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W. D. TRANTHAM, Editor. G. G. ALEX\NDER, lousiness Manager. | y 1 CAMDEN, S. C., AUGUST 1&, 1878. "Our Ticket, i For , WADE HAMPTON. For Lieutenant Governor, W. D. SIMPSON. For Secretary of State, ROBERT M. SIMS. For Coniptri ller General, JOHNSON IIAGOOD. For Attorney General, LEROY F. YOUMANS. For State Treasurer, S. L. LEAPIIART. For Superintendent of Education, HUGH S. THOMPSON?"" " -- 7 For Adjutant $ Inspector-trcnerai, E. W. M01SE. < The Democratic County Nominating Convention. Camden, S.C., August 12th, 1878. In pursuance of a resolution adopted by the Democratic Executive Committee of Kershaw County, at a meeting held on the 9th of July ult., a convention of the Democratic party of said county is hereby called to meet at the Court House in Camden, at 11 o'clock a. in., on Thursday the 29th of August instant, for the purpose of nominating candidates for county officers, and transacting such other business as may be deemed proper. Basis of representation?one delegate from every club at large and one additional delegate for every twenty-five members. Each delegation will be required to produce it* rredentials. which shall consist of the certificate of the president and se^etarv of the club from which it comas, setting forth that it has been duly elected, and also of the list of members of its club who are1 voters, certified to be correct by the president and secretary of the club. J. D. Duxlap ) Wm D. Traxtham, Secretary, J Chairman The Radical Party. It was supposed that after the defeat of 187G and the repeated heavy blows that have fallen on it since, the exposure of its rottenness and weakness, the corruption of those it had placed in power and the publication of the wholesale robberies perpetrated by them, this crushed serpent would not dare to raise its head again. And it would not do so but for the idea that has taken possession of it that the Democracy will fail to take all necessary steps to cement and Tvoi-notiiMto thn rower it has gained. ?T ' Such an idea seems ridiculous when we i consider that all the brain, money and j character of the State is in that party ; that the fight is not one of opinions between men of the same race and charac ter, but of different parties, in the bands of any cf whom the commonwealth would be safe, but a desperate struggle for civilization, society, national czistcnco ; in short, all that men holds dear, against ignorance, brutality and vice ; that the resolution, intellect and courage of the white man gained a victory iu South Carolina in 187G, despite all the power and prestige of the Kadical party, State and National. We say that it 6ceros ridiculous to suppose that having gained power, and feeling its ability and sacred right to uiaintain this power, the Democracy is ever going to suffer the reins of government to lapse again into the hands of the horde of aliens and thieves who for eight years ruled the State only to rob and destroy. Three things have conspired to breathe a little vitality into South Carolina Radicalism, and but for these wc doubt if tho party would have been heard of again. First. At the inception of its regime, tho Democracy continued the campaign of 1876, and poured hot shot into tho enemy's retreating colutnns. Tho fight on the hustings was transferred to the Sessions Court; the jails received those bright lights who had been driven from place and plu?? der; arrogant and purse proud thieves, who had laughed at the omens of the 1 approaching storm, cringed before the keen pursuit of tho quiet but deadly Connor, and were ready to purchase immunity from prosecution at any price; blow after blow fell so thick and fast] that the serpent was dazed; nearly every bush covered the cowering form of some 1 frightened "statesmen," who was ready to call tn recks and mountains to full and bide him from the aveDgiog Do* j motney. But after a while the pur's a it ceased, some being convicted, others gaioing immunity by testifying against their confederates in crime, while still others were passed over in the hope that the narrownfss of their escape and the generosity of the victors would make thrm retire to the shades of obscurity, only too glad to remain there. This pause in prosecuting, this gene- j rosity towards the vanquished, have been construed into an evidence of Democratic weakness and as a proof that Democratic ammunition was exhausted. Had the Gght continued, Radicalism would have been scattered to the winds. "Ilnrd licks" and no quarter arc the most effective arguments to use with such stuff as composes the Radical party