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8&~ No communication vnll be published in the JOURNAL, unless tee are placed in possession of the name of the author. fiSf* We are not responsible for the views or expressions of our correspondents. All communications for personal advantage will be charged for at the rate of one dollar for each inch. Xormnations of Candidates in usual form, not to exceed one inch, FIVE DOLLARS. These charges are to be paid strictly in advance, and no exceptions whatever will be made to the rule. Sheriff's Sales, Mortgage Sales, etc., come under the head of Transient Advertisements. Sl&F Contract advertisements must be set. tied for quarterly. LOCAL ITEMS. Mail Arrangements. Post Omen Horn-Open at 9 a. m., close at 5 p. ra. Monev onler business closes at 4 p. m. Lancaster and Flat Rock mall arrives Friday at, "p.m. Leaves Saturpay at 7 a. m. Liberty Hill, Russell Place and Shaylor's Hill malls arrive **" * - ' Thnrdlor at #t we'inescwv at a p. m., auu ito.v a.m. Northern and Southern roall closes at 8 a.m. The Weather During last Friday and Saturday morning was quite cool, and will, no doubt, cause a check in the growth of young cotton. The First to Pay. Mr. J. A. Sowell, of School District No. 6, was the first man in Kershaw county to pay his taxes when the books were opened last Thursday. Where to Go. Mr. R. M. Kennedy has on hand a splendid stock of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes and hats, all of which he is selling at the lowest prices. Give him a call and see if moon Tl-Viot TlA OftVS lit; UUCO UVb U4W41 ItMMV J? Childrens suits for spring: and summer, for all ages, at Arthur's, our shoe, hat and clothing man. Thanks. We are indebted to Rev. B. L. Roberta for a basket of the finest strawberries that ever came to Camden. They took the prize at the recent horticultural fair in Charleston. The Journal returns its thanks for the favor. Not Received. Onr Tiller's Ferry correspondent says that he has written two communications to us, but neither of them has appeared in the Journal. They were not received by us or they would have been published. We are always glad to hear from there. If you want to keep cool during the hot weather, go to C. J. Dunlap's and try a glass of his iced soda wa. ter. The fountain is in full blast The Colored Baptist State Convention Commenced its proceedings in the colored Baptist Church here yesterday. A large number of delegates are present and their personal is very respectable. The proceedings will receive proper antention in these columns next week. The New Methodist Church. "We publish in another column the order of services to be observed at the dedication of this church next next- Sunday. An invitation has been extended to the ministers and eonsrefrations of the other churches, o ? . ?r and to the public generally, to be present on this interesting occasion. Bad Road. The road jnst below Camden, between the red hill and the big bridge, is in a very bad condition, and in some places is almost impassable. We hope that our County Commissioners will see that it is put in repair very soon, or travel in that direction will have to stop. Protracted Meeting. The protracted meeting which was going on during the whole of last week at the Baptist Church here, terminated on last Sunday night. >\e learn tnat mucn interest, seemea to be manifested by the congregation, and several members have been added to the church. Oh, that nice soda water at C. J. Dunlap's. It is the most cooling and refreshing drink to be found in Camden during the summer. HTh a I Wn twta JLHU A/igmw. Town Council are making efforts to have the large drains through town cleaned out. It is well that this should be done at once, for it will prevent much sickness that would result from the standing water that accumulates in some portions of the town during the rainy season, but the drains being open, it is all taken off. Escaped. On last Thursday, while John Honey and Alfred Sheorn, Jr., were being tried for malicious trespass, and just as the jury had returned a verdict of guilty, they managed to elude the vigilance of the constable who had them in charge, and made their escape. However, all costs and fines in the case have been paid, and they are now free. Boys Blue Flannel suits in great . variety, and very cheap, at Arthur's, (6jir shoe, hat and clothing man. ;Plea$e JJetura Them. We are requested by Prof. Evans to say that those persons