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?tw Cfturaster febger. j $2 PER ANNUM ????*?' IN ADVANCE. ! 3 >'amilg cai Jtaliiiral Uraspapr:?PcEotti! to tjir 3tts, &titart3, liltrntnrt, ftaatinc, 3griioltnrt, Sattruol Swprantintats, ?#nrtigB ani PoaiMtit Iras, ooir tljt Jllnrktts. I VOLUME X . LANCASTER C. H, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCT., 16, 1861. NUMBER 3 6 > I THE LANCASTER LEDGER 1 Published every Wedneslay Morning BY W. M. CONNORS,! Kdltor and ^ropri<;lor. TERMS: In advance, - - -- -- - |2.00 At the expiration of Six Month*, .... 2.80 | At the end of the Year, 3.00 ADVERTISEMENTS, Will bo inserted at the following low rates: One square (of 16 lines or loss,) one insertion, or, if continued, 76 cents for the first insertion, and 60 cents for each subsequent insertion. The number of inseriSors must be written on each advertisement, or they will be inserted till ordered out and charged accordingly. The following deductions will he made in favor of standing advertisements : 3 MONTHS. 6 MONTHS. 1 YEAR One Squnre, $5.00 88.00 ?10.00 Two " 8.00 12.00 16.00 Three " 10.00 15.00 20.00 Half Column, 16.00 22.00 80.00 One " 30.00 45.00 60.00 Announcing Candidates for Office, Five Dollars. If Communications recommending candidates for office and all others of limited ?r individual interest, charged at advertising rules. Obituary Notices exceeding one square in length (16 lines) will be charged for the overplus,at regular advertising rates fcfir T ributes of Respect, rated as ad- I vertrsments. VIRGINIA CORRESPONDENCE. [roil TUB LANCASTER LKlHiLit. ] Falls Church, ) Sept. 20tli, 1801. f Lust niglit about 11 o'clock, we left Brandy more Castle llill, nnd shortly af terwards arrived at tliis plac>\ Here we hivouaced the remainder of the night. We were temporarily relievo J by the 2d Virginia Regiment. Our orders were for four days service but it turned out to be over five on the hill before we look up the homeward march. The four days rations were consumed in tliAt lime ; the balance of the time we resorted to the cornfields, orchards and gardens of the Vankee fugitives iu that vicinity for pro visions. Many iu that locality having abandoned houses nnd crops since the federal forces have been driven back, the gardens furnished abundantly of vegetai y hies ; but the meat, bread and coffee was wanting. It was a want erery one fell. Vegetables are healthy and a delicacy when mixed, but when ealou alone the appetite soon becomes satisfied. Too much of oue article alone is too much and you soou object to the "much of it" Wiihdiaw from soldiers moat and bread and it predisposos them to ill nature, checks fun, frolic and laughter; anec dotes are forgotten, or if told the funny part is not so fu my. From home to a camp life it a considerable change ; from the cainf^ to a bivouac is equally a change. In camp you gather up and about you some little comforts and corn veniencea which the necessities and exigencies of your situation suggests. You have a tent to slieltor you from the rain. You call it your bouse and trout it accor in June lie wm r*K*n a prisoner to Washington end pnroled?since then lie has lost Vourteec negroe who were de? ^MMdNfSfiKrried off. lie lies resided at 13 years ; told every day niglit tirt^B^^MPP^io day. The field and ' * ~ mugiy j can arrange your ueU aud lurni lure to suit your taste, you have a mess fire and cooking utensils for your mess. This is private property for the mess. Ou a bivouac you have no tent, except you make a shelter of brush. You have no bed save your blanket, no coffee pot but your tin cup ; no pail or bucket but the canteen ; no plate, knife fork or spoon, but your ticg?rs. Our ine-s for two days had no coffee pot. We wanted coffee, our ingenuity was set to work. A frying pan was obtained and pretiy good coffee made?others made in tin cups. Would you have thought of that Miss betsv ?? jbur mess was fortunate in securing % brush shelter which had beer, occupied hy Capl .McJjtire and Lieut. Gill of the ; Chester Blues. They upon leaving gave, wi'led and devised it to me without liini- j tation over, and 1 upon leaving made a similar bequest to a Virginia Captain whose name 1 do not recollect. He was j very thankful for the bequest, and ex ! pressed much ?nore gratitude for the Kit m ft lltnn tomo lonrafoao In ' r?ivjj t? vv. v>o III UJ ^'IIQ days, I have heird express, about "Father's Will." We had but one rain, but that was tp use a strong phrase a "bully rain." On our return to Falls Church vre bad the clear moon light which on abled ua to look about for sleeping po sitions?some got into a church, others into a carriage shop, many on