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I * . Life at Fort Lafayette. Tlrfe following is taken from a lato number of Ikie Kqw York Herald, which will be found somewhat spicy : The story of your arrest and arrival is as follows: You are requested to give up all weapons and moneys in your possession. As the weapons are generally taken to the U. S. Marshal's in the tirst instance, a compliance is, of course, out of the question, unless in a paroxysm of unabridged patriotism you should consider spectacles included in the category. Your trunk, valice, or carpet bag, is then examined, and if all is correct, a receipt is given you for the amount obtained. The sergeant then takes you in charge and shows you to your quarters. You are then surrounded l>\\ anxious eyes,scanning your person, and inquire-^ ing after your "health in general " with "what brought you here," are propounded before ' your wretched feelings have become sulliciently collected to enable you to reply. Again some will say here's another rebel;" another will dwell on the cuisine and larder, and il near dinner will yell out "dinner is ready at the U. S. Hotel," Arc. The next step you arc provided with abed, cither moss or straw mattress, one iron bedstead, two sheets, one blanket, and one pillow, with a basin and pit. her, which last is the capital of a joint stock corporation of some five to eight. In the morning you arise and after going through the necessary ablutions in salt water?or l'resh if you can got it?breakfast is announced. This consists of a pint of coffee sweetened 111 bulk, at tunes transparent, and incapable of producing any deleterious effect on the nervous system, by qualitative analysis the components would range nearly as follows : water 1)4; saeclialirinc matter 4, cliicora 1:75, coffee 0:25. A piece of fat pork, whose superficial contents ranged from five to seven inches, and a good honest slice of bread?by honest 1 mean thick?this, and nothing more, constitute our breakfast. Before Marshal Murray sent down the "large Stove," the pork was served up to us actually as it came out of the barrel, raw, or nearly so. A decline in bristles prevented us from milling with it, appctizcing as it was. After breakfast (eight, ocasionally before), we were allowed one hour for promenading on a square of earth seventy-five feet by eighty. There came the daily papers, the perusal of which and comments on the last anticipated attack, ocnpied sonic two hours; after that event, the writing to friends, receiving letters (when they came), games of chess, whist, Arc., discussing past events, and in endeavoring to asertain if the potatos had become extinct since the "JOth of July, to while away the time until the 1110 mcntuous hour of dinner. This meal which many pride themselves on as the best, was certainly our best. Three entrees en masse, rice or bean soup?astonishingly thin?bread and perk, or beef. From actual experiments with unmitigated labor for the space of three minutes, assisted by a pair of "Pike's" dollar spectacles, I have succeeded, after a tedious operation, in fishing up one befin from my pint ot soup, nnu so overcome have 1 been at the discovery of that, with instinctive reverence for the propagation of that Loan, T universally uncovered my head during the process of mastication?same being uncooked. For supper we again had our pint of coffee, revised and corrected by an excess of water, with our slice of dry bread. The crockery consisted of tin cups, tin plates, iron spoons, and ancient knives and forks. The quality of the provisions was good enough, but cooks taken from the ranks are "sent to the devil." AVc were never permitted to go outside the Fort, unless accompanied by a soldier with a musket and bayonet, and confined to the casements. There was no going "on the roof walking to sec the Sun sink behind the Jersey hills," some astonishing youth pro* _i i *? .1 CiUIIIIl'W LU LI 1U I'lll'lll , Will JMHUU ? HH 1)11 