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m:v' ~ ' ' i ... ?* W. D. TRANTHAM, Editor, G. G. ALEXANDER, Business Manager. CAMDEN, S. O., MAY 7? 1878. For the Campaign. It being oar desire to increase the subscription of the Journal, and thereby extend the sphere of its usctui net's, particularly daring the campaign, we hare reduced the price of subscription to OXK DOLLAR from now until January 1st, 1879. We would bo glad to hare an active agent at every post* office in the county. Another Ticket. A correspondent of the Carolina Sjxtrtan suggests the following ticket for State officers: For governor, Wade Hampton; for lieutenant-governor, W. W. Ilarlee, of Marion; for adjutant and inspector general, Col. Alfred Rhett, of Charleston; for treasurer, General John Bratlon, of Fairfield; for Comptroller general, Col, I. G. McKiseick, of Union; for Secretary of State, R. M. Sims; for superintendent of education, Col. E. M. Boy* kin, of Camden. While favoring some of the gentlemen named, we prefer that the present incumbents, from Hampton down, should be nominated for re-election. The Florida Confession. The public confession of McLin, Chairman of the Florida returning board in the presidential election ot 187C, that the Democratic electors actually received the highest number of rotes, and that the returns were so manipulated and altered as to give the State to the Radicals, has created a pro found sensation tbougbout uie couuirj \ ?not that they make any new disclosure*, or develop any facts that were cot generally known at the time the fraud was consummated, but because tbey ooofirm the charges of corruption mad/* by the Democrats upon evidence which the electoral commission refused to admit, and show beyond all doubt that the rascality of the Florida officials was a part of a scheme deliberately concocted in Washington, and carried into execution, if not at the instigation, certainly with the foil knowledge and oouaent of Mr. Hayes and his partisans. While all of this is goiog on, Mr. Hayes remains at the White Hoobe, and smiles as bfaodly as if he were 0'incioDstas himself. The Washington correspondent of the ttaltimoje Sun says, ' the statement that Goveroor Nojes, of Ohio, knew of every movement made in Florida is nndoubtly oorrcct. When the nomination of Governor Nojes for Minister to France was before the Senate, it was stated in Eze entire session that by all the rules of honesty snd propriety he should be rejected oo socount of the gross criminality of his proceedings in Florida. It is stated by a gentleman of the bighrst character, who waa in Floridaduring the whole time of the canvass of (he rote, that Gov. Noyea earne there openly a.? the personal friend of Mr. Ilayes ; that it was he who was mainly inaernmental in stiffening op the backbone of the Repbblican canvassers through his proposed promises of what Mr. Ilajes would do when ho became President, and that it would be proved that Mr. Hayea waa cognisant of everything that took place. When the investigation commencos the President will be re* j quested to recall Mr. Noycs from France so that he can testify." The same correspondent, speaking of the effect of the confessions in political circles in Washington, says: "The wholo drift of opinion seems to ran to the idea that, no matter what else may come oat of it, the thing will not result in unsealing Hayes. A distinguished j Southern Senator said to night that to j him it looks as if it was n great oppor touity for the Democratic party to j strengthen itself fur the future, but that thin could only be done by the most discreet management. A Confederate Grigadier, a member of the House, said he did not care how much fraud could be proved, he was in favor of letting Hayes alone, as he had a great deal more respectwed admiration fur a man 1 who would steal tho Presidency than forI ^ j --j . I a man who wa- sucu a cowara anu a sneak as to allow it to be stolen from him'." Our Taxes. Tbe matter oftaxation always omesright home to the property owner, though it affects in a greater degree the welfare of the pooror classes But a f.?w years ago. j the taxpayers of Kershaw County were paying an annual tjrtc of over two per cent of the value of their property, ami yot there were deficiencies hanging over at the end of every fiscal year. Exclusive of the rpocial tax of three mills to pay these deficiencies, the total tax to bo paid by the people of Kershaw County this