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' Ilie fanraster CeDQfr. i $2 per annum in advance. 3 >amilg nail Mitical jSnnspaptt?Stunttii ta tit arts, Sritarti, litftntnn, ifbutalinn, Jgritnltnrt, Sattrnnl Smpnrarmrnts, /urriga anil Jlmnestii $tm, nail tljt Blarktts. VOLUME X . LANCASTER C. H, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC., II, 1861. NUMBER 44. THE LANCASTER LEDGER! Published every Wedneslay Horning BY W. M. CONNORS, Editoraud proprietor. TERMS : In advance, - $2.00 At tlic expiration of Six Months, .... 2.60 At the tad of the Year, 3.00 ADVERTISEMENTS, Will be inserted at the following low rates: One square (of 16 lines or less,) one insertion, II ; or, if continued, 76 conts for the first insertion, and 60 cents for each subsequent insertion. The number of insertions must be written on each advertisement, or they will be inserted till ordered out and charged accordingly. The following deductions will be mpde in .favor of standing advertisements: 3 MONTHS. 6 MONTHS. J YEAR One Square, $5.00 $8.00 $10.00 Two " 8.00 12.00 16.00 Three " 10.00 15.00 20.00 II?lf if.' r\i\ it.) n/k on nn inui v_,ifliimii, iu,uy aa.uu ou.uy One " 30.00 45.00 60.00 Announcing Candidates, for Otfice, Five ijoliara. 'Communications recommending candidates lor otliuo and all others of limited or individual interest, charged at advertising mtcs. I I-#?"" Obituary Notices exceeding one ? juare in length (16 lines) will bo chnrged for the overplus,at regular advertising rates BT'i 'ributes of Respect, rated as ad-I Verlisinents. No pnper discontiuucd until all arrearages are paid. Legislature of South Carolina. Saturday, Nov. 30, 1SG1. SENATE. Tho Sonnte convened at 12 M. AfUr prayer by the lie?. Mr. Breaker, the jour- i ual of yesterday's proceedings was road, i Mr. Marshall, from the Committee on i Military, submitted an unfavorable report I qn tho Ilouqo bill for increnso of pay of i soldiers. t Mr. Cannon presented (he petition of i sundry citizens of Spartanburg, praying s relief from heartless speculators in (he t necessaries of life. Referred to the Judi s cinry Committee. c Mr. Arthur presented the petition of ( Rev. J. II. Thorn well, and John 11 Adger li praying to be refunded a tax illegally ex* s ecuted. t Mr. Moses offered tbe following resolu j ,tlon, wbich was agreed to. Jiesolved, That it be referred to the t .Committee on Finance and Banks to in ( quire and report on tho expediency and propriety of some legislation by which the banks of Ibis State may be required to afl'ord aid by discounts on endorsed paper, secured by lien on cottou anJ rice. Pursuant to notice, Mr. Mazyck intro duced a bill repealing the thirty third section of an Act regulating salarie?, and a bill to continue certain militarv com missions, which were appropriately re ferred. GENERAL ORDERS. Tbo following reports from the Com- i mitlec on Finance and Banks were Agreed I to, and ordered to be Bent to the House I of Representatives for concurrence : I On petition of Trustees of Marine I School in Charleston, recommending an I appropriation of $5,000. i Tbo bill and report on making the Surveyor'General and his deputies Mag istratos ex officio, wore ordered to lie on the table. The Committee on the Judiciary reported the following resolutions, which wore agreed to : Resolved. Thatdurinc the rniiliiiiinnrA ? O ? ? of tbe war now ponding between the Confederate States and lbe United States, tbe Governor be empowered to employ a Special Private Secretary, at a salary of $1,500 per annum. Resolved, That F. J. Moses, Jr., Esq., who bas been for the past year in the pervice of the .Governor as Special Private Secretary, he paid $1,500 for his services. HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES. The House was called to order at 12 M., and after the calling of the roll, the lion. James Simons, Speaker, look tbo .Chair. 