The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, January 27, 1841, Image 3
TFHIE jJOHJEMAILio I
CAMDEN, S. CAROLINA.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 27, 184L (
O* The Rev. William Carlisle lias kindly otfor-1
ed to act as a^cnt in collecting accounts due this |
Office, in this and the neighboring Districts, and is '
authorized to receipt for the same.
The Rev. A. Pkirifoy is also authorized to collect
and receipt for money due us.
TAXES.
Wo call the attention of our readers in this District.
to tlio advertisement of the Tax Collector.?
The books aro to be closed, it will be observed, on
| the first of April, instead of the first of May, as
formerly. This change has been rendered necessary
in consequence of the Act of the last Legislature
requiring the Tax Collectors to make their returns a
* month earlier than usual.
TIIE BIBLE CONVENTION.
We give to-day tho proceedings of this body, at
Columbia, during tho last month. The spirited and
zealous character of the resolutions adopted, augurs
well for tho success of the benevolent cnterprize
which has been undertaken.
In tho breast of every christian and philanthropist,
these proceedings must meet a cheering response;
it is a subject of tho deepest interest to all who aro attached
to the cause of our blessed Redeemer, and
who desiro to spread far and wide the influence of
our holy religion. Wo trust that the object of the
Convention may be speedily and successfully accomplished.
GEN. MCDUFFIE'S ORATION.
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We present our readers wun a ireai ....?, ...
this excellent production. We regret that our limits
have mado it necessary for us to divids it; but this
course was unavoidable, without excluding almost
every thing else. We trust that its length will not
prevent its being generally read. The subject on
which it treats is ono of universal importance, and
should command the attention of every individual.
To the planter, and to all engaged in agricultural
pursuits, it commends itself with peculiar force. The
manner, too, in which the orator has discharged the
duty assigned him, proves that he is as well versed
in the science of agriculture?that ho is as much, if
not more, at home on this subject, as he has heretofore
proved himself to be in the field of politics.
It is gratifying to find that the energies and tho
intellectual powers of this great man, if not employ
ed in the councils of the nation, are still ongaged in
the advancement and promotion of this grout source
of national and individual wealth and prosperity.
This oration will be read with interest, not
only as a literary production, but coming, as it does,
from a man whoso practical knowledge enables him
to speak from experience, it cannot fail to arrest the
attention of those engaged in similar pursuits.
We again commend it to our readers as a production
which we arc sure they will find both interesting
and instructive.
CONGRESS.
This body is still in session, but for all the purposes
of legislation, the members might as well be
at home. The members, however, wo presume, desire
to remain at Washington till tlio fourth of
March, in order that thoy may witness the inauguration.
The land question is still the engrossing
subject in the Senate, and the time of the House is
principally occupied with private hills.
The Hon. Wm. C. Rives has been re-elected U.
S. Senator from Virginia, for six years from the 4th
of March next.
The Philadelphia Commercial List says:~ "It is
probable that Mr. Jaudon will be elected President of
the U. S. Bank, which will give greater confidence
abroad."
The Richmond Enquirer says that Mr. Van Burcn
has not acceded to the request of Mr. Stevenson
(our Minister at St. James) that lie may be recalled,
but, in conscqucnco of tho new aspect of affairs, in
regard to the Boundary Question, and the affair of
the Caroline, lias desired Mr. Stevenson to remain
in England until a successor should be appointed and
reach London.
Specie Payments.?Tho Banks of Philadelphia,
we loam, resumed the payment of specie on the 15th
instant, according to law It is said that the event
was attended by neither a thunder storm, a whirlwind
or an earthquake; but, in the language of
Bicknell's Reporter, "has passed over with little or
no excitement, and that Philadelphia is now once
more a srEciE paying city."
Tiie Dollar Magazine.?We have received tho
first, or January number of this publication, which
has just been commenced in New York by Wilson
&, Company. It is edited by N. P. Willis and H.
Hastings Weld, and its contents arc principally
made up of the most interesting articles published in
the Brother Jonathan newspaper, though it will occasionally
be graced with original papers from celebrated
authors. Tiic number before us contains 32
large pages of excellent matter, handsomely printed.
