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I . jjjtt fjmtmUx CcDgrr. " S2 PER ANNUM IN ADVANCE, *i lo t 3 /amilg oai ^nlilital UrmspajK?Jltanttii lo tit 3rto, etitotti, litttolnn, ftiutatiim, agriroltorr. Sottrml Smproorainit!, /ortign ooi Jlomtstit Stun, fffii tit Blnrkiis. VOLUME X. LANCASTER C. H, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEP, 18,1861. NUMBER 32. THE LANCASTEK LEDHEK Published every Wednesday Morning DY W. M. CONNORS, Editor mid proprietor. TERM S: ' Jn advance, J2.00 j At the expiration of Six Months, .... 2.60 i the cud of tho Year, 3.01) j ADVERTISEMENTS, j Will be inserted at the following low rates: One square (of 16 liues or less,) one insertion, ' or, if continued, 76 cunts for tho first in- ! I scrtion, and 60 cents for each subsequent inser- | tion. j VIR3INIA CORRESPONDENCE. I [roil TUK LANCASTER LEDGER.] 1 Fairfax C. H. Va., Aug. 34, 1861. 1 Before 1 wrote my last letter, it was 1 known a forward movement was anticipa- ' ted. Yesterday a thorougli inspection of 1 arms was made at 12 J o'clock, every mm 1 who had not, was provided with forty J rounds of ammunition. The inspection oc- ' copied some time and dinner was conso- ' quently delayed. Wliilp Col. Blandipg was r dining, and 1 wus about finishing my former 8 communication, Capt. McLemore, Adjutant 1 General iu Gen. Jones' stuff, rode up and u announced that the regiment would bo formed forthwith in the road. The long u roll was beat?immediately I was in uniform * and on my steed extending the order to the ' ntanontSoa --.J - ,vw|/w?i v vu^uiiuoi v/iuccia ?iuu pnviuts j Itud been en the look out for such an or? ' der. Can teens were tilled willi water, llav- 1 ersacks with what provisions were cooked, c blankets buckled up, ready for the march. v It hud been ascertained that a portion of c tho enemy were about Fulls Church?had i been seen as late us yesterday morning by i our pickets. In less than twenty minutes v the Regiment was formed upon the color i line, ready for tire march. In pasting C through the different company streets, J 1 found some difficulty in restraining the sick J from goiug?uiuny did go who ought not ^ to have gone. The sick list to day has in- <' creased in consequence of it. Mnuy cried a from disappointment and mortification that !' their nfilictions prevented their going, and e thut when the 9th w as summoned tiAhurch " with a fair prospect for a fight, they from ^ there afflictions and misfortunes were to 11 have no "place iu the picture." In less thun u forty minutes the Brigade of Gen. Jones, u all South Carolinians were on the march n by a flank in double files. It was a grund P and imposing sight, being mounted I hud a v good opportunity of reviewing the line and enjoying the sight which the glittering muskets and the firm and steady tramp of the pheerful and determined soldiers exhibited. Geo. l.ongst.-eel's Brigade, all Virginians, yrere encamped about two injles in advance Upon reaching their encampment, we found they hud moved. About one mile beyond Fairfax C. H., we were joined by a portion of the Battalion of tho Washington Artil. lery, from New Orleans. There w? had to | wail for General Jackson's Virginia Brig, ude, who were encamped behind us. Near uu set they arrived and we iQok up the lino of march?the arlijlery in front ; the 0 roads were bad, so much rain recently had ' caused deep and extensive mud holes ; fen- 1 pes had to be polled a way and the march 1 tnade through the fields. This, together ' with so large a body moving, made the > halts frequent and the march slow. Soon jt was dark, (for the uioon did not rise un- t til about 9 o'clock). To many of us this 1 was episode in our military careei, the v march after night. With the last halt, t c?n)j the command "uboul face." Gen. i Longstrsot having dispatched u courier to ? inform us the eneiuy had fallen buck upon t Alexandria, and thnt ho was able tp main- t tain his position. We had no tents or t pooking utensils along and no baggage d wagons ; all hod been left nl our camp.? b When wo left camp it waa supposed ihu p enemy were advancing and wu would meet ? them. Every one expected to bivouac tor fi the night, but as it turned up we got back b to camp about 10 o'clock with "no body * hurl" by the enemy, but several tired and * hungry. The "Greys" who had been to L ng Bridge, exclaimed, "another S.ono !' j The advance irnard of thn eimtnv lim.il hut-n I jen by our pickets nod hud been hfed iuto, t two were killed and a Captain taken pris- c, oner. Our pickets were secreted and |j let the advance pass and then called on n th in to surrendor. Tho captain obeyed, % b it hisuien who were with him attempted ? to run the gunntlet and vyre shot. ii 1 hud the pleasure of meeting Gen. Bop- a bam to duy. |le is looking iu tine health, d as cordial and wartn hearted as of yora. I g also had the pleasure of making the ac? p quaintunce of Gen. Longstreet, and w?l ri much pleased with him. lie told me if v C >uld find no enemy when he arrived, his 11 Brigade having gone the entire way 10 s Fulls Church. n The ladies of Sumter District have | rp* d $ uted our regiment with a hnndsome, rich n and artistic flag. It is beautiful, well eon* 1 d eeived and appropriate. On one tide, is tl UouJederate Banner , un 1110 uincr ine prouu a and glorioim emblem of 8opth Carolina, a v, large and beautiful I'nlinelto with the creneru{lBb star for each of the Confederato n iStatc^^h^M- 1861, and the motto, "on- u ooi|f8!pWMjStofif|yl eaqoiaitely and teafs I n "n^ willlug hands ? J?2fc8K9B|? ?C^H||M| noble and pat ri> ' I ) ic daughters of Carolina. When the lag was worked it was not known to the fair donors that the name of the regiment would bo changed or was chnnged. It came to us a few days since, having the mark, (also the work of the ladies) of the 3d Regiineut. A happy thought occurred to Col. Blending, to request Mrs Jackson, the widow of the innrtyr, to take out the figure 2d and work the figure i), so as to make it conform to our present number.? With pleasure elte complied with the re [juest and handsomely efl'ected and worked the alteration. The flag had not been pre. seated to the regiment, and had never kissed the breeze us our emblem, or been unfurled cr waved over us as our banner. Another capital hit was made by Col. B. in present, ing it to the Regiment, when as we all supposed we were taking up ihu line of march to engage in our tirsl battle. The inc was tornicd and the regiment about to ...I..... /'..I l> : I . t.... . - UIUVII, nucil VIM. AJ IU a OIIUIl, UUl paillOlIC | ind rtirring uddress, commit.cd the bcmili'u I and much prized banner, the yill of the ovely, and noble women of the patriotic and of Sumter, to bis command, it waa eceived willi three deafeniug cheers, with determination ijiat its beautiful and unsul' ied folds should lead ua to victory, or cover is in death. 1.udius of Sumter, we accept your rich nd beautiful gift, your generous and pariotic offering. We thank you nffeclionuiey and tenderly for this remembrance, this aeinento of your esteem and confidence ntrinsically it is a handsome banner, one hat any command, any soldier would ac cpt with grateful hands ; au emblem that could cause the noble and generous hearts if war worn veterans to swell with delight a seeing its artistic and lovely fulda waiv ng over them. Under the circumstances vhieh now surround us, although not uito [ether in a strange lard, but fur away Iron: fur own beloved Coro'.ina, iu the midst of he enemy, we accept your generous gift, our devoted remciiibrunce with grateful learla, with hearts und hands resolved to lo our duty, our wliolu duty as soldiers ,ud