11II.LS, RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS. Mr. Ryan presented a bill to aid in the construction of the linrnwell Railroad, which received its first rending. Also, a bill to repeal the third section of an Act for regulating the salaries of certain of. ficers, ratified in December, 1857. Mr. Macfarlan gave notice of a bill to amend an Act, ratified December 18, 1840. Also, a bill to authorize the banks of the State of South Carolina to deal in Confederate bonds. Mr. Prince offered tbe following : Unsolved, unanimously, That the thanks of this General Assembly are eminently due and are hereby tendered to Hr/gadier f jCeneraf N. G. Evans, a gallant totj of I South .Carolina, for tbe brilliant and de- f ciaive victdry won by tbe troops under _ bis commsnd, at Leesburg, and that tbe } Governor be instructed to procure a gold medal, with auitable davices, and cause t tl>. i,iiu In b.4 nrMinlAil in ilia name o ' I r <7~ r t - I MjtiTtjL iWWj ~ jC" '%r t J . the State of South Caroline, as a teatiino' nial of the high appreciation by his na, tive State of his gallant conduct and distinguished services on that memorable occasion, Mr. Buist offered the following : Resolved, unanimously, That the Leg' islature of South Carolina has learned witti the deepest regret the annunciation of the death of Gefi. B. E. Bee, who fell on the 21st July, 18G1, at the battle of Manassas; but that their sorrow for his loss is tempered with their gratulation that ho fell after the display of heroism and daring almost unexampled, as showed a noble spirit and brave soldier in the service of his country on the field of battle and in the hour of victory. Resolved, unanimously. That a copy of the foregoing preamble nnd resolution be|(ransmited by the Clerks of the respective Houses to tlio widow of the deceased, as evidence of the deep regard ami admiration of the Slate of South I Carolina for (lie lamented and distinguish* ed dead. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. A message was received from the Sen. ate, proposing to go into a ballot for one Senator, on Tuesday next, at 1 o'clock. A message of concurrence was sent. Mr. Aldricb proposed a message to the Senate, inviting that body, on Tuesday, at 1 12 p. rn., to join in a ballot for a second Senator, which was ngreod to. SPECIAL OUI)EH. Resolutions in regard to the salt in the Slate. Mr. Ulack stated fully and explicitly his reasons for the resolution, its expediency | and its necessity. The planters were | needing salt for their winter provisions. | Other States had adopted this resolution, 1 and it did not become South Carolina to ' )e backward on this occasion. Georgia s and North Carolina have bothjidopted f .his resolution. The agent of a railroad f n Georgia went to Chester and bought ? alt at $12 a sack, and then ho went over ' 0 North Carolina and bought it at #5 a acTf, and the reason for this difference c onsists in the resolution of the North si * a i r\ a T orrielul nrn It in r.nviMii* Mv^ioinuiiu IV id nilllUtb BU1UI utely necessary thai the salt should he eized, for the planters can get none for n heir next crops, and for that reason can c >ut up no meat. c Mr. Yeadon said that the Constitution ,vna against this, for it forbade confisca [ ion of property. i Mr. Black said that the Constitution ( did not mention salt; tliat, in 1830, tiie Legislature caused the impressment of all kinds of property into the public service. But he was opposed at this time to seize anything hut salt ; for there was no necessity for this now, nor did he desire to inaugurate such a policy. Mr. Thompson said that this resolution would not meet the difliculiy. I Mr. Duryoa said that he held that this 1 resolution was not against the Constitution, but lie w-as opposed to hasty legis lation, and he therefore proposed the re- ( Terence of the resolution to the Commit. ( Lee on Commerce and Manufactures, so < that they might be presented in a more I satisfactory form. 1 Mr. Macfarlan stated that he would ' rote against the whole affair, because it was unconstitutional. The resolution was referred. < Monday, December 2, 1801. SENATE. ? O a. * **** oenate mei hi \ i o clock m., pursuant to adjournment. After prayer by (lie Rev. E. II. Hort, tho Journal of Saturday ( was rend. I The House sent to the Senate for com i currence, resolutions in relation to Gen. N. G. hivan.?, which were ordered for im? 1 mediate consideration, and concurred in ' unanimously. , The House of RepresentHtivos also sent to the Senate the preamble and reaolu- \ tions in relation to the death of Gen. B. | E Bee, which were publisheJ in the House proceedings of Saturday. The | preamble and resolutions were unanimousi ly agreed to. Mr. Marshall also gave notice that be ( would ask leave to morrow to intioduce a bill to protect the person* and property 1 ( of volunteer* who are now or may here | after be in tbe service of their country ( agninst vexatious lawsuit* and executions, and to grant aid to such of theii families ( as may require support. , Mr. Ailston ottered a resolution empowering the Governor to