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?T T. ,i ? , . >t . r .? . . % ?>** VOL. 1 CAMDEN, S. C., S ATUEDAT,OCT. 29,1864. N0.103 >ip jr. ww%\wm it # i^ &""JbT"JLTm > Terras of Subscription. Daily paper per month - $3.00 " " for Six Months - $15.00 Weekly, $5.00. - !Rates for Advertising: For one Square ? twelve lines or lees t?TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY CENTS lor the first insertion, and TWO DOLLARS for each subseqeutit. Obituary Notices, exceeding one square, charged at advertising rates. Transient Advertisements ami Job Wora MUST BE > PAID FOR IN ADVANCE No deduction made, except to our regular advertising pntrons r Tie "Xeclcc Priscrcrs at Florencie. One of the State Reserves, writing from "Camp Prison, Florence, S. C., October 7," to the Yorkville Enquirer, gives the following interesting account of the military prison there and its inmates: x Our men are called on to perform guard du ty every other day and nieht. as there are a large number of prisoners at this point, and many more daily coming in from Charleston, r distant 60 miles by railroad, and Andereonville, Georgia. The prisoners are placed in an enclosure arranged in regimental order j this is made of split timbers five or six inches in thickness, well embeded in the earth ; around this nali- j sading, enclosing some twenty acres, is fixed the platform or walk for the sentinels, "with occasional projections, from which they can look over into the camps and keep a sharp watch oh the movements of the prisoners, in order that the latter may Lave no excuse for ' approaching the palisading, a ditch 'is run around the camp, about fifteen feet from it, said to be like that of the Yankees at Hilton Head. The man who attempts to cross it, after being once warned, is shot if the sentry's eye falls on him, or without warning-at night. Night and dav a heavv eruard is nrmteti nrmmrT w ? C # X " 1 and lines of sentries, with artillery and cavalry at convenient and important points, so escape seems impossible. The prisoners are divided into detachments of one hundred eaoh, under sergeants of their own appointment. The roll is called eUcli morning at 9 o'clock; at the beatiug of the drum each detachment falls into line in front ' of its row of tents or earthwork's, dresses up on the Bergeant, in files of four, when the Major has them counted off by the several Lieutenants oalled on to assist hini, who deem it by no means an agreeable employment, among so ' much filth and vermin, though the place is daily policed, and a deep branch runs through the entire camp .j they cook their own rutious, which of course they complain of, however plentiful they.may be. They are not allowed . to communicate with any but officers, whom they often importune for little favors, mostly to take the oath or be paroled, or for tobacco, r The foreigners make many protestations of their disinterestedness, while the Yankees, most of whom were the denizens of the brothels and purlieus of Northern cities, pretend to believe our cause a losing one, though they curse thg obstinacy of Sutler in not effecting their exchange. Poor Devils ! they do not see that one Confederate is worth half a dozen of them, and hence their sufferings. While writing, a goodly number of foreigners are taking the oath, which they swallow with avidity. ' ' The prisoners pay little regard to their personal cleanliness; as a natural consequence 1 much mortality prevails, ten deaths being about the minimum of those daily occurring, - A hospital for the sick is Outside of the stock ade, where they receive every attention, and they arc remanded when convalescent, hut fe\\ t haviDg died in it. They are mostly scantil) clothed, aud uulcss. provided by their govern ment will suffer greatly, when the cold weath er sots in. Infallible Cure for Toothache.?To n ta F * blcBpoonfnl ot any kind of spiit9 add the saint B . quantity of sharp vinegar and a tcasponnful o common salt; mix them well together; holt A the liquid in the mouth so that it can enter th 9k cavity or hollow in the tooth ; it will give al B most instantaneous relief, without any increas H of pBiu. CAMDEN DAILY JOURNAL SATURDAY MOHNIIVG OCT. 29. There are now more than lOu officers in our army in active service with but one leg apiece. 8emme? left Liverpool on the 13th, with oight offi. cer3 and one hundred men to take command of the privat-er Ranger, at Madeira. The greatest failure that lias happern-d in Kngland is that of the Leeds Banking Comj^nny, the liabilit es of which are equal to aliaost $9,000,000. counting in gold. The institution has existed since 1832, and" its failure is attributed solely to gross mismanagement. Henry Ward Blecher has given not ce, from his pulpit, that until the November e potion his Sunday eveniner semionn rvoniri ? w ud some people m ght call political .Those that did not wish to hear th in he requested to stay uWny, that their seats might occupied by those who did. Military ani> Naval Laws?Messrs Fvnns k Cogswell havs favored, us with a cop)* ol the Disrest u'< the Military and Naval latvs oI' the Confederates States from the commencement of the Provisional Congre-s to the end of the tiist Congress, tinder