It is embellished with one of the most beautiful engravings
which wo have soon, on wood, of "Santa
Claus, or St. Nicholas, in the act of descending a
chimney on New Year's .Eve," besides a pieco of
fashionable music. The work is to be furnished occasionally
with fashion plates.
The Dollar Magazine is to be published on the
15th of every month at ?1 per annum, payable in
advance. Postmasters who send S3 will bo entitled
to a fourth copy gratis, or seven copies for So*
BANKRUPT LAW.
Col. Richard M. Johnson, Vice President of the
United States, has recontly published a letter in the
Washington Globe, giving his views on this interesting
subject. The opinions of the Vice President arc
l in i r..n ~r i .
cniargeu anu jiu-.-nii, iu? ui y.ii:iuuc Dcncvoica :e.?
Our limits will not permit us to givo tlic whole lottcr,
but we subjoin such extracts as serve to show the
views he entertains on the subject.
"In the first article, eighth section,
fourth clause, of lite Constitution, it provides
that Congress shall have power to
establish a uniform rule of naturalizalior
and uniform laws 011 ihc subject of banf
ruptcies, throughout the United States.It
was seen by the framers of that instri
ment, that the relations between the cit
zens of different States, and especially be
tween the trading communities ot the dii
ferent towns and cities, would render
uniform system of bankruptcy highly irr
portant to their interests. In this grari
of power, the patriarchs of our indepen
deuce evidently considered it the discharg
of a sacred duty; and it is difficult for m
to assign ail}1- good cause why this provi
sion has not been carried into effect, ur
less it has been prevented by clashing scr
timents upon its details, as it cannot b
controverted by any that bankrupts, in
noccnt, unfortunate bankrupts, have al
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\VU\b UAISIL'U, llj/ui* wuivii 0uvi? *? ju
would operate; and, in my opinion, th
law should be permanent, and not tempo
rary."
"It is repugnant to every principle c
justice to regard bankruptcy as a presume
lion of guilt. In the fluctuations of trad(
the most honorable men are often its vie
tims, and to hold the person of the debto
subject to his creditor, and to put his fn
tore liberty or acquisitions beyond his ow
control, when he has surrendered all, is t
inflict a punishment where there is n
crime, nor criminal tribunal toinvestigat
a crime, or to prescribe its punishment.
"Credit in trade is based upon confi
dence in the success of him who obtain
it, and ought not in any degree to depen
upon a contingent right which the credi
tor may claim on the liberty or the futur
independence of the debtor. If he chanc
to be unsuccessful!, all that they can claii
is a faithful surrender of his remaining el
fccts. Let him give these and begin ill
world again."
"The interest of the debtor, theinteres
of the creditor, the interest of society
and the glory ot our country, ail conspir
to sanction the measure. The object (
Government ought always to be the mil
gation of human misery, and thcadvanci
meat of human happiness, as far as poss
ble. If I can light up the smile of glac
ness, even in one solitary bosom, wher
the tear of sorrow was flowing, I enjoy i
the act a gratification which my l'ccbl
language cannot describe."
O O
"The law should embrace all cases e?
isting at the passage of the law, as we
as all which may happen in future. Sue
are my views upon this subject. I do n<
set up myself as a standard for others; oi
ganized as I am, I could not act otherwis
without a violation of conscience and ill
obligations of solemn duty. For I ha\
no doubt that if the sysiem should be e
labli^ied its beneficial effects would 1
felt in every part of our country, and c:
pecially throughout our whole tradin
community. It is a system which I bi
licve prevails in every commercial coui
try in Europe, and in every civilized n:
lion on the globe. Indeed, from the eai
Iiest antiquity, tne Jews, tnougn an agr
cultural nation, had their septennial yeai
of release, and their general jubilees,
is the same measure in a different forn
the same great conservative principle ft
the same great object. In this country a
power is based on the will of the pcoph
We have no legal or conslitiitial classe
but the rich and the poor, the fortunal
and unfortunate, are all equal. There
a perpetual revolution of property; tf
poor becoming rich and the rich becon
ing poor; and to suffer any unnecessar
impediments to enterprise, is to intcrruj
the prosperity of the nation. If then tli
relief which a bankrupt law gives, extent
ing all its provisions to all who desire i
is proper for any other country, it is muc
more due to this great Republic.