the ground. Col. Adams and myself crept into a tjragon on some boxes and pots, scratched up some bay to soften tbe bard spots and bad a sorter triangular sleep ? both were glad when day light came.? Fall* Church is s small village with some nest Yankee houses, now de-erted ; thoir owners having lef'. when the Lincolnites retreated. Froin Morton's Hill you can see tlio farm and houses of Iiailcy, of menagerie and circus notoriety. He seems to be well fixed, the dwellings appears to bo a little vdla. It is in the possession of the federals, at least, their pickets extend this side. Near by our post of fife days sojourn, (I have written the naino ao often that I will avoid it this time,) is the residence of .Major Nutt who for 23 years had boeu in the Tressuryjdepsrtmenf. He resigned in consequence of the election of Lincoln. staff are under obligations to him for his courtesies nnd civi'iti??s. Had it rot beeu for his parole and lo?>s?e, we would have shared his hospitalities. Twice to day a la'itoa was sent up by the federals to make observations.? With the aid of my marine glasses I could Boe it distinctly, but could not discover any occupant therein. I think it is sometimes sent up without, to deceive us and to prevent our firing upon It. I suppose though, some person was secreted. 1 wonder if that powerful and dangerous gun was seen ? I wifi tell you about that instrument hereafter. It is a 3ecret now, but will come cut through time. During our bivouac we occupied the ndvauce post to the chain bridge and Ar lington; could hear the federal drum and music at the different drills and parade. From tlie sound it appeared to be ''just the other side of the hill." Ou one morning they fired ovor 100 guns of their heaviest artillery and any quantity of small arms. We supposed they were practicing. Sunday 21.?Again in camp?returned Friday night. Our friends when they heard the immense firing a few mornings since supposed that we were in. Friday about 11 o'clock, Col. Ker shaw's Regiment arrived at Falls Church. It had been Rent to relieve us. Capt. McManus and these of bis company with him wero looking iu fine health.? Col. Williama Regiment the Sd was on picket at Munson's 11 ill. Col. Bacoo'a and Sloan's were nho at Falls Clnirch.? Col. Jeukin's, the 5th, went up Saturday. On our return, we wero delighted to fiad the members of the Lancaster Saze Horn Band, and also our friends Mr. II. II. Ooocb and Capt. Win. J. Mcllwain had arrived. We of Lancaster ar? mors than gratified at a vi.it fiom any of our friends from home. It is a source of much pleasure. In addition to tho plena ure of n talk with home folks, tlioy bring something needed and beneficial. Our folks at home wont forget us, for they are reminded beforehand, that they will take charge of all packages for the soldiers, far, far away from home. By them four others and myself were kindly remembered and presented with two pairs nice wool socks, l?y tbat good nnd estimable lady, Mrs Sarah Montgomery. Thank you sincerely. Aunt Salley, may the evening of your life he as painless and happy as your many years have been pure and holy. May all rich and heavenly blessings nbide with you. Your holy life merits n peaceful decline to the grave and a glorious reward hereafter. LONG GRABS. LewinoVU.lv, Va , Sept. 27th 1861. Whilst on Battalion drill late Wed nesday evening, the regiment received orders to move to this place with three days rations. By sun set, the 9th, 4th and 6th were on the road?tho 5th had not returned from Upton Hill. When we arrived at tho encampment of Gen. Bonham's Brigade, they had proceeded us, but we overtook them. Lewinsville is a cross road Village with a church snd a few homes, but tho country around is thickly settled with small farmes, which have heretofore in pa*t supplied the Washington and Georgetown market*. It is nearly opposite, rather above the chain Bridge. It is a deserted place now, handsome houses and beautifully enclosed lots indicate recent rough usage. Our friends had to leave, some from beii g in too close proximity to the enemy, others from being carried off as prisoners to the city. Our enemies fled on the approach of our forces, their consciences told them it was the safest course. Some two weeks before the federals had coino out to establish, it was supposed, an encamp inent nnd throw up fortifications for their protection, but thev were b uried back by a portion of our artillery, infantry and cavalry, under tbe command of Col. Stewart of Va. The day before our march the enemy hail sent out another portion of their forces*, who were again driven hack by our artillery. We haw none. Our march here was silently