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cn, and as one of those gentlemen has boldly set himself upan Whig Capital in opposition to the known wishes and sentiments of more than nine tenths of the freemen of-this State, it is necessary to ascertain whether you would countenance such conduct or not, when he appears before the Legislature for re-election. If this communication ever meets the eye of the gentleman to whom allusion is here made, it will increase still further.? I have no doubt, his contempt for this "benighted region." The following are the interrogatories to which I respectfully request answers to be given either through the Camden Jour nal or in pamphlet form, as may oesi sun your convenience, 1st. Will you vote for Martin Van Buren for President of the United States? 2nd. Will you vote for R. M. Johnson for Vice President, and if not, for whom? 3d. Are you in favor or against a divorce of the Federal Government from all Banks? 4th. Would any emergency induce you ' to go for a United States Bank? 5lh. Do you believe in the right of instruction as practically carried out by the Republicans of Virginia? Gth. Are you disposed to urge any measure to force the suspended Banks in this State to resume and continue specie payments! 7th. And last, will you support John P. Richardson for Governor? You are all I know gentlemen of candour, who will answer explicitly and without equivocation the questions propounded. You have no committee to watch over ami guard your movemen's, like the great North Bend Ilero. You are at all times ready when respectfully railed upon, to give a reason of the political faith that is within you. A DEMOCRAT. for the journal THE DEKALB RIFLE GUARDS. ilIr. Editor: I noticed in your last paper an editorial article on the formation of the ahove named Company which I am pleased to see established in your town. The nf ?l?o f.ipmop enpns. wliirJl for many years had been an ornament to our District, was ominous of the downfall of that military spirit which we hire so long and so well borne and which I have been sorry to see so fully verified. With as much pleasure did I observe the notice which informed mcof the formation ofthe Delia lb Rifle Guards. I like lite name as well as the corps. In a country like ours where every hill is a fortification and every tree a shield, none is more efficient and none ought to be more encouraged by our State, for on the skill of her Riflemen must depend a large share of her defence. The fellowship which Volunteer Companies always crea'te among its members should be a consideration, and the pride which grows tip among them, in excelling their competitors in the use of the gnn, as well as in tactics arc very good reasons why they should be sustained. 1 am aware it has been the policy of the Slate to discountenance Volunteer Corps under the im pression that it would be the means of building up the Beats exciting a proper pride iu their offices. Exjfetience has already shown the error, for now 'as well as heretofore- are they drawn together by ho other, feeling but that of duty and oftener by a fear of pen* ally. It is not alone necessary that the men should have confidence in their officers but in each other,] apd where iltey are promiscuously thrown together it cannot be acquired. Confidence begets courage. # Consequently it is not only necessary that men should have confidence in ;|heir officers but in each other and last but not least skill in the weapon to be used. Occasions have and may again occur where nn<> soldier would lie fnreed in nr. lion without any other fortification than the arms to which they are totally unaccustomed. In such ease what would be your defence were you dependent on your Beat Companies, not on ; man out of one hundred of which use the musket at all, except only for the purpose of drill. If the rifle then, and not the musket is mo6t used, and best understood by your citizens, who can doubt the policy of the formation of ride companies. I am gratified that the community of your town has giren countenance to the formation of the DeKalb Guards, and that most of your young men have enlisted. Apart from its usefulness it will be on