Most respectfully your fellow-citizen,
RH. M. JOHNSON."
From the Charleston Courier.
We arc requested to call the attcntio
of Magistrates, Prosecutors, and Witnc
scs, in the Courts of Sessions, in tli
Slate, to the following section in the A<
of December, 1830:
"See. 8. Upon information made of tl
materiality of any witness within th
State, to support any accusation made, c
where the materiality of such witnes
shall be within the knwledge of any Ms
gistrate, he shall issue his warrant, r<
quiring such witness to appear before hirr
or the next Magistrate, or enter into r<
cognizance, with good security, if deeme
proper, which warrant shall authorize th
arrest and detention of any such witnes:
in any District of the Stale; and on be
ing brought before such Magistrate, an
refusing to enter into recognizance, sue
witness may be committed by the Magi:
trate; and the accused shall in felonies
and no other case, have the like proces
to compel the attendance of any witnes
in their behalf, as is granted, or pertni
ted, on behalf of the Slate; Providei
That no Magistrate shall receive any fee
for issuing more than one warrant for wi
nesses on the part of the State, or upo
the part of the accused in the same cas<
unless on the second, or other applicatioi
oath shall be made, that the prosecutoi
or accused, was not aware, at the lime <
the previous warrant, of the materiality <
such witness."?Acts of 1839 page 21.
We are informed that in consvquenc
of the above provisions of law, subpuciu
will not hereafter be issued from tl
Courts of Sessions, on behalf of the Stat
i . .v,....r ...ill i
[JUL liiu uuviiuauuc ui >viuicj3ta u in l
required by recognizance only. Wilne
scs who have been bound over, will I
required to attend from term to tern
without subpoena, until the case in whic
they are bound is dually disposed of, <
their recognizances are discharged: an
>
b upon default their recognizances will be
estreated. Where the witnesses have not
~ been bound over, the prosecutor will be
y held responsible for their attendance, and
l" upon their failure, he will be made liable !
!* on his recognizarrce, unless it appear that \
he has given the proper information to the
a magistrate, in season to have the witnesses
'* bound over: and magistrates will also be
't held responsible where they have neglected
to issue the proper process for that
e purpose.
e This notice is published at the instance
of the Attorney General, whose duty it
will be to enforce the law in the manner
l" above specified,
e
'* Rail-roads.?There are 3,319 miles of
railroad constructed and in use in the U.
lV | States, at a cost of about eighty-six milC
I nf itnllarc. vipldinp- an nverure re
II./no V. J 3 a
venue of about five and a half per cent,
1,802 miles more are in progress of com''
pletion; and the whole number of miles
projected, including finished, unfinished,
and routes examined, is nearly ten thousand.
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Cnrndcn Prices Current.
0 ARTICLES. TER $ C $ C
0 Beef, in market, lb 5 a
e Bacon from wagons, lb 9 a lo
Ly retail, lb 12 a 14
Butter, lb 18 a . 25
3 Beeswax, lb 18 a 25
Bagging yaid 24 a
* J Bale Kopc lb lo a
e i Coffee lb 14 a 16
e Cotton lb 6 75 a 10 75
" Corn busli. 50
| Flour bbl 6 50 a
K j Feathers from wagons, lb 37 a 45
Fodder cwt 1 a 1 25
j Hides, green, lb 5 a 7
" dry, lb lo a 12
? | Iron ?wt 5 a 8
! ! Lime cask 3 a 3
J* j Lard lb lo a 12
I Leather, solo lb 22 a 25
j j Oil, currier's gallon 75 a 1
lamp gallon 2
' I Molasses gal 45 a 56
: Salt sack 2 50 a
le.
<;! Camden Debating Club.
11 i ?
I ; rflHE following is the Question for
J_ Debate on Thursday evening next:
r_ i Has avarice a prcater influence on tho human
;C mind than the love of distinction?
'c THE BANK OF CAMDEN, S. C. j
s-| 27th January, 1841. )
?c rBiIIE Stockholders of this Bank, are
s* - - hereby summoned to attend a Gene's
ral Meeting, to be held at the Banking
e* House in Camden, on Friday, the 2Gih of
February, 1841, for the purpose of deci**
ding on the acceptance or refusal of the'
[' Act in relation to the suspension of specie
payments, passed, us amendatory of the.
rs charter, at the late session of the LegislaH
ture.