accept the ser- ( rices of the Pee Dee Legion, and to or- j janize and e<juip them for the defence of j ( he Slate, in accordance with the provif , ,c ons of the Act of Confederate Congress, j rrovidiog for tbe organization of troop* I )t State defence, which was referred to lie Military Committee. f, Pursuant to notice, Mr. Mazyclt intro- a duced a bill to authorize the South Carolina Railroad Company to isRiie receivable notea, which received its first reading, and was referred to the Committee on Finance and Ranks. The bill provides for an issuo of receivable notes to an amount not exceeding .000, and in sums not less than one dollar ; allowing the company to use the old plates prepared for the Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad, with the necessary written alterations to show the liability of the company under its present name. GKNKIIAL OKDKR8. Tho unfavorable report of the Military Committee on the House resolution in relation to increasing the pay of soldiers, was agreed to. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 12 m., pursuant to adjournment. Mr. L)oz;er offered the following : Resolved, That it is the sense of this General Assembly that his Excellency the Governor l>? mniionlud tn nm/ii>.n .. full supply of grHin, flour, rice, bacon, beef, salt, Ac., necessary for tue support of the army for at least twelve months. Resolved, That to accomplish this it is recommended that his Excellency the Governor seize forthwith any of the a* bore named articles, together with any other as may be necessary for the use of the army which may be found in the hands of speculators, or any other person or persons holding the same for sale, al lowing a just compensation for the same. Resolved, That it is expedient for his Excellency to appoint an agent or agents lor the several districts, who may be wib ling to aerve, without compensation, to purchase from the producers necessary mpplies for the at my at a fair retnuneraive price. Resolved, That in case such agents i!tAll fail to procure necessary supplies or the army, withiii a reasonable time, or al least twelve months, it is expedi I int that iiis Excellency the Governor < bould seize a portion of the supplies in ml in the hands of the producers, as lay be necessary to supply the deficien y, allowing a just compensation for the 1 hidu. i The resolutions were referred. I Mr. Thompson gave notice of n hill to | nake owners of slaves liable for sheep, ? attle or hogs stolen by said slaves, under t ertain circumstances. I Mr. Rlatk gave notice of a bill to re- < real certain portions of an Act to pro i 'ide for a code of Statute Laws for South I Jarolina. Tuesday, December 3, 1801. SENATE. Senate met at 12 in. l'rayer by liev. Mr. Martin. Mr. Garlington introduced a bill to prescribe the manner of calling for volunteers, dtc. Referred. Mr. Whaley offered the following : Rtxolved, That it be referred to the Jominit'ee on Kinance and Ranks to in piire and report what measures are nec ?vaary in relation to the taxes ot those :itizens of the Stale who are exiled from ibeir homes, and whoso property is par lially or entirely in the possession of our snemies. Agreed to. llouse sent to Senate a message to unite, on Wednesday, at one o'clock, in a ballot for Comptroller General. Concurr1 sd in. Mr. Allston offered a resolution appro .1 si. . ...!? - t - / ring mo action 01 me uovernor in the organization of the l'ee Doe Legion. K<? ferred. Mr. Garlinffton ottered the following : Resolved, That the losses sustained by die planters of this State, who have sac rificed their properly, by committing it ;o the flames rather than it should fall nto the hands of our iovaders, entitle ihetn to the warmest sympathy of the people of this State, and that their conluct has exhibited a noble spirit of pa Iriotisin, which reflects the highest honor upon our beloved State. Mr. Marshall introduced a bill to pro? lect the persona and property of voluni leers, &c. Senate joined the Iiouse in a ballot for two Confederate Senators. HOUSE OK REPRESENTATIVES. The House met pursuant to adjourn' ment. The Committee on Agriculture reporti ?d a hill to relieve fanners in the State, t>y the aid of the Banks. This bill re. reived its first reading. Mr. Aldrirb gave notice that on to* norrow be will introduce a bill to recapurfl property publicly user!. Mr. O'Connor introduced the following esolutions: lirtolvcd, That His Excellency, the iovernor of the Slate, be requested to 1 