ornament to your town and afford useful and innocent recreation to your youth ) The energy and enterprise which have already marked the genius and character of its young commander is a sufficient guaranty of its being made one of the most efficient corps in our State. To see ; a well organized rifle corps parading the j battle ground of the revolution cannot but afford a pleasing spectacle to an OLD RIFLEMAN. DEATH OF COL. THOMAS SUMTER. It is with unfeigned regret that we announce to our readers the death o( Col. Thomas Sumter, only son of the late General Sumter, of revolutionary me. morv, and father of the Hon. T. D. Sumter, now a member of Congress from this State. He departed this life on Monday morning, 15th inst., at his residence near Stateburg, in the 72d year of his age. Col. Sumter was himself many years a member of Congress, and subsequently Miuister from the United States to the Court of Brazil. The confidence which he always enjoyed, and the high stations which he so ably filled, evince the satisfactory manner in which he discharged the duties of his several stations.?Charleston Courier. . ?u: From the CharlettOn CMtter. ' LT THE GOVERNOR'S ELECTI6N. 44 Soiitli Carolina" seems quite excited at the manner of the nomination of Col: Richardson, for Governor. I really <an sec nothing more extraordinary in the nomination of this gentleman, than of Judge Johnson, or of Col. Hammond, except, that Col. Richardson seems to have met the approbation of the people. I will put the nomination, if 44 South Carolina" pleases, and f.;r the sake of argu1 raent, on the most private ground?on e?,# !, (rrniiml no Pr?l. and JullN [son must stand?they were nominated by their friends. . It is obvious that the question how they came to be nominated, is a matter of but very secondary interest. The true point of interest is, who under all circumstances is the most desirable candidate. It is notorious, thai a large portion of the old "State Rights party/' could not, tinder any circumstances, be induced to vote fur Judge Johnson, not because of his being a Union man, but because of his known connection with Col. Preston and the anti-administration parly. To have selected Col. Hammond (and who thought of him at the time of Riachardson's first nomination?) would have only {been going*011 with the same exclusive I monopolizing of office, which the gentlej man of the 44old state lights parly" were Uvell understood not to wish longer to 'maintain Col. Richardson, was free from both of these objections, and therefore seems to meet most with the approbation of the stale. For ourselves, we have not the remotest doubt of his election. We repeal therefore, what we said at first, that the manner of Colonel Richardson's i 01.J bnAW ll'.tq I"? 11 ! duplicity about it, is a very secondary I mailer. We do not doubt that the manI ncr of nomination of the other gentlemen . was equally correct. But the true question is, which gentleman occupies the poIsition which meets best the proposed har| mony of parties, and the interests of the State. As to saying that Col. Richardson is not the favorite of the Union party, we think it altogether idle. There is no man who stands in greater favor with them, in the Slate, and he deserves it fiom them. A UNION MAN. From the -Carolina Planter. THE CHINCH BUG, Mr. Editor:?The chinch bug has commenced its depredations on the grain crop in many parts of our State, and from all I can learn, it is probable they will do serious injury. As yet, I know of no remedy ; against these insects. I will, however, i make one or two suggestions, which may be useful to our planters. Last year J had a field of corn, which was attacked by the bug while the corn was quite young, and in a short time it was injured to such an j extent, that I had the field ploughed up and planted over. The second planting came up and grew off finely, and was little troubled by the bug, but from what ! cause, lam unable to sajyunl^s they ; had left the field for some other place. | Some of my neighbors are ploughing in oats and wheat on the margins of their corn fields, for the purpose of furnishing feed for the bug. ft is thought that by having oats and wheat