Second. Encouraged by the conservative and magnanimity of Gov. Harujton, the Radicals think he is so good and generous that he will, to preserve his j reputation, be so neutral in his conduct j and liberal in his actions, as to allow tbem to get again into power. His promise, made at Blackville, that there should be a fair election, has been construed into a willingness on his part that the machinery of the polls should again be placed into Radical hands, because, of course, if the Democrats should manago the election, the Radicals would say a free ballot and fair count were impossible. But in this they mistake their man. Hampton, while a liberal and conservative statesman, is a I "straightout" Democrat, and will use all lawful means to perpetuate Democratic supremacy. He never has, and ocver will consult the wishes of the Radicals in shaping his policy for the campaign. The law provides that both parties shall be represented on the Board I of Commissioners of Election?well enough?but every manager should l>e Democrat. The Democracy do not need a Radical spy to tnako them do what is right. Third. The Radicals arc also emboldened by what they supposed to be evi dences of a split in tne uemocratic ranks. Once break the solid column, which proved so invincible in 187G, and they hope to be able to run in their ticket. They meau by holding out inducements to " third party " men and lt independents " to lead away the unsuspecting Democracy, and then, when that party shall have been disorganized, rally to their "pimon-purc" nominees and elect them. But hpre again they reckon without their host Internal dissensions may exi*t; candidates may be as numerous as the grasshoppers of Kansas, and office-seeking and selfishness may threaten to blast the hopes of patriots; but the Democracy will keep all of these things within their own doors. They are no fools. Some useful lessons they have learned from their political opponents, one of which is to pull together and to jump into the traces at the crack of the party whip. The regular nominations, when made in the several counties, will put an end to fraternal strife. 44 Independency " is at a discount, and no mao, with any regard for bis preseut and future, will daro to break ranks. The Democrats in South Carolina mean victory this fall, and victory they are going to have. With a platform broad enough to hold all, of every race and opinion, the Dem. ocrats call upon the former members of the Radical party to come in and assist .? I - O I ?1 J AL. Oi.i. us in me work 01 Duuaing up me owib. They can confidently appeal to their record of the past two years as a ground of confidence. The rights of nil have been protected by the laws. Peace has reigned everywhere, aud taxation has bean reduced. Radical supremacy is only desired for baso purpose. They earnestly urge the colored people to abandon the iynit fatum of ev?r again ruling the State, and ally themselves with their true friends, promising themequal rights and protection. While thus liberal and conciliatory, they intend to rule the State for the good of all., Scenes which have been witnessed in South Carolina will never be tolerated again. Campaign and election riots will be sternly repressed. Political intimidation will be severely punished. Violent incendiary languago will be visited as the law provides. Under Pern-! ocratic administration the law will exist! as a reality, not as a mere name. Colored Democrats. In Kershaw Co.mty there arc many colored men who, despito the threats and j open violence of their own people, joined Democratic clubs in 187G, and labored just as earnestly for the election of Hampton and thesuccessof the Straightout Democracy as the white Democrats themselves. They were moved to this courso by the palpable fact that the Re- j publican party, so far from bringing to the country that peace and prosperi-! ty which they had promised front year > to year, had brought in their stead general bankruptcy and ruin, and by its 1 extravag ance and corruption had exercised such a demoralizing ir.fluenco and so encouraged the commission of crime that individual honor and good order in society were fastbecotning unknown save in name. On turning to the Democratic party for relief, they were received on J a platform bfoatl, lificfa! and sfron enough to accommodate every man who chose to stand upon it. J>y their assistance Ilampton was elected, and the State wrested from the control of those who cared not for it; or who eared for it only to enrich themselves. How well the Democrats have observed the pledges of 187G, let the record teli. Taxes have