year is less tbae one per cont. of the value of tb? property of tho County. I And what ii ford of Kwehair, may also I * fife. i . ?J>%\ t; 7 be sa<d of almost every other county in the State. With such a reduction in so short a time, wo are surely returning to first principles. In this connection the Charleston Newt end Courier says : A total tax in Charleston County of less than one cent on the dollar, including State, School and County taxes, is one of the pleasant fruits of reform that j can be generally and readily appreciated. Two years ago so low a rate of taxation was regarded as a characteristic of the i good times that seemed destined never! to return?now it is an actual evidence J of what has been accomplished, and an { indication of what may yet be done in I ameliorating the condition of the peoplej of this State. The Hampton administration has secured this reduction of the taxes and in return we owe it to the State Government and to ourselvs that the taxes should he promptly paid and the hand of the Administration held up for the complete accomplishment of the iniohtv task of reform The treasurer's office is open this morn-1 ing for tha receipt of taxes, and a heavyday's payment would be a cheering sign of confidence and encouragement for Hampton and hia able co-laborers in the admininistration of the affairs of South Carolina. Shoep Raising. We have all along maintained that nothing can be more profitable in this section of country than sheep raising ; and, now that the legislature has enacted a law authorizing owners of sheep I to kill any dog that may be caught doj predating upon them, it is particularly so. No enterprise requires ?o little trouble, and no investment yields so large a revenue. Any planter can by the expenditure of a very small sum of money hare a large flock of sheep in two or three years, and every owe will not only produce a lamb every year, but will yield annually wool that will sell for ns much as she herself cost. Several plan ters in the low country have been giving attention to this industry, and with astonishing results. What may not be expected in a country like ours, which is especially adapted to sheep raising ! On this subject we extract the foU lowing from the Xetcs and Courier of a recent date : A farmer in Charleston County bought, four yean ago, twenty-two common sheep at $2 26 eacn. Tbey fed themselves all the year round, and dogs did not disturb them. The owner has sold a quantity of wool and a number of lambs, and now hks sixty evres of better grade than those he begun with. Taking into account the*fleeces and lambs sold, the aheep bought have yielded a clear profit of four dollars a year each. One sheep gave, at one shearing, ten pounds of wool, which were sold for $180. The average value of the fleece is one dollar. These are bard facta and highly encouraging. 8heet>-raiatng it manifestly very profitable. They require no attention or food, and, as we have said, the dogs do not worry them. Four dollars a year upon an investment of $2 26 is better than making cotton or rice, in flu?h times. There is no reason why Charleston County oannot aupI ply all the meat needed for this market. Cattle can be raised with advantage; now that it is demonstrated that fine hay can he made here with ease. 8o can poultry. At the present time Charleston depends on the Tennessee tnarktfs for poultry as well as beef The money that is earned here, and could remain here, now travels West and North as fast as it is earned. The Fourth Piatrlot. We present as our clioicc Tor Representative in the next CongrcM lion, i John II. Evins, the pros tit Congrmsman from this district. A gentleman of pure character, dignified and courteous, always at his post, ever watchful of the interests of his constituents, and diligent in the discharge of his official duties, ho will worthily and efficiently! represent oar district for the next two j years. Chester nominates Col. Evios for re-election.? Chester Rfjxtrlcr. A correspondent of the Camden JoL'RI 5AL nominates Gen. J. D. Kennedy for' Coogresa from the 4th District. Tho ! General it well known in this county as ! in able and true man, and should he receive the nomination, will meet with i a hearty support from our people. There is no man in South Carolina with I a more patriotic past than John P.! Kennedy, and but few could make a more brilliant record for South Carolina in the halls of Congress?Lancaster 1 