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1 ' . JT- . -j 'N?>TIt:t3, j?j AT A MKKTINO OF TUB TOWN COUNCIL OF /; Camden. tlio following resolution wis adapted: ?Jtrtjolw!. That the Council shall redeem its bills or ? currency as soon as a rcgulfcUtato ur National our^VJ^n-cncy ran be procured.*; .. By order of Council, , \V. K. HUailSON, Jiuielfi?L Clerk. ? .. , IVOTfC'i:. t-/:. ' ' Camukn", .Time l-~, ISO").$ y. ATiL OFFICERS ,\.\1) SOLDI KltS OF TilK C()Nj?jcimil.\TH States army entitled to paroles, can ob sfe1'" *'ie s'uno ''J' tljc Muster ltolls opened at jfnt hoson ,fc C'o.'s store. tt35~0nien onen froinTO a. ni. to 'J d. in. 1 JAMKS COJTXEIT, Juno 10 " 1 33rijr. f!cn'l. l\ A. C. S. 1)11. D. L. DkSAUSSUIJK JI AS UKsUMKP Til 15 I prsicticopf'ncdieinein connection with Dr. L. M. DioS-ICSSCKK. June 5 1 ;u . . . - SPECIAL NOTSUS.: '/ THK SUDSCR1I5KH KKKPS TOXSTANTM* lijiiiiln fVesli supply of Meal and Hominy in exehaii# or Corn. Apply sit Mr. McCrt'igh'V shop on Alain st.rc.vE" ' J. I-'. SUTlJKlILAXDi > i' May >12 - "y Headq'rs Provisional BrigV ade. CCLUAl BIA, iS. 0., Jinio 0, ISOJ. <tP,NE/IAL OllLEli NO. 13. V V-; - * WHEREAS CERTAIN PERSONS * * have announced t<> those colored pernio ^ formerly their-slaves and still remaining on their tenements that they must quit, with im provision mode or attempted for said colored ^ people to obtain shelter or wink, it is hereby '< ordered that fto person shall turn off from his {dace or house those colored people who have " lived with hint and still desire to remain with him and do v^/af. they can. ? Any person or persons violating this order, and turning out from their houses these people, to become paupers upon the coiiuunnitv, will ' he forthwith arrested 'and reported at these . headquarters for trial. Cases of colored people residing on the places of their form er masters, and behaving improperly or refusing to worK wini mir u:rins orrcrcit, win i>e reported for action of the ihilitnrv ntlinrities.. By order A.S. IIAllTWE I,L, Urcvel Brit;. Gun. Official: Geo. F. McKav, Lieut aud A. A' A. GJune 19 , Head'qs Provisional Brigade, COLUMBIA, S. June 9, 1SG5. To the Frecdm.cn: \ TL1E TIME HAS COME FOR YOU ALL to do your best to show that you nro lit to be free men in this great Republic. Observe sacredly the marriage tic. Learn to read and write. No one must, leave his wife, children or aged parents while - he can assist them. Thieves and Idlers and "people strolling about the country will be punished. Be prudent and quiet, and orderly. Ifgjou have trouble report it to the military authorities. This year you cannot do much more than get a. living for yourselves and families; those w.U get the best pay next year who work the best now. Let no one be either proud or ashamed of the form or color that God has given him. Be proud of tlio-chance to do for yourselves and for each other.. (Signed,) A. S. HARTWELL, Brevet Brig. Gen. June 19. Rail Road Mill. A STEAM MILL FOIt GRINDING MEAL AND grits, w now in successful operation at the old Depot, i : rinding done at all hours of the day.' A share of patronage i? solicited. . J. JONES, Agent. Maj 5 tf \V V . X Ileadq'rs Department of the ? ' youth, II1LT0N HEAD, S. C., May 15,1865.. GEXEkAL ORDERS XO. 63. F THE PROCLAMATION* OF A.G. MA* * OR AII, styling; himself (iovcrnoi'j ?uf Smith" Carolina, tinted at. Headquarters. Col-, umbia, South Carolina, May 1805, declaring tliat all subsistence stoics and the properly of the < 'onfedcratc States within ihe limits of the State should he turned over and accounted for hv the Aeonts of the State, appointed for that purpose, and directing that the subsistence ami other stores shall be used for the relief of the people of the State; and the proclamation of, Joseph E. Brown styling himself Governor of Georgia, dated at the capital of that State, on the oil day of May, lSOo, requiring the olliccrs and members of the General Assembly to meet in extraordinary session at the Capitol, in Millodgcvilllc, on Monday, the 22d day of May, i8C5:nml the proclamation of A. L. Allison, stylfeg himself Acting Governor of Florida, tinted at Tallahassee, on the St.!i day of April, lSGd, giving notice and direction that an election will he held on Wednesday, the 7th day of June, LSOo for Governor of the State of Florida; are, each and all of them declared mil and v old; it having become known to me, fVoni trustworthy information, that the aforcsrd A.G. Mmrrath, Joseph E. Brown and A. 1\. Allison, arc disloyal to the United States having committed sundry ami divers acta of treason against the same, in adhering to their enemie^, giving the in any aid comfort. Tins persons and peoples, to whom the proclaim! tioiis hereinabove