been reduced one half in loss than two years; salaries have been cut down and public officers held to a strict accountaability for the manner in which theydischargethe duties that devolve upon them; peace, good order and hope now prevail where all was confusion, demoralization and crime existed two years ago. These are facts which cannot be successfully contradicted, and they furnish an argument against the Radical and in favor of the Democratic party, which cannot be disregarded by honest aud intelligent colored uien. The "Rebellion" Quelled. Greenville, S. C./Thursday night. August 8.?This evening at 5 o'clock United States Marshal Wallace, accompanied by Attorney W. E. Karle and Deputy Marshals Scruggs, Ilannefin and Dill, proceeded to the Jail of Green ville County and made a demand upon P. D. Gilreath, the sheriff, for the bodies of the prisoners, Kane. Durham and Moose, confined for the murder ol Amos Ladd. The marshal, after entering the jail, said : Mr. Gilrcath, I have come to demand of you the bodies of Kane, Durham and Moose, which you have, nc doubt, had some intimation would be done upon a writ of habeas corpus cum runsn " nf. the Mima time exhibiting the writ. Sheriff Gilreath asked : " Do you iDteod to take the prjpooers from this jai to eome other one ?" The marshal replied: " Not now, but you are to hold them subject to fur ther orders." Sheiiff Gilreath next said ; " I glial ofFer no resistance, but according to tnj conceptions of duty I cannot give then up. There hang the keys," pointing U them as they hung on the wall. Voi can take them if you wish to do so. ] shall offer no resistance." Upon this the marshal took the keys and, accompanied by Eatlc, started uj stairs where the prisoners were, but at the lower door ^suggested that Jai. lor Henderson go along with them and unlock the door. To this the sherifl ; objected, but upon further suggestion from tho marshal, the jailor went along I not for tho purpose of assisting, but tc j see that do other prisoners came out, The prisoners were then brought down | stairs by the marshal and delivered tc , the sheriff, with the following commit' mcnt: U. S. Marshal's Office, ) Greenville. S. C. Aug. 8 1878. ) l*crry 1>. Gilrcath, Ksq, Sheriff Greenvil/e, S. C. Sir?I herewith deliver to you the bodies of Hugh P. Kane, William Durham and G. W. Moose, whoso cases , have been transferred to the United ! States Court by writ of habeas corpm mm causa, and will commit them tc you to hold them until* further orders from me or a judge of the United States Court. R. M. Wallace, U. S. Marshal. The sheriff thereupon took the pris* 1 oners in charge and turned them over to the iailor, who remanded them to their ceils. Sheriff Gilrcath having had instructions from Governor Ha up* : ton as to the course to bo pursued, acted in accordance therewith, carrying them out to the letter. Everything was quiet, only three spectators beiDg present to witness the affair. This day, in the United States Court now in session here, one hundred and thirty eight illicit distillers pleaded guilty, with the understanding that judgment in their cases bo suspended, and tliat they are to return to their homes unmolested, provided they offend the law no more.?J. C li. in Charleston Xacs and C'ouuier. Chaff for Small Birds. The Charleston News <iud Courier, alluding to the seeming policy of the Radical party in South Carolina, has .I. r II _?_ !_ j 10 say uic ioiiowing, wnicn wo commcuu particularly to the Democrats of Kershaw County : The meaning of this studied secrecy is?and every Democratic reader and rotor in South Carolina will do well to ponder the fact?that these Radicals, and particulary the black Radicals, are deeply in earnest, and mean to win, if they can. Their Democratic adversaries may laugh at their efforts nud intentions, but if they content themselves with laughing, as sutcly as election day couios, they will have cause to rue their iucredulity. The majority of the leaders, deprived as they urc id' the spoils of office, and having well nigh forgotten every trade but politics, are anxious to get back into their old cushioned places. Let it be understood fully und once for all that these negro politicals arc relying upon the indifference and inaction of the white people as their one hopu for success. Tlu-y have carefully weighed the chances and have rcsignod their pretensions to the (rovcrnorship and State offices in order to throw tho Democracy off their guard, and thus to assure the capture of the Legislature. All their energies arc to bo concentrated upon this point, aod they arc tfontidetit of victofy, NEWS