The Camden confederate. (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, November 29, 1861, Image 4
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v . Ylliul a Captured I miUtM' SayM,
S The Lcoaburg eorrcsponccnt of the Mriu||im
records the following reply made
to qim by a Yankee captured at Lceshurg bntttle,
when asked why he enlisted:
t4l enlisted in July," said ho, "and have been
ince&antly drilling since, but often wished I
was out of it. Trade being totally stopped,
iriost of us out of employinent, and to keep from
starvation was the the main motive. We always
heard you spoken of as a 4 handful of re"
without arms and principle, who were ruling
some districts by force, and our papers conlinuuliy
report tknt tlio great mass of the people
loved the Stars and stripes' as much as we,
and only wanted us to eoino across the river
when thousands would join us. To read the
Boston papers daily sent us, any one would
suppose we were badly whipping you in some
quarter or other every day. Hut I always had a
suspicion, judging from the boldness and hearing
of your rebels, that such reports were fabrication.
AVe have been in the service six
months, and have received about twenty dollars?the
rest always being 'promised.' 1 entered
the service to support my wife and child,"
(said he, with filling eyes) "but I have not been
able to do so from their inhuman treatment."
They (///speak in harsh terms of their treatment
from the authroitics at W ashington, and
scorn glad to have shirked the yoke of the
Lincoln dynasty.
Salty.?Upon the reception, says the M"r~
cury of the 25th inst., of the news that Uov.
Brown was appropriating salt at other points,
the article became exceedingly active in the
Augusta market. A multitude of drays were
engaged in transporting salt to the other side
of the Savannah. Somehow Governor 1>. got
inkling of the movement and gave orders, by
a despatch, that all the salt in the city in
the hands of dealers should be seized. Accordingly
over 700 sacks were seized on Friday
at the depot of the South Carolina Railroad.
Much had, however, made its escape to
South Carolina. Some of the people of Augusta
kindled bonfires 011 Friday night, in approval
of the Governor's action.
We understand Governor Pickens is about
issuing a like proclamation.
Ecoxomv.?The Yicksburg 117//V/ notices a
favor sent to that ofliee, by a lady, as follows :
A great curiosity was sent us by Mrs. J.Ian
cnaru. it is a " mouci economical candle," <?0
yards long, and it is said will burn six hours
cacli night for six months, and all that light at
a cost of about 50 cents. It is made by taking
one pound of beeswax and three-fourths of a
pound of rosin, and melting them together;
then take about four threads of slaek-twistcd
cotton for a wick, and draw it about three
times through the melted wax and rosin, and
wind it in a half; then pull the end above the
boll and light it, and you have a very good
candle. Our's is very fancifully wound on a
corn-cob, and makes a prcttv ornament. The
curious can see it at our ollice. Mrs. Jilancliard
deserves a premium for the invention,
in times like these, when candles are scarce
and dear.
Redudtion in tiie I'kice ok Salt.?The
committee appointed by a meeting of the citizens
of Lynchburg to take into consideration
the exorbitant price of salt, says the Richmond
Examiner, report that their labors have closed,
and that salt will hereafter be sold to consumers
by Messrs. M. Daniel & Irby, at $3,50
per sack; and that the supply, it is supposed,
will be ample. This is a great point gained by
the action of tho citizens of Lynchburg; and
we do think it is .time that some steps should
be inaugurated in Richmond, to relieve house
keepers of needy circumstances, from the
abominable extortions being practiced.
The Enemy's Cavalry.?The London
Times's correspondent does not give a very
flattering description of the enemy's cavalryl
According to his account, most of the ollicers
don't know how to get on a horse, or to alight.
The last branch of the science will bcHaught
411nm tiu flin PAnfnrlornf ou cn/xn * 1- - -- '
tUVIH V/VIIIVV4V1UUVHJ (to DVUII (19 LIIUIT
awkward squad take the field.
The residence of the late Dr. Harney, in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, now the property of
General Harney, of the Lincoln Army, is to be
immediately confiscated.
The Douglas monument at Chicago is to
cost from $100,000 to 150,000. '
A Yankee Woman Determined that iikk
lllSUAND bllAl.l. not flght.?Ml*. Masked, of
Sanilac, Mich., was so determined her husband
should not enlist in the army, that, a few
nights ago, while he was asleep, she laid his
hand on a bloek of wood, and taking a dulshaving
knife laid it across his middle and fore
linger, and striking the instrument a sharp
blow, nearly severed them. She completed
the job by sawing tliein off with a dull jackknife,
but the amputation was so bnntrlinnlv
done that a surgeon was called to do it over.
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I'ooa ou> Scott.?An Ohio paper says that
old Scott is in his dotage, behind the times,
and unlit to have the direction of an army.
Poor old man! To be kicked out of power,
and taunted by his own friends as a miserable
dotard. Put yosterdav, lie was the "great
Captain of the age j" "now, none so poor as
do him reverence." A righteous retribution
for the hoary traitor who sold himself to the
enemies of his native land for the pay and
emoluments of ollicc.? llichmoml JJhpiitch.