Ledger, A correspondent signing himself, "Democrat," writing to the Camden Journal, nominates Gen.John D. Ken I nedy for Oougrcss from the Fourth Congressional District. Gen. Kennedy is one of the best citizens of tho State, and wou'd mak9 a Congressman whom our people could look to with pride and satisfaction. Wise, conservative and firm, he is one in whose statesmanship we have especial confidence. While we nay this unreservedly, we feel com-; polled to add that the friends of the | present incumbent. Col. Joho II. Evins ! of Spartanburg, present his name to ', the D?mocrncy of tho Fourth District,) for "re-election. . We think his services , strongly entitle hiin to a re-nomination, j We do not know that the letter's friends j ! will do so. Col EvinB run ths race in J j 1876 in the fucc of repeated defeats of | j the Democracy, and when ho accepted the nomination in the summer of 1876, it was highly problematical that lie! would ta successful?indeed, many J thought he would keep his canvassing; speeches for his trouble, lie hns like-! wise discharged his duties to the satis.1 faction of his constituents As a mutter of simple justice, therefore, should' Col. Feins' name he brought forward it should receive due consideration.?' GrecntUls Enterpr'ue. and M-uintulneer. The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South, will meet in Atlanta to. day, and remain in session duiing the mouth of May. Tue recently appointed Marshal of Idaho, DOt liking the looks of things out iii that territory, has rcturnod in disgust and tbroVo up Mv fftfcitldu. t NEWS ITEMS. Tiie Southern llapti-it Convention will convene at Nashville, Tenn., on the 9th instant. The House has passed the Senate bill repealing the bankrupt law, with a few unimportant amendments. Tiie Washington Artillery of Charleston recently viaiced Savannah as the euests of the Chatham Artillery of the latter city. Everything passed off pleasantly, and all bands had a good time. The law regulating the election of president and vice-president of the United States should be amended so as never again to require an 8 to 7 commission to prevent civil war. Wit.LTAM OltTnx, the president of the Western Union Teh eraph Company,1 died the other day in New York nfapo. j plexy, aged about fifty years. His dis j ease was brought on by overwork. The European war news is as badly I tnuJdled ns ever. The prevailing opin- j ion is that, since nobody has ranch j i to min nnd overvbodv has much to lose j n - * - - * by a war, diplomacy will dotibtlw* settle all of the difficulties. John Morrissey. th? cx-prire fighter, ex-congressman, and life-long gnmb'er and ring politician, died at Troy, N. Y.,j on the 1st instant. At tho time of his death, he was a member of the State Senate of New York. McLin, Ohairman of the Florida Returning Board in the Presidential election ofl87G, has been moved by his codsc'i rnce to publicly confess that Tilden and Flendricks carried that State by a majority of several hnndrcd. Jefferson David, colored, was convicted at the lute term of th? Circuit Court of Abbeville County of the mur! der of the Franklins in December last. He was sentenced by Judge Mackey to be hung ou Friday the 17th, of this month. The State Democratic Executive Committee meets in Columbia on the 15th of May. Tho several County Chairmen have been invited to meet and confer with the Committee in reference to matters affecting 'he interests of the party throuchont the Sta'e. The Democratic House of Repress, tativos is Dot dealing with the oonteRtetl j election cases from the first and third congressional districts in a manner sat-1 isfactory to the Democratic contestants, j Messrs. Richardson and Tillman, or their constituents. There were fraud and intimidation enough to vitiate th" election, hut yet the committee on privileges and elections seem reluctant to take any definite action in the matt*r. The death of Dr. Arteuns T. Durby took place at his residence near Fort Motte on last Mondiy. The event has i -.1 1 ? i,? ) ocon expecicu l'>r svvuiui ??:. *,1 jiuiv ) and rosult?d mainly from extrcni) (Id ag*. Genial, useful, and uiven to ..sociability. Dr. Darby lias led a large ' circle of friends, both in and nut of this County, besides a largo and influential family to mourn his death.? Orangeburg Taxpayer. "Br a special telegram to the Wil. ming'on Si frotn Lumberton, Robeson County, it U learned that Sheriff McMillan came upon John Locklear, the