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.Tturttslt! ?*t* TTT" V/""' " ft. G. ALEXANDER, Proprietor. ?c CAMDEN, S. C., JANUARY 2, 1879. g( Our Governor. Governor Hampton is getting better ^ every day. and is now supposed to bo j. en'irely out of danger, bo far as his j wound is concerned. He was well enough to be taken out in the sunshine last week. " It is New Year." f In the same old chronic style, we | tender to our readers a happy New year. May it indeed be a happy one 1 to them. One by one they roll on, each succeeding the other with more rapidity as years increase, and to those who have reached the three score, it seems but a day between one new year and the next. It is a time for grave and serious reflection, and he who scans lightly the fact that as time passes on, he, too, is moving with it, but lightly appreciates the duties and responsibilities of life. New plans, new hopes, new ideas, all crowd rapidly upon" us. The past has been hut a series of disappointments, but in the future we see no cloud. All before us is hope, and * 1 J though those hopes have iaaea auu i passed away in disappointment, as the morniDg mist before the sunlight, yet still they come again, and we feel that "man never is but always to be blest, always to be happy." It is a wise dispensation of Providence that we are so created, for without it, we would be hurled upon the sea of life a3 a ship upon the ocean without rudder or mast. But while this blessing of hope is given us, let us realize the fact that we live in a time of universal depression and stagnation. Want and penury are the tenants of most of aur Southern homes, and as wo look around us there are few evidences of increasing prosperity. Nothing but a full realization of our condition can alleviate our sufferings, and the sooner that is done, the better. Labor, sorrow and trouble has been our lot for a long time. Care and anxiety have laid heavily upon us, and as the silver . threads have mingled with the black, not from age, but from this care, we should with fortitude bear them, aod cheerfully grapple with the future. Let us, then, be up and doing. ~ ? :i_ Crush out the drones, cur bumi; ?.u the front. Do our all. Ask His aid, without which we can do nothing, and ^ we venture the assertion that it will be a happy new year in comparison with j the past. God grant it. i More Suds than Soap. There are some peoplo in this world j so happily constituted that they imagine j that in their precious heads the con- j centrated essence of wisdom is lodged. I If Solomon himself could bo called from the tomb, and if his knowledge had grown while he slept, he would be, in point of genius, to them as tho lamb is to the lion in point of strength. It may be a happy faculty to tliem, but it is surely an unfortunate one. They assert things as facts, based upon this great wisdom, with as much complacency as ' if it was inspired, and for ono who ' knew no better, we might for a moment think that the fountains of godly.inspi- i ration wero once more opened, and that I these precious draughts were drawn I from EmaDuel's own fount. To listen 1 to them, you might imagine that the f buzzard soared highest of all the bird i kind, and that the eagle picked the > i!- 1 dead carcasses, wnn nis young &me?y lodged in some pine etump; that the I rainbow had no golden edge, and that 1 the blackest clouds were filled with 1 money bags. It may be happy to them, 1 but to U3 it strikes us that in all of { these sweet mental hallucinations, there 1 is much more suds than there is soap, i I "The Dissenting Opinion." * We arc not ablo fully this week to e comment upon the opinion of Judge Hudson, but from a casual glance we r believo it is right. We shall study it y closely by the next issue of our paper, p and hope to be able to touch upon all of ^ the points. JnJge Hudson evinced a a remarkable decree ot inaepcna- q ence, which, in our judgment, is y commendable. Whenever the bench fc stands so high in South Carolina that it d will tower above public opinion and tj wield itjind not be wielded by it, then rj can we feel that a solid bulwark stands tl between us and all that is detrimental j n toward us. Such we hope for, such wei la pray for. In making this limited com- m ment we ao Dot. mean to east ?uy re- u flections upon any or.e. w m JNTEWS ITEMS. cl There is a reported deficiency of h< $950 to meet the appropriations of the Legislature. cc The corporntioo of Dublin has resolved to present