates
according to the Democratic vote at
recent election based on said pro rata
apportionment. S. D. MCENERY,
Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
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Fire.

The building occupied by Emma
Clifton and kept as house of ill fame
was consumed by fire Sunday morning.
Friday morning the house was dis.
covered to be on fire, and the kitchen
and two bed rooms were burned, when
the flames were stopped by throwing
water on the fire with buckets. The
furniture was hastily removed, but
much damaged. Sunday morning,
early, fire broke out in the front room,
where the furniture had been stored,
and tho flames had partial possession
of the building almost before the in
mates could escape. Some of them
dressed in the back yard. The house
aud furniture were destroyed. Some
of the women saved their trunks. The
building was owned by Mr.. s. w.
insured for $500; the furni-
ture, etc., belonging to Emma, was
insured for about $17OO.
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A Card.

MONROE, La, February 5, 1879.
To my friends and fellow-citizens:
Your requests both verbal and written,
have been received and considered. I
adopt this mode of answering, as
saving of time and a better one, than
addressing each one separately. In
reply to you all, thank you heartily
for your expressed confidence in me,
but must, and do, most positively de-
cline to have my name, IN any manner,
brought forward as a candidate, for
election as a delegate to the Constitu-
tiona1 Convention. My reasons are
numerous and cogent.
1st-My knowledge, experience and
ability is too limited, to be one of the
makers of a Constitution for State.
2nd-I am out Of politics.
These are sufficient to force me to
decline your kind offers. In answer to
your query as to who would, in the
event of my not accepting, be a good
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-02-07
LEGAL
CuERIFF'S SALE.

Sarah Barrett
John Ray.
State of louisiana, Parish OF Ounchita,
Parish Court.
by virtue of U writ Of Il. fN. issued from
the Hon. Parish Court, in tho above entitled
suit, havo seized and will Offer for sale, at
Monroe. La, within tho hours provided by
law, ON
Saturday, February IS, 1870,
the following described property, to-wit:
Two walnut book cases, and the follow
ing books, to-wit:
Vols. and of " LaF'rance, Histoire do
France"
Vols. md 2 OF Delvinceur, Droit de
Vols. and 2 of " vattel Droit do Gens.,
Vol. ]" Jurin Romani Elemental"
~ Vols: l. :: 5, s. g. z, and 8 '' oeuvros dc
Lois"
-, Vols: !: 4.5.s.o Q. 10, Il and II of !" Toul-
lier, Drott Civil Francais.''
of >; b. III H. a. lS 49, II and IS
IL vpls AIS; 2; .; 4. g. 9, T. 6 and Of "oouvros
,s y s0s y M T. f. 10 II, r. 49, a. 49,
dence."l
Vols; !, 2 and of "Delvinceurt. cours de
on Wois; i: T. 4, and of "Meriin
Seized as tho property Of John Ray, and
will be sold according to law, to satisfy said
writ of ii. fa. and costs.
Terms Of sale, cash, with the benent Of sp
praisement, w. s.. LOGAN, Sheriff..
vt J. f. MCGUIRE, Deputy.
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
UNlTED STATES LAND OFrIcR,