near the corn, the bug will feed on the small grain and not be so apt to trouble the corn, l thinK n would be well to have our land ploughed in oats or wheat through the middle ofthe corn field, as well as the margins. Should these insects increase and continue their ravages on our grain crops, they will do serious injury to the planter; and we should lose no time and spare no pains in trying to find out some way to destroy them, or prevent the mischief they do. WATEREE. Lamp Oil, &c* THE Subscriber has just received a i supply of Superior Winter and Fall Strained Sperm Oil. Also, old North Ca , rolina Linseed Oil on hand, together with , White Lead, SpiritsTurpentine, Train Oih &,c. &c. All of which will be sold very low for the money. JAMES R. McKAIN. ' March S9: married?On Thorny the iithinstent, by the Rer. Wilie Hoftoo, Eft tin Clinton, Esq. of Lancaaterfrille to Miss Mart Chevbs, of the sarae'District. I ?}As day*, months and years increase, So may their happiness and peace. {Cemaiynscsfsd.] w^BssssBSS^ssssBBsammmmmmm CAMDEN PRICES CURRENT articles. raa $ C $ JC Beef, in market, lb 5 a 7 Bacon from wagons, lb 8 a 9 by retail, .lb 10 a 19 Butter, lb 15 a 35 Beeswax, lb 20 35 Bagging ysr .? 35 Balo Rope lb 10 a 14 Coffee H> 14 a 16 Cotton lb 5 a 8 ' ? AA AP> Corn wisn. sw ? Flour bW 8 * 8 50 Feathers from trtgons, lb 37 a 44 Fodder cwt 1 1 &5 Hides, green, lb 5 a * 7 ' dry, lb 10 a 13 Iron cwt . 5 a 8 w Lime cask 3 a 825 Lard lb '10 a 12 Leather, solo 4b " V' 22 a' 25 Oil, currier's gallon "" 75 a 1 " lamp gillorv 2 Molasses gal .45 a 56 Oats bushel 45 a 50 Notice.. QTHHE Subscriber having been appointed Commissioner in Equity, for Kersliaw District, to ?11 the vacancy occasion' ed by the death of the lite incumbent; will be ready to attend references, re* ceive Guardian returns, dec. immediately after the 4th July. Persons concerned will find me at the Clerk's office in the Court House. GEORGE QM'iNTOSH. June 27. 30 2t_ We are authorised to annonnce JAMES W. fiASKIN as a candi* J.to Cnr Onlinnrv fnr Kmhiiv District. It UUIb IV. J ? ?-? ? the approaching election. June 27. Wc are authorised ! an* nounce JOHN R. JOY, E<q. as a candidate for Ordinary for this District, at the August election. June 27. John S. Richardson, Jr. Reing a suitable person to represent this Congressional District in the next Congress of the United States, is nominated by MANY VOTERS. June 27. Corns! CornsI Corns! DR. E. BABXN1M TAKES this opportunity of informing the citizens of Camden and its vicini* tv. that he has arrivrd from Columbia, for the purpose of relieving those who suffer from ' . Corns, Bunions and Pefectire IV ails. jCj'He effectually extracts Corns by their Roots, and guarantees their entire removal without the least Pain or Bleeding, not occupying more than five minutes, in extracting aCorn. He has remorcd Corns fur several Gentlemen, Ladies and Children of this town, and has given entire satisfaction. His office is at the "SUMTER HOTEL," where he will remain till the 5:h of July. Any applications may be made from the hours of 8 to 10, A. M. and from 3 to 8, P. M. He will wait on Ladies and Gentlemen at their own residences in.intermediate hours, if they will honor him with their commands. Xt He also, SCALES TEETH to t Pearly Whiteness, and arrests Cariotil Teeth from further decay. Dr. B. has in his possession a 1 EUROPEAN E1NABENT, which has uever been known to fail in the cure 01 ? RHEUMATISM, And Chroifcic Dteeavei. Also, a preparation in Decociion, for the same purpose, a pleasant beverage. PRICE? Linarnent, $1 pc^-tial. Decoction, $1 per bottle. ' ?3=* Dr. BARINDS lias extracted two Corns from my feet?one between the toes, very large and extremely painful, and also one from my little daughter's foot, entirely without pain or bleeding. The root was taken entirely out, and I now feel no pain from them. He has also extracted sever-1 ffool tvl?K fan nnl cii^r??ae UI liUill lit f Hilt o ?vv?, ?f 1UUHI GEO. Q. MclNTOSH. June 27, 1840. The firm of Young & : Dcpass id this {Hay dissolved by mutual j consent. YOUNG & DEPASS. June 22, 1840. Public Meeting. TIIE Town Council request that the citizens will meet at the Court House, on