outlawed Soufiietonian, on Sunday night, about 1 o'clock in Cumberland County, and ordered hira to surrender, lie rc'used to do so, whereupon the Sheriff shot bim with a pistol four times wounding him, it is thought fatally, but it being dark at the time, ha man- j aged to crawl under a house, and finally made his escape. He was tracked hnlf a mile or more yesterday morning by the blood From bis wounds, bat be wm not overtaken. Lockloar had been working on a farm Fir about six weeks, where lie was shot; taking an active part in Sunday schools and other religious exercises, but wa9 uot known by. his right name." Old Edgefield forever ! Edgefield has enjoyed a proud pre-eminence in many fields, but we uward her the palm in a new department. Thcro appeared on our streets on Saturday a tenm the like of which for variety, condition and general dilapidation was never seen since the days of llalaum. The aforesaid tenm was ' spiked," lod by a horse once black, now guiltless offlosh or color savo the tan of the sun and rain?blind, spavined anl sprung in the kne*s. "Off" the saddle was a mule who "bad no eyes for to see," and so poor that when be stopped ho bad to loan against tbo tongue for support. On the right bind leg at tho bock was a swelling as large as tho bead of an average Icgisla. tor. Under tho s.iddlo (wc say ruihltc ki< trnit aT A.mi vf iiotfN ir<is a mT a! ? ?. 1 UJ nflj \JI J n.n a t itiuui aiiu untrained ox of (ho male persuasion. This inimitable team was hitched by straps and birk and strings to a wairon on two wheels, and the driver, as black as tho ace of spades, pupped his whip and whistled as merrily as if he guided steeds of the famous Ukraine Lrued harnessed to a royal chariot. It wa? just huo'.i a following as would have gladdcued tho heart of Don Quix' tc and completed the iuipnifeci |skctcb of Cervantes. Said team was in Boarch of provisions under a lien. Allowing for editorial varnish, this is an oVr true tale. Bring on jour teams.? Ninety ti'x .. r ^ Wnrr.f. Gen. Grant was in Constantinople the Sultan mndo him a gift ?>f a beautiful horse. After the Turkish Majesty had shown his palace and gardens to his guest, he conducted him to his stables. He ordered his best horses to be put on exhibition, and when they had been sufficiently admired he told the General to make a selection, taking the one which pleased him the mo>t. At first the General could not consent to it, and warmly protested against the Sultan's generosity. The Sultan's minister of war, however, interposed, informing G?n. Grant that if he did not accept the gift his Majesty would be much displeased. The General thereupon, selected a dapple gray, superb in form and having a step that would light with admiration the eye of any cavalier. The caparisons were biought out, and the horse, in splendid attire, wt's formally presented to Gen. Grant. The Sultan, at his own expense, has sent ti e horse to Marseilles, whence he will proceed to the City of New York. Too Beautiful to Leave. We l.aro it from a gCDtlcmsn of undoubted veracity, snys the Columbia Rrgittrr, who conversed with Mefjvoy a ; few days before his execution, that the unfortunate man, while tnlkiog with his counsel on tte day alluded to, paid rhnt 1 e ha 1 always been indifferent ubout ' being executed, and more especially since his last escape?even upon the day on which ho was respited by the Governor, at which time he expected to b* in eternity within an hour after the ar. 1 rival of the respite. "But now. sir, life ! is very sweet to me. Never, never bej fore did the world look so b?autiful to me. The son?s of the birds sound sweeter, the leaves on the trees l<?ok creener and fresher, the (sun in which I bare never ecjn anything particularly K.^ni:C#iI hr^Lfl throturii inv cell will ........ - , - J _ (low, and, for tlie firs I time in my life, I see beauty io that, too." Great Bargains AT THE THE HLD BRICK STORE. W. C. GERALD ! OFFEHS HIS Immense Stock, CONSISTING OF DRY GOODS, Notions* gbo ommims Of every kind, aud FINEST Quality, Hardware, Garden Seeds, Etc., FOK THE atti rrrnn * ,r n VT'P T T CI oUMMMiivm\ 1 rta AT TUB LOWEST CASH PRICES. JUST OPENED. Fall and Winter Stock AT James Jones. I have the pleasure of announcing to my numerous patrons that I Lave Just Itturned from the Noithrri) Markets whore I purchased a heavy stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which I propose to sell at pricescorresnonditiff with the low price of cotton. My stock of HARDWARE cannot be excelled in this market, and as 1 made my purchases in this line, under the most favorable circumstances, I can afford to sell the same at tho Very Lowest Prices. COTTON. I am always in the market, and givo the highest market prices in cash. The patronage of the public is solicited. Polite and ntlcutive clerks on hand to serve customers. sepl9?tf J \ME8 JONES. Corn ! Corn ! Corn ! 