1i As the subject is of much interest, a full
,r attendance in person or by proxy is desired.
II i Hv order of the Board of Directors,
e- ' W. J. GRANT, Cashier.
s' IlCF*The Charleston Courier will insert
;e the above twice a week; and the South C'a,s
i rolinian (Columbia) and Cheraw Gazette
le j weekly, until the 26th February.
| Jan. 30. 4t8
;cl FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
wHOSiEsaaa.
'' Dick 4c Doliucs
HAVE in Store, 500 bales and cases of
brown and bleached GOODS, of the
most approved brands, with an extensive
supply of printed and striped Goods. Also,
a large and general assortment of all the
n leading STAPLE ARTICLES, neccssas"
ry to make up a complete stock of the
ie most extensive country Store.
As Agents for several Manufacturers,
we are constantly supplied by direct imie'
portation, with a general assortment of
10 WOOLENS. COTTON'S. LINENS, IIO)r
SIERY Silk and Cotton UMBRELLAS,
is &c. I
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All Ot V/nicn we oner ui uur uauai ?i/.?
2~ prices for cash or notes with town accep'*
tances.
DICK & HOLMES,
cl Commission Merchants and Auctioneers.
Ie No 17, Vendue Range, Charleston.
3' Jan. 27, 18-10. 3t8 .
;! NOTICE?
LL persons indebted to the undersigned
for the last year are requested to
(!! come forward and make payment, and
. thus enable him to continue cash payments.
t. The subscriber returns unfeigned thanks
j to the public for the liberal patronage af,g
forded him since he commenced business,
t_ and solicits its continuance. He continues
n to manufacture and repair Boots and Shoes;
:J being himself a practical and experienced
workmen, and having none but lirst rate
journeymen, he hesitates not to declare
,'p that all work sent from bis Shop will be,
as to style, material and workmanship,
inferior t< none in the United States. His
t, Shop is immediately opposite the Post ()fls5
lice. W. L. O'COiNNEL.
)C Jan. 30. 3tb*
,cc' BANK AGENCY.
s- TI HIE subscriber will attend tonny hankie
A ing business at either of the Banks
" 1 1 - ? ?i ...
il,l n tamuen, mai inajr ue kiihusicu iu nun,
:h ! on ihc usual tonus.
,r E. W. BONNEY. (
id Jan. 20.
NOTICE.
rg1 HE subscriber offers his services to ttthe
public a? an Auctioneer. Any JL
business entrusted to him will meet with fQr
prompt attention.
GEO. Q. McINTOSH. ?
Jan. 27. tl'S
A
POSITIVE SALE
Of the entire stock in Trade of T. T. Wil- v*(
mot, 209, King st. consisting of Watch- fel
cs, Jewelry and Fancy Goods. Im
BY A. TOBIAS.
On WEDNESDAY, the 3d day of February,
will be sold, at No. 209 King-steet, P
" fnttr <l(,rvro fitinirn \I i rl/ ot.Ql fnp I _ WPSL
side, the entire STOCK in trade in said
Store, consisting of ]
150 Gentlemen's and Ladies' Gold Lever
WATCHES. Also, Silver Watches of ^
every description, many of thern of the
mark of M. J. Tobias &. Co. and other ,
manufactures equally celebrated, all in Cr
fine order, having been imported expressly
for the retail trade.
Plated Tea Ware, Spoons and Forks, ^
Plated Ware and Furnishing Articles generally
ra?tS
Astral and other Lamps
Gold Guard Fob and Neck Chains ^
Gold and silver Pencils 2_
Ear Rings, Breast Pins and Finger Rings ^
Military Goods, Guns and Pistols
Musical Boxes, Guitars and Work Boxes
Eight Keyed Flutes, Writing Desks gc
Dressing Cases, Shell Combs
Fine Cutlery. Ct)
And a great variety of FancyGoods, Jew ga
clry &c. which will be given in catalogues ^
the week previous to the sale. ^
The trade generally and others are in- ^
vited to attend, as the sale will be posilive
and bargains may be expected.
Persons wishing to examine the Goods, v
can do so at any time previous to the sale. ^
The Goods will be arranged and numbered,
and catalogues delivered on the first of
February.