who have <copies of the " Gospel Hymns" svhich were left for the use of the Baptist ehoir {luring the protracted meeting, will confer a great favor by leaving them at Dr. Zemp's drug store. Those copies which are the property of Professor Evans have a turf* (ft lift fipoat ctmari J Southern Baptist Convention. ] Rev. \Y. A. Therrell and J. 1). Brasington, Esq., left Camden Tues- t day, as representatives of the church ] here to the Southern Baptist Conven- e tion, which assembles in Atlanta, T Ga., to-day. Some idea of the mag- t nitude and importance of this body 0 may be gained when we state that a eleven hundred persons are expected 0 to take part in its deliberation. h A Huge Rattlesnake. a The largest rattlesnake that we * have heard of for a long time was " the ohe killed on Tuesday of last h week by Renty Salmond on the plan- 1* tation of Capt. T. L. Boykin?now rented by Mr. T. J. Josey. His n snakeship measured about six feet in length and four inches in diameter in the thickest part of the body, and n there were twenty-three rattles on c] the tail. h If you want ease and comfort during p the hot weather, buy your shoes from i'Umi. Anr clmn -hot nnd elothinc ULAltX, VUA ""VV, O 11 man. p Thanks Returned. ^ After the services at Town Hall ~ last Sunday night, Rev. J. O. Will jjj son returned his thanks, together with the thanks of the congregation, to Town Council for the use of the Hall during the many months .they aj have been holding service there. He Bj wished for the Council a wise and ei just administration during their term of office, and to this the community ^ says Amen! f( a: New Merchant. a; We would call special attention to h the advertisement of Mr. E. B. Ca- p pers, to be found in another column. He is now doing business on his own " account, and is too well known to our people to need any introduction w by us. We wish him that success n which he so well deserves. His ii stock, for the present, is to be found w -i -*r_. T> -Mr T7" Poll +1 illr Jir.'Il. IXJL. IvciJimi ) o Diviv> uuii w and examine it before purchasing s elsewhere. b Ci Old ladies Cloth Shoes, Buskins h and low cut shoes in great variety at n Arthur's, our shoe hat and clothing si man. P n The Flowers in the Cemetery. h We understand that some persons ai around town are in the habtt of vis- K iting the cemetery on Sundays and d picking all the pretty flowers they J'< can find, no matter whose enclosure u they may be in. This kind of busi h ness ought to be stopped, even if the persons have to be prosecuted for it, and we are requested to give notice p that any person caught at the practice again will be punished. Those Two Bears. g We mentioned last week that the tracks of two bears had been seen in the Black river road near Beulah. ? TJ. ? *V>ot tllOTT woro nnf I JLL nun HUiiD UUU bUUU WIWJ ??V*V j* bear tracks, but the tracks of two . negro tramps and midnight maraud- 11 ers who are infesting that section, No one knows them or where they live. The party that was organized 0 to hunt the bears can now turn their . attention to the tramps, and make " them explain their conduct or leave J the neighborhood. g o A Cow-Sucking Dog. We have heard of goats, sheep, hogs, and even snakes sucking cows, but never before have we 'heard of a dog being up to such tricks. A ^ gentleman in town has a dog which follows his cow around and sucks it ^ just like a calf, and when he is driven nTPflv flip rnw oharpres around and gets as mad as if she had lost her ^ calf. Such a dog ought to be killed s immediately, as he is as much of a nuisance as one that is guilty of kill- n rug sheep. c Second Crop. c We were shown a pear tree the s other day at the residence of Mr. I J. W. DePass which was in full t bloom for the second time this sea- ? son. The first crop of fruit was r nearly all killed' by the late frost, c only a few small pears remaining to c show what the crop would have 1: been now if it had not been injured, t but the present prospect is that a c *-11 - * * *11 ,1 1 1 IIU1 crop OI Il'lUt WUl UK pXUUUKKU by that tree this year, notwithstanding the late frost. New Officers of Memorial Association. At the annual meeting of the Memorial Association on" the 5th inst. the following officers were elected: President, Miss C. M. Boykin; 1st Vice-President, Miss E. C. Reynolds; 2d Vice-President, Mrs. Junius Da vis; Secretary*, Miss S. W. McDowall; Treasurer, Mrs. McCurry. Executive Committee?Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Villepigue, Mrs. C. J. McDowall, Mrs. E. B. Curetou, Mrs. A. D. Kennedy, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. A. E. Doby, Miss H. M. Boykin, Messrs. J. T. Hay, W. R. McCreight, Hen 17 Beard, Bel ton Kennedy, P. H. Nelson and W. L. Arthur. The latest styles in Evans' anatr.minol clmo fnr cummer -fnr oolo ot Arthur's, our shoe, hat i md clothing t man. 1 C Postponed. The regular annual parade of the > fire department did not come off t on last Monday, as was ordered, f partly on account of thj unsettled i weather and partly owing to the ill- ? ness of Mr. Brasington, Chief of the i Fire Department. It was quite a 1 disappointment to the boys, for many t of them had gone to a great deal of i trouble to brush up their engines and a ornament them with flowers to make a i a tlmw. but it was all for nothino*. - The parade is now ordered for next t Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. We t hope there will be a full turn put of i all the companies, both white and ? tVjVtVty' . K \ ?. Broken Up. A certain young man living near own recently placed a fish trap in ^inetree creek, which so blocked the tream that not a fish could go up rithout being caught. After the rap was finished and a cover placed ?ver it, so that he could lock it down nd thus prevent any stray tramp or ther marauder from stealing the ish, some person passed by and told dm that it was unlawful to obstruct public stream in that manner. He hereupon set to work and smashed p the whole concern, saying that e would not knowingly violate tne iw if he never caught a fish. "We ish ail the citizens in our comrnnity were as law abiding. Arthur, our shoe, hat and clothing lan, can sell you a suit for yolfr boy beaper than it can be made at ome. rof. Evana' Departure Prof. Evans has decided upon ext Tuesday as the day for his deorture from Camden. He goes from ere to Abbeville, and we commend im to the hospitable care of the ood people of that town. During is stay among us, the Professor as made many friends, and has disnguished himself by his generosity l the bestowal of his talents upon [1 occasions which have arisen outde of his regular business. He has stablished a taste and an admiraon for music in our midst which ill exist as a monument to his efirts, even after he has gone. We re all sorrv to part with him, especi lly the girls ; but he will carry with im our wishes for his continued rosperity and usefulness. It Did Not Lie to Me." Not long since a colored man, hom some will recognize by this arrative, buried eighty-five dollars 1 a brandy peach bottle. When he -ent to dig up his treasure, ho found liat the bugs had eaten through the topper, and left nothing of his money ut a small mass of pulp. He was ondoled with by a gentleman upon is Joss, and advised to apply his loney to other purposes. But he lid: uNo sir; I once lent a wealthy lanter seven hundred dollars, and ever got a cent back; I put six undred dollars in the savings bank, ad that was stolen from me; I ave a lawyer a claim of five hunred dollars to collect, and he never ^turned me a nickle. That bottle as done me like all the rest, but it as one advantage; it <Iid not lie to te." Just received, Boys standard screw 'rince Albert low cut dress shoes for immer, warranted, at Arthur's, our iioe, hat and clothing man. outh Carolina Monumental Association. The Board of Directors of the outh Carolina Monument Associaon have the pleasure of announclg that the unveiling of the monulent to the Confederate dead will ike place on the 13th of May, at 4 'clock p. M. All friends of the cause, especially be survivors of the Confederate itates army and navy, also the miliary organizations throughout the itate, nre invited to De present ana ssist in the ceremonies of the day. Liberal arrangements have been lade for excursion trips with all the ailroad companies. All organizations that intend visitig Columbia on this occasion will lease communicate beforehand with lajor H. S. Thompson, in order that ireparations may be made for tho iarade. lunday Sch?ol Pic-Nic. On Tuesday last the annual piciic of the Episcopal Sunday school ame off. They all assembled at an arly hour and went out to Springlale, where a most pleasant day wfis pent by them in playing games, >aseball, swinging, wandering around hrough the woods hunting wild lowers, etc. A little past noon dinler was announced, and the exercise >f the morning had given all of the