as ( nrolinians It is the connecting ink between us and the affectionate inollirs, the devoted vv ivea, the lovely daughters, nd the sweet sisters, we have left at home, 'our precious gift shall keep in sweet and vely remembrance their memories, their flections, devotion and prayeia. Many of s, it may be, nav it is almost certain, will ever bo permitted nguin to enjoy the leasuro of a reunion with the loved ones re left behind ; some have already fallen >v the diseases Incident to a soldiers life, leprived of the comforts and affections of mine, sweet home. We may not return 10 hank vou nersonnllv. hut rest. unrvit 'fateful hearts have thanked you ; soldier* j nivu blessed you, we hope to beur it back o Carolina in triumph and with virion >erched upon its lovely and beautiful folds \t ull hazards, at every cost, at every sacri ice, we promise thut jt ahull return in lonoy. August 1271 h Yesterday the Brigade was again on the narch and proceeded as far as Fairfax C. . I. A courier had been despatched by our tickets from Anandule giving the informu ion that a body of troops were seen in thnt oculity. We got about two miles ou the oud to meet them, when another and sub' equent courier informed us, who and what hat body of troops wers It turned out to >e a fresh arrival of u regiment of friends vho hud taken the wrong road and uume ip the way the enemy would travel. From ndicalions, circumstances and actions, the memy will be met, whenever and wherever hey desire it. Forward and onwnrd is the irevailing sentiment from the private to lie general commanding. Our scouts, vi letis and pickets are very uulive, thev have een charged lo-dnv with a lookout at a articular place, il they report game, the Irigade by morning will be several miles out this place. I hope it may not rain, ul the indications are that we shall have a ret night, but aoldiera do not stop f?.r such trifles," they are obliged to"stand it ' Fairfax, Va., August 'J81I1. When I finished my letter yesterday, 1 xpected to b? some distance from this amp to-day. The officers had received inimation that ths Brigade would mors last ight in ths event that our videttea and \ couts reported a certain stats of fact* , rnicu w ere supposed to exist in a certain r>cality. Geu. Jones too had been in the fiddle ail day making observations. Many id not take off their plqthes, thin with the un by the side is what is called in military arlnncs, "sleeping upon yourartns.r It is other a bad sleep, I can sleep in daylight ery comfortably with my clothes upon to, but at night it is only a "middling" ; leep?causes dreams about snakes So otwithslanding 1 was notified not to unrest, *l|il 1 'shucked ofl " I had a desire ot to be disturbed in the night, for that uf ft had sunned my blankets, changed the ituation of my bedstead, tqrnjpg ihe head loutli and the fee I to thp North, before it raa head to the Weal, feet to Ihu Fast? Ion Miso Betsey if you please dont a-l; is the reason Having said bedstead, I rill tell you where I got it and how,it was >ude. Four forks driven in the around. ??i rlth rail* lengths m? and croaiwia*, dtc.? wm fortunate in undrcaaing at tbe turning i in, for after I had slept soundly,! was nwoke \ by a brothel officer from headquarters, in i forming me that the videttes were in and i reported no necessity for a march nt pres. 1 out, he likewise added you hud better get 1 i up and take otV your ulothes. I told hiiu 1 I 1 was all right between the "sheets" ! I Our picket* are very notice and vigilant. I ihe least movement of the enemy in reported. A "Bowery boy" was brought in yesi terday. lie w;>? detected high op in a tree, i was ahot nt tw ice, and upon being naked . I I how he wna missed, he said he "kinder ' ' aqirteled it" Spoke of his Colonel, aaid I I he was afraid lie wan allot, that he had aeon i ' ' his ho rue running without the rider, but j e.iid his Colonel was cute, had been to Mexico Mm) Nicaingn-i ami knew how to leave his saddle when he was tired at. Up , on hearing one of the pickets say lie sup. , posed lie hud killed one. for lie had a good j aim and miw the man full after the fire and and crawl off, the Bowery hoy replied, "w by j you did hit hiui.hc was acting toe Zouave.