I lie ground floor, and there we were kept; thirtvi seven of us in one room with four mounted thirty-two twos. At (J p. 111, we were locked up, with two sperm candles, until the signal given to extinguish lights was made; if ours survived that period, wh icli it never did, we complied. Every letter that goes out or enters the Fort is read by the oflicer; if they contain any objectionable matter they arc returned; in other respects communications and rapidity in the transmission of letters with the outsiders is excellent. I have been only ten days in receiving a letter from a City ouJy n'no miles from New York, and wlicro there i? j. .1.-1 :i_ T * are umy mu uauj ihhum. l ?i.\ wwiva in the fort?cliicfly, I suppose, for iny health? and during that period 1 experienced 110 inconvenience in sleeping every night in the same pair of sheets ; and a friend of mine, who has been confined (for his health) since July 20th, clings with fraternal tenacity to his. No better society in the world can be found than in that spot, as a general thing, for it is an association of gentlemen, mixed with many christian virtues, the weather assisting those that arc in need and far from their homes. All denominations are repiesentcd. I would add that on leaving, the money that was retained on your arrival is returned, provided it is not expended in obtaining articles > make one's self comfortable. You arc then searched for letters, papers, Are., that the searcher may find upon your person. These items he takes, and informsyou that by calling at they will be returned. One of Them. 'flu' ESattle at ISelinoul. TilK LOSS OX JIOTII SIDES. The Memphis Apj/cul of the 10th inst., says: A despatch, from a high official source, at Columhiis, says that our loss in killed, and wounded and missing in the recent battle, exceeds six hundred.?The amount of excess is not stated. Other reliable estimates place the number of missing, (supposed to be prisoners in the hands of the enemy,) at two hundred. This would leave our loss, in killed and wounded, over four hundred. The loss of the enemy is stated, in the despatch alluded to above, to have been more than double our own. Our men have already buried two hundred and ninety-five of the enemy's killed, and the task is not yet coin pletcd. AVc captured over two hundred prisoners, and about live hundred stand of arms. The bearer of a Hag of truce, who came down on the day after the battle from Cairo, acknowledged a loss of between seven and eight hundred Federals. It thus appears that the recent battle in Missouri was one of the bloodiest ot the war, and the largest number of casualties, in proportion to the forces engaged on both sides, shows the stuhborness with which the ground was contested. ? Kaffir ac Pike^ville, Ky. Hiciimond, November 17.?The Northern nsinpi's nnlilisli tlio follovviii<v itifml J..., , V...VV.V, Paris, K\\, November J 2: (leu. Nelson met the rebels on Friday last at Pikesville, Pike County, and won a glorious victory. Col. Abe Moore attacked the rebels in the rear with .'IS,000 men, and Col. Harris, of the 2d Ohio, with six hundred men in front. Harris gradually fell back and Moore pressed forward, until the rebels found themselves surrounded by Nelson's whole brigade. We then pressed upon them on all sides, killing 400 and taking 1000 prisoners.?The rest scattered in all directions. The loss of the Northern troops was small. The battle lasted with intervals during Friday and Saturday.?Among the prisoners arc Generals John S. Wiliams and 11 awes. Per Contra.?A letter lias just boon received by the war department, from (Jen. Humphrey Marshall, in which he says that the Pikcvillc light took place between 300 Confederates and 15()() ofthoeneiny. Onr loss was 1 killed, 1 wounded and 7 missing; the enemy's loss, 207 (counted) killed, 140 wounded and about 200 prisoners. The inequality of the loss resulted from the fact, that our men were successfully ambuscaded, and that the enemy