4 aaa bushels corn, For sale by fehl2tf BAUM BROS. ^ ^ IB uaraen seed! Garden Seed! BUY BUIST'S FRESH AND GENUINE GARDEN SEED! All Kinds for Sale by DR. P. L. ZEMP. - mitt | i 1 Itcady fur Business. HEW STORE AND Entirely New Stock EHASINGTON AND NETTLES HAVE THE PLEASURE OF AN'NOUNcing tie opcring of their NEW STORE at the old stand ofT, APT. J. W. McCCRRY, where tliey have just opened An Entirely Hew Stock * OF FAMILY & FANCY GUOCElilES, Consist ins in part of Sti":ir. Coffers. Teas. Flour. Bacon. Lard. Butter, Canned Goods all kinds, Jellies. Pickles, Cc id feci ion ories, Cigars, Tobacco, And all otber goods usually found n a FIRST CLASS GROCERY STORE, Highest market prices pai-l for all kinds ol Country Produce. Always ready to pay tbe CASH for Cotton BBASIKSTON A KETTLES. Sep. 20m3. A NEW ENTERPRISE ! W. A. ANCBUM & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL , GROCERS AND Commission Merchants DePASS' liLOCK, CAMDEN. S. C. In store, a full supply of Heavy ani Fancy Gmcerios Our objec* is to supply a want long fell in Camden?namely: A place where you can buy Groceries and Provisions nt retail t at only a small advance upon wholesale prices, thereby saving the trouble and expense of sending to Charleston (as many have been doing) for monthly supplies. Call and examine our stock and prices, and you will be convinced. W. A. ANCRUM & CO. jan8tf JWMcCTJRRY IS OFFERING Rare Inducements TO PARTIES WANTING ?j?xj x CIOTIII^O, BOOTS. SHOES, HATS HARDWARE, CROCKERY, Groceries, &c.! fitaJT* Always in the ratikct, and willjpay the I 1A I afll DmI/IAO Hnff nn m^uuoi/ ? nv<co ivi uwtiuui Don't fail to give mc a call. J. W. JI? 11RRY. (lccl ltf Cigars and Tobacco. Always on hand, a select stock of Cigars, Smoking and Chewing Tobacco, Pipes, Cigarettes, Cigarette Papers, Ac., for sale by febl2-tf KIRKLEV & SMITIf. W. CLYBURN, General Insurance Agent, Represents: Galveston Insurance Association. Union Marine and Fire Insurance Co., Texas Banking and Iuanrtnicc Co.. Galveston lnsurrar.ee Co., Of Galveston, Texas. Cash Capital $000,000 00 .Surplus 155.T81 97 Tutul $755,781 97 CAPITAL & ASSETS, $755,781 97. | Geomia Eoine Iasnrance Company, Columbus, fin. ORGANIZED IN 1859. Capital Stock ; , . . . $1)00.000 00 | Tumi Assets 524,420 22 j octDOt f j Uuttei*. (tnOICE Go^ben Butter, for salo low by j ' B.VUM BROS. Mackerel. i Irwv K't' Mackerel for sale at - 10O~ . . BAVM WltW. '1 FOR THE CAMPAIGN! * ' t , S3W ' ' - -i / ; ^ i I _-.J '' ? i . . .ff i^Afi :o: ^ > ; ft; ^ . . <r * .. />? < THE "'i CJUHOi iOHAL, \ " \ -3 (OFFICIAL PAPER OF KERSHAW COUNTY) M Established in 1827, I * 1 il nAS THE v LARGEST CIRCULATION M of any paper ever issued in Camden, and is the ONLY PAPER IN KERSHAW COUNTY THAT IS 'j PRINTED AT HOME. | Published Every Tuesday Morning AT S. 0-, ' wmNTMi&M & The JOURNAL being one cf the oldest papers in the State, and baring an established reputation for reliability and fidelity to the interests of the people, it needs r.o introduction to the public. It is the wish, however, of the present management to extend the sphere of >ts usefulness by putting it into the hands of every reading man in Kershaw County. ' jj :o: Striving always to advance the interests and to improve the condition of their people in every conceivable way, and rccogniting the fact that the campaign just opening marks a crisis in the history of South Carolina, the Proprietors of THE JOURNAL will spare no effbrr to make it indispensable to the reading public of this section of the State. * :o: TO ADVERTISERS. As a medium for reaching the people, THE JOURNAL is unsurpassed in the up country. Having a large and constantly increasing circulation in the counties of Kershaw, Sumter, Darlington, Chesterfield, Lancaster, Fairfield and Richland, it is prepared to offer EXTRA INDUCEMENTS to advertisers. :o: TERMS?Payable Strictly in Advance: TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM. Fur the Campaign?and until January 1st, 1*79?ONE DOLLAR. ENCOURAGE SOU INDUSTRY !