*' j It seems the Zouave* after being tired at, j will fall am} lie, or crawl off. to induce the > belief that tliev are bit The Bow.-ry boy , belonged to a Regiment front New Voru . city, composed of the llowery street row j die*. We had a visit from Gen. S. K Gist, of j our State, to day. He in on bin way borne, having u furlough na Adjutant General to visit the scene of war for two months ? He came in the right time utid was in the rigtil place at the Manasnu battle, was aid to the guWant and lamented Gen lire ? Gen Gist gallantly led an A'ttbnma Regiment, whose field officer* bad been shot down, into the thickest of the fight?thin regiment was in the Brigade of Gen. Bee. He has been nick since and is looking ruther pule?but few escapes here soma sort of sickness. The Gen. goes home to take charge of our State military ollices and have everything in readiness for the winter. He is just the man to do it correctly and with satisfaction. We also had u visit trotn that good and patriotic christian Ucv. Mr Meynnrdie?he is well. The service has given liitll any other appearance than that of u preacher. i mii f i Itii r?? I mill I'liulitmuii f-?i? I ! ? " mid umniiura arc unchiin^d. Ilia patriot- I ( iain will do. The ~d Regiment (Col. Kur- i alinw) ia most fortunate in its f Implant. and ho are we of the O'.li Regiment in our Chaplain, Rev, J. N. Craig. lie ia highly en- , teemed and beloved, always moving, quick and willing, ready to preach, prnv, visit and ' wait upon the nick and dying, go to the post i tlice, explain the map, and geography , of I he country and rend v to light; when i the regiment iiiovom toward* the eneinv he 1 aliouldera lis gun Our nohle, gallant and generous l.ieut Col. U. \V. Rav.was no p'enaed with him that he would have hfm to be one of his military familv at hit gen i croiiH table Our rhnplain farea well, I 1 might any sumptuously, notwithstanding we are living in tenti and in an old Held. Our Brigudu ia one of the three advanced ' Brigades?many others are close behind ua. In n forward movement we will have the second position ?Ocn l.ongatreel leading the way. Many other Brigade* are joat behind u*, extending hack and below M* nassu We will noon linve to look out for I winter quartern By Ibe lat December tbe ' open field hero will be loo severe But ' few here believe tbe war will end auon, ' every preparation i* for a protracted wnr. no ona deairea it. but bow can wo help it T j We muat repel the invadera ; we in net meat | them and drl"? them hack. Should Ihcy drive us from Virgiuis, destruction will follow their footsteps The most merciless, vindictive arid liendiah feeling i* openly pio. 1 claimed against our State Charleston i* ' to be laid in Allies and our State devnstnted ' and our people alnugluervd. Come here and sea the devnatniion and destruction which fohr.wa the march of ho tremendous : nn army, even of friend*, and everv one would exclaim, keep the enemy mat of my ' region?drive them hack ni all hazard*.? We are not fighting for territory, for money, for power. or for renown ; we are not invaders , we will consent to pein e to-morrow if our enemies would withdraw and let us alone. We huve no aliorualive, no choice?theirs is a wur of extermination and subjugation. Ours is the defence and protection of our homes, our lire?ides, our families our honor, our pr< party, our all ? Those who cannot come, should contribute freely to the comfort, health and