ex-President Grant ^ with the freedom of the city. .. J hi Col. Fred. Grant has been granted th n leave of absence for one year to ac- ri; quinpsusj bis father en hhr trip arena d en the weMl. m A dispatch to the Times from Vi- c ma Fays it is stated that eighty perms were killed or wounded in the re- T sot encounter between the militia and , ;udents at Kieff-Kieff. ] A special convention, with the ob ict of organizing a Catholic Hierarchy ii Bosnia and Herzegovina, will shortly ic signed by the Vatican and Austrin. t is stated that twelve new Cardinals rill soon be appointed, three of whom vill be foreigners. One hundred and eighty deaths from icarlet fever occurred in New York last treek, an increase of eighty over the week previous. So marked has become the increase in this disease that the board of health has taken action on the subject. A Reuter telegram from Constantinople says that Greece has expressed to the Powers her satisfaction at the initiative taken by the Porto appointing - - - * .u. commissioner? to negoimo upon un.frontier question. Grceoe intends to come to an understanding with Turkey without the mediation of tho Powers The London Dally Kcxa publishes a dispatch from Lahore, which says : "The reported submission of Yakoob Khan is not confirmed to date." The Viceroy of India telegraphs to*day that Major Cavignari reports that there is oo further news of the Ameer or Yakoob Khan, lie also announces that the Khan of Khelan desires to join us in an advance on Kandahar. ^ Andrew Woods, a notorious rascal, who has been dodging the law for a long time, was surprised and arrested in Coopcrtown, near Florence, on Sunday, h* the Messrs. Powlcrs. Woods quietly submitted, and promised if they would oot handcuff him he would go along. He did not go very far before ho made a violeot grasp for Powley's gun, and missing it, continued to run, whereupon Mr. Powley shot him down. He lived until Monday, about 10 o'clock, and was j turned over to the coroner and his jury. It is expected that tho Sultan will shortly issue on irade, at the request of G'arathcodori Pasha, minister of foreign affairs, decreeing the appointment of a second negotiator in the discussion relative to a JeSnitive treaty of peace with Kussia. Negotiations will com mencc immediately, llussia, it is said, will not exact from Turkey the immediate settlemnnt of the indemnity, but will accept the promise of a future ar rangemeot. As soon as ;ho treaty is signed, the evueuation of Turkish territory by Russia will begin. The London Daily -Vrzrssays; "Instead of Christmas turning the tide of events or reviving the cotton trade at Idlackburn, the markets have gradually dwindled, and this week there has been less employment than ever. Six mills aro at a stand still through bankruptcy) and others are deBnitely closed for nco hnct vprtind in the mice nvirao. * MVMV VWM. ?? ?.?. . ~ j cotton trade say that the prospects of improvement are far from immediate. TIio Oldham cotton trade strike, appears to be approaching an end, as there are large numbers of operatives returning to work at the reduction of wages. It is calculated that 500,000 jpindles have been restarted during the past two weeks at the reduced rates." Archbishop Purcf.ll, on the 27th ult., made a statement concerning his financial affa'rs, in which he says that for building lots, churches, asylums, id which arc over four linnd/ed orphans, seminaries and their support and va *! 1? I I 1 1 riouo ut? nau tu ucg ur uurrow considerable sums, and is uow pretty heavily in debt. IIo cannot acouse himself of having spent anything in waste or extravagance, and if the Pope will not relieve him from the duties of lis offico as requested, he trusts in the ?ooduess and charity of the clergy and . i . vi mi .1 ? aity 10 pay an. mis statement was nado ut the request of a number of )rominent Catholic clergymen wbo osurc him of their united support in the ffortto pay all claims against him. A LOVE story with a tragic ending is eportcd froui Cincinnati. For over a 1 ear a young law student there has been aying attention to a youDg woman rhose parents at last looked upon him s an aapirant fur her hand, and were uite willing to give their consent. The oung persons, for some reason best oown to themselves, while taking a rive last April, decided to go to a jus. ce of the peace and get married. Du- t iog the following months they kept , leir marriage so well concealed that one of their friends suspected it, but t ,st Tuesday they agreed that conceal* lent was no longer necessary, and the usband informed his wife that he ould go to the justice's office for the larriage certificate and would then _ aim her from her parents. lie left er in the best of spirits, but the hour ir his return pa<scd, and ho did not toe. At about midnight a messenger rived with the announcement that ho as dead. In driving under u railroad ridge a passing train of cars frightened s horse, which ran away, and he was irown out slid killed. Secret marlues almost always have some unhappy tding, but-ie)v. of them tor mi miW in 09 < 'd W fttebtbb to' to M . Jov. Hampton's Farewell Address Tim followinrr communication was **,v - ?CI cceived from Governor Hampton on .he 23d ultimo, and read in both Houses, and placed on the journals : Te the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives: }m Gentlemen?I had hoped to be ^ able to sec and thank each of my ^ friends of tho General Assembly in person for the many acts of "personal ? and official kindness of which I'have ? been tho constant recipient at their g hands. Providence, while denying me m this great pleasure, has vouchsafed to ^ me the reasonable hope that I may in the future be able to do so. But on ^ this the eve of your adjournment, (which will be the severance of my inti - - * .?- ? t r?? 1 0 mate official connection wim ^uu, . .w. impelled to address to you a word of n furewcll. Your flattering selection cf me as g Senator in the Congress of the United h States is only one more mark of the ? confidence and esteem, which I have so often experienced at your hands, and g which has been a never ceasing comfort and support to me in my hour of success or of trouble. That I may be able in the future to merit it as fally as I have in the past received it, is ray highest hope. Asking that God, in FTis mercy, may bestow His choicest blowing* on each and every one of you, I am sincerely and affectionately, Your friend and fellow citizen, < Wade Hampton. ui A WTCr\ A GOOD AGENT to canTt rtlV I IL Is vass Camden. S. C., and the adjoining towns for the best selling household articles In the world. Tip-top protits, write at once to N. Y. Manufacturing Co., 2 Clinton Place 1 New York. J HOUSEKEEPERS ! A postal card sent us with your address will insure free In return our illustrate circulars of nice house lurnishing specialties. PAlmeb 4 Skilton, Manufacturers, 281 Pearl street, N. Y. AGENTS read this. . We will pay Agents a salary of S100 per month, ' and expenses, or allow a commission, to'sail our Nkw and. Wosderfui. Inventions. We mean business. A'Wress Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, ) WHTHERIAH V B I aim am B i Johnson's anodyne liniment will positively prefect this terrible disease, and will positively care plm; case* in f???. Jnfgmiatlon that w!!! saye maDy lives sent free ny raiiil. Bon'A f?CliT a moment. Prevention Is better than cure. Sold eypry where. I. S. Johnson & Cq. Bangor Maine. ] A.NEW EXCITING BOOK. Bristling with the Wild Adventures of STANLEY IN AFRICA !. The only aglheptlp and copyrighted cheap edition, by the brilliant descriptive author, lion. J. T. Head ley. Gives a full history of Ills wonderful discoveries in Africa and marvelous Journey down the Congo. More fascinating than romance. Profusely illustrated, and highly endorsed by the clergy and press. Over 15,000 sold. More AGENTS WANTED. J For particulars abont the book, success of agents and best terms address HUBBARD BROS.. Publishers, Philadelphia, Pa. |?vj\ BENSON'S CAPCINE. TV POROUS PLASTER. CELBRATED TI1E WORLD OVER. ! The manufacturers were awarded the ? highest and only rnedalgiven mbber plasters at both the Centennial and Paris Expositions. Far superior to common porous plasters, liniments, the so-called electrical appliances, ?Vc. It is tho best known remedy for lame and weak back, rheumatism, female weaknesses, sciatica, lumbago, Diseased Kidneys, spinal complaints and all ills for which porous plasters are used. Ask your druggist for Benson's C'apcino Porous Plaster, and see that yon get nothing else. Sold by all druggist. Price 25 cents. ' Mailed on receipt of price by Sbabcry a Johnson, 21 Piatt street, New York. 1 I I?Ji ^ ami mm i nb : ^Vgg . FOR LAUNDRY USE. SMITH & MATHIS Vl^W T?TT3TMT TV J-' XXMTA, NEW STOCK. ' Just commencing business, we are offering our goods irt the very lowest prices that can be found anywhere. First class FAMILY and FANCY GROCERIES. An excellent line of DRY GOODS, SHOES, HARDWARE CUTTLERY, BAGGING and TIES. Is We only ask you to give us a trial and j.j examine our goods before purchasing elsewhere. We mean it when we say low prices for Firsl-cliis* Goods. HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR COTTON _ AND OTHER COUNTRY PRODUCE. SMITH & MATHIS. 