the permanent Constitution, aniilj'tically arranged, by Messrs. I.ester and Brenuvell The work is beautifully printed, as is every other work emulating from the Publishing house of Evans and Cogswell. The Concert Last Night?The performance of the "Lone Star Minstrels," on last evening, was largely attended. The audience, though somewhat promiscuous, was composed, iu part, of many of the fairest daughters of our section, and we believe the entertainment gave every satisfaction. We think the performers deserving much credit for the successful manner in which they acquitted themselves. "We concede that x anaee minstrelsy was completely thrown in l.lie shade, and that nature is the best production ufter ull in an ethiopinn way. A Roll Call.?The little Genius, who, the report to the contrary notwithstanding, is not dead nor slcepcth, gives the following us a roll call of the Baltimore Yengers; which is composed exclusively of Dutchmen, with the exception of one Yaukce : Captain?Sergeaut Bbovelcreuson, will call do roll! Sergeant?Captain Crcutzeon ! Ans?Dat ish me. Sergeant?Leftenant Eulerhorn ! Ans?Yau; Sergeant?Schmidt ! Ans?Yau. Sergeant?Big Schmidt! Ans ?Here him ish. . Sergeant?Little Schmidt ! Ans?Zee him here. sprwanf t?l? v # vuuu ocuiniat I ' Ans?Yau. Sergeant?Schmidt up de hill ! Ans?Yau. Sergeapt?Schmidt up de York road ! Ans?(Proxy.) Him end nau cum den, him vife bash vun papo lash nite. Sergeant?Joel Benner ! Ans?(The Yankee jumps off a stump.) Well, neow, I rayther guess I'm here. The Confederacy will rejoice, and Yankeedom tremble, says the Montgomery Mail, to learn that the "old war-horsej" Lieutenant General Longstreet, hus returned to duty. His wounds arc entirely well, though the one in bis neck has partiully DurulvypH c ' ' -j iui;um' i'l ihs I arm. General Lmigstrrut will imtuediulely 1 assume an important command. The follow: 1 ing pleasing anecdote is told i if the veteran warri<?r, whose iiiudentv is us pr? iv? rbial a- his A courage and nkiley: One c>f his friends wu< ,1 congratulating liim on the world-wide n putai tii.n lie had earned. l,l have some little tepu tatiou, it is true," lie n plied. hut iny uiett have won it lor inc. They are the hravest set of fiitows that ever drew a niltittn r ; lean claim nothing for my?? !!' " This is only equalled in magnanimity l.y G? n h e s nohl- re * murk, after losing the huttle of Gettysburg : 3 , ,klt was all my fault, it was all my fault ; my f men have done uil that mortal valor could 1 do." c ^ * Six thousand persons were recently crushed ^ to death by the falling of a church at St. Petersburg. * 4 Vice President Stephens' Reply to Sherman. The following is the reply of Vice President Stephens to Mr William King, the citizen of Georgia through w horn General Sherman extended an invitation-.to Governor Grown, Mr. Stephens and others, to meet him in a consul;..lion, hokiig to the re-istahlishment. of j peace : j cc AWFOl.tJSVII.l.E, < i'a., i | I Uolohef 1, Iti'J-l. J I. Win. Ki?rh Sr.y K*q. Siu : I caye considered the message you ; delivered mo yesterday from Gen. Si erm.in, j . with all the seiiousia ss and gr-vity due the j iuuioi'tsini's r?htt?K oil.5i.<'? IM.-o ' I - w . V>(> Utli JVVWI A 11(11. Vl !?> a verbal imitation bv him, throi gh yon to tie, t<? \ isit him at Atlanta, to son il weorttld agree 11 p<hi mime plau of terminating this fratricidal war withoiil the further elfusion of hlood. 1 he nhj el is one which inhliessea itself with peculiar nitel'est and giea' force to every well wisli, er i?i his country ? to every friend of humanity ? to evcy pntri t?'to > very one attaehed to lire .principles of self government, established ; hv our eommoti ancestors. I need not assure j you therefore, that it is an object, very dear to met?there, is no sacrifice 1 would not im.ke, short of principle and honor, to obtain it ; and no effort would I spare, under the same limitations, with any reasonable or probable' piosI peet of success. ' But in the present instance, the entire absence of any power on my part to enter into such negotiations, and the like absence of any such power on his part, so far as appears from his message, .necessarily precludes my acceptance of the invitation thus tendered. In communicating this to General Sherman, you may also say to him that if he is - of opinion that | there is any prospect of our affreoinir upon terms of adjustment to be submitted to tho action of our respective governments, c en though he has no power to act-in advance in thepremises, and will make this known to me in some formal and authoritative ntnnnbr (being so desirous for peace himself as you represent him to have expressed himself,) 1 would most t^ieerfully and willingly, with tho consent of our authorities, accede to his request thus manifested, and enter with all the earnestness of niv nature upon the responsible and arduous task of restoring peace and harmony to the country, ufion principles of honor, right and justice to all parties. This docs not seem to me to be at all impossible, if truth and reason wliniild !?,? nm-mittjuI tn I.i.ir 1'nll . ^ ... . .....IVM l IIIIIV KIIWII IU1I o*v nj Yours most respectfully, (Signed) Ai.exanueu II. Stephens. Nassau Items.?The Augusta Constitutionali?t contains a letter from Nassau, dated October 1st, from which wo gather the following items: We haVc now but one mail per month from the Unjted States. The yellow fever has been very prevalent here this summer. 