Tiik Star Si?anoi.kd Paxnki:.?It is mentioned
as a fact worthy of note, that every
male descendant of the author of this song,
(the "Star Spangled Panncr,") liable to military
duty, is now in the Confederate Arinv.
At least fifteen members of the family arc at
this time in arms against the tyranny at
Washington, and rightfully claim that they
are lighting for the principles to which the
a.. 11.. a...i:?_4...a
Ilciy, IVilS Ul Iglllilll^ UUU ICilLCU.
Lkx Tauonis.?Tn rctalintion for tlio cruelties
thus far practiced upon our privatccrsmen,
the Yankkco prisoners confined in Charleston
have been placed in separate cells. Col. Cor
corati (who is the hostage for Smith, one of
our pi ivatecrsnicn, already convicted of piracy
in l'hilladelphia), has been committed to the
condemned cell.
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]t is said that the adventurous rebel who
visited all the posts of the left wing of Lincoln's
army Saturday last, under a written permit
from MeClellan, was no less a personage
than the famous \\ igfall.
The Charge for telegraphing between St.
Louis and San Francisco is J)f> for ten words;
and IS cents for each additional word.
CI RC UI.Alt. "
To (lie Soldiers' Aid Soriolaes uf S. C.
In answer to the numerous enquiries which hnvo
ocen niauc uy uicumercni "aki societies wtiicli Have
been recently formed throughout tho State. I have
been intruded by his Kxcellency Uov. Pickexs, to
give the following information.
Depots will be established by the Quartermaster
(Icneral, both in Charleston and Columbia, for tho
reception of all donations of clothing ; and he is also
charged with the duty of forwarding and distributing
the same.
The "Department" will receive all donations of
clothing, say frock coats and pantaloons, of heavy
worsted goods, shirts and drawers, of heavy homespun
or Manuel, wool, or heavy cotton socks, blankets
new or second hand, also heavy shoes.
The plan upon which tho State designs supplying
her soldiers with all necessary clothing, is based unon
tlioir willingness to surrender to the State the amount
of money appropriated hy the Confederate Govern,
inent for this purpose, say forty-two ($12) per annum,
this sum not now being sufficient in consc(|ueuco of
the greatly advanced cost of material. It is in view
of this fact that thcso 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 fool themselves able to furnish both material and
labor, the Quartermaster General is instructed by his
Excellency the Governor, to rc-imburse such Assoeia
lions I lie cost ot" all materials, at a rate not exceeding
similar materials purchased by tno "Department;''
and the t|Uanlity allowed tor each garment shall be
the same as used in our Manufacturing Durenu.
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 prevent confusion and loss, the following method
lor marking packages should bo strictly observed. All
Societies near Charleston, should ship to Charleston
ahd mark thus:
So. 1. TO QUAltTEHM ASTKU GKXKRAL
Charleston*, S. C.
Trom Aid Society at (here insert place.)
Societies near Columbia, should ship and mark thus:
No. 1. TO ASSISTANT QU ARTKRM ASTKK,
CoLU-MUlA, S. C.
From Aid Society (licre insert name.)
Tho 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.
November 8 1 S. S. U LOVER, Q. M. G. S. C.
FALL & WINTER
\\7 E IWITi; THE ATTENTION
> y of our friends and tlie public generally to our
stock of x
FA L L A XI) WIN T E11
GOODS,
Which is complete in all its various branches.
AND WILL Hi: SOLD b OK CASH ONL Y.
MoCUItKY & llAMMKHSLOUCH.
November 1
Fall Goods.
HpiIK SUBS01MBKR 1IAS ON HAND OF HIS
1 last Fall purchases:
Super Black Bombazines.
5-1 Black all-wool DcLatio.
44 44 44 Cashmere and Merino.
44 44 44 Plain and Drilled Alapaccns.
44 -1 -1 44 Publish Crape.
Colored Dullish Merino.
44 Printed Be Lanes.
Domestic. Welch :md Sax-Oiiv Flannel
Merino Vests for children. Misses, ladies, boys & men
" Drawers, for Ladies and Men.
' Union Dresses for Ladies.
Jaconets, Cambrics, Cheeks, Swiss Parlaton Muslins.
Wliito lirillianles and Dimity Finbroidcries.
Kdgings ami lnscrtings, Laces. Linen Camhric Handkerchiefs,
Plain, Hemstitch and Knibroidercd. A
good stock of Knglish Cotton Hose and Half Hose,
with a fair stock of other goods suitable for families'
Fall use. W. P. McDOWALL.
November 1
Cash. Store1^
LOU It, PICK, SUC. A It. HltO. AND CItUSHKI);
Teas, Cocoa, Sperm and Wax Candles;
200 lbs Allspice, Pepper, ( linger. Cinnamon, Nutmegs;
Tobacco, Nails. Shot. Starch, Sal. Soda;
Common Shoes and Dry Hoods; a few good pieces
Tin and Tub ware, Country Cider Vinegar?extra;
Choice Peach Preserves, (lingerdo. and fresh Peaches;
Pickles. Pepper Sauce, Cayenne Pepper and Mustard;
Fresh Soda Crackers and Candy, home made;
Toilet and Castile Soap. Matches, Wax Tapers.