made in the night. After arriving near, we halted and made observations. What i sleeping was done was on the ground or leaning against a tree. The next day | was consumed in walking, setting and lying about, by those who were not de tailed on duty. Tho pickets and cavalry videttes were actively engaged. In olden times I have read of camps being stir prised, but it ceema to me such a thing I would he impossible with the guards now used. Tho precautions of the officers | of this anny corps, renders a surprise ! out of the question. War is a science, | the theory is perfect, practice demon ; stratus its perfection and illustrates beau ; tifully the workings of the perfection. Not having a great deal to do, 1 took two rides "about and around", one in company with Col. A., and the other I with Col. II. From a high hill i could sea the tents, entrenchments aod fortitb ' cations of the enemy reaching from Fort | Coooran to Arlington. With the aid ol my marine glasses I could see the tenU distinctly and also three Urge (t igs. The enemy appears to have throwo up ex' tensive embankments and breastwork*. The earth is broken up and Appears to be thrown up into extensive breastworks. Tbair fortiflratiora on this side of the Potomac appear to be heavy and extensive. It ia said, iu many places the am; bankman'.s are (welva feet wide, the dilchas tan feat wide and deep in fiont. \t 4hi. U _:n - ?r? J .I - ? wmww yy ?vf if win nuuru um n f*?rr *m>ng position tipon our attack ; it will jive them advantage, they era momled with many huitvy guna.? Tbcy firo tbtir big guoa ?|>iico often. At first, wo supposed they fired off after j i every rain, as generally in a clear morn- j < iug after a rain the tiring would begin, j j but now they fire in clear weather, and , I we infer they are practicing so as to get j the range of all the positions which our j forces must pass in making the attack. ! They imagine we are in columns or in j line of Iranle in certain positions and fire j away at the locality. In that way they j get the range of their guns for our sup- \ posed approaches. I have no doubt in 1 their trainings and imaginations, they have slain thousands, and gained many complete victories. Lands in the vicinity of Lewinsville 1 before the war, commanded from sixty five to $110 per acre, as I was informed by an old man who still occupies his house. In our circulations we heard and i r .. . . . . . I saw iducii 01 me ik-vaMiuion^ aim spoiia i tions of llie enemy. Fences thrown down 1 and burnt, gates destroyed, tie-Ids of corn I destroyed, pailings of lo!? knocked oil' and lelt. Just to be destroying, houses abused, furniture broken, done by hearts fatal.y bent upon mischief, even clothing, , the dresses of the ladies cut, torn and | destroyed. Quite a nice an<l beautiful I young girl told me, her trunk was brokeu open, her dresses destroyed, her letters read, dagureotypes of deceased members of her family taken oil'. I asked her if any of the letters were from her sweetheart, she said not, she had "nary one." She supposed their destructive feelings were aroused by reading a letter from her brother, who is a member of one of the Virginia regiments. In our ride on both occasions, we met with Dr. Toland, of Spartauburg District. Lie has been in this State since the conn menceinent of the war, doing good service as an independent volunteer, lie uses the Colt's repeater rifle and six shoot er breach loading gun. It is a beautiful arm, effective and death dealing at 400 yards distance. Several of the enemy have felt its lorce and precision. The Dr. is in for the war; ho has made many of the enemy bite the dust and expects to cause many more to fall before his un erring aim. At many of the houses the poultry and stock were the only live animals to be seen. i inuuvMiij |ir*-iKJuinM iuq lur | the 096 of ih* sick, a large supply of bed ARcks, camforts, pi>]ow cams, towels, i dotleva, catsup, vinegar, pickies, cordial*, choice wines, suponor brandies, gelatine, , and other valuable necessary article*.? Ladies, yo^bave our sincere and heart felt acknowledgement* for your kind, generous, and well timed gifts, your valuable contribution*. Many may attnb v/otouer i,? ?ve returned to Vjermantown on Saturday morning, having left the vicinity of Lewinsville on Friday n-glit. We had but one rain during our bivouac, but that 'anted with slight inter* missions near 24 home. It cleared off quite couf, on Sunday morning a slight host, the nights since have been quite cool. Saturday and Sunday the camp was full of rumor*, sensation paragraphs were a'ouudant?persons from the vicini ty of Mutisou'3 ill!!, Mason's Hill and Anandale, were to be seen going west' ward. Women Rtid children were on the road, fleeing it was said, from the torch of the enemy ; reports in circula tion that the federals 111 large bodies were advancing ; others, that the pickets were engaged. Some of us who had heard the story of the incredible number of squirrels that "liing" had treed upon one tree, enjoyed the sensation, and upon be ing asked to explain the matter, would do so by saving, "King was treeing."