referred to have been respectively addressed, are therefore cnjoiiicn and commanded to give no heed whale.'or thereto, or to any orders proclamations, commissions or commands, emanating from persons I'lniminj* the right to cxersisc the functions and authority of Governor in either of the States South Carolina, Georgia or Florida, unless the same shtoll Fare been promulgated by the advice or eonsofft of the United States authorities. II. The policy and wishes of the General Government toward the people of these States, and the method which should be pursued by them in resuming or assuming the exercise of their political rights, will doubtless be made known at an early day. It is deemed sufficient) meanwhile, to announce that the peoplo"of the black race are free citizens of the United States, that it is the fixed intention of a wise and beneficent Government to protect them in the enjoyment of their freedom and the fruits of tbeir incius try, nnJ that it is the Manifest and binding duty of all citizens, whites as weil as blacks,-to to make such arrangements among themselves, for compensated labor, .as shall be mutually advantageous to all parties. Neither idleness nor vagrancy will be tolerated, and the Government will not extend pecuniary aid to any i pcrsous, whether white or black, who are unwilling to help themselves. III. District and Post Commanders throughout this Department will at once cause this order to be circulated, far and wide, by special couriers or otherwise, and will take such steps to secure cnforceraect as may by them pe deemed necessary* Q. A. GILMOIiE, June 1G Major General Commanding. fieadq'rs. U. States Forces, TOWN OF CAMDEN, S. C., June 15, 1865. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 2. TN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY DISTURBANCE which may arise from the improper use of intoxicating liquors, it is hereby ordered that, for the present, no intoxicating liquors, will be sold or given away to any citizen or soldier, unless permission is grunted from these headuuartcrs. Any one found guilty of disobeying this order, will not only have his goods confiscated, but will bo subject to punishment by military law. . By command of C. W. FERGUSON, Cnpt. Comd'g. Post at Camden. June'T6. ? I !? <. *- . v !X; # wn? 11 P??pB?????mmiamhmmmdw?? Head'qrs. U. States Forces, TOWN OE?AMDEN, S. C., June 16,18(16. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 1. \ LL CITIZENS HAVING IN THEIR possession any property that rightfully belongs to the United States Governn/eht, according to the terms'of surrender of Gen. Jos. E. Johnson. C. S. A., to Gen. \V. T. Sherman, U. S. A., will report the same to tl^esc headquarters. ^ Persons having mules, horses and wagons, will,_for the picrttent," be permitted to retain the same for the purpose nt" carrying on their work. Any person failing, to comply with this order within a reasonable time, will not onlv be deprived ol' any farther use ot said property, but will also subject themselvos to punishment by military authority. Ev command of C. W. FERGCSOxV, Captain 25th 0. V*. Y^at Camden. June 10 Head'qrs U. States Forces TOWN OF CAMDEN, S. C., GENERAL ORDERS NO. 3 j? YNFORMATION 'HAYING REEN RE-"-CivIYJSL) at tlicsc headquarters of the existence of armed bauds of marauders infesting the country and committing -depredations on the peaceful citizens, it is hereby ordered that all persons composing such will he considered as outlaws, and if caught will receive^ the severest punishment of military law. The United States Government is desirons,,. of protecting all peaceful and law abiding citi-'M zens, ami they will confer a favor on these headquarters, and do justice to themselves, by giving any'information they may hare in their possession respecting the narifljfand movements of.such bands, and, if possible, aiding iu'their capture. , . Tli^i time has arrived .when it behooves erery citizen to do all in his power to assist the mili*' fnru fnrnos nK the United States to restore neaee ami harmonvs*thronghout the laud. i. JSy order of ., ' , Cnpt. C. FERGUSON. / : ' 25th 0. V. V. I., Coui'dg U. S Forces Town of Camden. J""Q jfe , ^ Hd'qrs. Northern District, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH, CtiAiiLESToy, S. C. April 26, 1865. Circular to Planters &c. jVTUMEROUS APPLICATIONS HAVE ^ * been made to me for information as tofche policy to be adopted on the subject of labor. All can understand the importance of making a crop the present season, and foresco the misery aud suffering .consequent upon its failure. In the present unsfltlcd state of the country and in the absence of any recognized State authorities, I find it my duty to assume control of the plantations near the military lines, and order as follows:. 