1 am just recovering from an attack of it. To citizens of Yankee land and other cold climates, it has been very fatal. The Yankee Consul lost his wife hero about two weeks after they arrived, lie is a sly fox and endeavors to gain the acquaintance of the Dixie i??lks here and find out what he can in a quiet manner. The Yankees now require passports for parties going to the United States, and as their passports are to define the position of the party, many who were in the habit of going to Eng and by steamer, via New York will now have to go hy sailing verse's direct, as there is no steam eomnmnieaiit n with England, except via Havana, which consumes a \erv lor g time, I owing 10 a want of conucclion at Havana and St. Thomas. 1 >i;siiicss has l?oon quite brisk lately. B'ockadc \ esse Is hi l ive a.id depart, and make no secret of it. The business is thriving. Stocks ire gro? ing light, a.id quite a heavy advance : ii cot11at goods and prints; also in medicines', l'lints ?>t' ;i siiiinhle 11.aim tcr for present shipping are mostly out of the market. A Sight.?On UoynUtivct, Alexandria, Va.. recently were seen three white soldiers, with ball and chain attached to their ankles, guarded by a negro?while, they were cleaning the street?the negro seated upon a door step, smoking a cigar and leading the Washington Evening Star. i LATEST BY TELEGRAPH. REPORTS OF lfHE PRESS ASSOCIATION. Kntprrd incnrdinir to the Act of Conpress in tlie year t8(iS. by J. S TliltASi-Kn. in the1 lerk's office oft be l>isi?-ct Con t of the ' onfedornU' States lor th? ' . Norib. rn Iristm-l of Gcorpin. : Jifo7\f vi7w~i.\Ta.~* ~l' Richmond, Oct. 28.- The ciicmv advanced in heavy force on tin: north side to-day, and made several assaults on our works, hut iweiu> signally v< pulsed. 3P0 prisoners have he en ' already brought in. Our toss insipvTieauf.. An official despatch from lion. Lev, last night says: 1 he enemy cio^rO Rnwanix ('reek /'.ho- low lliuooss' Mill, niul forced ha: k our ehvalrv pickets, .Heath attacked at.d drove theit^pfiek; they ait' wards advanced hut were repulsed.? Tliev still hold "the Plank Road at Burgess1 Mills. Heath took some colors and prisoners. The enemy's attack on .our lel't was repulsed. Two attacks were made upon our lines between Henrico County Boor llousc, and Charles City ' I load, and another on the Williamsburg RoadSeveral hundred prisoners and four stand of colors were taken. Our loss slight. On the 25di Col. Meshy, near Bunker Ilill, captured Brig. Gen. Dutlield and several other prisoners, also a number of horses, and killed a. huge number of the eriemv. O ? . r Petersburg., Oct. 28.? Last night about dark the enemy i bulged our works on Baxters1 Road, capturing a small part of our works, 1 from which, however, they were dislodged, " * with the loss of about a dozen prisoners.? About 10 o'clock last n'ght. the enemv charged our v.erks of the Jerusalem plank road, capturing a partatf our picket lines, and driving in the rest of it. About 12 o'clock, however, the line was re-established, Yesterday evening in the fight at Boydon Plantation, below here, we captured several flags and about 200 prisoners. Nothing heard Iroin below thib evening. Systkmatic Study.?Sir Edward Bulwc Lytton, at l*isln>p Stortfords a. lew days ago, observed : "Many persons seeing nie so much engaged in active life, ami as much about*.the worfd as if.I had never been a .student,' have said ?o me, 'When do yqu gcttlie time to wiilo , all your booKs? How on earth fio yon contrive to do so mtieli f* I shall pet haps surprise you by the answer 1 make?the answer is this: 'I eoinrive to do so much by never doing much at a time.' A man, to get through work we).,, must not overwork hints *<f, for .I'll" does toomuch to-day, the reaction of fatigue will come, and lie will bp obliged to do little to-morrow. Now, since I began rcallv and earnestly to et.ll/K' xul.trtt. ?.oo 4:11 T*1 ...1 1-A. /i .1 I KUO nun 1111 x llHU ieIt V>OHOgO ' v was actually in the world, 1 may perhaps say that I have gone through as large a course of general reading as most men of my time. I have travelled much?I have mixed much inpolitics and in the various business of life, and. in addition to all this, I have published somewhere above sixty volumes, some upon subjects requiring ijiueh special research. And what time <h> you think, as a general lule, I have devoted to study?to reading and writing? Not. more than three hours a day, and when Parliaj meat is fitting not always that, lint, then, during these hours I have given my whole attonti n to what I was about." School Notice THK SUHSf.'RIBEK MtOPOSKS T* i open n*day S*'ltOOI. for boys, if a sufli^jnaBjfe cient initiiher of pupils can be procured. VWjjz Tonus?$10 per mouth. . ftijl>4ltr> TtlUli'V Oct 22 3 For Sale. PINE W OOD Ft It SALE. A ITLY TO It. B. JOHNSON. Oct. 24 10 Certificates for Sale. AFKW THOUSAND DOLLAHS IN 4 PER cont Certificates, for 6ale by Oct. 24 2 MATHESON t- Co- '.