? All, however, coine to the conclusion, that something decisive would be done in a few days. A knowing paragraphist remarked, that everything was working up beautifully to the programme. Yesterday, President Davis came tip to Fairfax C. II. To-day lie rode by our eficampmer t in company with Dent's. Beauregard and Johnson. The sick here are all being sent back to Charlotlsville and other hospitals, by order of headquarters. These are significant facts?ao regarded in this locality. Dr. Crawford and Rev. Mr. Craig, were sent with the sick of our regiment, both will return in a few days, so soon as the sick are taken in charge and under treatment, by the medical arid hospital attendants. Capt. Wylie returned to camp ftatnr* day evening; he brought with him for his comiinnv. more clothinw and comforts i J * o ; no kindly sent l>y tbe noble and patriotic women of Lancaster. Our regiment has received many kind and valuable donations, useful and neceti : sary articles, such as cordials, jellies, wines, brandy and other nourishments for the nick arid debilitated, good warm flannel clothing, towels, sheets, bed sacks, , blankets, comforts, okra, sage, catsup, I medicines, and other invaluable matters, sent by the noble women of our Stale.? Every company is greatly indebted to the ladies of their respective districts and neighborhoods for their kind considerate and valuable contributions. All have acted well, done nobly. But I must espe> cially acknowledge the liberality, patriotism and kindness of the ladies of that portion of Ilicbland District, known as the Fork. That locality at the com mencement of the war raised a handsome ' company, commanded by the generous, noble and fearless Dr. Kay until his election to the Lieut. Colonelcy, and since . by Capt. Robert Adams, an accomplish. ' ed gentleman and gallant officer. Tbe i noble, generous and patriotic ladies of i that portion of Richland, in addition to having supplied with great liberality, , their own immediate company with many and numerous offerings, donations and comforts, have very generously and pa .n_ ?.i ... ,k . : t ute their speedy restoration to the use I of your tiraoly gifts ; some may attribi i ute their lives to the use of your gene [ rous offerings. All thank you sincerely, t May Heaven's choicest blessings ever he ' with you. LONG GllAHS. VOR TUK LANCASTER LKUOKR. Falls Cuukcii, Va. Sop. 26. Mr. Editor :?On the morning of tho 20th wo made quite a lively march from Flint Hill to this place, distance seven miles. The weather was exceedingly warm for the season, hut the road was I iu good order, and we were twice favored to tarry a short time, get water, and ] othei refreshments ; and during the time | were delightfully entertained hv sweet ! p.nd stirring music from our efficient and j praiseworthy hand. Here our regiment relieved Col. Ulanding's, and I was pleas ed to meet tho "Lancaster Grovs." The ' un<) ttiPh TkrAcoiif lAAlrin.v ! , . , well, though it may be seen that the toils > of camp life have left their traces furrowed on many faces. The company is small, many of '.he members are in hospital.? Adjutant Witlierfpoon and Sergeant Wil liaiiis are rather lean, but their iron frame with their assiduous and untiring diapo sitions, are stouter than many of the company that once possessed greater physical powers. I learned that it was the 8er geant's good fortune to prostrate one of Abe's crack shooters, and that our friend J as C. lluey killed another. Col. It's regiment soon took the line of march for Germantown, and we occu' pied their quarter-, which by the by, are more comfortable than any we have bad since in service. I am now sitting in my room at a little window on tbe second floor of the '"Star House," where I have a splendid view of the Village ami all its surroundings. The scenery on the sur. j rounding* is picturesque and beautiful ? Karly in the morning at a glance in di. rection of Washington, over the high hill in front, the eyes cannot fail to admire in singular and sinking contrast, the sun just rising, what Homer called, the "Kosey Fingered Aurora," and the enetin's balloon taking a mornings recog. uizancc. Tbe buildings are scarcely worth mentioning. They have in general a very antiquated, and for the most part, a for bidding appearance. 