clothing of thosu who are hero and who have not the means to provide what is indispensable for the comfort, health and life of a soldier Do not suppose all the rich men are here, such is not toe fact. It is true, nisny rich men are in the army and are doing good service, and who aro able to provide themselves, but it is equally true, there are many pqor men woo huve left their families dependent at home, end who are not nble to provjfltj themselves with clothing and comforts Iters. There is no clothing, shoes or hats about here All you can get in s store is tobacco, taukq, and a little paper At Fairfax, tho merchants say the Yankees I took all the goods eoldiera wished,end they * can get nn more. They cannot g#t any I gooda from Alexandria or Ballunora, and * there ia nona to supply tlieni in Kieliuionr), * (Jo < id a nre aaid lo l>? vary scarce I Intra. Il c (a lata and I aliall hold on until wonting 1 Wednesday, Auysat SWilt. I f wil arouaad llija morning by ordara . t thai Ihe Regiment would be prepared to I 11 mreh ni 6 o'clock with two diivn provia- i ion* -nil hands arc cooking It In a rnini.ig I with n good prospect fur a wet day. The i Potomac is supposed to bo our deHtinnlion < for the present Munv arc not able to go | but well try it ' i LONG GRABS i I roa Tine lancastkk iaihikk. > V R DITott: .Xceorditij; i<i pre* iou? tip[><iji|i|jieii! the I'ii'Ztfi.H ?il tl.tr iotter pstl of . Llit* Ihvlriu n?>embled tt"ar Mr I. .b in I'Vr- ; , jiiHiiii'n for tli?* purpose of forming l.iem- | t irlv?n iiiio n company el "Home Guards " | t VV(jere??ri the billoting prcuiniile w.iu of. i< "ereii : i Whrren*. in Hie troubled * r.t?* of |io|iti. c Sri I all..i:s pro liim d b. 'lis brier liostiliir < >f Hie riorili to .tarda iin. our rights and in. t dilutions, i> is proper in us (or too ptir | rose of piolevliiig our iio.ur>, our l.iunlie> i md for li gem r il welfare of ;he comma- i nit. I" f> rm oiirM-i'es iulo euinpuny for t iU-'o pro eclioo, in 'i e '-er > pledge run. ( lelteS lo sufclnili e.ich olin- ill e\,culin|! t be object of litisc- uipii'ii, wnieli company i in.til ^o lit Hie nuiiie ol the "l.yi :he-Creek r flume (in.ltd " ti About ihirli^iv. persona come fo.ttnrd rod eiiiulied 'lietr onioe. 'I"111 f illoit ino i 'evolutions tt.is iben oif d < > i i, m ; -i HeSolifd ISI. i'llUt "Itjs ftlill.iii:, S'in I tie mliiposen ! a t.upturn utnl I-I i!d and do ( I lieutenant* ; whir ft eonipiin sli ill tne i iti'e llethi l .ib oti hi of ' i uAiMian | ?'ii mp i n r??wi, uv UIU' .*0 IM* M111C.I in.it iiu- III 11 1'iSir ^ ii > In. iinll mil f hor mutter* hfsnUnl till, ill.il U. I In- member* til liia cuiiip ill\ p'e g. our ?ucred Iuhiuih to tl tw-fid everv inee'ing ot tlii* company on bpw piovidciitiulU titnd-red. HettUied ii i. I loo tin- itliiei* of mi* Jlllpiin "hull be e.evtcd lay bul.nt .iii.l re " mill ill "llice during inv preui'tit nm ui Ursnlvrd 4tli. That no gun he lired. no u inrn b owed, no dium beat. nt'icr 9 o'clock l ingot, neilner on the >ubh.itii Ouv It .11 > "I iicac rnh-a l ? violated w v cOli.t I r '* i on lo.iitn ? ' Htsohetl.?th I'll it if nny white tntn be u .iiown to i.iui< mo privmc noiruiiiciiiioii 11 villi a lirgiu, or m|i uK dl*re?pvctlitl ot -"ii . . oiii'edcruev in am am. lie ahull be del villi in-cording to the dcci-ion ol lh? d 'otnpoiiy o Urstdied lilli, Tlmt live Captain of tlii? c Joiop.inv ahull hii"e power to appoint iu nun) pnirola u* tie may de? m i ecsa.iry. lifsuUrd "Jib, That ein-li uicn.ber of tlii? * 'innp.inv nliall pledge hi" honor to pro '1 ore ii "on mid ammunition to be in reudi leaa at miV aliiriu, whatever Urtolvril 8th, That the Captain of lliia 'oinpuny will act a* ('hairnian at all meet. np?, or in hit absence, the timt Lieutenant " lit snltt'd 9lb, That the majority of tida oiiipuiiv nliull govern in unv notion or / iii-naure the> may *ee fit to adopt, or in*ti- j ote l"r Ito-lr own ?u|etv. U't.ilitil luth, 'I'liul utter the nrguniz ilion ' >f the t mm puny, no member will be re. ii reived onlv bv two thirds of the company, t Rr??lvtd 1 lib, Thut ut unv regular meet ng of itiia ci. input, v uuv of lite above rulea liny be altered or iimeiided by two third" >1 the company. * Tlie Company thai, proceeded to ballot * ror officer* with the following result : ? Itev N Faile, Captain. 