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W. D. Til A NTH AM, Editor, 0. U. ALEXANDER, Dusiness Manager. CAMDEN, S. C . NOVEMBER 27, 1877. Sentenced. J>y special dispatch to tho JouitNAL, we learn that Judge Townseud has sentenced Ptnalls to throe years in the penitentiary, Cardie to two years in jail and $2,000 fine, and L. Cass Carpenter to two years in jail and $1,000 fine. All have appealed to the-8npreme Court. ... lit Considering the cooroiify of their offences and the unusual intelligence of the parties, it strikes us that the sentences aro remarkably light. Repudiation. Of the many importaut questions which will cornc be'oro the Legislature during the jresent session, the gravest that body will have to consider is the settlement of the State debt. And a w.*' proper consideration of this subject, affecting, as it does, the people of this State and their posterity most vitally, will require the greatest d' liberation on the put of our representatives. Ex* treme legislation, in either direction, would prove highly detrimental to the iuttttstsof the State. At the list session of the General Assembly,* a committee was appointed to investigate and report upon the liona ftdc indebtedness of the State. That committee will doubtless submit their report at to earlyday, aud then tlio subject of our fL nances can bo more fuliy and sat is fact o, V rily discussed. In the meantime, however, it is well tw? 1 > ' l enough to havo something to say in reference to the growing disposition in owe parts of the State to repudiate ail of that portion of the public debt which was contracted by tho " ltadical party. Besides being a dangerous precedent, it would be wroog in priuciplo to refuso to pay a debt, for no bettrr reason than that it was contracted by the government while under the control of another political party. All governments in v which the people have a vore are controlled ?r.-t by ons party and then another. For one always to undo indiscriminately the acts of the other would work confusion utid ruin in a little while, ltepndistion is, at b?st. a bad word. It generally hurts these who re. " sort to it fur relief about as much as it do a these against whom relief i* nought. Onlj^^tjvhkh^sJiMWn to be fraud ua iargw p"ihuii"?i tliu oLiu utiiea - is fraudulent, no one doubts. And it is known that tha holders of the claims whose genuineness is questioned are ex. crtir g themselves to tho utmost to secure their payment by getting the Democratic j arty to recognize as valid the debt as u'1ju<?te<J during the aduiiuistra tiou of Mores. But it is to to hoped tlm Legislature will do nothing of # the kind. The tax?p:tyers of the State arc responsible only for tlidt portion of the public debt which wan contracted in good fuitb. They met in convention time and time again. cod gavo notice to !* "; the wcrid that many of the debts which were being contracted by the Radical State gorernmcut^wcrc fraudulent, and that they would not be bound fur their pa>imnt. So if any one hol la against South Carolina a claim that was not made in good fuitb, it is his misfortune, ft f if not hit fault. The presumption of fraud was Toised.and ho should have I-' informed himself upon the subject, if indeed he was not a party to the villainous transaction. The people should not bo taxed to pay debts frotu which the State derives no benefit. Lit the Gen" eral Assembly ascertain what ia the * . ? J-L.- J ./ .1. D.-.- I fnonesi inaeotcucpM ui me ouw, una resolve to pay every dollar of if, liut let it refuse (o appropriate one farthing for the payment of that which is found to be fraudulent. The Supreme Benoh. Not the Iea?