UNlTED STATES LAND OFFIcR,
New Orleans, La, jan Isl, 1879
ASsts's G'ccn, Esq, Clerk District COM,f:
Sir-1n order to avoid delays and obtain
1nitormity In making Homestead afiidavits
before you, the following rules should be
carofully observed:
AZ least one Christian name must be
written IN full to all papors aud care TAKEN
to write II the same way wherever L occurs.
rs Ssn or .. i%,sesd Of Nv" OF wiilsm"
the party must write hi. sixnatase 1'n ss
spelled IN the body of the INSTRUMENT.
When Homestead proof Ia made befOro a
Judge, his signature and official Character
must be certified by the Clerk Of the Court
under seal. When Homestead proof IL
must always certify to- the absence Of the
Judge of the Court under seal also.
Tho following form will be used In max
ing Homestead amdAvits before the Judge
or Cterk OF Court: That I Am o citiHen 81
the United States Cor declared intention to
become > citizen). over twenty:one year.
old lor tho head Of family), and An actual
which a bona dde improvement aud settle
mont has been made; and that mako this
afhdavit before the Judge Cor Clerk) Of the
District Court OF my parish because Of the
great distance from my home to tho Land
Odaco In New Orleans, or bodily infirmity
and the expense too great for mo to repair
here in person"
In case the applicant is not a native or
naturaiized citt.en of the United States, .
certified copy of his Intentions must accom-.
peny the Homestead papers.
,opy Of his naturalization papers must be
''n' As a'S WI. NJ. b ESSiRSsa3 nee,,..,.
At GEO. BALDEY, Receiver.
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MONROE, La, Jan'y Is, 1879,

MONROE, La, Jan'y ls, 1879.
Whereas, Our Divine Grand Master in the
his labors in our speculative art, on this
earth, our esteemed and we'll beloved Bro
noble work, in tho hereafter. It is proper
that we, the Brethren who arc left the
operatives in our sublime speculative phi1o-
sophy here, should contemplate the depart
ure OF our brother. Henry Gerson was
born in.the Old!World in early life he came
to cast his fortunes among the moro pro-
gressive people of the New more than thir-
ty years ago he made Monroe his home,
where he has since constantly resided. Ever
in active mercantile life and having con-
slant dealings with the people of this entire
section, there was one who enjoyed a
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1879-02-07
LEGAL.
SUCCESSION SALE.

Parish Court, Parish of Ouachita State of
Louisiana.
Sacccssion Of Charles H. Morrison.
or hy virtue rec Of a Judgment Of said Court
personal, belonging to said succession and
held in indivisic:: with other parties, be
sold to pay the debts OF said Succession, I
sheriff or an AScsioneer. At tho door 81 the
Court House. between the hours of IL
O'clock. A. NJ. and O'Clock. p. NJ. ON
issk day of February, nero,
The undivided half interest owned by tho
land situated In the Parish Of ouachisa,
WIN ~ tho Improvements thereon, to-wit:
the City OF Monroe, commencing at tho
so0Nn%eae corner OF section seventy CiKht,
t0wnnhtp ei1htssn north, range four east;
along the line 81 said ssctson. sxcnsx. 1xiss
west corner OF said section; running thenco.
:sss .iaa line and 81 :.
chains and oighty-two links; running
thence, south nine degrees west, twenty.
i've chains and ninety-eight linkes running
t. an
ton fifty-eight, In said township aud range;
aud running thence. along the limo of said
section hfty-eight, five chains and If five
links, to tho place OF begfnntng said tract
more or less.
This tract of land IL commonly known an
the "Dreynas tract, +" and II the same land
~ ssie: BY asss. credit
to tho highest bidder, for whatever tho
twelve months bond, with solvent security
and mSr as ss lam. and vendors privilege
~ W. w. FARMER,
st Administrator.
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Bishop Wingfeld, missionary Bishop
for California, was elected by the Coun-
Gil Of the Episcopal church of this State
at its recent session in New Orleans,
to succeed the late Bishop Wilmer.
Bishop Wingfield is native of Virgil
mia, man of fine appearance, and,
during the late war, was a warm sup
porter Of the Southern cause. He is
said to be both an earnest and eloquent
follower of his Lord and Master.
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man for the place, will say, that In a
question, of the nature Of this, politics
should have no part. There are men
among US, in both parties, who are
competent, in every respect, to repre-
sent the State and people in the Con-
vention. If such man, or men, as
this, is or are nominated, will sup
port him or them, with whatever In
huence I have and with my vote,
regardless of his party affiliations here
tofore, aud I would advise you to do
the same.
Respectfully,
JNO. HI. DINKGRAvE.