Monday the 29th inst., at 1! o'clock, A, M. for the purpose of considering and deciding on the propriety of so altering the Patrol Law, as to permit persona to ' commute for that duty by paying a given < sum of money, so that a sufficient amount 1 may be raised to have a permanent nightly I Guard, in the town. j By order of Couocil < J. M. BESAUSSURE, Inlendant. June 27. The committee, appointed to make ar-, rtngetnenls for the celebration of the G5th Anniversary of onr National Indepen-j dence, communicate the following . Order ?f Proceeding: At daylight, a salute of thirteen gans will be fired, and a National sal.ute immediately after the exercises at the ClHirch. The Bells will ring a merry peal at sun rise, and during the nrmg of the National salute. At ten o'clock, the procession will be formed immediately in front of the Court House, under the direction of Coi. J. CL flame, Marshall of the Day, assisted by Adxncamt J. H Mnsjikr. and it. Gass. Gun. and proceed precisely at half past ten o'clock, in the fdflowing order, DeKalb Ride Guards. Camden Bea i; Com pauy. Committed of AYrangeroents, Officiating Clergyman ."Orator and Reader, Clergy men. of toe town and vicinity. Orators of past Anniversaries. , Intcndant and members of Council. Surviving Soldiers of the Revolution. Militia Officers, Regimental ancf Staff. Canplen Orphan Society.' Teachers and Students of the Male Academies. CapL Boykin's Troop of CavaJrv. 1 The Procession will proceed up Broad and DeKalb Streets, to the Presbyterian Church, where will be performed the Jullowing Order of Exercises: March on the Organ, | Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, Hymn by the Choir, J Reading of the Declaration of Independence by James P. Dickinson, Esq. Original Ode by the Choir, I ' Oration by James Cantey, March on the Organ. Sabbath School Teachers and Scholars will occupy the front seats in the Chuch. !" The centre Pews are appropriated to the Ladies. j The side Pews will be rceerred for the ' procession. - At the conclusion of the exercise at the Church, the Procession will be again formed and return to the Court House, where it will be dismissed. Officers in uniform. Revel in! o nary Soldiers and the Citizens of the District generally, are requested to meet at the Court I}onse at nine o*clock, whenan election wiU beheld for Orator jot the 4th of July, 1641. A Barbecue will be provided, which the citizens of the District generally, are invited to attend. JOHN SMART, ) J. H. ANDERSON, > Committee. \ E. A. SALMOND, ) ELECTION. THE Town Council will proceed to the election of a Recorder-atid Treasurer, of the town, on Saturday next, the 27th inst. Applicants will I rand their letters to any member of Council. i By order of the Council. J. M. DESAUSSUKE, Intendant. June 25. Attention Cavalry!!: YOU are hereby ordered to be and appear fully armed and equipped, at the Court Houae in Camden, on the fourth Jaw rtf Jiilv rtmxt at tan nVInr.1t A procession of the citizens will (hen end there be formed to march to the church, where en oration Will be: delivered by a member of the corps, ' h . The Kershaw Cavalry which is the oldest company in the State, and which, lor sixty years has not heretofore failed in 'the performance of its. duty; tve trust will not now be backward in the manifestation. of that public and martial spirit which is the life and soul ojf every military band. A prompt arid spirited obedience therefore is expected to this call, to join in the celebration of the birth-day of our national freedom. WM.JA. ANCRUM, O. S. June 27. NOTICEFVIHERE will be an Eleotion held on the * second Monday and the day following, in Angus! next, for ORDINARY for Kershaw District, to till the Vacancy occasioned by the death of Jamxs W. Lang, Eat). Managers of Election will assemble at their respective boxes, open the polls and proceed to hold said election, and meet id Uamdenon trie ?eonesaay auer, count the rotes and declare the election. GEO. Q. Itf'INTOSH, c. c. c. p. < June 27. 