1st. The planters, after taking the oath of allegiance, will assemble the freedmcn (lately their siaves; ana lgrprm tuem mat tpey aru free, and that henceforth they urnst depend upon their own exertions for their support. 2d. Equitable contracts in writing will be made by the owners of the land with the freedmcn for the cultivation of the land during the present year. Payment will be made in kind, and the allowance of one half the crop- is recommended as fair compensation for tlio labor, the landlord furnishing subsistence until the crop .is made. These contracts will be submitted to the nearest military or naval commander for approval and endorsement. When the above requirements are complied with, protection wili be granted as far as military' necessity will allow; but where no contract is made, the crop raised will bo considered force? i.u i?i? ei 1,1 *i.? [UILCU ior l>uu use ui vuu myuiuin. oiiuutu win owners refuse to cultivate it, they will be considered as endeavoring to. embarrass the Government, and the laud will bo used for colonies of the freedmen from the interior. JOHN P. HATCH, June 16 Brig. Gen. Commanding. iij. I 1^ , I Heaaiqfs U. States Forced SI TOWN OF CAMDEN, S. O, Japo 15, lfi65, W CIRCULAR. ' : ' % The following circular from^ yHeadquarters Norl hern District Depart- "r.i raent of the South, dated at Orangebojjr, S.May 25, 1865, is published for the inforrnation and guidance of the planters, of tbia District.. By command of C. W. FERGUSON, . , -y ' Captain Com'dg. Forces at Camden. HEADQ'P^^RTIHiRJmSTRICT^ Dfr FAKEMENT OF THE SOUTH," Ouangeborg, S. C., May 26,1865. CIRCULAR. . u To the Plan'crs of South Carolina Residing within the District: -jm You are invited, alter taking ib,e oath pi lcgiance to the Uniteti Slates Government pr?< scribed by the President of the United States, in his proclamation of December 6, 186&, to make equitable contracts for labodjirith fhfi freed men. Such contracts, approver by the commander of the nearest military post, will bo considered binding on both parties, and jv3l be enforced by the military authorities as ija? as the exigences of the service will allow, flic ? contract will set forth in word^ the freedom of the laborer. " Where the lrcednipn is, from age oy inftrmi- f 4y, unable to labor and without natural .protector; his suppor twill devolve upon,the Parish to Which he belongs. The citizens of each Parish are requested jto meet and devise some method for providing for such perspns: and until. such provision is made, they will remain on and draw their ^gap* port, the plantations where they how arp. (Signed,) JOUN P. HATpft / , Brig. Gen. Comtnapding. , .Official;: v - - . fSinrncd.V Edoaii B. Vax WuntLfr Cant. and A. D.-G. . June letfr . ? ' "" ?_?iu > ( 7;^ Head'qs Provisional Brig** ^>1 ade. ? COLUMBIA, ' GENERAL ORDER NO. 12.i' x / ' , :/ THE ATTENTION OF THIS-0>MMAMJ is caiied to existing ordecs against * raa? rauding and foraging.'Officers and4 men v: aro farther ordered to avoid all unnecessary discussion on public matters with those whp, r after these years of hload.;jjnd suffering, still do not acquiesce,in the result of >h?? * tie and in .the .policy of -the -0 en end Government. Courtesy to all is tho-part of? soldier. Information will be given whenever desired. Sympathy .fcr those in sorrow aid in afflotion is felt by no one .quicker tbanihy the soldier; but no soldier can forget whatfo . fought for, and what his 'brothers have died fy support?the Union, Constitution , and ' laws - * and free Government?now, as the result of t.hft war. accorded to ail olasses: nor can he /oir? get the dignity of his Goverinnernt add his own dignity as its representative^ in dealing with those who either secretely, or openly scoff at those saored principles. Contracts betwoon masters and servants frill9 sot forth in words the freedom of the latter, and will be witnessed by a United States offieer and by a civilian; It .jp for the interest of the \ people that these relations be amicably adjusted without delay. Cases of difficulty wijl ? be examined and tried by military anthorities< No privileges or advantages whatsoever will be granted those who do not declare their allegiance to the United States Government, action in zood faith according to that deolara o *.* <tlOD. This order will be published to the .Entire command. By order of kA. S. HABTWELL, Breret Brig.,Geo. Official: Geo. JF. MoKat, 1st Lieut, nod A. A. A. G. * Juuel9 WILL%TAND. rpHE THOROUGHBRED CANADIAN* JIORS3 X BUOKHIfiLlARIi, nt the residence ofBnrijflmit| Cook, 10 miles north f (Janubti. ^Fces $*25 in^ ciiN rent funds. Groom, $1.00. * r May ^ tltu t : ' > *