ITEMS. Three dray loads of silver dollars were lately drawn to the United States Treasury in San Francisco. The entire value was only ?300,000. King Alfonso proposes to erect a monument to his wife, the State voting ?50,000 per annum toward building it until it is finished, the King giving 340,000 a year. On the Cth inst., Col. Parmele tamed over fifty convicts to Capt. F. 0. Fishburn. They are to be employed at the phosphate Works. Paul de Oassaonac remarks that the Treaty of Berlin was signed with the qnills of four vultures, two geese and "*** Ua win rorl UUC pi^euu. I IUUUC, lie UUU1UC, jhujvm the part of a goose. It is reported that Prince Louis Napoleon is betrothed to the Princess Thyre, daughter of the king of Denmar, and sister of the Princess of Wales. The little boat Nauiilus, about lfl feet long, which deft Peverly, Mass., on the 12th of June last for Europe, reached the English coast on the 30th ult. The trip occupied 5G days. The new rules of jails in Ireland reqnire prisoners to lie on planks an-1 sleep with their clothes on for the first , month. Experience shows this to ho torture. Sixteen illicit distillers in Spartan1 burg have surrendered to the revenue officers and given bonds for their appearance when called for. Thijr *rsr? ' promised all the leniency poeeible if ikej would voluntarily turrender tbemselvet ?which they did. i The yellow fever has broken out aiuonp the workmen at Port Eads, below New I Orleans. Seventeen cases have been reported, and the laborers are panic sfriol-pn in ennsenuenee nf which nil ; - t - ? -. wotk on the jetties has been suspended. 11IE renewal of velocipede riding is I extending throughout New England, r The etudentsjof Harvard nnd Yale have i taken to the sport with much cnthusi> asm. The ojachincs have very large i wheels and are said to run faster and [ easier than those formerly used. The Turkish question is notsatisfac, torily settled yet. The Bosnians resist ? the occupation'?! their country by the Austrians, and are in open rebellion. A body of Austrian cavalry who were out I reconoitering recently were fired upon, F and before they could escape seventy i of their number had fallen. It is ru? ! morcd that^the Turkish authorities arc > in connivanpo with the rebejf. The Fit* John Porter trial is the last occasion for the assertiou of the 1 code. Gen. Robertson, C. S. A., having attributed a publication in the Wash ington Capital to some one connected with the trial, "not possessed of nerve enough to attack any one except anonymously," Paymaster Smith sent , around Col, Mosby to inquire if , Robertson want him. lie did't. The prospect of a war with Mcxicg, t continue to increase. The frontier tel, ograph brings us news that the ranclii men, raiders and ruling spirits of the 1 Mexican towns on the Texas border arc being organized and armed fir the purpose of stopping the pursuit of raiding ' parties into Mexico by the United States troops. They intend to attact Col. Mc' Kenzic if he crosses the Itio Grande ' again. A Terrible railroad accident occurred Dear Mingo Junction, Ohio, on the 7th inst. \ passenger train running at the rate of forty miles ao hour, ran into a freight train, and the whole thing, excepting the hotel car, and sleepers, were thrown from the track, making a fearful wreck of them. Some dozen or more persons were killed, and fifteen or twenty seriously wounded. A circular has been issued by tho secretary of the United States treasury relating to the imporat'on of articles subject to duty by tourists and others returning to tba United States. The circular contains a list of articles that arc exempt from duty, and the rate of such articles as arc usually brought in passengers' baggage. Officers of the customs and consular officers are instructed to warn passengers of tho regulations and of the penalties imposed for a violation of the law. II. II, KlMPTON, the long missing financial agent of South Carolina, was arrested at Wtstficld Mass., on the 7th inst. Ho says that he has been negotiating for n settlement of his trouble in New York, and has all along been willing to submit his accounts for arbitration. Kimpton draws a pitiful face, and Pays he is the victim of a political prosecution. A requisition from Coventor Hampton for the prisoner is expected to arrive here soon, and he will be immediately taken to Columbia, where he is especially wanted at present as witness for tho State in the important suits before tlio Bond Court. Kimpton hau been in Canada, and is believed to have cotne into the United States very lately. It wns on his account, it is reported, that the