8?- Mr. 3. M. Mntbis is tbc agent for he New Improved Singer Sewing Machines, He sells them on the'most favorable hi< erms. [sep26 ^ PRESCBPPTIOH ? FREE! ab i-OT lUt' SDPeuy l.Uru Ul otuiiuiu >t mivut . jyv.o. Manhood ana all disorders brought on by Indiscretion or excess. Any Druggist hns the lngrcJicnts. Addivw, Iir. IV. J.lQl'ES A I'O, OTIC 1?0 IVcst .Sixth Street, Ciuciuuuti, O. MI w? THe UNEQUALLED JAS. 1EFFEL DOUBLE PORTABLE AND STATIONARY i- SAW, FLOUR AND GRIST MILLS. for SHAFTING, PULLEYS AND HANGERS ? ft Address, POOLE & HUNT, j @Si@3S^9HBiB33SSE9Q3r * kbnneby & p . * 3 3 J WE HAVE JUST OPEN 0 * Entire] ? GROCERIES, HARIW 5 Dry Goods d 1 J jj Crockery, Baggii ^ We Bell eery low for caah. Gir ^ we can ?-1 a si A FREE E JL>. W. JOB Every day of one of the cheapest ever offered to ZDIRTZ" HATS, BOOTS, SHOES, TRUI (GrBOC Flour, Bacon, Coffee, Tea. Suga ^ Complete SADDLES, ? AftNg Wo sell all kinds of PIqw Hoea, II Chains, Swingletrees, Lap and Forks of Tubs, I Farmers Friend Plows, Wilson, Childf CAST WHEELS AND AXLES NEW DESIRABLE FA Dry Goods, Clothing A FULL AND COMF And constantly replenishing. G O < At'as low prices as the; The public will find it to their in basing. MEN'S UNDERW rah] TO DEALERS. I have on Land a laige lot of :aoted goods which I propose to offer BY THE CASE 3 cheap as can be bought in Charleston etail dealers and heads of families are in ited to inspect my stock and prices..* Iust Received A large lot of choice BOTTLED LIQUORS, including thine Wine, Champagne, Gin Cocktail, Whisky Cocktail, . Old Tom Gin, &c. MY BAR supplied with the best brands of Whises, Brandies, Wlbes, &c. Also a very large stock of CIGARS AND 1BACC0. W. H. ELLIS "W. Clyburn, 'UTTUJN ?U The undersigned begs to inform i friends and the public generally he is still on hand, and will be le to BUY COTTON >re largely during the coming tson than ever before. Always tho market, and always prepared _ TTTn m?cirn unDT/rm give inc munxioj. iun.iviY.rj a tICES in CASH the article. Llemembcr my stand, llyburn's Block, j . OAMDEN, S.C. - .1 MeBOWAML. T ED A FULL STOCK OF Kgj Ly BTe-w I ? 7ARE A SADDLERY, ? and Shoes. ^ Ll80, ? rig and Ties, Etc. B ? e us a trial and see what bargains ^ give you. ^ ? W i v iuimuias XHIBITION pv CO, and most Complete Stocks of Good the trading public. GOODS, *KS, VALISES, BLANKETS, Etc )ER IES. ir, Molasses, Lari-J, Cheese, Crackert Assortment Sg, GIETSS, ROPE, SPURS, Et< JW-AlIE&EJ, eel Dolts, Harness, Trace and Breas Rungs, Well Wheels, Knives all kinds, Shovels, luckets, Ac. *yery'i Plows and Wagons 9 dr Co.'si Wagons, , SINCLAIR'S OAT KNIVES, Ac. LL and WINTER STOCK , Hats, Boots and Shoes. >LETE ASSORTMENT I am prepared to offer the best ODS y can be bought anywhere. iterest to call and examine before par EAR A SPECIALTY. ERT 91. KENNEDY. NEW STOCK o?? IBRASINM m NETTLES Arc now receiving and opening daily th< FINEST STOCK OF Family and Fancy . GROCERIES, j CONFECTIONS, TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Ever brought to Camden; and all at the Lowest Cash Prices. Call and examine our prices before purchasing elsewhere. With our thanks for past liberal patronage, we request a continuance of the same in future. Highest market prices paid for all kinds of Country Produce. Always ready to pay the CASH FOR COTTON. BRASINGTON *, NETTLES. septl2 r?W*tchMMto$7. R(TOlT?ri^^rtC Vy\ 92.60. Over 100 latest Novelties tr,39 Af'u wuilaa. So.8ui>pl/Co.>'?il??lU?,T?nii ? V g| AIMin jB??d Morphine habltenred. ChEsS* 1 W">oOriginal u<t"'r?>MiBu g Bfcf ll BBMBcURW Sndnunp for book oa GJ? ^ P 3-11VI Opium P.Ktlng. to W. B. Bqulro, B Wl V WorthlafWa. Qrscoa Co.. 'od. W. CLYBURN, eneral Insurance Agent, Represents: Galveston tar* Association. Unlon|Marine and Fire Inaarauce Co., Texas Backing and Insurance Co.. Galveston Insurrance Co., Of Galveston, Texas. Cash Capital $600,000 00 Surplus 166,781 97 Total $756,781 97 CAPITAL & ASSETS, 8755,781 97. Georgia Some Insurance Company, Columbus, 6a. ORGANIZED IN 1859. Capital Stock : , . . . $300,000 00 Total, Assets ? ? ? WlSWf --W \ W. L. AF ' r " . ' Clothing . h Clothing ? ^ > o Clothing ? 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