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Ir * *** I I v 'jf^ 1 1 ; *f$f ^ ^1 ^R I H *": -r ^ ^j 1 " / V ". N, . . . "1 ?I)C Camfccn Confcfccrate. VOLUME II CAMDEN, SO. CA., FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1863. NUMBER 23 ClK (CambftfCottfrttrfitr, AT THREE DOLLARS A YEAR> PAYABLE INVARIABLY HALT-YEARLY IN ADVANCE. "terms for Advertising: For one Square?fourteen lines or less?ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS^ for each insertion. Obituary Notices, exceeding one Square, charged to at advertising rates. * J 1- ? > T iiausiaut Auvurtuwiuenis una jod wor?c JULUfiT Ui? PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. No deduction made, except to our regular advertising ^patrons. " T. HERSHMAN, Editor. . FRIDAY, APRIL 3,1868. Declination. Mr. N. D. JBaxlet requests us to say that he is no 'candidate for Warden for the Town of Camden at the election on Monday next. Court Week. The Grand and Petit Jurors for the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions, for Kershaw District, were impanneled on Monday last, butowing. we learnt totne absence at the Judge, they were dismissed without a sitting. The Legislature. The called session of the Legislature moets in Columbia to-day. Judging from the tenor of the Governor's proclamation?whicfi will be found in another column?it is matters of vital importance to the State and Confederacy, which prompted him to convene that body at this time. Order No. 4, S. C. M. We would call the attention of all interested parties in Kershaw District to Special Order No. 4, from Col. Burwell Jones. The order from the Adjutant A Inspector General of the State respecting non-compliance or performance of the duty of militia officers, are very forcible, and requires a roster to be returned of all officers and men in their respective beats, by the 9th inst. Seo order under our Special Notice head. Last Friday. TTT _ we were piease^i to see the universal quiet and Christian observance paid to the services in the different Churches of Camden on Friday last?it being set apart by the President of the Confederacy as a day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer. ' Wo should not be at all surprised at this godly feeling pervading the hearts of our citizens, as they have ever been characterized as a Christian-loving and law abiding people. KugN! Rags!! Rasa!!! Our lady friends would confer a lasting favor, by sending to the office of the Confederate all the clean iinin and cotton rags they may have on hand. Hags Will secure for us what money cannot?viz: paper to continue the publication of the Confederate. Highest cash prices paid on delivery. . We are indebted already to the kind attention of several estimable ladies from the town aud District, for packages of an extra fine article. ? ? Personal. We had the pleasure, on Monday last, of a visit from our editorial trieud, Mr. W. M. Conkers, of the Lancaster Ledger. Mr. C. is well known to the people of our district and State as the partner in law of our distinguished and gallant Brigadier, General J. B. Kershaw. The Ledger has been amongst tho few in our Confederacy, and especially in South Carolina, that have braved the ravages 5f war on newspapers, and stands second to none of the remaining few for editorial ability and as a medium for district advertising. Our merchants and others having commercial intercourse with the good people of Lancaster, (and there are many) would find the Ledner a crwwi ^ 0WWI ?UCV4t(?IU through which to make known the articles of supply on band. Cliaiigeiii Schedule off S- C. R. R. On nnd aficr Thursday, 2d of April, the mid-day train down from Camden will be altered as follows: Leave Camden 12 30 p. m. Arrive at Kingsville 2.46 p. m. Arrive at Camden 6:40 p. m. Arrive at Aueruste 3:46 p. m. Arrive at Columbia 6:00 p. m. The time of departing from each of the above named places?with the exception of the down mid-day train from Camden?-have not been changed, and will continue as heretofore, until further notice. Latest from Jacksonville.?Information has been received here by telegraph, that the negroes and aboil tionists have abandoned Jacksonville and gone to H ilton Head. The town was set on fire by the vandals previous to their leaving. Gen. F'negan reached the place in time to save the greater portion of it. His troops are now occupying Jacksonville.?[Sat/annaA Republican, 31 si ult. [prom our 8pecial correspondent.] ASHY CORRESPONDED CG. Camp Near Fredericksburg, Va., ) March 23. 