Thoso with the money will please call.
November 1 ly A. T. LATTA.
To Hire
f LTKF.LY TTOUSK BOY. APPLY TO
I November 8 2 K. A. YOUNG.
Rock SaltA
LOT OF TIIIS AllTICLK FOR RALK LOW
for Cash, at WM. MclCAlNS.
November 1 lino
TRY A SOI "I'll CAROLINA
MED1 CINE.
OK
BALSJVM OF LIFE,
l)rop;xi*ecl bv
Camden. So. Oa,..
Y\rill cure Dyspepsia, pain in tlic
side, Headache, loss of appetite, constipation
of the Bowels, ghl^ness
and rush of blood to the head; and
acts as a general tonic to the whole
system.
It is warranted purely vegetable
in itscomposition, and being prepared
by an experienced Druggist, the Proprietor
claims that it is worthy of a
trial from the Southern public.
Many certificates having been received
certifying that this Medicine
has cured many longstanding cases
of the above diseases, a few of these
from well known and responsible
names will be published occasionaliy
\\ holesale Agents,IIaviland,Stevenson
tfe Co., Charleston, S. C.
Sold by Ilasseltine <fc Massey, Lancaster,
S. C.; IVleCill Al Beattie, Pleasant
Hill; 11. C. Patterson Liberty
Hill.
HEM I CD.
WE A HE NOW OPENING AT TUB
Store lately occupied by II. Latta, one door
above the "Old Corner," A FRESH ASSORT
MKNT OF
HEAVY and FANCY
GROCERIES.
We have now in Store
BEST BALTIMORE HAMS,
Fine Lai*d and Ilacon Sides,
GOSHEN CHEESE,
White Bread Corn,
S J OH IS, KICl?, and moi.ASSCS.
ALSO, SLY DIFFERENT KINDS OF FRESH
BOSTON CRACKERS,
Some very Choice Assorted
Pickles, Candies and Spices,
Corn Starch, for Tabic Use.
Candles,&c.
ALSO,
ttio and Uid Java Coffee,
Sugars, Bagging, Rope, &c.
All for sale at the lowest prices for CASII.
Call anil purchase.
Sept. 18,?tf.
EE ED EE &: D ESAUSSCEE,
FACTOR'S AND
( oiiiiiiissicii Merchants,
ADGERS' WHARF,
C'BSAiaLSTO^, SO., A.
November 7
j ann ey's ho tel,
Columbia, So. Ca.
rI"MIIS 110TKL has heen thoroughly repaired, reno1.
valed, and a NEW "WING erected, with a largo
utid commodious DINING-ROOM, lilted out in
modern style, all ol which is handsomely finished and
.'"UKNISHED, making it one ot tho most desirablo
Hotels in the City. ' JAS. C. JANNEY.
c7 a. Mcdonald,
M K R C II A N T T A I L () R,
CAMDEN, SO. CA.
Invites attention to his largo and select Stock of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS !
Consisting of RKADY-MAPK CLOTHING}, of his
own yiatmfacluriit'/, in part, which will bo sold as low
as Northern Goods of the same material and worknumship.
Also,
CLOTHS, CASSIiUKRES and VESTIKCSS
Of the latest styles and best quality.
Furnishing Goods.
He will give special attention to manufacturing of
SHIRTS to measure, and warranted to lit in every
tase.
reasonable discount will be made for CASH
payments.
E~5*'"N. B.?All Goods properly shrank before being
made rp. Sept 11?tf.
J ose Q. Felipe,
{FROM MA VANA, CUBA,)
uux-WATriJK /iXN JJ UiJALLK IN
lEavaiiu and Domestic S<'gnr?, tlio
Best Virginia Chewing &, Smoking
Toloacco.
A CHOICE LOT OF FIRST QUALITY SNUFF,
FIFES, Ac., &c., "WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
No. (H ITlarkct-Strcct,
SIGN OF "NO IMPOSITION,"
CHARLESTON, SO. CA.
November 7
THOMAS E. RYAN,
DEALER IN
| Corn, Oats, 1 Lay, Peas, Bran,
KICK, riiOl'K UBMl SHORTS.
81 K AST 13 A A",
November 7 CHARLESTON, SO. CA,
TTEttY SUPERIOR SKKD POTATOES; FINE
Dairy Cheese ; Figs and Sugar Raisins.
Just received at the "Old Corner"
November 7 K. W. BONNET.
PLOW STEEL.?Also, Plow Iron in all widths.
Also, Plow Moulds and Horse Shoe Nails, Traces,
Haines, Saddles, kc. Just received at tho "Old Corner."
November 7 E. W. BONNEY.
1> AC'OX, Sides and Shoulders, of Baltimore curing
) and very line, for sale at tho 'old corner,' by
E. W. BONNET.
A FINE assortment of CHAIRS, in a great variety
of Styles: Also, aline Buggy Harness, just
reeeivod and for sale at the 'old corner' by
E. W. BONNEY.
Mansion House.
BY E.G. ROBINSON,
CORNER OF BROAD & DeKALB-STS.
November 1 Camden, So. Ca.