Conditions?all sums from 8100 to 300 K
sixty days; 8300 to 700, ninety days; above T
8700, four months, approved endorsed sii
notes. hi
Charleston, Jan. 21. It he
A CARD I
n Tiriff nrv\TAT a - i _ t?
U Biv. ? in. xvci x uesires 10 in- i
form his friends and the public generally,
that having entered into connection
with Dr. BLANDING of Columbia, he will
now devote himself entirely to the
practice of Dentistry. B
This opportunity cannot be allowed to jg
pass, without a sincere expression of grate- jj
fill acknowledgments to his friends and
t patrons, for that confidence which has al- ^
ways been manifested towards him, whilst
I before them as a medical practitioner.? ^
Now about to embark, more extensively, j.(
in the practice of Dentistry, he begs to assure
them that it shall be his aim, still to
preserve this confidence; and in all his ,
Dental operations, (surgical or mechanic- af
al,) to give such satisfaction as will insure ^
a continuance of it. vj
The well deserved and extensive reputation
which Dr. Blanding has long since or
acquired, needs no comment. Therefore,
when thus connected, the hope is expres- ^
sed, that without presumption, they may ^
look for that confidence from an enlightened
and discriminating public, which |)(.
they, severally, and individually enjoyed.
Dr. R. will visit Camden frequently, |e
and Dr B. intends doing so shortly. 0f
Jan. 10. t-?.
n:
FOR SALE.
I OFFER f r sale my Dwelling House
on Log Town Square, and also the Brick so
House on the same Square, at present oc- su
copied by Mr. II. P. Hatfield. There
are four lots attached to each building, '?
two of which front on the square, and two e,
on the Kirktvood Road or Littleton.street. 2
They are the most desirable situations in
Camden for permanent residences.
The Lot and small two story building,
corner of Broad and York streets, nearly
opposite the Planter's Hotel, is also offered
for sale. It is one of the best busij
ness stands in town. ?
"VAI. REYNOLDS. 1
Jan. 20.
N. B. It is earnestly requested that all I
who are indebted to me will attend to the
matter speedily, as the necessary legal 111
steps must soon be taken to collect all un- an
settled accounts. W. R. l"
^ St
THE SUBSCRIBER
INTENDING to leave Camden, will offer '
for sale the remnant of his stock, and
English Works at AUCTION, on the first -?
day of February next; to lake place in the
afternoon. j
Conditions will be made known on the ]?
day of sale.
Persons having demands against p(
him are requested to present them, and l0
those indebted, will oblige him by making pj
immediate payment.
Jan. 20. P. MENARD. m
Will lie sold at Public Sale, j,,
ON the first Monday in February next,
at the residence of Mr. Gilford, in
Camden, all the effects of J. W. Clyde,
dee'd. consisting of Watches, Jewelry,
Watchmaker's and Jeweller's Tools, &c. cl
"s^a? A 11 npfirlou with t
fj^-mijjersiiuo naviug " ...... jq,
said Clyde for repair or otherwise, are requested
to establish their claims on or be- ?
fore the sale, or they will be sold to pay
the charges of repair. * \
C. L. CHATTEN, Adtn'r. wl
Jan. 20. at
DENTISTRY.
^n. \VM. REYNOLD.S will be in Cam*
Hen towards the close of next week,
a few days.
Jan. 27.
NOTICE.
y LL those indebted to the Subscriber
** either by note or acconnt, due pre)us
to 18-11, are re<]uestcd to call and
tile the same immediately. No further
diligence can be granted.
I 4 M I7C XT>T?\VF1\T
J l\ .11J>U 1?A JJf Aiiif
One Horse and one Mule, for sale. Apy
as above.
Jan. 27, 1811. 3t
A pa?oa TS.
By Divine permission the Rev. Thomas Mason
[I preach at the following places in January and
bruary 1841:?
JANUARY.