1863. f I have but little, Mr. Editor, to interest your read* era in the way of news from this part of the army. We-expected to be in motion a week ago, but fortunately were not required, as Gen. Stuart's cavalry succeeded nobly in driving back the invader across the upper Rappahannock, between Culpepper C. H. and what is known as Kelly's Ford. We heard the cannonading nearly all day, and that evening received orders to be ready to move at any moment, but were not required to do so. We are still in winter quarters, ! and from the appearance of tiie weather qf, present, are likely to remain in statu quo until some time in April. The enemy is still in our front, and will at- ? tempt anomor aavanco as soon as tne weather permits bim to move. Under tho continued blessing and protection of Divine Prov.dence, and the skill of the aolest and best general?and generals?of modern times, this army, which has always triumphed, ar.d has the prestige of many victories over the vory same foe, expects again to give the insolent intruder another chastisement, more severe and decided than any other heretofore administered. The army is in better lighting condition to-day thun it has almost ever been, and the men are lively and hearty, and are ready, if not | anxious for the fray. What madness and folly has possessed the mind of the Yankee nation, is abun- j dantly shown in their intense hate of and desire tc^ j subjugate the South, in all their efforts to do which they have signally failed. Truly " whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad." War is a terriblo scourge, but it is sometimes absolutely necesssary?in the present instance wholly unnecessary on tho part of our cruel invaders, but so A ... - - mr as wo aro concerqeu, a religious and lioly duty, j My impression is, that tho whole strength of the vile and corrupt dynasty at Washington, will be mustered against us this year, and if we are successful in driving back the wave of fanaticism and corruption rob ling on towards us, our success and independence will bo a fact accomplished in a few months. On the other hand, should the vandal horde be per- ! mitted to penetrate our country any further, thero is no telling how long the war will last. How important that every man who has a soul in his body and an arm to strike for " God and liis native land," should be at his post. Now or never is the fearful motto. Should wo fail now, all may be lost?i? lost once, lost forever. All furloughs extending beyond tho 1st of April are disapproved, and our heavy baggage, etc., is ordered to tho rear. The army of Northern Virginia will be thoroughly mobilized and ready for tho opening campaign, which will be a very active and important one in every particular. i minic mo rengious tone ot the army has somowhat improved, yet there is great room for additional improvement. Tho soldiers eeek after tracts and other religious reading, with groat eagerness, and tho attendance on public worship is very good. A revival of religion has been in progress at Fredericksburg for some weeks, and I trust tho good work will continuo to go on until all are brought under the saving influence of the Gospel. What would a soldier's life bo without the blessed Gospel of the Graco of God?? emphatically "a world without a sun." I have recentl}" passed over the battle-fiold ot this dace, and have witnessed the terrible cruelty and carnage of war. Dead bodies of tho enemy, scarce half buried, are visible; hands and feet protruding through the thin covering of earth aro frequently seen, and tho most shocking spectacle of "man's inhumanity to man" is obvious in the wicked treatment which tho enemy's dead have received at the hands of their own friends (f) What a sad commentary is this on the present unnatural and inhuman war, waged by a merciless and cruel foe against those who have never wronged them ? And this is the treatment which the tyrant bestows ! even upon bis own miserable subjects. Not even buried with a show of decency, but loft like dogs to rot upon the ground where they have met an inglorious end. Near one of tho beautiful cemeteries of the city stands an unfinished monument to the mother of Washington. It is built up to the height of nearly twenty feet. The shaft is lying near by, just as it came from tho quarry, in its crude state, lacking the artizans skill to shape and perfect the spire. 