hildreen good appetites, so that the lice things soon began to vanish, hough there was the greatest abunlancu for all. "When they returned lome in the afternoon it wc.s with he assurance that they had indeed pent a happy day. The teachers md children all unite in ret iming hanks to Col. and Mrs. E. B. Oantey or the many courtesies and acts of ittention rendered to them during he day by these good people. Stephen Gary. Our readers will remember that ve published an account, not long since, of the idiosyncrasies of this ilack rascal since lie left this part of he country. Among other things, le married a very respectable colored voman of Danville, Ya., where he vas preaching. Since then Gary's ;ins have found him out, and he had o leave Danville in a hurry, and the voman he married there has employed a lawyer to ascertain the facts >f his alleged marriage in this coun;y. The lawyer opened a correspondence with Intendant Kirkley asking lis co-operation in the matter, and i i IT j t\t_ J m iasu uxuauay xiu. xvn^cj Bixucecuid in getting the affidavit of Gary's vife here as to her lawful marriage o Stephen, which paper has been orwarded to Danville. This will reieve the poor woman, and open the jates of the penitentiary for Stephen f he is ever caught. Tho lawyer's etter to Intendant Kirkley states hat Gary stole all the money from he church before he left Danville, ind that when last heard from he vas engaged in missionary work in llassachusetts. "We suppose we ought ) feel proud of Gar}-, because he is he only one of all our former Kadi ai representatives who has exhibit'd a talent for rascality above the The Vegetable Gardera In and around Caniden do not appear to have yet fully recovered from the effects of the late cold snap, and are much more backward than they , usually were at this season in former years. In some ins lances the Irish potatoes did not come up at all after cj the tops were killed down by the ! frost, and in other places they only ; came up scattering, thus causing almost an entire loss of one of our best crops for this year. Most other vegetables were replanted, and are now growing tolerably well. Cut- pe worms are very bad on the young cabbages, and all the gardeners are . talcing their ingenuity in trying to 1,1 find out some way of preventing their ravages. If any of our friends fo know of a remedy, we would be da pleased to publish it for the benefit of all persons who are interested in gardening. na The Ordination of Rev. Thoa. P. Hay. . We extract the following from the ra Aiken Review of last week, concern- be ? ii- 1: -r m -\ j. ing me pruueeuuigcj ui vjiittiieBLUii Presbytery, recently in session at D Aiken: " Licentiate Thos. P. Hay was received from the Presbytery of Har mony. A call from the Aiken Pres- A byterian Church for hi9 pastoral ser- ne vices was presented to Presbytery, who placed the call in his hands. ^ Mr. Hay signified his acceptance of oa the call, and the Presbytery entered jj into his examinations for ordination. These examinations were approved and sustained, and Presbytery ap- co pointed Sab'bath morning as the time for ordination and installation. On po Sabbath morning Rev. Dr. Brackett preached an able sermon, after which ce the Moderator explained the mean p? ing and nature of the service of the day, and propounded the constitutional questions to the pastor-elect and the congregation. These were ut answered in the affirmative, and Mr. er Hay was solemnly ordained to the W! full work of the minisfciy. Rev S. H. Hay, of Camden, the father of Rev. su T. P. Hay, then delivered a solemn t? and touching charge to the pastor, ce and Dr. Mack an impressive charge to the congregatiom. During these ~ impressive services the congregation was deeply moved. Sobs were heard c? from all parts of the church, and * there were few eyes that were not filled with tears. f" ad Another invoice of ladies Slippers be and Newport Ties in the latest fashionable styles just received at Ar- . thur's, our shoe, hat and clothing 1 man. t? se MEMORIAL DAY. Programme^ of Ceremonies for Next Saturday. bi r Gather the old, with locks silver sprinkled, Gather the youth, with fair brows unwrinklcd: j Even the larabs of the flock should be there, mi i it ww ri All 01 ine DTHVC, llir liuuic, iur HII'I Tbis is the das* wo give-t<r the dead. The Annual Memorial Ceremonies wilj y( he observed at the Cemetery on Saturdn/, May lOtli, at 6 o'clock, P. M. It is requested that the stores be closed Cl at this hour, so that all may unite in these D' services Ladies and children are especially desired to bring with them memorial tributes '' or laurels and flowers. g< The Association, proposing to erect a ^ Memorial Tablet to 'hose noble sons of our 8J. country asleep in other hallowed resting places, urgently appeals for aid. Boxes will be placed at the gates and at Memorial Tree for the reception of contributions. ^ ODDER OF PROCESSION. et Major E. E. Sill, Marshal. T The procession will form on Broad street, the right resting on DeKalb. 1. Ipfantry?{frl. E. B. Cantey in command. 2^Mtizens on foot. S 3. Survivors. a, 4. Artillery?Captain J R. Goodale. ^ 5. Cavalry?Senior Captain in command. Visitors are requested to dismount beyond the g ;tes of 'he Cemetery, the en- A trannn nf Hnraoo n ml rAhinlAfl hAlliCr flfrict* ? V * w w v* . wvw ? ~ O II ly prohibited. p The services will open at the graves of ^ the Unknown * Prayer?Rev. J. 0. Willson. " Ode?Prof. Evans and Ohoir. Decoration of Graves by 20 Misses. The Procession will then march to Memo* w rial Tree. k Ode?Prof. Fvans and Choir. w Address?Gen. J. D. Kennedy. Ode?Prof. Evans and Choir. Bcnediotion?Rev. J 0. Willson. Decoration of Graves in Private Enclosures by Executive Committee. * V For the Camden Journal. ^ Memorial Day. mat IOtu, 1879. 0 Bring flowers, choice flowers, to adorn the 0 graves Of the Confederate dead, the gallant and true, a Who fought for the cause?their heart's , blood gave; men ocucck mem wun jaurei ana yew. They illustrated their faith in the rights of t the State, Of their homes, their altars and all they held dear; . Tho' lost was the cause by the stern hand 11 of Ffito, ; w They abided the issue with hearts void j >1 of fear. I Those braves now resting in tho homes of ' the dead Have left names on fame's roll imperish. I ably bright i H For men to gaze on, and from the lustre I n shed : c Lenrn how to suffer for their country's ] ? rights. " a Tho' earth now claims th->se heroes for her own. And dust is resting ou each noble brow. e And their souls to the god of battles flown, On their graves shall garlands by loving hands be strown ; r And mingled wifh their offerings shall arise V Both prayers and anthems to the God of ^ all, While in words of truth shall be rehearsed their praise, c Soothing the sorrowing hearts that ^ mourn their loved ones' fall. M. B. " ? y A Card, t] To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weak- i ness, early decay, loss of manhood. &c., I i n will send a lecipe that will cure you, FREE | e OF CHARGE. This great remedy was die- j? covered by a missionary in South America, j Send a self-addressed envelope to the Rkv. 1 Jossra I. Lnmax, Statfon J?, fork h w I' t Irevitiesl Strawberries, plentiful. Spring costumes are plentiful now. m' ? ' ?' ? - j: me nrst or way was a uibngreeauic Mr. T J. Berfield has lost his prize it. Meroney's Range looks larger as it :es up. From May 1, the tobacco tar has :en reduced 8 cents per pound. Mr J. W. DrPass is now serving his venth year as Trial Justice The first Irish potatoes in bloom are the garden of Mr. R P. Miles. Hov. John Kershaw and family left r their new home in licaufort yester0' Our streets should be labeled, so that Lizcns could get familiar with the imes. 8ince the change of schedule on the ilroad, our uorthern mail is one day bind. Ool. D. W. Jordan has bought the tee Course, and will have a model rm tnere. The regular meeting of the Musical isociaiioD will be held at Jones' Hall xt Tuesday night. Mr. Perkins, of the Latham House, is a very fine spring garden. Hs bbages are nearly large enough to ad. Mr. John W. Glcver, of Aiken unty, recently killed a wild turkey ibbler that weighed twenty-seven unds. Our people are advised not to be deived into accepting a Mexican dollar r SI.15 until they are bankable for at amount. The Camden Steam Mill is a success ider its now ownership. Two delivy wagons are kept busy supplying the int* of customers. Ths man who refuses to pay up the bsc-iption on his county paper ought emigrate to Kansas and be kicked to ;ath by grssshoppers. Ou:r friend, Mr. J. H. Stokes, of akluDd, commenced chopping out his tton last Thursday. As usual, he is ic-ad in the farming line. All persons who wish good pasturage r their cattle would do w-11 to read the Ivertisemeni. ot Washington Benny, to ' found iu another column. Th re were much larger crowd?* at e schu tzerife^t id Chart ston tins ar than usual, and al> who attended em to have had lots ot fun. A gantleman living just below Cam m has up ?n,liis place a goat tha' gave rth t ? six kids last week. Tiny are all ialthy and doing w?*ll. niii.lnr.'u .Q ./I ? P.it.ti^nln ia nna l/I L/Ulliup n KJ 'Via A I'llUIUIIJ A - uu" full bias . His liri" of sirups is t-xmuveand palatable, inolu ling the favot< brand." of-'don't can'" and "wink." A special tax of one mill for two ;ar- would p-odace ai"n> v enough to ect a sutisma ial jail for K rshaw unty. A new jail is very much 'idt'd. The priz^ story 'Asliurst" for which n* 'New* and Courier paid $100 io )ld. appeared in the Weekly New* of 10 30? h ult. Seud $2 for one year's ibscription. Admiral Strong and family, who have ;en spending the winter in Camden, i guests of Mr. George Ald'-n, return1 to their borne in Baltimore last uesday. According to notice, Rev. T. G. Hersrt preached to the Methodists last unday morning and evening He also Jdrcesi'd the Sunday school in the afirnoon While out fi^hiDg the other day, Rev. .. W. Lamar lost his balance in the ie boat, and he carried out the Baptist rinciple of immersion. We are glad ) learn that no ill tffecrs resulted there cm. The inside of the m irk?t has been hitrwushed and scouied out, and, io " ping with all other public work, it as done by non-residents?no one io >wn competent for such business, you now. Have you tried the soap that Mr N. V. Jones i9 agent for? If not, we ould recommmd it to you. To try it nee is to buy it. It is the best thing t the kind out, and only half the cost L UIUIUilJJ ouap. Commodore Uoswell is going to buy new hut, with a hied crown. The msiness of the LilliDgion is increasing o rapidly that the Commodore's old at won't hold all his papers and his ead too. Cotton is beginning in come up, and lie cool weather is fivonble to cut rorms. It is said that if auyihing liO'i'd happen t" destroy i he stand, there . no' enooiih c txinsccd u-ft in KersOaw I'Uti y -o replant. Th la r requires county rommision - t" publish ?n ai nual statement a F- hru.ry. Tbn is .May, and the uii') cotoni 3-; oier' oi' Kershaw have in made an exposition of their trans etintis yet. Mi. W L. T'oirfburg, one of the uiployoes at the Hrewer gold mine, ms killed on Friday last by his horse unning away He w.m a citizun ol 'harlotte, to which piece his rumaine lere taken for interment.?Ledger. That $50 excursion t ip to Sao Fran iscn and return is a delusion and a raud. and any one who irii-s to go it on nch a ticket will be sally disappointed then he finds that it takes nearer $300 ban $50 to make such a journey. Tho Columbia Register calls tliem leathers of the donkey c'ub?those ports who wear the high ear-cut ers, od stand at the church doors on Sunays and gaze any 'ady out of countcanc>' who goes in or out. We are lad to see tha? but few members oi U'fb vtul? rvfldu is Qwadwii CAMDEN METHODIST CHURCH Dedication Services, May 11th, 1879. MORNING SERVICE AT 11 A. M. 1. Voluntary?"Great are Thy Works, Jehovah." 2. Hymn 238?"How Did My Heart Rejoice to Hear." 3. Prayer. 4. First Lesson: II. Chronicles, VI, 1-41. 5. Second Lesson; Hebrews, X , 19-26. 6. Hymn 784?"Behold Thy Temple, God of Grace." 7. Sermon. 8. Anthem?"iseautnui are inj lowers. 9. Presentation of Church. 10. Sentence of Dedication. 11. Dedicatory Prayer. 12. Anthem?"Beautiful are Thy Dwellings " 13. Long Metre Doxology. 14. Benediction AFTERNOON SERVICE AT 4.45 P. M. 1 Voluntary?Ohoir. 2. Prayer. 3 Lesson. 4. Song?"Come to the Saviour." 5. Addresses. 6. Song?'-Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross." 7. Addresses. 8. Song?"What a Friend We Have in Jesus." 9. Prayer. 10. Long Metre Doxology. 11. Benediction. EVENINO 8ERVICE AT 8 P. M. 1. Voluntary?"Praise the Lord." 2. Hymn 233?"How Pleasant, How Divinely F^ir." 3. Prayer. 4. Scripture Lesson. 5. Hymn 230? "Far as Thy Name is Known." 6. Sermon by Rev?G. W. Whitman. 7. Kymn 261?"Daughter of Zion, Awake from thy Sadness." 8. Prayer. 9. Anthem?"0, How Beautiful." 10. Long Metre Doxoloy. 11. Benediction. A HAPPY MAY DAY. The Picnic of Miss Young's School in 1 West Wateree.?The 3d of May Long to be Remembered. Bright and sparkling was the beautiful morning that dawned upoD us on the 3d of May. No cloud dimmed the sun when it first threw its rays from the cast, and nature, too, seemed to add i's sweetest touch to the occasion that we were about to celebrate. For weeks past enger hearts wero throbbing for this day. Anticipation was on tip toe. Pl-asure, pleasure, pleasure was all ( ahead, and gratefully did we hail the ( lovely outlook, when almost at the break i of day w- strf tch-d our eyes from our chnuib-r to see if clouds or scnshinw.-re to be <>urs. or if the least thing was to mar what wo kit- w would b" a spl-nd-d tunc. The heavens suiil"ij upon us. All was propitious, and soon amid the romping, laughing and merriment of children the basket* were call e?I into us?* and packed with as' superb luncheons as ever good mothers could put up. This n 'Ct-ssury part of the pri.gr.mmo being p riorumd. soon our vcluchs were rolling to th- i-pot where ! ttvelv.' months ago "in joyous greeting i we had met." and the r'C-'ll-crions ot ! that past happy noca-inn only intens'I fieri an 1 made brighter the hopes of the day. It was not long bef ir-- w- re ?ch? ed tin? coveted place, and from all sides were to b?* seen carriages, buggi'S, wag ons &c., all coming up loaded with their precious freight. Moth rs happy bej cause their little one's were happy.? j Father's rejoicing because wives and j children rejoiced, and all b-ut, atl*asf, for one day to drive dull car** away, aod bury for a time, the cankering vpxatioiifl of every 'lay life. No great tim<* elapsed before the crowd had gathered, and it was indeed a refreshing sight to witness the ease, comfort and contentment (hat beamed in every countenance.? Hard times were not discussed. President Hays' veto was not mentioned The opening of the Treasurer's books for taxes was apparently forgotten and nothing of a troublous nature was even talked of, except an occasional fling at the depredations of the cut worms iu destroying our gardens. The old fiddle was on hand, and the familiar tuneof '*1 don't earn how you share 'cm, so you* share 'em even" was soon to be heard with the quick and light step of the merry dancers, keeping time thereto.? Truly,? ' All nature laughed, and the groves we'e fresh and fair, The sun's mild lustre warmed the vital air," and in this delightful frame of mind we joined nature, and began the day. Being fully in accord with all of tbe harmony that waR around; we began in real earnest to enjoy the day The school house which, by the by. had been beautifully and artistically dressed with both native and wild flowers by the hnnrla nf the children themselves, was ; now alive with their numerous sougs, plays &c., and it was a pleasant sight to i witness their enjoyment an" to hear their merry voices One of the pleasantest features of the day was an address delivered hy Judge Ij-itD-r. At the ' earn?'st solicitation of' the children and some fri'mis. the Judj;e had ki-'dly i consented to he pr-scnt an I interest rh? | c'nildrtn. Promptly at II "'clock h j wa- ou hand much to the pleasure an I i d'dighl of all, an 1 soon under the sh ides j of the tall pines with th? pupils at the , [ school directly in front of hitnaud with , j many ?>th?-r children too, to say nothing j of the large crowd of ladies mid genii-. ; mot) present, the Judge began his adj dress. W'c arc uot at all inclined to 1 flitter, we .-cjuarcly say (a masonic term , it is true) bur it was one of the most 1 capital, elegant and inter s'iug address* i s that we have ever listened to. It i was replete with inter- sting illustrations full t?f christiau advice, and free from I -every semblance of spread-eagle flour ish. 1 he children listened attentively. They enjovcd it; and so plain and clear was the address that th?>y did not fail to thoroughly understand it Thev were not alone in their delighc, for we are free to say that we, too, listened at tentively?neither nodded, wriggled nor i i snapped our watchps, but were sorry | when the Judge saw fit to stop. However, there must be an end to j all good things, and after a brief tiuie .! the children, young people and all were : 1 back to the school house. The Judge j infd rcteivri bin tbvnkf and x^utrgrBctvr- i 4 lati<>ns, and the old fiddle was again adding to the enjoyment of ll?e young folks. Tlie dancing was spirited. lively and gay, and was carried on in a regular whole-souled manner The matrons were seen soon to lea the grounds, and from the innumerable array of baskets. table cloths, etc. that passed on down to the shady lav n. our inference was quickly drawn, and were soon to bo realized that dinner was not far off. Sure enough, though the time ran fast, the message, after a litrlc while, to come down ''all's ready," w.3 received. Of course, we were no laggards in the charge, and soon children, ladies and gentlemen appeared before the boantifal and tempting sigh1 that had been pprewd for us. \Vhi:o table-cloths could not groan with t'icir load, for the L. *1- ? # itrui was ujr-ir suppor, Irtlt .1 riClier, nicer, more finely pr< ..ir??d dinner it has not been our plea*- re to enjoy for many a day. We will not give the bill of fare. It would oo:- carry us back to too many good thin rs, and make UP wish for them again, out all did justice?all enjoyed it; and the pleasing and abundant appearance wbon we be* gan was soon changed into a disorganized and broken quantity of fragments. Back again to old quarters. There was the music and dancing resumed. Music the fiercest grief can charm, And Fate's severest ra^e disarm; Music can soften p&in to ease, And make despair and madness please, There for a long titoo the "light fantastic toe" was alive, and not until the sun was over on the far slope towards its evening rest did we leave, though reluctantly. We were admonished, however, that little ones could not be out too late?that there waa^t time for all things, even "a time to dance but that time was now about ended, and home, quiet, sweet home must again be ours. So all soon left the delightful spot, pleased and thankful to the genial host, our warm friend, the accomplished teacher, the eloqueut speaker aod the delightful crowd. Wo shall not forget the occasion. It was to wis a happy one, and ^iie Jour* nal tenders its most grateful acknow* ledgeuopnta for the many courtesies it received. MARRIHD; STEPHENSON?TRANTIIAM -On tho e'ening of the lstinstani, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J G. Richards, Mr F. M.Stephen: >n and Miss Nannie, second daugiiter of i>r. Jno I. Trantham, all of Kershaw. Ni cards. Shoes! Shoes! Having purchased the entire stock of SHOES belonging to Mr R. M. Kennedy, I offer the goods on han't at sucn reduced prices as cannot fail to '.timet attention, and a part AT COST FOR CASH. for the purpose of renewing the stock entirely. and in the meantime ant receiving some Nice New Goods, which I am determined i > sell cheap. With an experience it eiglifcyear9 in this business, and iutcn- tig to give jny attention to this alone, I I pc by Selling on Small Pi Haying but On? Price, And Keeping Oood Shoes, to merit a continuance of.'and also to extend, the patronage her.tofrire given my predecessor in this line of business. E. B. CAPERS. may8tf Soap ! Soap ! Soap ! The best and cheapest soap ever used, and the easiest made. Can be made at a cost not exceeding four cents per pound. I will visit every family in the county and let them try it before they buy. Family rights for sale by ap!24-lm N. W. JONES, Agent, Pastur ige. Having rented the pasture just below town, known as the Withers pasture, I will pasture cattle for any person, and be responsible for their safety while under my care Best pasture around Camden. Rates 50 cents per head per month. A good, stock minder to be in charge of the cattle, and gate kept locked. All persons are warned from trespassing Upon these premises, or on the planted fields, for any purpose whatever. Apply to ANEKE BENNY, Or WASHINGTON BENNY. mayltf UTotice. All persons are hereby varned against collecting wood or otherwise trespassing upon the lands of Sylvarut? Geduey, formerly known as lands of .l is F. Sutherland. Parties violating this notice will be dealt with according to law. By order of Sylvanus Gcdney, KENNEDY & NELSON, apl3t Ati'y? a! Law. imfmrmM! Having purchased tlu steam uiiil property one door north of lie Court .douse formerly owned bv J. Mer ney. and Itavini put the sauie in t' ?ro i/h tvrair by the addition of ;i new "n??|*?r and oritur needed machinery. we ?;o:n:* b"fore the public to solicit their pn oti:ijro. We h ive employed an xperiem e l i.tilhr and mechanic to take ch rye of fie mi'!, and having a large stock /' corn on band, are pr pared to give sari *"?r;tion 111 every instance. Bolted and Unbolted )Ieal, Hominy, &c., Constantly on hand and or sale at current rai cs, or exchang. I for corn. Ground Horse Food Fii- Soln ni.,0.. Cotton Ginned and Wheat Threshed, In season, and on term" as favorable na elsewhe; e. We run a DELIVERY WaCOX, find nil orders left nt Dunlap's D ug Store, or Kennedy k McDowall's, will be promptly attended to. The patronage of the publie :3 respectfully soljoittrd. ofll'W A MbrfOWALL.