-t important duty that will devolve upon the General Assembly during the session which has just begun will be the filling of the vacancy caused by the resignation of Associate Justice "Wright. The gentleman who shall be promoted to such an exalted position should possess the greatest legal learning and a character that it spotless. Several worthy men are spoken of in conucction with the office, but their dainis urc urged more on account of services rendered in the tented licld and during the trying ordeal through which I we have recently passed, than upon j their knowledge of tho luw. The peo-| pie oi South Carolina would gladly j honor ail of thuni. But General Jpracs Conner is the man for the Supreme Bench. Ilo has served the State with ability and fidelity wherever placed, his character is as spotless at the driven snow, and his qualifications for tho office are not excelled, and hardly equaled ' in tho Stata. Protuo to him and ovcry-; body will rejoice j Itiv. Dr. Albert Taylor Bledsoe Editor of the Soutfimrn Review, has bc-in siricken with paralysis in A/c*an-J . * * * V . Th^ Butlor-Corbln Oaa?. The debate in tho United States Senate last Friday upon the motion of Mr Thuruian.ofOhio, to discharge the Committee on Privileges and Election* from the further consideration of the PullerCorbin case?tho contestants agreeing as to the facts -exhibited rather more partisan feeling than wa* thought still lurkc 1 in thut body. However, upon several motions affecting the issue, the Democrats developed sufficient strength to carry their point when a decisive vote is taken. Senator Couover, of Florida, and Honest John Patterson, of South Carolina, will vote for the admission ol I General M. G. Butler. The further consideration of the case was postponed i until yesterday, and'it ia believed that tho welcome news will soon bo flashed over the wires that South Caruliua is at last represented in both houses of Conr gross. r The Legislature!. ,rt- - ^ l M'ill ivi?t'i<n# J DC U( lltrui .'inciuvi; nm V . ? in Goluu^i-i tu*daj\ The &ee?ion will be one of the most important io the annals of the State. Fyr the first time since the advent of reconstruction the taxpayers of the Slate havo control of both the Senate and House of Representatives. Mad; abuses which were fostered b)* the Radical party will litre to be corrected, and important alterations made io the existing laws. Our Senators and Representatives will be equal to all emergencies. A teruiblk accident occurred oo the Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Railroad Inst FriJuj. a whole train, ex. J crpt the engine and tender, being proi?<n VJ.-miK l'lirl pro* L' ten I CIplUllVU IMW uvv*i< ? w?M w.w--( ? ; miles south of Rock Hill, by the givirg way of the trestle, in consequence of the foundation having been undermined by the recent freshet. The result' was the drowning of one pisscngei, James McLaughlin, of Charlotte, ami the wonuding of many others. Oar Theatre. Mb. Edjto*: Tb# "Camden Histrionic Club " g&T? their fit St entertainment for the season at the Town Hull on Thursday evening. the g'id inst., presenting *>avcn'a drama, "Meg's Diversion," with new ccnory and new and appropriate costumes, i The scene of tbo drama was laid tu Devon, shire England, and at the dwelling of a farmer, one Jeremy Crow. Willi business like promptness, the la( dies and geutiemcn'of the Club fulfilled ; their announce! programme, although the ! clouds dropped uown their fatness, readerj ing locomotion decidedly unpleasant. Much , to the writer's surprise but no doubt to the ' entire gratification oI \the actors, at the | hour for the perfotmSlTtie To -eomatcucc j there