'Tis strange that this monument has never been finished) and that the mother of the great Virginian and Southerner has been allowed to rest in comparative oba/.n ri tir T remomhnr onim.n 1 ? - - ' . ovtvia> jfvam iu oave read an interesting story connected with the unfinished monument, and its present condition was attributed to the caprice of a coquette. The story is a long one, and although I distinctly remember its authoress and leading outlines, yet time and space forbids the aU tempt at repetition. I bad a favorable opportunity of seeing the destruction done to private property in the city and its environs. Many houses and public buildings were literally | torn to pieces. The beautiful chqroh edifices of the 'Baptist and Episcopal congregations are* porfora ted from pedestal to tower. Many houses were set on Are and burned to tlm ground by the shells of the enemy. It is distressing to see the sad havoc made in this once beautiful and prosperous city. Families driven from their elegant and luxurious houses, nud in many instances persons reduced from ease and comfort to want, if not starvation. Surely there is a righteous God who will punish, still more those who hava poluted our sacred sauctuaries and homes by their unholy touch. The Yankee pickets lino the Stafford side of the Rappahannock. Wo sajv a number of them on duty, and a considerable number of eavalrj'men, whom wo suppose are the videttes of this section of the army. A good deal of work has been done on our side since the battle, in anticipation of another advance of the enemy. The city is garrisoned by Gen. Barksdale's Brigade of brave Mississippians who were the first in the memorable fight which commenced on tlio morning of the lift, V l or>?i t*t A vu vi VO\T;UIUV;1| I ou^. >V . Tiie Enemy Landing Below.?Reports reached the city last evening, by the Savannah train, to the effect that, on Sunday afternoon, two regiments of the enemy lauded upon John's Island and drove in our pickets. In the skirmishing which onsued, three of the enemy are said to have been made prisoners. It is also stated that the Yankees have landed a force upon Seabrook's Island, about twelve miles irora Adams' Run. In consequence of these movement;, Gen. Hagood has ordered all the ladies away from Adams' Hun. Mercury of Tuesday. The skirmish on Seabrook's Island on Sunday, reported in our issue of yesterday, was an encounter between the enemy's pickeis and a few of our scouts, resulting in the capture of one prisoner. Two of the enemy are stated to have been killed outright We have no further intelligence from thai quarter.?J/ercury of Wednesday. Middle Tennessee.?A private letter, from Chattanooga, dated March 20th, says: Gen. J. K. Johnston has gone to the front, bag and burgage, staff, horses, servants, camp equipage and all, and has assumed command oftho army in person. Gen. B-agg is temporarily relieved, uud is now in Winchester, whero his wife lies dungerously sick. A well grounded rumor obtains in military circle to the effect that Gen. B. has been permanently relieved from the command of the army of Tennessee, and ordered to report at Itichmand On dit, that he will be assigned to Mobile, and Gen. Buekner sent to Vieksburg. No news from the front, except that Rozencraus has fallen buck to?(?) Our scouts have been in Mnrlrershnro'. hut. whither "Rosey" is goue, wo know not ?Jackson (Miss.) Appel, 2Gth. Announcements. Mr. Editor: Please announce ISAAC STOKES as a candidate for Ordinary foi Kershaw District, at the ensuing election, and obligo March 27 MANY VOTERS. Mr. Editor Pleaso announce Mr. ALEX. L. MCDONALD a candidato for Ordinary for Kershaw District, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Wm. M. Bullock, and obligo HIS FRIENDS. March 21 Mr. Editor: Please anuounce Mr. B . M. BROWN, as a suitsble candidate for Ordinary of Kershaw District, to Jill the vacancy occasioned by tho death of Wm. M. Bullock?and oblige HIS FRIENDS. March 20 Mil. Editoii: Please announce J. J. BURK.KTT, as a suitable candidato for Ordinary for Kershaw Dis trict. at tho ensu ing election, and oblige MANY VOTERS. March 20 Mil. Editor: Please announce Mr. W. H. FISHER as a suitable candidato lor Ordinary of Kershaw District, to lill tho vacancy occasioned by the death of the late Wr. M. Bullock, and oblige MANY SUPPORTERS. March 13 The following gentlemen are nominated for Inten dant and Wardens oi the Town of Camden, at the election to be hold on Monday next: For intendent.