Saturday and Sunday, the 2d and 31, at Swift
eek; Monday, the 4th rest; Tuesday, the 5th (at
;hl) at Stateburg; Wednesday, the 6th at Rami's
Meeting House; Thursday, 7th at Providence;
i 8th, 9th and 10th at Fellowship; Monday 11th,
t; Tuesday, 12th at Bethlehem; Wodnosday, 13th,
Cedar Swamp; Thursday, 14th, ride; Friday, 15th,
McGinney's; from the 16th to the 25th, in Gcorgevn:
Tuesday, 26th at McGinney's; Wednesday,
th, at Cedar Swamp; Thursday, 28th, at Bcthlem;
Friday, 29th, ride; 30th and 31st, at Moriah.
FEBRUARY.
Monday, 1st, rest; Tuesday, 2d, at Mrs. Davis's
hool Room; Wednesday, 3d, at Pringle s; Thursy,
4th, ride; Friday, 5th, at Bethany: Saturday,
i, at Piedmont; Sunday, 7th, at Mount Pisgah;
turday and Sunday, 13th and 14th, at Jackson's
eek, (Richland District;) Monday, 15th, rest; Tues*" '
-* " ' ' ^ 1? J VJA
y, tUB loin, at v^oioners v^reeK; ??tjuuesuay, niu,
ingaree; Thursday, the 18th, at Bculah; Friday,
th, ride; Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st, at
venty-fivo mile Creek; Saturday and Sunday, 27th
d 28th, at Harmony,
Formerly Hforris's,
ING-STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C.
HE Proprietor, J. D. Boyd, tenders his
ncere thanks to all who have patronized
m since lie located in Charleston, and
>pes to be able to give satisfaction to all
ho may feel disposed to encourage him.
he following will be the prices for Boardg,
after the 15th January, 1841:
ransient Boarders, per day, $1 50
" " Private Table, 2 00
Jan. 14. 8t7
SHERIFF'S SALE.
3Y virtue of sundry Executions to me
directed, will be sold before the Court
otise in Camden, on the first Monday and
uesday in February nexL, (being the 1st
id 2d,) the following property.
m i fl." 1 11-.".
l wo young arm naeiy yenuw ik?iuco,
obert and Hvsier, one Horse and Suljy,
two Milch Cows and their Calves,
le Sow and Pigs, and various articles of
ousehold Furniture, together with some
' the fixtures of a Drug Shop, levied upon
id to be sold as the property of David E.
eid, at the su:i of John D.. Murray, survor.
One Negro woman named Lctly, about
) years of age, and her child Laura, five
;ars oldlevied upon and to be sold as the
operty of Lewis Peebles, at the suit of
, H. Anderson, indorsee, and others.
One two horse wagon, one Kentucky
irse break, one horse and solkey, and a
riety of household and kitchen furuiture,
vied upon and to be sold as the property
A. R. Ruffin, at the suit of John L
tting.
Phree prime young fellows^ named Bosn,
Richmond and Henry, and one young
rl named Matilda, levied upon and to be
Id as the property of John Fraser, at the
it of John Rosser and others.
At the Defendant's shop on Broad sheet,
quantity of unfinished carriage work,
vied on and to be sold as the property
' J. P. Shiver, at the suit of Thomas
ang, and others.
B. GASS, S. K. D.
ALSO?at the same time and place, 8
10 likely Negroes?among them are
en and boys. Terms made known at
la. B. G.
January 1. pr. adv 84 8f.
Fashionable Tailoring.
HUE subscriber returns his thanks to
the citizens of Camden and its vicity,
for the patronage ]te has received,
d assures the public that they can have
eir clothes made equal to any in the
ate, on moderate terms at his establishent
two doors north of the Post Office,
road Street.
J. CHARLES WORTH.
Camden, Jan. G, 1841.
WOTICE.
WILL sell on the 28th day of January,
141. at the Court House door in Camden,
ulcr a mortgage executed by Margaret
erkins to James W. Exum, administrar
of lite estate of David Perkins, dec'd.
IF TEEN NEGROES.
The sale is made lo eflcct a division aong
the heirs. Said pioperty will be
dd on a credit until the first of Novem;r
next,
JAMES W. EXIJM,
Adni'r Est. David Perkins.
Jan. 20.
FUST received, in good order, 120 bl's.
Thoinaston Lime, which will be sold
IV.
nrAttEN Sc SUTHERLAND.
WANTED.
GOOD Cook, Washer ami Ironcr, for
lom extra wages will be paiil. Apply
this office. Jan. 13,