tomiuunicate to this House, (if, in bis 1 udgment, it be rtol incompatible with the lubiic ipteresi) the state of our military I reparations to repel the recent invasion < f our soil?the number of our effective ' irces now in the field for thai purpose, ' r.d what reinforcements, if any, in men ^ I or materials of war are expected from our sister States, or tlio Government at Richmond. JiesolveJ, That such communication be made to the House in open or secret ses eion, as His Excellency may deem advisable to recommood. Adopted after several remarks on both sides. From the Fiehmoml Dinpateh. The Federal Department Reports. Manassas, Nov. 29.?The New York Tribune say a that tl.e reports of the Secretaries rapidly approach completion.? The great interest which the war will give to that of the Secretary of War will be heightened by Cameron's distinct avowal of bis nolicv of nlacinrr arms in the hands of slaves who are willing to use them for the cause of the Union.? lie will support this by argument and historical references ; ntid to show that his leading position upon this vital question has been deliberately and strongly taken, and ns a foretaste of the administration hereafter of the War Department until the close of the rebellion, the public will learn with interest that Mr. Cameron will appeal to Congress and to the Governors of tho States for authority to hind the Government to practice the closest economy, and to demand accountability from every subordinate in tho War Hureau and the army in the tield. Knormout as the war is and will be, it will not be pcimitted to bankrupt the Government or the people. Mr Cameron's report will also probably contain recommendations that will go far to abolish the distil ction between the militia and the volunteers. Among these will be the repeal of the regulation which confers rank on the regular officer over the vol unteer of the same grade, leaving it to be determined by seniority, according to late of commission. f*?cretary Chase will recommend a leeesnarilv large increase of the revenue luties. The necessities of the Treasury luring the war will require the tariff to >e ho shaped as to produce the greatest )o?sible amount of income. A largo inci hntul protection to American manufac urea will of course he the consequence. Upon the vital question of war, Secretary Jhase will fully develop the theory that davea in rehul Slates should be employed to raise cotton, sugar, rice, ami tobacco, for Government account. This policy has already been established by Cameron in regard to ungathered and ungiuned Sea Island cotton iu Beaufort. The nation will heartily approve the commendation of Chase to Congress an a wiser disposilion of slaves than to leave them in the rear of the army, roaming at large, pillaging and marauding. It is a new form of emancipation, hut an effective one. Of the other reports nothing positive is known, nor of the President's message. The statistical portions of the reports are now in the hands of the printers. [The foregoing extracts from the New York Tribvnt ;s a fresh development of the atrocious purposes of the Lincoln ad ministration.?Eos. I)ia.l Vi hat Secretary Chase says. Washington, Nuv. 18. Secretary Chase returned yesterday.? In addressing (lie bankers at New York on Saturday, be said that the Govern* mei.t saw their way clearly to quell the rebellion ; that they had information which warrants them in saying that the public would soon hear glad tidings of success, more startling and more effective in their results than that from Port Royal and the West ; that neither the Government nor Gen. McClollan ever had (he least idea of placing the army in winter quarters, but, on the contrary, the military plana all contemplate regular, systematic, and energetic activity in pushing forward upon the rebels as prudence aud judgment dictate ; that the Government bad ample funds to supply every liability until the 1st of February. Rev. C. 11. Betta, Chaplain, writes from Pocolaligo : Where are our Hible Societies I Here, my Christian friends, is a work for you. Do you not know that many Bibles and Testaments were lost on Bay Point and Hilton Head. We expact to recover that lots with compound interest, but in the meantime we want Biblos and religious paper*. High Price* for Negro*.?At a sale in Abbeville District a few days ago of the Personal and Rea! Eatate of John Smith, dec'd., 130 Negroe brought the handsome sum of $65,600 00. Among these there was a boy seven years old that brought $1,400. There were two or three very old negroe that sold at from 25 to $100. The lands were sold also at high prices. The home tract brought $14,000, end ihe other lands in life* proportion. A Private Letter from Com. DuPont. In ? private letter to Fox, the Assistant Secretary of Lincoln's Navy Department, Com. DuPont says : During the disheartening evening; of our i naSSAOe inv f?itll novnr niuo 1.1.1 r e?- ?J ft'" ' ? - "J i at aonie moments it seemed nlmost appalling. On the other hand, I permit 110 elation at our success ; yet 1 cannot refrain telling you that it has been more complete than I ever could have believed. 1 kept under way, made three turns, through 1 passed five times between the forts. I had a flanking division of five ahips to watch old Talnall, who bad eight small and swift steamers ready to pounce upon any one of ours, should they he disabled. I could get none of my big frigates up. I thought the Sabine would have gotten clear : to the St. Lawrence I sent no word, and the Savannah was blown off. I do not regret it now except 011 their own account. I believe my plan was clever. I stood against the tide and had the management the better in consequence. Their confidence was extreme that they could drive us away. They fought bravely, and the rifle guns never missed. An 80-pound rifle shot wer.t through our mainmast in the very centre, making an awful hole. They aimed at our bridge, where they knew they would make a iTole Luckily a shot in the centre let water into the after magazine, but I saved a hundred lives by keeping under way and lie Iljf; HI ?<J CIUBC. We found their lights graduated At 600 yards. When they once broke the stampede was interne,ami not a gun was spiked. In truth, I never conceived of such a fire as that of this ship on its sec' ond turn, and I am told that its effect upon the spectators outside of her was intense. I learn when they saw the flag flying on the shore the troops were pow- j erless to cheer, hut wept. tren.Sherman was deeply affected, and the soldiers are loud and unstinting in their expressions of admiration ami gratitude. The works are most scientifically constructed, and there is nothing like 'Walker' on the l'otomac. I did not allow tho victory to check our ardor, but dispatched some vessels j under Captain Gills over the other side. To-day I have an expedition to lteaufort to savo the light vessels, hut they were tired instantly after the surrender. Gen. Drayton who commanded, the rebel forces in the recent action of I'ort Royal and Iieauregard, is the brother of Commodore Drayton, who so gsllanlly commanded 0110 of our splendid gun boats in the action. They bombarded each other at a great rate. They are sons of the late Colonel Drayton, a distinguished South Carolina member of Congress. Commodore S'.eadman, who ooinmam ded a division of our fleet in the hstlle of Port Royal, is a native and citizen of South Carolina. fitting in England?A recent Washington dispatch to the New York p?|>era says : Ry the arrival of the steamer City of Wathinglon, we have information of how the late correspondence between Secretary Seward and Lord Lyons, rela* tive to the arrest of Rritiah subjects in tiiis country wss received. It made a very unfavorable impression. All the leading London papers assail XIr. Seward and our Government with great bitterness. It is reasonable to conclude that .i._ -? ? - - me nrreai 01 aiiueii aud Mason from a British steamer will not improve the temper of these journals or of the British Government. Manufactories in the South.?They have thirty factories in the Stale of Geor gia engaged in making cotton and wool en goods, besides several smaller factories that only spin yarn. The following is a statement of the works of the factories for one week : 202,000 yards of shirt, ings; 271,600 yards of oznabergs, stripes, drills and deniins ; 64,000 yards of ker? seys and lindseys, and 22,000 yards of jeans and cassimers. /turning Property.? The plantation of John K. Mathews, Kaq., situated on Hear Island, near the mouth of Aahepoo River, was visited by the Lincoloite* on Wedoes day last. On their approach the proprietor with noble patriotism, set fire to his crop, and was about placing the match to hia residence when a detachment of our cavalry arrived, and he aparwd the houoe for the troops to quarter in. Mr. Malhewee ia a moat extensive rice and cotton planter, and we learn haa made a eplendiderop thie year. Mr. Kdward Reynard, of Kdisto Inland, haa likewieo burned hia whole eropof cotton, aa well ae hie residen:eand the other buildings upon hia plantation. Such noble aacrittces to the cauee of the South deaerve the highest praise.?CharlrHon Mercury 2Q/k tint. The Admission of Missouri. The noble State of Missouri is now i formally a member of the Confederacy? | the twelfth star in the Southern Constel i lation. The following is the President's \ proclamation announcing the fact : I'ilOCI. A M ATION OF TIIK PRESIDENT OF THE CONFKUEKATK STATES OF AMKKICA. Whereas an act of the Congress of! the Confederate States of America, approved this, the 28th day of November, 1801, provides that "the State of Mis souri b<?, and is hereby, admitted as a member of the Confederate States of America, upon an equal footing with the other States of the Confederacy, under the Constitution for the Provisional Government of the same Now, therefore, I, Jkkkkkson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America, do issue this my proclamation, making known to all whom it may concern, that the admission of the said State ( of Missouri into the Confederacy is complete, and that the laws of the Confeder- , acy are extended o\er said Slate, as fully | and completely as over the other States now composing the same. i ??? ) In testimony whereof I have | seal > hereunto signed my name, and ( ?v? ) caused the seal of the Confod erate States to be affixed, at Richmond, ' this 28th day of November, A. D-, 1861. I Jkfkkuhom Davis. i 11V the President : i R. M. T. Hunter, Secretary of State. | From the Islands. J The steamer (Jen. Clinch, Capl. Dexter, arrived hero on Saturday night from Jehossee Island and neighborhood. The L:ncolnites had uot got beyond Pen wick's Island, nnd no event of importance had transpired for several dnyain that vicinity. Tlie planter* on Hutchinson *nd Ken- J uick's Ialfttid* have all burned their crop* 1 and removed their negro*. These places are located in St. Helena Sound near the Athepoo K'ver, and are easily approached by the enemy's gunboats. ] Letter.? A private letterdated the29th 1 ull., has been received from Hutchinson's Island, staling that on that day one of ( the enemy's steamer* had approached * and landed a force of two hundred men, who bioke into the overs er's h >u e and I plundered and carried off everything valuable about the premise*. They then proceeded to th* residence of the proprio* j tor, the door of which they forced open, and demanded from th* servants the keys of the wine cellar. The wines, how- 1 ever, had previously been removed. The marauders, after committing some fur- ' ther petty depredations, skulked off to their l-oats, fearing, probably, a surprise. Immediately upon their departure, the torch was applied to the buildings coir taming the crops, and soon little was left upon the rich plantation except heaps of smoking ashes.? Charleston Mercury, 3J instant. Letter from Col Cogswell. Richmond 1'ruoks, Nov. 11, 1861. L)kak Bkotiikii : 1 write to you under very painful circumstances. In case the privateersmen are punisbeJ, the authorities here have concluded to retaliate, and they have selected the highest in rank to operate on. My leltor to 8 will explain all to you. To night or to morrow, I, with the remainder in the black list, will he con6ned in th* county jail, sod treated as criminals swatting trial, and the action of the authorities hers will be governed by tbe action of th* Government In reference to th* privateers. Console dear 8 as much as pot Bible under the circumstances, and do not let her come to Richmond in any event whatever. In this pending calamity I feel much more fur ma ?if- ? IIMU III y child thad rnyaclf. 1 believe that the ma1 jorily of iLe officer* on the lial are mar lied inen, with wive* end children a* dear to them a* my S and the "Little Ladjr" ere to me. When the name of CapL Kickelte we* drawn, CapL Thome* Cox, of the Firat Kentucky Regiment, offered to take hi* place; but thie of course wu not allowed. It wee a noble act. God blea* him for it. I never euppoaed that honeetly and faithfully serving my country would bring my neck in danger of a baiter ; but eo it appear*. I never thought that after boing apered the bail atorin of balls ; at Leeeburg, I might have to face death in another and dishonorable form. Tell J. T. U. that I expect bim to do hie beat, a* I do not wish to bo hung for piracy oo the high aeae, when I never venturnad on tl?? h#i?- J? -? * ' - ? ? ?/ uwp WllbOlil !? * iog eea kick. i l'leaae write to me u toon u you re- > ceive thia, and ytate how thia now net io 1 the programme u received in the North. | Whet do the people eey about the ex- 1 change of priaonera I The Government , muat exchange or enrry the war to exterr munition. They can take no middle course. | 8 baa llio list of officers. Plense Lave it publitbed in tbe city papers, as we do uot wish to go down uu-Z/frn/if-ed. I shall send a copy of tiie order of Benjamin to J. T. B. You can examine it at your leisure, as it is one of the important papers connected with the war. Give inr love to 1) and the cliil* dron, and believe me as still your friend and brother. M. COGSWELL. Tiiad II. Lank, E?q., New York. The Fires of Patriotism. ? At 11 o* c ock, last nigh, the heavens to the South* west were brilliantly illuminated with the patriotic flames ascending from burning cotton. As the spectators witnessed it, they involuntarily burst forth with cheer nflnr rhpcr nti.l mrli Imnrl tx-aa ........^.1 as wilh r new pulse. Our people ere in unrncst. The patriotic planters on tlio soa l.oard are hourly applying the torch to their cotton and other produce and effects. Tho?-e who have not had the heart to enter upon this work of praiseworthy patriotism and destruction therm reives, have authorized the military ,ui? thorilies, before yielding anything that :an in the least minister to Yankee greed snd lust, to fanke the destruction complete before them. Parties froin North Edisto and the neighborhood unite in as: lerting that cotton and valuables on the plantations which could not he readilv ernoved were involved in one common lame and ruin.- Charles ton Courier, CO th. BUSINESS CARDS. C B NORTHROP. Attorney at Law AND ?oLicrroK i.\ I:UHTV, iVtil practice in Lancaster and lLo neighboring District*. OFFICE AT LASCASTKKYILLK. October 21st, 1801. 37-ly Dr. ALFRED CRAVEN, Htwldcut Siirncoii ItciilUt, YOHKVII.LK, H. C., )fl*crs hie Professional Services to the eiliens of I jmcuster Village ami surrounding ountry. ARTIFICIAL TKKTH inserted on Hold 'late, from oue to a full sett. June 11th, 18.VS l?-lv MELTON dc WITHERSPOON, \TT0 RN K Y tS AT LAW ABO Solloitors in Equity, Will practice in Lancaster and the surrounding Districts. ['. D. MELTO*, I 11. J. WITHEKsPOON, (Chester, S. ('. | Lancaster C. 11. January 11, I860. -18?tl. WILLIAMS & ALLISON, ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND ^ Solioitors in Equity. LANCASTER, C. H , S. C. Will practice in the District of I?anca*ter. Prompt attention given to Collections. Mr. Williams may be consulted at Yorkville, & 0., and Mr. Allison at bis office in the Court, at Lancaster. July,7th ltf&ff J|?tr $7.1 REIVAKU! 411 His a way from where we had thorn hiied, near Chester, in June last, our three Negro men, viz : HILL, UILUS and IIKNKY. Dill and titles we bought the 14th of l.ivt November, at the estate sale of Kd Ia?i-i. on Broad River, in York District. They being brother* end having relation* in the neighborhood where we purchased Iheui, it is more than likeley tliey have made their war back to their old neighborhood. Bill is about 'JO year* old, 5 feel 8 inches high, will weigh 150 or 160 pounds; i* very black; rather aharpcd face, speaks quick when spoken to. Giles, his brother, is sbout lit years old 6 feet 9 inches high ; will weigh 1G0 lbs is very black, and walks with his head up and feet turned out in front. Henry, we purchased, Jan !,ofCu|. VRives on the Catawba river, lis is 'J3 year* old, well act, 5 feot 10 inches high, and will weigh 175 pounds ; has a heavy brow and 4 speaks slowly ; has some character as a runaway. May go to Charleston or Washington cite, it is linrd telling where ho will go as he is a gentleman of travel. 'J'ltey all ran ofT about the same tiuie. We will pay $75 reward for the throw men; or $J5 a piece for either of them delivered in any Jail so that we can get then). These boys may attempt to make their way North, as some others from Ibis place have attempted. i PRIDK 6L DUNOVANT. Aug. 7, 18GI ?Jti-tf. THE RICHMOND DISPATCH. BY COWAEDIH ft HAMMBRSLKY. RICHMOND, VA. Daily SbkiAVkkkly asd Wkixly. TERMS?Cash io AdYanoe. TIIK DAILY DISPATCH i? a?rv?-d lot aubrcrikere at six aid quartkx cruta a wiik, pijrilil? to the Carrier weekly.? Pries for mailing, $4 a yyar, or 9'J.&0 for ix months in advance. TIIBNKMI.WKKKI.V pWIMTCIl la ineued every Tuesday and Friday at f-J in id vanes. TUB WKEKLY DISPATCH i-aued rvery Friday, aqd mn'ul Iq rtbacribera at f I per annum I