were entrapped. ? ? I * Nl'ATKIOTIC Sl'ECl I. ATI ON.? ( IoV. lilOWH ! of (ieorgia, in his message to the Legj irlature, has recommended the enactment of j a law authorizing the Governor, or any inilitaj ry officer under his command, hy his direction, to seize any provisions or other supplies neccs| sary for our at my in the hands of speculators j or traders, and to pay them reasonable and ! just compensation therefor, to be fixed by competent valueing agents. Oik Pi:i8onrrs.?The Richmond Examiner says that the number of f ederal prisoners captured and brought to that City, sin:e the commencement of the present war, is 2,085, Of these 1,900 remain there, the rest having 1 been sent farther South. CIRCTJIjAJR. To llic Soldiers' Aid Societies of S. C. In answer to the numerous enquiries which liavo been made by tho UilVereut " Aid Societies which have been recently formed throughout tho State, I have been intrueted by his Excellency Gov. Pickens, to give the following information. Depots will bo established by tho Quartermaster General, both in Charleston and Columbia, for tho reception of all donations of clothing ; and ho is also charged with tho duty of forwarding and distributing tho same. The "Department" will receive all donations of clothing, say l'rock coats and pantaloons, of heavy worsted goods, shirts and drawers, of heavy homespun or flannel, wool, or heavy cotton socks, blankets, new or second hand, also heavy shoes. The plan upon which the State designs supplying her soldiers with all necessary clothing, is based upon their willingness to surrender to the State the amount of money appropriated by the Confederate Government for this purpose, say forty-two'($12) per annum, this sum not now being sufficient in consequence of the greatly advanced cost of material. It is in view of this fact that these laudable "Associations" of ladies and gentlemen, are cordially welcomed as coadjutors in this noble work, and in proportion to their voluntary contributions of labor and materials, will the absolute cost of clothing for our gallant volunteers be reduced. In the event that any of the " Associations" should not feel themselves ahie to furnish both material and labor, the Quartermaster General is instructed by his Kxcellencv the Governor, to re-imburse such Associations the cost of all materials, at a rate not exceeding similar materials purchased by tno "Department;'1 and the quantity allowed for each garment shall be the same as used in our Manufacturing Bureau. Societies are particularly requested to advise the Quartermaster General of the quantity of work they can do per week, and the amount of donations they will probably send. To lireveiit confusion and loss tlio follnwimr motlioil for marking packages should be strict^' observed. All Societies near Charleston, should ship to Charleston ahd mark thus: No. 1. TO QUARTERMASTER GENERAL Cii.vklestox, S. C. Trom Aid Society at (here insert place.) Societies near Columbia, should ship and mark thus: No. I. TO ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER, collmltla, S. C. From Aid Society (here insert name.) The packages should be marked distinctly, and numbered from one 1) upwards, A correct invoice should accompany each shipment. All articles shipped at the expense of the State. Novembers I S. S. GLOVER, Q. M. G. S. C. FALL & WINTER 11t f! iv'vitp tili'i . . w - m AJ m aaJLJ sm m m JU1V K -+W.M t of our friends and the public generally to our stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Which is complete in all its various branches. AND WILL BE SOLD *011 CASII OXL Y. McCURUY &. 1IAMMKRSL0UGTI. November 1 Fall Goods. r|^HK SUBSGRIBKR HAS ON HAND OF 1IIS J. last Fall purchases: Super lllack Bombazines. 5-1 Black all-wool DcLanc. 44 44 44 Casluucre and Merino. 44 44 44 Plain and Drilled Alapaccas. 