was asaetnM?d. despite the ruin, a I mncU jnrger *7and refinement of Camden. Ike Club bat i again laid the eomtnunity ttttder obligations ! for this most pleasing and rtehercKe entertaiuiuviit, tbo rendition of * Meg's Diyersion," and the audience showed their apprecintien ef the efforts of the Club by braving the inclcutcncy of '.be evening it : enjoy the representation, i To " krttikize (as farmer Crow says) a j dramatic reprrsentatiou rendered by our i fricuds and acquaintances is a Hiflrculi | task, owing to the impossibility of divesting , the mind of its natural predilections, which j will nmre or, less influence us. But when a high standard of excallcneo bar really nttaino.l )>v tliu Arnmnlut trrsonw. I lie ....... - ? -j ? r -? - ? | dilSculty of houest criticism in deprived ul . much of its unpleasant new*. { Precisely at t:ie Lour announced, the | curtain res* upon tbo first Act, into which the whele talent of the actors was nt once I developed.'and the intelligent Audience was tn rapport witL them, to carefully and ' truthfully wrre the various characters de; picted, and the excellent points of the play | developed, The easy flow of dialogue, the j ready rrpartt and sallies of wit excite^ a , deep interest, usd the whole play ran smoothly to the denouement. Mr. Zemp, in the character ef fanner CVor,displayed the qualities of the practiced actor in his action, and in the rendition of I Lis lost was perfect. Mrs. T., as Gomtlia, j another member of the Grow family, enacted the part ef the '-boarding school j miss " to perfection. Her adherence to the I requirements of the character left nothing ! to be desired, fur it was entirely cowrie '/ I /out. kits. B., as Murgartt, another of ! Grtto't "young women," threw her rccus! tomed spirit into Iho character very tui. phaticallj representing the country dameel, ss was, no doubt, evident t? her rustic lover, on whotn she was constantly crooking her practical jokes, nearly cracking the heart of Jatprr J'tajton?Dr. Legorc? w ho was particularly happy in the facility of divestiug himself of his individuality, and assuming the character ef the good natured country carpenter. Mr. Arthur, as Roland l'idgeon, was entirely perfect, i j although his role was difficult, alternating' between the pathetic and comic. Ilia act-1 ing elicited frequent applause and tuerriinent; the lust would h?vo been increased had he complied with Jasper's request, "crow, Hole, crov." Mr. .Mackay represented the philosophic Mectou with his usual dignity and self-possession, and corI rect appreciation of bit character, Vet, will: all hi* philosophy, he was caught by 1 the widow Net well, (Mrs. L..) who was the embodiment of the artful widow. So truth[ ful was this lady's characterization, no correct every g*sturo, so spirited and artistic her delineations of a chnracte*, so foreign to her nature, that the audience accorded to* her their emphatic well done. Mr. Beard, as Kyetem, (in Exeter lawyer, sustained well his character when ctideavoring to get possession of Crow's farm, and bis effort s to wia the widow Net writ's heart, but be made tin inglorious failure in both respects, notwithstanding his frequent declaration that ho nor his firm watt to be trifled with. The flute solo by Mr. J. Adams, was a choice performance, and was rcoeitred with enthusiastic applnuHc, and encored. The orchestra was decidedly good, and was under the lend of Professor MoCreight. The second act of "Meg's Diversion" opened in a garden scene. This new landscape, painted by Mr. I. 1J. Alexander, for the bnck gsouod of tlio garden scene, elicited great admiration front its harmonious coloring, effective