1 Dr. \V. Ogburn I at Lieutenant. " T Failu 21 J Fsile 3d " On motion, the ('npl.iin appointed live pvr?ou? n? ?n Kxecntive ('ommittee Toe ;otniiiiilre W;m ihrn announced a* follow*; [jilmn Ferguson, Itev. VV. J. Junes, I.. fit nun, Jacob Faile, n il Win Faile. Resolved, Th.'il h copy of the proceeding* if thin meeting he *ent to :he office of the Lancaster ledger mid request it lo he pub ished J T. P.MI.K, Secy Aug 17 18til From the l>ue We*l Telescope. .Mr. Dorrkk: Havingjust returned from milling a coiiiiiiunion el (Ji.ls < "reek church. I .alienator District, M C. 1 think it proper | o note n few fuels for 'he encouragement c f others This reci nlly organized church leserve* lo he imitated in their Zeal for l'ie v i.'itvntioii of soiila. In these time* of peril v ind langer to our country, thev ore not forfetfol of their high obligations to God, the I tefeiider and Saviour of both church and ounltv. While three companies were on ^ lie eve of stnriu g from the District for ; he enmp of lraiuin>r. among whom were t levcmI inrmhrrs of this chuitfh ; vet the 1 ntrrv?i ?m1 ooleinriitv maiiifentfd on e?rh 1 t titV of 'lit* Hireling wm riilim-eed iii?ien<1 , if oiiuioi?iifU. l>i\i.i?? nervier commenced < n Pmlit, nnt1 licing niMttro li' Itw J II. I People*, neurit ihe whole f ihe llirvedatn n ere ijiriii In eocli "Civiie loti ml r rent ng occanion <1eu)"ided A .tlr Mum mil * a* ord.iinel .1 ruling Klder oh Fridm, * lio a ill he n vnlnxhle aoee?nion lo llie Kulrriliip. Twenty one iiieinliern were admitted ( liy eX.'iiiiliitiioii in the ?irrd prltilfjfn of IN a elm r?ii Mumniufi. * >a? ..<! four J jl? l(? F fleell Cnnca of bip'it'it, noire ! ' (dull* mid Motor r' lltl eit Wert aileoded to luting itir ocfiMiou "!*? * noil devout Mini f reaper'fol Mltrn>|o|l imam |> itli to nil llie *ef? ^ nt r? \\ do not knot it licllier thin 'tr. ald tv < ttll> U n rci it m in rrrtt'o *relio ? or oil. Kill tte dn Iwhrvit it wan a revit ing and iiivtu tti i?tu fiituiii i?l" Uod'e profraeinj p -u?lo. I do not koow |>nriiouimrly what the xperience of other Hrethreu is in their ap> jropmte fields of labor, but our own oblervation is, that the threatened and peril* >u? imndiiion of our country, and tho e?i* ' leni in erp"*tlioii of ilivine l'rovid?fice in ur Urtiolf in every i Balance ol importance o our aniotv, in,a c> ii-ed ihs religious and pidlv people of our .and to come neuter j u q?4, to bi<l? lh*0(Mlr?? uodir the hoi-j low of liis hand. and crv mightily dav and night for our deliverance troin n maddened foe. necking our utter dealruolion. Thin ia surely right Let christians in the use if the appointed means, continue to implore tiis Almighty protection and favor, j liid at liis own liuiu and in his own way.? j lie will take hold of the Nhield and Buckcr nnd aland up |nr ourdefence God uyi, 'call upon ine when thou art in trouble I "ill deliver thee." If we ahould be aubjupiled a sentence which I do not like to * rile, the church would bo diuorganizsd lid rendered uowcrless fur good. Each shristinn might uijd would bear the pearl if great price ill hi* own bosom, even amid :oi.Migrations and death, but the church ould nut rear its head riming the missals >t (joins, Vandal* and sir age lues of every ori upl lailii Hut "God reigns! Let the Sarlh rijnice." lie will nut sutler the ene I tu deauiate thin Southern portion of us biond-bonglit Zion