30 8t j CAMDEN BRIDGE COMPANY. rHE annual meeting of the Stockholders ' if this Company. wylhe held at, 4 o'clock, P. M. at the {boh ofCaraden, on Monday, ' he 6th July^ Directors for the ensuing rear will be chosen, and an exhibit of\he cotidiiioo of the Company made. J. C. WEST, Sec'yJ I June 57. * 1 JYolice. '7.V * AL.L persons are hereby notified, that :1 will not be responsible for on/ contracts made by my wife Harriet AifDocws, or fur any services Tendered lo her, unless specially authorized bv.rne* ... ROBERT W. ANDREWS. ' June 27. 30 . 3t '' ? r COMPANY OBDEBS, life.- J.,,, DeKalb Rifle Guards! ^ attention. UARADE at the Court .House, at 9 o'clock I on the 4th of Juhy A. Mft in dark coats and white pantalions?it.'d Commissioned officers in full trnflbrm. Af? lev the Oratton toe. company witi march to Davir* corner, .where the Constitution irod ByJ-a.ws jxrepa/ed by the officers, w Ul be submitted for their consideration . By orrfef 61 Copt. Dickinson, W B. JOHNSTON, O. 8. i ? June 27. ' . t ? - i' :? T :?r < [- Notice. J PERSONS having Books in their pbet session" belonging to the Library of the late Dr. Brevard, arnRequested to return them, as the value of the Library is much impaired by the setsberag broken. T ( June 20. ' * v * 6r2B>'?>' . I i NOTICE. ; '&% THE undersigned begs leave to inform his patrons, from whom he has received such liberal encouragement, that he is about closing his business in Caraijtn, and,retiring from His shop, and respectfully solicits those indebted to htm to call a fid make payment. His necessities actually rMuiV* n ?rwpHr ?pttlAimnt. end he ScustS those who are indebted, will consider ilia situation, and not disregard this notice.., . RICHARD CIIESNCT, (BarW . June 20. ' ' '-Tf s'*i ItJr'The shop will be continued by my two sons RICHARD 4c BENJAMIN, and 1 trust that ail whose patron* age I hereby acknowledge wfi) oonliwue the same to my sons, and h<>.pe they may I merit the good feelings and patronage of a liberal public, as I hare always endefc rored to instil into their minds rhe prroeipies of honesty, sobriety and industry.? As they are new beginners, it is uoeesaary * to have fixed rules and rates, which will be as follows:? 'Sharing & catting per month, (4 times & week,) $1 ? " M f* (once < day,) > 8 " " ; V. (twice a dsyr) t| 4 Accounts will.be due; and payment..expected 8t the egpiratioft of each month.. , . ' RICHARD cnESNtiT.1 - ' H UIIV MV? ? w : * ? - I . H To any gentleman intending to travel during tbc summer, ciiherto the Springs or elsewhere, and desirous of hireing a servant, I tender mrt services, and pledge myself }o use every exertion to merit favor ond confidence. To those unacquainted with me I can exhibit every requisite recommendation. * R. C. ' June 20. j . - t. ~~ NOTICETHE subscriber tenders to his friends and customerr, his thanks for their patronage, and at the same time, respectfully calls on all indebted to him foi immediate payiftent ?r satisfactory arrangements. Nothing bat necessity compels him to mate this urgent demand. And he hopes that, the call will not be disregarded, and constrain hirh to use summary measures to realise bis just claims. c ^ -r C. IL DAVIS, June 13. 28 - if STOWED, FROM my plantation near Manchester, sometime in May last, two MULES; one a bay mare, and the other a brown, or ' rather a black horse Mule. The black(obe had a rope around his neck when they iv'jfint off. Any person On tafcirtjg them up'tnlfbe welcome to use them Ontii they give mefhfermatioo, and all reasonable expenses will be paid. , WILLIS RAMSAY. . June 20. . " 6t29. ?? ? - - i Dr. E* H. Anderson, Jr. OFFERS his professional services to the inhabitants of Camden and its vicinity. He may be found at the office formerly occupied by his father. Dr. E. H Anderson. ' ' April 25.' 1 ? - ~ Feeling my health somewhat improved, impalieneeof idleness, and particularly from the motive of assisting my son with my counsel and personal ntlen lion to patients, as far rs my strength will permit, I wish to re6umeihe practice of my profession, and may bp found eilhrr at tint % ? % % % ?? !? r .. .t DKl siami, or at illuj. ;Ylc \> line s km wit> present. . E. II. AKDEIISON, M. D. SAIL*?* For sale at ?2 35cts per sack. Apply at the t'aonlen Mills, one mile aelow Carmkm, to SAMU BASKIN. June 33. 88 3t JOB PRINTING tyathj tvcciifffl at fh's Office. t * t '