80111c of them have stood, doubtless, for a century ; and time has left its finger mark pretty heavily on them. All the o'der dwellings are built of brick or stone. 1 passed through an old church with curious interest, which I was told hy the pastor. Lord Fairfax had built in 1709, of brick imported from Kngland. Strange tales would it tell had it only a tongua, of scenes acted within it, in years long since passid away. The two principal roads from this place, are : one leading to Fairfax C. II.. and the other, the Alexandria and Leeshurg turnpike road, The former is intercepted hereby the latter, fuming an acute angle. On the 22.1, a beautiful Sabbath morning, two companies from this regiment 1 was ordered to work on fortifications on II-.. *- Hill 1 .1-- . . ... u>uiiovui U.ii, ami illc lUVIIIClOICS I/Oing ever ready and willing to do duty, was detailed as one. The nature of ttie work was such as I could do hut little of it, so my part I turned over to my obliging Captain, who was able and willing to do it. I visited Munsoti's iiill, from it in every direction, far and wide, the scene ry is very charming, delightful. To the right, is Mason's, which is called valuable j defence. In front of it, is Shooter's Hill, which tlie enemy are fortifying. To the left, over intervening hills, towers the grand constructed fabric, the old Capitol, as a weeping monument of a once great nation. To the right of it, away in the distance, rolls the turbulent waters of the Potomac, which is, no doubt, a eons-dura, bin barrier in the way of our army, but we say as Xerxes did in bis imprecation on the Hellespont, "I am resolved despite the storm to pass thee." For Wash ington, like a modern Habylon, is doomed to fall. The pickets are about 700 yards apart in the valley between this and Shooter's Hill?have been keeping up a continual firing, but now both parties are prohibited so doing, unless the line of demarkai tion is crossed. One of our Regiment, a member of C?pt Ferryman's company was painfully wounded, and in turn, kill ?d a Yankee Captain, took from his body a holster of fine pistols and a splendid sword. Hut let me tell rou of our signal and fruitless victory. Yesterday on receipt of information that 3000 of the enemy wiib four pieces of artillery were at Lewinsville, Col. Kershaw look command of a Brigade, composed of his own Regiment, the 2d Georgia Regiment, and I7ih Virginia Regiment, with two pieces of Artillery, and proceeded to si tack them. The distance was about 0 miles, but to surprise them, we took a circuitous route of 10 miles. From hill little to the right of timm out Lattery opened fire with blank cartridge* ao aa to ascertain their poaition, but failed to do it, and moved on to ao other, a more conspicuous poaition, when the ball waa opened on tliein with ahull, and their ride cannon promptly responded and continued in quick aucceaaion with good range of ua until our battery | advanced on them in another direction, when we found that all their firing waa only to cover a retreat which they had nearly performed. We took one prisoner and I think kill* j ed and wounded several others that were | born off. There waa one killed and one ' wounded from this regiment. It was now night aod we took the long road | heck to (hie place. Arriving here, we ' found our wagons with our baggage and .^wa * commissary stores, had gono back to ' Flint Hill. IIow revolting is the idea to \ me, that soldiers snould ever have to rest 1 as we did, thinly clad, without blankets { i and without eating for 24 hours. A word to the ladies. The company J i is proud to acknowledge the reception of < 40 pairs woolen socks, through the kindi ' ness of Mr. II. II. Crooch, and return their j ever grateful thanks. 1 understand there j has been other clothing sent our compai f ny, but these are the first of any kind r wo have ever received. The fair donors j we know not, but their kind gifts are very acceptable. We assure them wo will remember iheir thouglitfulness of us, and will protect their homos until liberty, glorious liberty, shall reign throughout the land, and the Inst hireling leave our soil before we lav down our arms. QUINCE. P. S. Since writing the above, our forces have evacuated l>lls Church and letirod to Flint Hill. The mortal combat may begin ere you get this. Q. [TOR TIIK I.ASCA8TKH LKDQKR.] Flint Hill, Sept. 30th. On Friday the 20th of this month, our regiment was ordered to leave its en> cainpinent near Fairfax Court House, and go up towards Washington on picket duty. We passed the place where we stood picket, during our Slav at Fairfax