grouping, and beautiful perspective. We would advise r.11 loven of the beautiful, to view this painting of Mr. A., and tnko pleasure in informing the oitiiens of Camden that the drama of "Meg's Diveison" will l?o repeated on Wednesday evening the '28th instant, and trust that the play will bo the means of creating a taste for the higher and puie-i ly artistic branch of the dramatic art, DRCWEO. ' " * Tm. Williams" Respectfully calls the attention of the public to hit Fall and Winter Goods. Just received oud readyRor inspection. My stock consists of G ROCK II IKS, HARDWARE. CROCKER V, DRY GOODS, CLOT II TNG, II ATS, | ROOTS, SHOES, SADDLES, HARNESS, RRIDLES AND A FULL LINE OF UAL MERCHANDISE. I would call particular attention to my fine assortment of Ladies' Cloaks, Alpacas, Dress Goods Heavy stock of Bagging and Ties. nnniTfnnTr TmnnnriTi nnnnrrm UUUMM fKUDULii DUUlrlli. Highest market piices paid for COTTON, J. M. WILLIAMS. 75 Barrels FIiolcc Family Flour, At bottom prices nor20-2t BBAS1KGT0K & NETTLES. Ready for Business. 1tew stoee AXi> Entirely New Stock immm m kettles HAVE TilE FLEASUHK OF ANNOUN' cing the opctuiig of their NEW .STOKE at the old stand ol OAl'T. J. W. cCUAUY, ' where thev haTe just opened An EntirelyN^w^Itock 1 FAMILY & FANCY GROCERIES, Consisting in part of Sugar, CnflVi-n, Tens, Flout1, Bacon, Lsrd. Butter, Canoed Good* uli timid, JelIi-8. 1'icklos, Ccntied lotteries, ( igars, Tobacco, | And ail other good* usually found in a FIRST CLASS GROCERY STORE, UigLc'jt market prices paid for ail kiuds ot Country Produce. Always ready to pay the CASil for Cotton BBASIKGTOB & SsIlITLES. Sep. 20ui3. Mackerel. 1 ot Mackerel fur tale nt 1"" It A U M llKOS. ? I I sd \JU3L rU?CtUlVCU, a Large and well selected STOCK OF 1VIKES AKI> LIQIOIIS, Wkiclt wo pooronlec puie. Also, GROCERIES, TOBACCO and CIGARS, Cheap for Cash, l-y JOHNSTON & GLADXEY. Oct. 23tr. I ' Soap, Soap. Kik COXES Soap for sale low ?>y BAUJ/DROS. BACK AGAIN1. I HAVE the pleasure of announcing torn)friends and pat ions t'tat 1 lintc removed to 3IY OLD STA1VD, n hero with far greater faciliti es imd conveniences than I had before the tire, 1 am prcpnred to conduct a_ FIRST CLASS DAKEItY in every respect, and the patronage of the public is cordially solicited. Orders For Cake of any description promptly and satisfactorily tilled by competent bukcrs. ProslL Broad. oUvnvR on band, oct 2dlf MRS. H CUOSCV. Bacon S Bacon! OdC AAA Pounds Bacon for sale by liAUM BW/S. A rig. 16tf. v * . L x D. W. JORDAN, The Planter Enlarged an QUICK SALES A] The undersigned are now ready to Sli FINEST STO' t BROUGHT TO C.I Consisting of everything pertaining I General 3 in nil departments. It is undo# to atter needed in the family or ca the farm enn I and satisfaction in all goods guaranteed. Our stock of mm. saddles be: Is lsrgcr tbnn ever before, and cheapert he in ember that we arc always aeady cash for the same. fi-AQ ailJC always on Land at lowt3t fi-urc.-. . D. W. ? S 1 II lira n w UB MMd i 4 Y( Buy Hie Bew< BOOTS J BOOTS \ BOOTS A A ^ ^ A- ^ HATS AN HATS AN HATS AN Gents.9 Fun Gents.9 J^uri Gents,9 Furi * "w. Xj. w. x_,. .a.: w. xj. -aj ciie xi ^ n r liarba 1 will thlitkii .my DRY eOODS H. rtts\ .#u. rs*?' *i?i w 3* W U X B . utL Arc Equal i to any I bare erer hatl to offer. ALL OF WI?! AS CHEAP AS THEY CA The Stock bus Icon uofctcarefully aelcc llol] J. J. 31. 131 Purchasing KLS1 You <?nii Wiivo X5iayi ii^' IIK i JISIS: that litis e'rerb'eVn brought to Citn lfn. .-J. . < ..i * ' S-' Vi ly r ^ II. 0. CARRISON. s' Warehouse d Improved. ntD small profits. ovr one of the CK OF GOODS ill DEN TI1I3 SIIASOK. 