44 -1 -1 44 F.uglish Crape. Colored Kliolisli Merino " Printed DeLanes. Domestic, "Welch and Saxony Flannel. Merino Yosts for children. Misses, ladies, boys & men " Drawers, for Ladies and Men. ' Union Dresses for Ladies. Jaconets. Cambrids, Cheeks, Swiss Parlaton Muslins. White llrilliantes and Dimity Embroideries. 1 Kdgings and Insertings, Laees. Linen Cambric. Handkerchiefs, Plain, Hemstitch and Kmbroidcrcd. A rood stock of English Cotton Hose atnl Half Hose, with a fair stock of other goods suitable for families' Fall nse. W. D. Mc DO WALL. November 1 Gash Store LOU II. It I OK, SUGAR, DUO. AND CRUSHED; Teas. Cocoa. Sperm and Wax Candles; 200 lbs Allspice. Pepper, Ginger. Ciimanjon, Nutmegs; 'J Tobacco, Nails, Shot, Starch, Sal. Soda; : Common Shoes and Dry Goods; a few good pieces Tm and Tub ware, Country Cider Vinegar?extra; Choice Peach Preserves, (lingerdo. and fresh Peaches; Pickles, Pepper Sauce, Cayenne Peoner ami Miwim-ii ' | Fresh Soda Crackers and Candy, lrnme made; i Toilet and Castile Soap. Matches, Wax Tapers. Those with the money will please call. November 1 ly A.T. LATTA. To Hire" \ LIKELY HOUSE BOY. APPLY TO 1 November 8 2 E. A. YOUNG. Rock Salt A LOT OF THIS ARTICLE FOR SALE LOM . lor Cash, at WM. McKAINS. November 1 lino '1 iiiwmiii t to. AVE ARE NOW OPENING AT TUB Store lately occupied by R. Latta, one door above the "Old Corner," A FRES1I ASSORT- 4 MENT OF ' HEAVY and FANCY G-E OCEHIES. Wc have now in Store BEST BALTIMORE HAMS, ?< m? Juara and liacoxi Sides, GOSHEN CHEESE, White Bread Corn, FI OIJIC, KICK, and MOLASSES. ALSO. SIX DIFFERENT KINDS OF FRESH BOSTON CRACKERS, j Some very Choice Assorted I Pickles, Candies and Spices, Coin Starch, for Table Use. Candles,&c. 4 ALSO, Rio and Old Java Coffee, Sugars, Bagging, Rope, &c. All for sale at the lowest prices for CASH. . Call ami purchase. Sept. IS,?tf. R ili 1R &- D1SAVS8URB. FACTOR'S AND Commission Merchants, ADGOERS' WHARF, CHBA itLESTO^, SO., CA. November 7 JANNEY'S H0TEL, Columbia, So. Ca. r I^IIIS HOTEL hns been thoroughly repaired, renoA vatcd, and t NEW "WING erected, with a large nnd eotnmodioua DINING-ROOM, titled out in modern style, allot which is handsomely finished and /URNISHKD, making it on.e ol the most desirable Hotels in the City. JAS. C. JANNEY. c. a. Mcdonald, M E II C I I A N T T A I L O It. CAMDEN, SO. CA. Invites attention to his largo and select Stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS ! Consisting of RKADY-MADK CLOTHING, of his oxon manvfacturiny, in part, which will be sold as low as Northern (foods of the same material and workmanship. Also, CEO'MIS, CASS I MERES and TESTINGS Of the latest styles and best quality. Furnishing Goods. Ho will givo special attention 10 manufacturing ot SHIM'S to measure, and warranted to lit in every tase. n-"5.ir* a wtn.tmn.i.1.. ...:n i,? r.,_ n \ oir ^2^ - * iviiouiiiu'iu uisw^uiii ? ill Uf iiiiiuu IUI payments. Cy 'X. 13.?All Goods, properly shrank before being made ?.p. Sept 11?tf. J ose Q. Felipe, (FROM HAVANA, CUBA,) IMPORTER AND DEALER IN ISavaiiu aiul lloEiicslic iNcpirs, tlic Best Virginia Chewing &, Smoking Tobacco. A CHOICE LOT OF FIRST QUALITY SNUFF, riPKS, Ac., &c., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Wo. til Market-Street, SIGN OF "AT0 IMPOSITION," CHARLESTON, SO. CA. November 7 THOMAS E. RYAN, DEALER IN Corn, Oats, Hay, Pons, I3ran, IllCi:, ILOIIII and SHOUTS. S 1 E AST 13 A Y, ' November 7 CHARLESTON, SO. CA. "\7"ERY SUPERIOR SEED POTATOES; FINE t Dairy Cheese ; Figs and Sugar Raisins. Just received at the "Old Corner " November 7 K. w. HONNKY. 1>LOW STEEL.?Also, Plow Iron in all widths. Also. Plow Moulds and Horse Shoe Nails, Traces, Humes, Saddles. ?tc. Just received at tho "Old Corner." November 7 K. W. HONNKY. IUCON, Sides and Shoulders, <>f Baltimore curing y and very line, for sale at the 'old corner,' by E. W. HONNKY. A FINK assortment of CHAINS, in a great variety of Styles: Also, aline Buggy Harness, just roccivod and for sale at the 'old corner' by E. W. HONNKY. Mansion House, BY E.G. ROBINSON, CORNER OF BROAD & DeKALB-STS. November T Camden, So. Ca.