it will be seen afer I*.is nrai.d demonstration is over, tbat Jlirisl's people, their prayers nnd the influ nee of their pulnotisui have constituted lie "salt" Hint hath sated lis. Wnile the liitn.igf done In tile North, and the demurili/alioii and infidelity of her pupululion Mii be nliribiiled to llie fact thul u.e "salt" nifcitfc. ImO lost its savor, mid was iuipoafl |.?r purposes of National salvation. It,jL | must ciose, confessing the Couiiuon ail 11, i'i,i I wiiaiever xve begin to write b ill, >ve aluu.is end with the War. J: 11. Affairs iu Mis ouri '1'ne latest Mi Linus paper* received have lie following iu their Rods eorretpon ei.ee : In eoiiliruiaho i of previous reports, ws aril tin.I Hie main body of ileCulloeh'a ruiy, having been extensively reinforced, uw amount* to about forty thousand leu, and I- gradually moving towards Jefrrsnn City. The advanced guard of about i g * * t huiidied, probably under Gen. Ruins, i at Medulla Some seven thousand are at loll>ur, several thousand inure at or hear stbutioii, and the remainder similarly divi eil Mini foraging over *n extetiaive auction I' the Stale. The enemy ie believed to be ontiiiunliy in receipt of material assistance, d in expectancy nt' as much mom in the urm ot wagons, tents, uiunilion, dtc., from 'enne?8ie and .vrkunaaa Gen A 8 Johnston. The Richmond Etaa>iue," of Friday aye : There ia no truth in the rumor that Gen. t Sidney Johnaton, now in thia city, has ie?n ordered to the aruiv of the Potomac. Phe probabilities are that ha will be inlineliately sent to Missouri, witli plenipotciiinry authority to control all the military iperalio-is in the department of the West. I lis Kelt I lie nativity, and his thorough inowledge of the western country, coupied vith his (Treat ability, render him an eapedally appropriate selection for thia impor. ant poaition. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. KXECUTIVK OFFICE. Columbia, September 3, 1861. To the Managers of Election*. IN the issuing write recently to the Managers of Kleetiona, the fact wna overiiitkiMi llinL mir Sllnla f'nnelllnlirvn aaa** hanged by the two acta from which exrocii are <juoi<*<J below, and but one day vae nllowtd for Holding the poll*, inatead if two, a* formerly ; Managers of Election* nil, therefore, tike notice, and hold the lection for one day only, and count and reurn the vote* na required by law. It will be Been that the act* below are nlended to regulate our Slule election* ; ml the I 'oiivlilution of the Confederate Hate* gu e? Congreaa the poster, if they nink proper, to eaiabliah a uniform day 111 ?e Stalea for holding the election* of iiruiber* of Congre**, und the ael of Conjreat, tixiug the tir*l \Ve<ln<<*<'av in <>clo ,rr next, *ay? that the election ia 10 be nuidiic'ed according to the fortna catab iniied by eituh St?le. F. W. HICK ENS. Jn extract /rum an Act to alter and amend the imth Section of the first Article if the Constitution 1/ the State 1/ South Carolina " 'eiiators uud meutbere of the House of tepr<*aeutslitea aliall be chosen on the rUK>!)\Y AFTER TUB HBCONll tJO.NDA t IS OCTOUKK. In the year of Mir l<a>rd one thouaand eight hundred end lixiy.lwo, and 011 (lie eaiue day in every ?*eoiiii )ear thereafter, in auon manner and it * uc 11 tituca as are herein dircatad," dte. Kx tract from an Art to alter and amend the laic in relation to the met Hud of counting votes tn alt elections by the yeopls. ' Thai hereafter, in all eleelinna ha the reople. li?e managers ?h?ll proseed to count ha votes publicly, immediately after the inal cloeing of the polla at tha precinct vhare the votee hava baan takan, make out I certificate of tha reeult, whiah ahail ba igned by tha manager* or a majority of hem, and taken (a tha Court llnuae, or ilara now fix.H oy lav for counting tha oin, on tha day oast aubaaquant to tha U>, of the said election, on or before the tour of four o'clock p. id , by one or na*r? ii in? Mia u*. 