Attorney-general of South Carolina, in the Bond Court in Columbia, obtained a postponement of the bond cases until the 15th inst. A Russian powder magazine exploded the other day at Fralesti, killing 55 and wounding 31 persons. Letters received from Iquitos, the Peruvian naval station on thn Amazon, announces that deplorable reports have been received regarding the sanitary condition of the laborers on the Madeira and Mauiore Railroad. A virulent fever had broken out and was carrying off numbrrs daily. Medical attendance was scarce and the hospital arrangements arc of the poorest description. The fever is reported to be of the same type as that which raged in Panama during the construction of the Inter-Oocanic Railroad. The laborers spoken of are .1.. * : i-i L. it.. inusn y /luieuuaiiB, uiacu uui> u y me Collins Company. "iiyTEAMP LILLftTGTON 1 Cjirpt- W. W. SKIVXKIt, 1 .leavingoeen overhauled and thoroughly ! re"pafred, will now make regular trips on Vfaitfrse River between Barker's Landing i and Acton, slopping at nil intermediate I landings. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to shippers of freights by this line. No goods delivered until all freight charges are paid. In no instance will there be any variation from this rule. L. M. BOSWELL&Co. apl23-tf DoEAIB HOUSE ~~ -AR ROOM, ( Oamden, S. O,, Is furnished with the finest ! WINE8 AND LIQUORS kept in this market. CIGARS ' in endless variety and the most choice brands. W. W. Love, (formerly with Kennedy & Boykin.) Dr. ZEMF Dogs to call ntttcnticn to his large and carefully selected stock of DRUGS AND MEDICINES! My stock is made up of the best and purest, consisting in part, of Drugs, Medicines, Oils, Paints, Dye Stuffs, Glass, Putty, Turpentine, Soaps, Fancy Toilet Articles, Choice Perfumery. Lamps, Burners, Patent Modecines, Trusses, Books, Stationery, Paper, Envelopes, Fancy Candies, a&.PHY8ICI ANS' PRESCRIPTIONS accurately compounded, and solicited from all parts of the country. july.10?tf. M t??t Morphine habit rared. IIP BIB IIIIVI Opium r. at lug. to W R hjulre, IwlV I WortblugU n, Green* Co.. lad. W. Clyburn, C0TT01T BUYER The undersigned begs to inform his friends and the public generally that lie is still on hand, and will be able to BUY COTTON more largely during the coming season than cv?r before. Always in the market, and always prepared to give the HIGHEST "MARKET PRICES in CASH for the article. Remember my stand, Clyburn's Block, CAMDEN, S. C. july aotf O '|l?rani.>m.? 1MJIN I||X|N iw.tt Oct -o.? v Ki.ibvr '.u i~jjppv vjn.Mp -.until ,ttjj kiiij )s|]iStu(i v ns<wv<i jo tioiidJJ Kipuj Xq uo iqftwuq Kj.qMoiqp n? iiUHnooquwft iso'l iviiiiii.k! jo un,") nqj joj jam Noiwraosm Arctic Soda Water AND GINGER ALE. THE ARCTIC SODA WATER FOUNTA1V ;u ..A.? ,i:^. i-? *????? un|icii9tii||; i in-* uriiuiiiiu an?l delightful Beverage. A large and ; varied assortment of PU11E SYltUl'.S always on hand. Kiiiklry & Smith. 1 BOOTMAKER. W. ('. Young, having opened a shop on llroad Street, one door below nroiisonH Tin Shop, respectfully solicits the patronage of the public, lie will make or repair Boots, Shoes, Harness &c., On the shortest notlhe and In the most durable manner. July 23?8m M ERONKY ?V RIIEI). Auctionoors. CAMDEN, S. C. Orders solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. fehl'Jtf 1400 Hacks Liverpool Halt, For sale at Si.25 per sack. nov20 2t BIIASINUTON & NETTLES. 40 Barrels Extra Fine Sugar. For sale che ip. a nov20-2t BIIASINUTON & NETTLES' FOR THE CAMPAIGN! :o: THE mm JODBNAL, s I Established in 1827, 7 * i , ^ 1<** * J * # HAS THE LARGEST CIRCULATION of any paper ever issued in Cainden, and is the ONLY PAPER IN KERSHAW COUNTY THAT IS PRINTED AT HOME. I Published Every Tuesday Morning AT C^Lls^IDElsr, S. Cm BY TB&NTMtlM &.uLEKaMBBB ??.V. ? ? The JOURNAL being one r.f the oldest pap?rs in the State, and having an established reputation for reliability and fidelity to the interests of the people, it needs no introduction to tfic public. It is the wish, however, of the present management to extend tne sphere of its usefulness by putting it into the hands of every reading man in Kershaw County. :o: ## Striving always to advance the interests and to improve the condition of their people in every conceivable way, and recognizing the fact that the campaign just opening marks a crisis in the history of South Carolina, the Proprietors of TIIE JOLRNAL will spare no effort 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: i TWO DOLLAKS PElv ANNUM. | For the Campaign?and until January 1st, 1S79?75 CENTS. :o: ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY I