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T. H. CLARKE, Editor. G. G. ALEXANDER, Proprietor. CAMDEN, S. C., SEPTEMBER 23. 1879. "Just to All. Servile to None." Our Court IIouso was thronged to a perfect overflow yesterday in a convention of the taxpayers of this county. Xo indifferent spirit was manifested by the good citizens assembled, but work, business and reality was the order of the convention. The Camden Journal was sustained in a manner truly gratifying to us. Thanks to all of our friends and taxpayers. It shows us &a "just to all, but servile to none," save right. The Political Outlook. We have read with intense interest u???/nD f.illnivf'r? them OUr c.v. .v..v closely as the)* have surveyed the political field. TYc regret to be forced to ac knowledge that from what we can gather, the outlook for the Democracy is quite misty, if uot exceedingly cloudy. So far, the decrees have been against us, and the near future, when tho important elections take place, give but little evidence of a brighter sky. Maine, tho pine State, that but a year ago was torn from radical rule, after a strong contest this fall, has dropped back into the arms of her political darlings?the Biaincs and the Hailes. California recedes, too, from tho gallant stand which she recently took, and now joins hand id hand with the enemies of good government. New York, the great central pivot upon which depends to a great degree the success of our next Presidential nominee, is torn into dissension and discord, and throws to thp breeze the flsc of two Democratic candidates for Governor. The honest, rood yeomanry uf that state are opposed by Tammany, the cradle of Tweedism, and the crib that fattened Tilden into the position that his lack of nerve failed to give him. The split is no light affair, and bids fair to dismember the party and allow a Republican victory. Governor Robinson who has so^ faith fully served the party, and upon whom there is neither mo* v* indorsed by all good inen.and his deieat'Vrrrt**?4^_4ejjiora. bio in the extreme. However, he is cripple i id the house of his friends, aod wo fear tho result. Ohio waxes warm. The clarion voice of the gallant Ewing rings from mountain to valley, aDd day by day his re? sistless eloquence appeals in fervid language to the people of the great "Ruck Eye" State to 6tan<] and hold up the standard that Jefferson and Jackson once bore. His opponents, too, are moving heaven and earth to defeat him, and both sides peom sanguine. We are hopeful, but see nothing particularly bright. The bloody ?hirt still waves in every campaign, and its crimsoned colors lose none of their brightness as the contest goes on. The Chisolm murder is painted in gory hues, and acts that would be a shame and disgrace to our age and country aio manufactured against us. Eager ears listen to them and believe them, and justice veils her face while she blushes at the wrongs that we are forced to bear. In short, the dial is against us at this time. This is not an encouraging ouuook, ana ir grieves us so to speak, but it is our view, and wc trust that the clouds which now, politically, look so dark may yet burst in mercy o'er our heads* The Price of t'otlou. ^-?*^Jyi|^^^^^cch^^ocotton during curred in the faco o^thetmfa^JTRWw report of the condition cf the crop. It might be accounted for in two ways. The rapidity with which tho crop has opened, and the haste to put it in market, may have overstocked it, or tho decline is the result ot speculation. This latter reason is the most probable. Tlin mgrl-Af 5i? fnfiippa whinh nnw seems to influence the price at all times, was oversold For September delivery, under the impression that prices would decline sharply when new cotton crime in, but receipts not meeting expectations, stocks running low*, und large orders being received from Europe to buy the new crop, an upward movement for the first of the month was natural. Now all these contracts have been filled, and a deline is the result. The quotations of futures for the Dext six months are low, but we are inclined to believe the price will advance. The total visib'e supply of cotton in the world on September 13 was 202,5S5 bales less than last year : t;.e stock in Liverrool and afloat vras 17ti,000 biles less than last year; and the stock at all United States ports was l'r.OOO bal? s less than last year. While t!>e crop of this year is several weeks later than last, it is also considerably shorter. Hence, as soon as the uneasiness subsides on account of the settlements for this month, and the real status of tho crop established, the pi ice w 1! assume something like a firro basis, , anci while it may not return to the figures at the opening of the market, Wj , * ' m-m think it will iuijrov ? upon the present price.. Considering all the conditions. l>usi< ness for the new crop, we believe, is promising. Stocks of cotton are low all over the world, manufactured poods are in small supply and large demand, 1 '* * tKnt w.n tr! 11 ilQQ 10 Is* Hot lliilV iliv vi vj/ ??? he so large as to exceed the necessities nf actual consumption, or that the financial disasters of last year will be repeated. We do not advise our people to hold their cotton for higher prices, for the advance may not be sufficient to pay for the risk, but we give it as our opinion that cotton will have to tako a rise before long. [From our Own Correspondent.] On the lVincr. A slow ride, with genial company, landed me upon the historic grounds of Kingville. A fast ride, and no company brought me to Columbia. At this time Columbia looks real business like. Cotton is coming in rapidly, and thrifty merchants with full hands stand ready to welcome it. In fact, lam impressed with the spirit of business that pervades this city just now, ?.nd it is gratifying to see the spirit of cheer that belongs to all. Of course the duty of your humble correspondent was not to buy or sell. To tret advertisements and subscriptions, etc., and to peek Executive clemency for a poor convict was hip work. Our columns will attest to the success of the former, while work not yet done, but hoped for, must bear me out in the lat* ter. I visited the penitentiary to see the unfortunate Pcbvuhl, aud to obtain from Col. Lipscomb a recommendation to His Excellency, Gov. Simpson, for a commutation. While there, I saw many of the convicts from Kershaw; and, of course, tho far famed Turnage. Poor fellow; his pinched and haggard look, his shriveled limbs, his cold, sharp and wild eyes quickly impress you with the fact that he knows full well that the sunlight of liberty nc longer sbines for him, but that the sentinels pace and the watchman's turnkey is to be his future existence with this cartii. I could but feel a sympathy for thq friendless crca. turo as I shook his clammy hand, and as he in accents (I believe him) express ed his delight at seeing me. Whatever may be said of him, he has one trait in his nature, sometimes Dot fouDd in those frea frnm hi* primes?I mean gratitude, It was a source of pride and gratification to hear Col. Lipscomb sneak ol the deportment of the unfortunate man whose release I was trying to procure. l,I have no hesitancy in saying," said the colonel, "that he is one of the urns! trustworthy inmates of this institution - toid I shall take pleasure in accompanyingyo -*-4U$JjLovernor jn his behalf.'' We went to GoveTTTTrt-au*,^ but hi: unchangeable rule that he woula~lTaiv?, pardon, respite or commute was striotlj adhered to, unless recommended by tin judge All of our talk amounted ti nothing, and I was forcibly struck with the^fact that when he says "no," h( means no. While courteous, mild ea!m, dignified, you fail to see in him that gushing, manly sympathy of hearl for poor fallen man which so strongly impressed you with the character of Governor Ilampton. Hut, indeed, it takes generations to produce such men as Washington. Lee, Thornwc|j udc! Hampton. The Governor is looking well, and seems bright and cheerful. | Here let me speak of the excellent discipline and beautiful condition oi the State Penitentiary. There is scarcely ever an occasion when the more rigid rules of discipline are enforced. The cleanliness of the prisoners and the yard is really surprising. Everything moves like clock work, and I do believe that the day is not far distant when this institution will be a source of revenue to the State. *To Col. Lipscomb, too much praise cannot be given. My prosy letter is already gettiug too long, and the remaining portion of my trip I will give you nest week. I leave tonight for Augusta, where I expect to meet many old friends. - ? i_ ,1.. I cannot Close wunoub puyiug iu mi; good pcoplo of Kershaw that if they wish comfort, good eating and everything else in that line when they visit Columbia, that Col. Kodgers' is the place to go to. He is indefatigable in "**i??j4tentions, and keeps a first class bonne. wd] and it made me feci ^ lti , his kiod attention. Elegant tabloanfi nice rooms are to be found at the National. Wateree. DeKalb House, CAMDEN, S. C. Osteon ?& Math is, PROPRIETORS. Transient Board, $2 Per Day. This house being opened under the above management, uas neen entirely renovateu and refitted for the accommodation of the traveling public. It is the most centrally loc ited hotel in town. Every courtesy and attention is extended to guests, and no pa'.ns is spared to make everything comfortable. Convenient sample room for the use of commercial travelers and others. l^rd by the week or month on favorable terms. K5k?Frec hack to the DeKalb House. sept4tf O.M. MAT11I3, Jr., Clerk. Blodgett House CA31F>EN, S. C. S. IL BLODGETT, Prop'r. TRANSIENT RATES, $2 PER PAY. Having vacated the DeKalb House, I have opened for the acct mnioduiion of the public in the large building known as the "Salntond House, 011 DeKalb street, just rbove the corner of Main. Location equal Iy as convenient, and opporttinies to make guests comfortable are better. 1 ask the patronage of the public, with the assurance that whatever reputation I have made as proprietor of the lieKalb House, it will be my study to improve as proprietor of the Blodgett H .use. FREE HACK to the Blcdg-tt Hnu-e. angb'-ly 8. Ii. jbLuDCETT. Cattle for Sale. T?vogood MILK COWS, in good condi| lion, and excellent milkers. Will he sold cheap. Also, I wo year-nnd-n-lialf old yerlings. in fine condition for butchering. Apply at this office, sopl8 J. H, LOLLIS. ; Groceries, Wines, liquors, Tobaceo and Cigars. JUST SEE MY TRICES: Corn Whiskej', (best) per gal. S2 25 Corn Whiskey, (good) 1 25 Rye Whiskey. Oid Crow, 4 00 R ve Whiskey, Cast Down, 2 25 Rye Whiskey, other grades, 1 25 fiin. 2 25 Rum 2 25 Brandies, best, 2 50 Wines, best grades, 2 50 Wines, other grades, 2 25 : Groceries of All Kinds at the Lowest Priees. | Tobaoeo and Cigars of Every Grade, And as cheap as can be found anywhere in Camden. Call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. soptlS J. H. L0LL1S. BURT'S STEAM SAW & GRIST MILL. Corner Rutledg-i and Market S CAMDEN, S. C. ! I nm now prepared to furnish LUMBER ' in any quant ty and of all kinds at lower prices than ever before known in this market. A large stock always on hand. Square lumber only $12 per thousand feet, with common grades proportionately low. Grist Mill Is running every day. A large lot ol l fresh meal and hominy on hand all the time, and for sale at the lowest prices. 1 Give me a call before purchasing else where. r The Cotton Gin ! Will be run during the scascn, and satisfaction guaranteed to all parties who ! may deal with me. K. BURT. ; jlyl7-Gm BARGAINS! i i The Lat/yxttund > CHEAPEST Stock of ' ; Family and Fancy i GROCERIES In Camden arc to be found at I W. A. ANCRUM & GO'S, Also, Crockery & Glassware, Wooden Ware, Dry Goods, SHOES, Tobacco and Cigars. ALL KINDS OF Farmers Supplies Constantly on hand. _ Highest Market price paid for COTTON Br AXCltUM & CO. jan23tf Now Opened. H. ELLIS Begs to announce lo the public and h:; friends that he has opened a store for the sale cf Groceries and Liquors, At the old stand of \V. II. Ellis, in Clybnrn's Block, Ami *vill keep bis place fully supplier with the best brands of TV7ines, - Liquors, Cigfttx's and Tobacco. I r? t i r- r\ ! hamily and hancy urocerie Always on hied and for sale cheap fo: the cash. A shaie of the public patrcnagf is respectfully solicited. II. EliLIfe. Jl t . I BEG TO CALL THE ATTEi THE PUBLIC GE NEW FALI WHICH CAKNOT BE SURPAS STATE, D STYLE, QUALIT I ASK SPECIAL J DRESS GOODS. CLOAKS, SHAWLS, EMBROIDER] CALICO, G LINEN, TOGETH] A FULL LINE C IN THE GENTLEMEN'S DEPA UNUSUALLY HA1 Clothing, Hats, TJ: ! OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. : CELEBRATE PEARL 1 WHICH NOW STANDS UNR DOLLAR SHIRT IN THE WO INTEREST OF PURCHASER FORE BUYING ELSEWHERE. K, 2ML 1 * 1 ' ^ 1 y? # %^4 I I ] New " New Goods! KENNEDY < Rem BRICK BUILDING Oppos Will Pay MAR COT and other COUNTRY PL BAR< HEAVY' AND F, Dry Goods, Clothing, | and Sj Call and I) Wo also have on hand the In TOBACCO Ever brought to Camden. EERKLEY ARE OPENING A Family and PMITATIO CANNED GOODS, OONFI Tobacco, Cigars, Si BCptll CATARi f>dmg%m>U<gdiopo<BllgtaUMiUaa?A.diaiB?tiiigo ^nnius AttBgWBd oMt haMnjf from DcY p' ^'T rLn ! /^IWTrny>li Im... '* CfcDtula?to be I potest PttnMl ? ?Jwvb 10 ehwf e. Adfnoe m^^siiiissSfsstt^sv3(M t * 0 mON OF MY FRIENDS AND 1NERALLY TO MY LSTOCK! SED IN ANY HOUSE IN THE I POINT OF Y AND PRICES, j lTTENTION TO MY ' I I [ES, LACES. LOYES, HOSIERY, DAMASK, A1SD TOWELS, i ER WITH DP DOMESTICS. o .RTMENT WILL BE FOUND AN ] sTDSOME STOCK OF nderwear, Ties,&e., I AM ALSO AGENT FOR THE ID IMPROVED SHIRT, IVALED AS THE THE BEST >RLD. IT WILL BE TO THE S TO GIVE ME A CALL BEKENNEDY. STOJKE? | Slew Prices !j & McBOWALL 10veil to iito Geo. Alden's Old Stand.1 .KET PRICE for "TOIsT LODUCE. Will gsve Buyers; GRAINS IN A.NCY GROCERIES, NSfioes, Mats, Crockery i?l tilery, e Convinced. ARGEST and FINEST lot of and CIGARS SMITH FULL SUPPLY OF Fancy Groceries, ( > SUPPLIES, !CTI0NEE,Y, CROCKERY, nintavc' A idiVlot: , '/> IliVJVVA ax I UVAV^J iVVl ] K1RKLEY & SMITH i MBBl H to pMfU^may rapidly der?l<* O O IU agllll Waerrouj wg?lm?ea I loot of ana all, M*| heariar, Ml I '" I voloe, weak ayae, dizzineM, faint " don, tnd /btaHy conn mption, andprtwiaturt d*al\. tor UMPTIION hmnfeve'r Coughs, NerrotJJ aafl Catarrhal Headache*. Deafnen, diaenaee of the air:paj?a<re? and lungs there U no treat* oroogB, ana oertaic. to can ana (in instant relief m I NHALENE J # moat healinr b&laaaig known to raedlotl scire e?, with < -f D PINE TREE TAR breathing or W- j one's Inhaler, Is concerted into * oleanaing, 1qti$. 1 r T?por, end turn direct to the diseased cavities of tho vle alr-piMMiifret and the loam, where tt acts as u local Iseaeea'sorface.asd Its health-riving power is felt at ' \ >od by which theae dinoaaes can be permanently corod. REATMIENTJcM^ d eturned if not satwf notary. ETAIm for sale by ar circular striae full Information, term*, eto. A cocaI chronlo glumes. State lymptama plainly. and jonr rttfaEwSK"" | i FAIL oDuring the week comme we shall be reac Largest Stock, Latest anc En all Departments, and we would invite you to c Respect! S. A. AS \ I I I V > Oup -Stoe, Hat ar W. L. A m I claim to offer, and a the Cheapest and Best ? BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CLO CENTS' FU LEATHER, SHOE Ever brought to Car THE LEADER 0! To have so reduced the iine that Camden is nothe Cheapest Marke fhat trade diverted from claim that my stock is igures known. This loc >wn trumpet, but I do i vho desire to get the mo .ollars. w..i 1 '* m. c ? ( v % ncing SEPTEMBER ly to show the f S i Styles, ' r 4 I Lowest Prices, as "seeing is believing " :ome and See us. '?~?" fully, iNSTEHT & CO. id-Clothing Han! RTHUR. m prepared to prove it,. itoek of THINC, FINISHING GOODS, FANCY GOODS, FINDINGS, ETC. / aden. I claim to be * F LOW PRICES. price of goods in my w known to be one of its in the State. here is now returning, bought at the closest, )ks like blowing your t for the benefit of all st for their hard earned j