0 Xei'cliandLLse, j.t to enumerate, suffice to say that everything l>e li? i at cur boucc, at the very lu-veat prices, IDLES BIT AND LEATHER iinn the ciirni est. to Luy cotton, and arc prepared to pay the 1- uGi.2(J23 =37X12 J'OEDAU & CO. * ^ ^ ^ JU CAN ; ais<l Olieapest i \ li SHOES, iXI? SliOES, Mi SHOES, D CLOTHING, D CLOTHING. D CLOTHING, Goods, ni?siiiii<>; Goods. rtJ&liing Goods, / AT RTHUB'S P/TIITjrH/S R/TIBITJie/S ? GOODS IS A li 15 SUBJECT in;; o.m.v akxoukce STOCK. OF 1, CLOTHING, ATS. ? f M ?B0?8 ii not Superior 1CII I WILL SELL IT BE FOUND ANYWHERE, ted, a;.d ftn inspection is solicited. iert M. Kennedy. jIi O.tst A. O K Y Y :i"oiie ' j !> Furniture ; .2<> per Ocut. by, from llim. IAS THE If S 3f ? ? 3? dct4?Jim. # "/ CAMDEN M ft f I -i Dry Goods a DEP< f One of the Largesi IS KEPI H. BAF % I beg to call attention to my large ai now ready fOr the l^all and Wii SILKS, DRESS GOODS. CaKKimercu, DoiueKticH, lth Laces, Hosiery, < A n,l n f?!l illiU 4* IUU I j I^AIDIES'TJIsTI No effort lia9 been wanting on rr.y pur most atractive, an<l b The Cheapest Evtr C( I bog to call the attention of the Ladii ported Cc The UELMi at The BiAXCA at The 8E3T&ATIA)Nff. al The IMPERIAL at The 6oO at Since nay introduction of these Cors to ec!l them. KID GLOVES A My Stock of DOMESTIC GOODS BLEACHED AT G 1-4 CENTS ; a the Loom at 10 Cents, and all other I and COLORED COTTON GOODS pi t Clothing, Cloth) For Men, Youth-?, Eoys and Chihlre Stock is tko largest and mo9t couveniei i nlciiislicd. ; 4 Hen's Stats Prom 34.C Cassiinere Suits From 0k In this line particularly I can show sizes, and at the LOWEST PRICES den. 100 Dozen Men's, Youths II^T?, l-lAJ So much reduced in price that Low Price that is lie ;shoes, shoes, B boots, To fit and suit everybody. $10,000 fered for sale by tne at prices that defy market. Gents' j One Hundred Dozen Underskirts, fr 1 for a 75 ecu*s Undershirt, the quality c WHITE SHIRTS?the celebrated your special attention to these. A GOOD SHIRT, ALL MAI A BETTER SHIRT, ALJ/ > ! TIIE BE^T SIIIRT, UKEQI A Full L I | Ties, Cravats, Bovs, c i CENTS1 HOSIERY And a full line of 1 CARPETS, CARP] hugs, sire WINDOW SHADES, A fall line of TABLE OH, CLOT] Black, in Muslin, Drill and Duck, for ( THH LARGEST STORE, THE LARGEST STOKE. THE LARGEST STORE, THE LARGE: THE LAllG THE LAI Cull and see tlic advantages offered j you cannot find, 1 will not press you tc I ow.wir : " * ' ; .* * . '* / .ft*'4 :A30IOTH 1 nd Clothing | DT. . : I t in the State, IUCH. "I nd varied stock of DRY GOODS, * ixlei* Trade ! . SHAWLS, CLOAKS, ^ mkcts, Flannels, Quilts, jJIoyos, Corsets^ ;1| -;-t2J0ro w jcj-fl-xo. t this Season to mako the stock" Y-$ eyond doubt the Dntrolled in Camden ?s to the following brands of Im*irscts: $l.CO 1.25 t 3.59 2.00 250 e13 a:id prices, I need only to 6how 4 .T 50 CENTS! 1 is complete in every line. 4-4 BETTER CLOT El than Fruit of >rumh of BROWN, BLEACHED lOpoi tionatciy cheap. & ng, Clothing. n. My new Department for this at in Camden, and constantly re-* K) TXpwards, 89.00 Upwards. the largest assortment in styles and yti tbat havo ever been known in Caw - " Boys' and Children's XS, HATS. J| r customers often wonder at the )yq asked for a Hat. Boots, Boots* / 1 worth of Shoes and Boots are ofcoaipctition in this or any other king Goods. i?m a poor to the best rcalce. Call * >f w hich will be astounding to you. * j Uuhiundried Shirt?I would call DE, AT 75 IA1E. AT 100 JALED, AT 1 25 ine of f tlio * Newest Make, AMD GLOVES, ;nder\year. ETS, CARPETS, is, WI1TD0W SHADES, IS. in Wood an I Figured; Also Carriage Trimmings. <t stock, ! :- r stock, 1gkst stock, IX CAMDEN, IN CAMDEN, IN CAMDEN. it my establishment, and if such > buy. 1. liARUCH.