8?pt. 41b, 1881. Spring Notice. 5 * (?j H hi* 1861. ] s KOOPMANNSSOMMERS. ,; (SUCCESSORS TO M. MUCKER & CO.) j ? C A n 1> E ."V , S . C . I *' HA.VB opened and arc prepared to offer an unusual attractive \ and varied STOCK of J " $ami am aoaaatss mi mt>m COMPRISING A FULL AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. . ^ Our Stock of Dress Goods comprises all the novelties of the i Season, embracing : ' PLAIN AND FANCY R \ RACKS. MUSLINS AND RORRS 1 1 Poil de Clievres, Poplins, Punta Challies, Ginghams, I , Pnnta Organdies, Prints, Black aud Fancy Silks, \ .1 Full line of Mantillas, Lusters, Lace Points, \ 1 Linens and White Goods, Embroideries and Notions. Together with a large ?Stock ot / Men and Youth's Ready Made I CLOTHING. I Saddlery, Crockery Ware, Groceries of all descriptions, Hardware, &c., to all of which we respectfully invite your examination. KOOPMANN & SOMMERS'. May 16. 1861 -37 If DItiKKI'OKO .V CO. | FAMILY GROCERS AND PROVISION ' DEALERS t,, ? ? T- 1 One door North of R W. Bonney. 4 CAMDEN, S. C. \] WE BEG TO NOTIFY OUR FRIENDS A.XD TIIE Publio generally, that we keep constantly on hand a large assortment of choice family groceries and provisions. ALSO, Grain, Hay? &c. Wc have now in store: 3000 Bushels white Bread Corn, 1000 44 Feeding Corn, I 100 Bales of Best Hay. AND 200 Bags Extra FAMILY FLOUR, all of which will V I ill * ** ^ uc soia low down lor UASli. March 27, 1861. 7?tf I'CORRY ? HAMMERSLOUGH. 7 SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE WM ANDERSON, 1 l#f~ South East Corner of Broad and DeKalb Streets, _J&\ I Oamden, South Carolina. I KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULL SUPPLY OF EVERYTHING IN DRY GOODS j CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, Boots and Shoes, Crockery Waro, Hollow Ware, Tin' Ware, | Iron, Nails, Groceries, &c. j MMA awh asTMMim mourn \ c=7ca (333Q Q'SJ (SOCias^ ?3 Cbi daflfldbfiAXi Ai ^3 \3 E?!b?? WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF our friends and the , public generally to our stock of * m antiaa &?i stasia I which is complete in all its various branches. Flour, Bacon, Lard and Hams, 1 Fur salo by MCURltY & HAMMEttSLOUGH. Corn and Hay, in qaantltiea to nit purohaier at M'CURRY & IIAMMKUSI.OUQH'S. May 1, 1861. 12?ly. John Andoraon, SOUTH CAROLINA. I'ieesst br its ti?. , R,CT. JUL hUk A .a.M A-.i. I M * " ^ _ w>?, mmfm mrmj, a. 4- UUDDIIi WHO i? ill th# testody of I and final/proportioned. He will atand the tha Sheriff of MmMff District by virtue v Pall amaon at this piece, oo the follewlng of e writ of espisa ad leapondenduin et the terms : Por the season, fJO 00 suit of Thomas K M?g-ll having Uiie day lauicaater C. H., Sept 12. IMO.-Iltf. filed lb my office together with aaehedele - I ?? .... ?' on oath of hie estate and effeeta, his petl* | A FRESH supply of Harden Seed, em- t)ot j? the Court of Common Pleas, pray- . 1 ?\ bracing nM the varieties nauaily soli jn? that he may be admitted to the benefit J in this marital, ju?t received and for tale by rf the Aets of the Oenerel Aeaembly made I AON EH CROCKETT. for the relief of Insolvent debtors. It ie I Feb IMfiffl. It/ ordered, that the said Thoe. R Magill end | AAAA nnirtlTU) IDAbf all other the creditor* to whom the said 1 OUOO rUUWWJ JivUiN. S. J. Oemblo is in any wise Indebted, m INCLUDING Plow Iron, Plow Steel, d*o ^ app?ar and are hereby aemmoned, ' " B For sale at JONES CROCKETT'S. " 7 ^ ana navo ooitca to appear bat'ora tha aaid I Cab IS, 1861 ? llf Court at I*anca?ler (,'oart Houaa on tha M I third Monday In October next, to ahow ROPE AND BAGGING. mm* if they can why tha prayar of Ut? 1 ! A SUPPLY on hand of the beat qwaUty petition ahall . M j Afor aala at JONB8 CROCKKTra. " A 1