-?JAMES DUNLAP. For Wardens.?N. D. BAXLKY JOS. M. OAYLED. D. HOCOTT. L. M. BOSWKLL. April 3 The following ticket is offered as in every particular capable of guarding the interests of the town as Jntendant and Wardens ot Camden: For Intendent.?JNO. K. W1THERSPOON. For Wardens.?I. B. ALEXANDER J. M. GAYLE. L. McCANDLESS. F. McLARNON. April 3 Mr. Editor: Please announce the following gentlemen for Intendaiy; and Wardens of the town of Camden, at the ensuing election in April: For Intcndent.?JAS. DUNLAP. For Wardens.?h. M. BOSWELL. F. McLARNON. J~>S. M. GAYLE. E. G. ROBINSON. And oblige MANY FRIENDS. March 13 Special ZESTotices. H'1M)VARTKU ?M KEOT. a. c. M., Camhkn, S. C t March 28th 1863. SPECIAL ORDER NO. 4. IT APPEARING 1 HAT IN SOME OF THE COMPANIES of this Regimem there has been a failure to organize, in accordance with General Order ; No. 8r from the Adjutant and Inspector-General, and of Order ! No. 2 issued from these Headquarters, either by aet holding elections in pursuance of emd orders, or by returning as elected persons who are not eligible under j the act of the General Assembly. It is hereby ordered. that the commanding officers of all snch beat compan| its of this Regiment do forthwith order elections to be | held ou ihe 7th day of April, 1863, between the hours of 10 a. ra., and 4 p. in., in nil cases whore such failure has occurred. Officers commanding beat companies are hereby required to return a roster of the officers in their respective boats, with the date of their election, also a complete roll of all persons in their beats between the ages of 16 and 50, aud 16 and 60, liable tomilitia and patrol duty, to these Headquarters on and ' before the 9th day of April, 1863. It is to be hoped that there will be no uaneces, sary delay in completing the organization of these companies under these orders. Officers in command of beat companies are required promptly nnd faithfully to execute these orders in every particular. ? I3y order Col. Jones: . J M.GAYLE, Adjutant. I April 3 ' 1 TO THE Fill ENDS OF DGCEASEH SOM>l 3 US. THE SUBSCRIHERH AS RECEIVED, TH ROUGH the kindness of ('apt. T. J. Wakhen, copies of the proper affidavit and forms of application to the War Depart met! t, for the payments due deceased snld?ers. It has been found that many applications (justly due) have been refused, on account of the informality ot the applications. The War Department has had printed proper forms of application, copies of which have been sent to mo by Capt. Warren. I will attend to all applications at my office. J. K. W1THERSPOON, Magistrate. March 27 4 1 \ MUNICIPAL ELECTION. TDK FOLLOWING GENTLEMAN ARE AP m.. 4 *?-- ? * - [iuiiul-u iiiuungcio ul i/iiu cuHuiDg eiecnon 10 do mold on tho 1st Monday in April next, for Intendant and four AYardeus for the Town of Camden: W. D. An derson, Clias. McDonuld and J. S. Meroney. ROBT. M. KENNEDY, Recorder. Council Chamber, March 27, 1863. MEDICAL NOTICE. DR. AW R. S1KES TENDERS HIS SERVICES as practising physician to the citizens of Camden and vicinity. Oflice on main street, in the rooms formerly . occupied by Dr. T. J. AVohkman. February 27 ME1HCAE NOTICE. DR. T. REKNSTJKRNA, offer? his services to the public in quality of Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur. Office over the store of Messrs. Gayle dr. Young. May 30 SPECIAL NOTICE. ENROLLING OFFICE, HEADQUARTERS, ) Kershaw Dist., Camden, 8. C., Feb. 7, 1863. J" IN PU SUANCK TO ORDERS FROM COL. JOHN S- Preston, commandant of conscripts, Columbia, S. C., all white male residems of Kershaw District, and all transieut persons between the ages of eighteen [18] and forty [40] not in the military service of the Confederate Suites, are ordered to report forthwith to the Enrolling Officer of this District or be considered and published as deserters. All officers, non-commissioned officers and privates absent from their commands without leave or on expired leave, will also report at these Headquarters, or will be published and arrested as deserters. All exemptions and discharges previous to the 11th of Octobor are not considered valid. All persons in the employment of the Government will forthwith roport their names, ages and nature of their occupation; and all persons following professions uiju uuucd uniming iiium iu u Aumptiuii, win present me evidence of the same. Under General Orders No. 43 of tho State Adjutant and Inspector-General, all Militia Officers are ordored to furnish forthwith rolls of all persons in their Beat liable to conscription. ? Persons claiming to be exempt should report promptly, that their cause of exemption may be properly enrolled. mL _ ill ~ j %r .1 ?*? a. % inti uiuuu win uo ujieiu'u uu munuays, Wednesdaysaud Fridays* between the hours of 9 and 2, at Dr. D. * L. DeSAUSSURKS office in Camden. . K% B. CANTEY, Capt. and Enrolling Officer of Kershaw District. February 13