Court House, witli our spirits much more elated than when we retreated from that place at the appearance of the Grand Army on the 17th July. After stopping to rest several times and tilling up our canteens with good cool water, we came in sight of Falls Church, dis taut about eight miles from our encamp' meet ; but it seems to me the longest eight that I ever walked. At Falls Church, we met up with the "Lancaster Greys," shook hands and passed. Or ders was ihen extended to each Captain to march his Company to different houses in the Village. This is a neat Village containing about twelve families and a very tine Church. The church in which it is said General Washington often attended service. The boundary line of the original District of Columbia runs just beyond Falls Church. The eagerness and anxiety of our soldiers hereto see the Yankee Capital, surpassed all bounds. It was almost imItHsMlliU i<ir t)l?4 lllillturo uilllinvihAfl ?A , J vv keep their men in camp. The nearest point from which a view of Washington could be bad was from Upton's 11 ill, a placa of much interest ; it is owned by the present Black Republican Congressmen, from the disloyal portion of Vir ginia. Upton's residence is pierced bv two cannon bails fired into it by the Washington Artillery when they drole the enernv of)' the bill several days ago. Sunday morning, the 22d Capt Rich ardson's company, from Sumter, and part of Capt. Win. Wallace's company, from Columbia, with the Invincihles, passed off the day very quietly throwing up breastworks. Some of the boys did not like the idea of working on Sunday, still they performed their duty wil liugly and cheerfully, knowing, as we do, it is all for the best. Gradually arid surely we are closing around (what the boys are disposed to term) the doomed city, resting seemingly in perfect security on the bank of the beautiful Potomac, whose silver stream, in all human probability, may sooo be I colored with the crimson tide of life.? | 'Tib said the good alone do sleep the ; sleep of peace, tlow utterly wretched \ must be the slerp of those who slumber : on this volcano of their own creation.? : Time alone must reveal the intentions of j our noble leaders, in whom we have un< bounded confidence?a confidence which was confirmed on tbeplainsof Mannsssa, where we covered the flag of the South with undying glory. The writer of this article, as he now stands upon this lofty ' eminence and facing the Potomac, can ' see the stupendous dome of tbe Federal I Capitol far beyond, and overlooking An | linglon Heights. On the Maryland side, below the Capitol, appears the Lunatic Insane Asylum, a large red brick build 1 irig, said to have been built by charitable contributions. Further back upon the I Heights is tbe residence of Mr. Heaton, ; the well known editor of the National , Intelligencer, it is a magnificent place, I and in some respects, resembles the Can I itol at Washington. The breastworks of the enemy can be distinctly *een about three miles oft", ami sentinels upon posts. With tbo ai<) of tbe telescope, au oflicer \ upon horseback appears far in tbe disI lance, brandishing bis sword and (living i orders to his men. Away he dashes oil' at full apeed, swearing no doubt eternal vengence upon the rebels and exhibiting at the same time his wonderful capability of making another glorious retreat. A sentinel of Abe's appears to tbe nsked eye, '.o tbe left, walking upon the top of 1 a large framed house, a very large schooner with its sails in full blast is seen lying quietly upon the boaorn of the IV | toiuac ; the balloon of Professor Lowe can be seen two or three times a day making observations upon our movements ; it is up now at this very lime, I this is the third lime that 1 have seen it to-day. Tbe drum of the enemy can be heard often through the day beating.? i Some of the soldiers say every Yankee i' that threw away his gun at Bull Run has been promoted to Sergeant drummer, j We can hear the Yankees play "Dixie" ...w.- iUJ. i I 1 1 II ujwii iiieir wmiu, rimi uucmiunmy inojr give u* "Yenkeedoodle." Muon't and Mu neon's Iiill ere to the right of Upton's . Hill. The former is almost destitute of foliage end undergrowth, while the letter is covered with large end shady trees. Between the?? hills end tho entrenchments of the er.emy {? comparatively a level portion of lar.d, bare in ^O'ne pieces, end in others covered with growing c*?Ph and original forests. The pickets of the two contending armies, are several hundred yards apart, and they take every advantage possible of every slump, rock, ravine, or hill, to get the advantage of each other. The distance is to great iikii iw uri|'|;iMn umi nuy uuo in 111jured by this use'ess kind of warfare.? A good shot with a good rifle cau pick a tuan otf of post occasionally, hut it is a very rare thiug. Capt. Wallace's company and the "Invincibles" are quartered in a tine two story house, we occupy the upper part of it which is a very neat anj comfortable place. It seemed to mo more like home than any place we have been since we were mustered into set vice. On Wednoaday the 25th about 10 o'clock, preparations began to be made for something to eat for dinner. Some few had their dinners almost ready to sit down to their tables, soma rejoicing what a fine pot of cabbage they had anJ others cracking jokes, all seemed to be in fine spirits, when the first thing we heard outside was the long roll. The little vil. Ihl-o was all astir, companies formed and rolls called io almost every direction.? The couriers all seemed to be busy running from point to point. The regiment was soon formed in line of battle. Col. Kershaw marched it off in quick titpo towards Lewinsville, where the enemy made their first appearance early in the day, drove in our pickets, and was soon engaged in throwing up breastworks as if they intended to hold that position.? Two pieces of tho Washington Artillery was attached to our regiment which opened fire on the enemy the first suitable po sition they could get. The enemy of course retreated in confusion, leaving all their tools which they had throwing tin fortifications with. Heavy cannonading lasted for some time; positions was chain ged from one hill to another driving the foe as we went. CspL Hoke, from (ireenville, lust one man killed and one wounded. His company acted as skirmishers and were lying down to keep concealed from the enemy, when ? I all from a rifle cannon struck down one killing him inslantlv. and seriouslv iniurini? the nrdertv 4 ? 4 4 9 .* Sergeant. On Friday night, 27tli, wo left Falli Church and came hack 'o our encamp menta where we are now at. The roadi was in a desperate condition. Some places it was half knee deep in mud and water, and we stood up "to the rack fodder or no fodder" Occasionally the band would play a piece which would revive us up very much. Falls Church, it ii said, is now in possession of the Yankees I do not know that it is so, for there arc so many false rumors and alarms, that il will not do to believe everything we heai and am tempted to doubt half we see. I am happy to nay that the health o the army is still fast improving, and t great many who was on sick leave hai returned. The regiment can turn oul more men now on dress parade than a any time during the past six weeks. Tin "Invincibles" at one time, paraded onlj twenty-nine men, cow we can paradi over sixtv. We have just got orders t< rub up, President Davis is going to visi our camp in the morning. ORDERLY. STATE OF SOUTH GAROLIHA. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, j Charleston, McrTSMBF.it 27. 1861. \ BY HIM EXCELLENCY, F. W. PICK ENS, GOVERNOR AND COMMAh DER-IN CHIEF IN AND OVER THl 8TATB OF MOUTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, INFORMATION II A! been received at this Departmen that LEWIS, a negro slave, the property < William Varui, of Darlington District, mi tried and convicted of an atrocious offcnc against the dignity of the Mute, was act tenced to be hung on the 8lh of Noveiubi next, nod escaped from the custody of th officer who had him in charge. Now therefore I, F. W. PICKENS. Goi ernor of the State of South Carolina, d noreov oner a reward or U>h 1IUMDKKI DOLLARS for hia apprehenaum mod deln t ry into any Jail in tiika 8taU. Tiie aaid LEWIS ia about aii feet higl weighs about one hundred and eight pounda, about thirty yeara of age, has vrr black heavy whiakera on hia chin, aa tha approach hia enra they are very thin, ver high receding forehead, teeth good, bt colored by the use of tobacco. When Iai seen hia clothea were of dark colored ni gro cloth (iiven under my hand and the teal of th Slate, at Charleaton, Ih'n.tbe 27th day < September, in the year of our lx>rd on tliouaand eight hundred and eixty on i and of the sovereignty and independent of South Carolina, the eighty.firat F. W. PICKENS. By the Governor: James A. Dvrrua, Deputy Secretary ? State. PIT*All papera in the State will cop , twice a week till forbidden. | September 'id Provisions for the Casta SUCJ AII, COPPER. MOLASSES, SAL' CANDLES, Pepper, (linger, Spice an , Starch, j.iat received and for sale for CAHi ' ONLY. Do not aak f.?r credit oa the aho* articles, ae we would be bound to refu* HASSELTINE <&. IfASSEY. i I^ncaster, July 20, '61. * BUSINESS CARDS. NBRSHAW ? CONNORS. coranrsitra in tub nutmeg or ^ LAW AND EQUITY LAHCASTERV1LLE, S. C. jj jy Wili Attoir? promptly to all builtiou 1 j entrusted to them. I J. B. KER8IIAW, I W. M CONNORS Camden, S. C. Lancaster, C. II I Aug. 10, 135J. DxTaLPRBD craven, Itaideiil Surgeon Ileulist, yoltk villi, 8. c\, 'it -- i-!- t>?' : 1 .? #i,? wiifin nm i luicnaiuiiui ucnitvn ?u ?uc vmzona of Iaincnster Village and tturroutiding country. ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted on ?o!d Plate, from one to a full aett. June 1 1th, 1856 16-ly MELTON A WITHERSPOON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND Solioitors in Equity, Will practice in I*ancaater and the eurroun- A ding Diatricta. C. D. Melton, I 0. J, Witiieu4Poon, Cheater, 8. C. | Lancaster C. H. January 11, I860. 48? U. W WILLIAMS & ALLISON, 1 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1 AND Solioitors in Equity. lancaster, c. h., s. c. Will practice iu the Dietrict of Lancaiter. *8 i Prompt attention given to Collection*. Mr. Williams may be consulted at Yorkrille, 1 S. G\, and Mr. Allison at hit offico in tli?i Court, at Lancaster. July 7th 1868. 21?tf DRA HALES, ? 555%v ? respectfully offers f ^fflk his services as sur- l geon dentist to the v Citizens of Ijmoasterville nnd District.? All operations performed in the best posai> ble manner. rOOOOn I Artificial Teeth <) ' inserted on plate from a single Tooth to a FUI.C SK IT. 1 Charges reasonable and all work war* > ranted. I WATCH Repairing protnply attended to and all work warranted. | No*. 7, 1860. 39lf. $73 REWARD ! > Illlikuwny from whore we had them > hired, near Chester, in June last, our JB three Negro men, viz : 1)11.1 ? Gl l.K.N r and HKNRY. Dili and Giles we bought the 14th of last , f November, ut tho estate sale of Kd. l.each, | on Broad River, in York District. They 1 being brothers and having relations in th? 1 neighborhood where we purchased them, it I is more than likeley they ha*e made their t way back to their old neighborhood. 5 Dill is shout 26 years old, 5 $?t8 inches r high, will weigh 1.VJ or 160 founds ; is , very black; rather sharped fues, speaks ^ quick when spoken to. . Giles, hia brother, is about 24 years old 6 feet 9 inches high ; will weigh 160 lbs is very black, and walks with his head up and feet turued out in front. 5 Henry, we purchased, Jan I, of Col. C. Rives on the Cataw ba river. He ia 23 years old, well act, 6 feet 10 inches high, and will weigh 175 pounds ; has a heavy brow and ' speaks slowly ; has some character as a runaway. May go to Charleston or Washington city, it ia hard telling where lie will go as he ia a gentleman of travel. They all ran oiT about the same tune. We will pay $75 reward for the tbreo i men ; or $J5 a piece for either of them de. livered in any Jail so that we can get them. These bovs mav atteinot ti. muks ih?ir w>? North, as some other* from this place hare , r I attempted. PRIDE Sl DUNOVANT. * 4 Aug. 7, 1861?ae-tf. k Bank of the State I SOUT II C A R.OLI N A. 1 ,f Charleston, I'Jth February, 1861. J. m The legislature having, at its late seasiou, author.zed the la*ue of Bond* to the I I. amount ot $675,000, bearing; ao interest of I )r teeen per cent., for the purpose of providing * ie the fund* required to stain the Slats lo I the act of resuming her rights of sovereign - | r. ty, this Bank is now prepared to dispose of I 0 the Bond*. They are leaned in same of 1 [> $50, $1 <)0, and $500. An opportunity i* f. thus afforded every eltison to make a secure and profitable investment, wht'e conlribui, ting aid to the eause in which the State i* y engaged. With the view of enabling ciliy zens in any part of the State to share in j the I?oan, the Clerks of the Coorts of the y several districts have boon required to open it | books of subscription for the Stock. Sni,t (able arrangements will be made for furnl. tailing the Bonds on the receipt of the money, at an earlv day after each subscription, ,e lias been made. Engagements tor the par>f i chase of Bonds insy be made at the Bank, ie | or at any of its Branch#*. It is probable B| ; that, st the next Session of the legislature, io those parties who desire It rosy have their J Bonds converted into Stock. C. M. TUBMAN, PrruUM. Feb 25, 3tf )f I John Anderson jr j TI1I8 Thorough brod Jock i? out |j W of MARENGO. 1U la IS haoda 1 I high, 4 yoara old, dark iron gray. I ~ ! nnd finely proportioned. lie will etand the 1 I. Fall aoaaon at thia place, on the following ' term* : For the aeaaon, ?JO.0U " j J*iii-*ater C. II., 8ej?t 12, I8fl0.-Jllf. M A FHBSH...pplyot (JaMen M.em- ? '? J\. hraeinf all Mm *aHeti<M n anally sol J f e. in this market, Jmt received and for aalnby JON1CT GROUKBTT. ' Feb |), 1861. ttf