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l)p Crtqpi. LAN0A8TERVILLE, 8.C, ~~7 Wednesday Morning. Ang 5, 1863. Our Paper. We have contracted lor the delivery ol a lot of paper for our press on the first ol September, ami if not illunnnlntivl ?h will tli?n the size which we issued previous to the late reduction. We are much gratified at the pa* tience with which our patrons have borne with the present diminished sheet. It has neither had the effect to prevent renewals of subscriptions, or to suspend regular accessions of new names to our list. This manifestation of coni fidettce on the part of our friends, we will eu> dcavor to repay by a speedy resume of our fori iner size. We would be pleased to obtain as many rags as possible before the first of September'. This is now the only way for us to get paper. and it requires a large quantity of the former to proPure avpn a mnnll ainitrilv t\t fl>? Our thanks arc due Mr. B. J. G'ureton for the Carolinian of Sunday?two days iu advance of the mail. We direct attention to the older* of Maj. Melton, coinmandant of cotiacnpts, published in this paper. It will be seen that persons liable to tin* call have the privilege of volunteering and of selecting their companies up to the Cutb iu*t. We regret to learn that ( apt. William Reed, an aged and prominent citizen of this Distiicl, died on Monday last, fiom disease of the kid nays. ('apt. Heed louneily represented this District in the State Legislature, and has always been highly respected throughout the District, iiis death will be much regretted. Death of Mr. Yaocj I lion. YV. 1.. Yancydied at his plantation near Montgomery, Ala., on the 28th ulu, from the effects ol kidney disease. Mr. Yancy waa re* I' garded as one of the first Statesmen in the Confederacy, and was a leading spirit in the present revolution. His death, at this time, is a grievous national calamity. OommiMioners of Boadc. An important notice from the Cominiasionei of Koads will be seen ion another column. ?V e learn that at their meeting on Monday, to try defaultets for neglect to respond to tlia call, nude under the recent Acta of the Legislature to aupply lahor for military purpoaea, legal exception was made to Die wording of the Act and tho position taken that the powers confer* red on the commissioners were not adequate to the imposition and collection of fines. The *Doard, however, decided, and doubtless very properly, to impose fines ill all cases of default to furnish labor, whers no legal cause for such .delault is given. Commiuary 8ut>pli?a A notice from Maj. II. C. Gueriu, Chief Commissary for the State of South Carolina, atalea that he has, under insUuclioita from the Sectstarv of War, divided the Slate into five clivisions, and appointed a division Commisaaiy for sach Kor division No. 3, embracing the Disliicla of York, Chestar, Fairfield, luncaster, Kershaw ami Richland, Capt. I. D. Withe spoon is api poiuted, Sub-Commissaries and Ageuts are to be appointed hereafter. This regulation relates to Die procurement of auppliee for Die army by impressment, and to ike collection of the Tax ia kind. Each division Commissary baa power to impress aubsis* truce stores, within their respective divisions, bought for sale, paying according to the rates died by the lupreeemeut Commissioners. Spec* u la tors are warned not to offer for subsistence pricea beyond thoee filed by the schedule of the Impressment Commissioners, published a uori woe since. Persons, therefore, wbo conteiupUle buying provision* to sell again, would do wall to consult this schedule. It will be aeon by the notice fromCapt. With, erspoon, published elsewhere, that Mr. J. A. .Cunningham is the agent for Lancaster. XlliUr/ Election. The following is the vote of the Lancaster oompaity, for Field Officers, held on the 31st ult.? juider order 28, from the Adjutant General; Fob Colossi.. J. H. Witherspoon, 37 Fob Libctbramt Colorbl. F. M. lfellette, 8? A. J. Or***, 8 Foa Major. C. C. Hail*, 39 I!. B. R6berUon, 1 Whole number of rot*e polled, 40?strength \QC ?X7TUp?llJ WJ, I J . Failing, Humiliation and Prayer la view of tlio recent dibutera which have befallen mm an a people, and of the danger* by which we are aunounded, President Davis hag issued a rrocUin?lion, setting apart Friday, the Slat inst., as a day of Fasting, Iluinilintion and Prayer, to be observed throughout the Confederate States. The reliance which our Chief Magistrate has uniformly professed to place upon Divine favor and protection, has had a great deal to do in im? parting, throughout the Confederacy, almost unlimited confidence in the ultimate triumph of our cause. If we are embarked in a good cause ; and our tulera and people, divested of arrogance and self-dependence, relv upon the only certain Source of Help, and exercise proper energy in the use of the means at our command, the result must he the ultimate triumph of right ; however appcarauccs, at this time, may be against us. Events, altogether un. looked for now, may, withiu a abort time, transpire, which will more plainly develop the operations of Divine agency in this struggle.? Willi nations as with individuals, there is a divinity which ahapca our ends, and this reflection should reassure all who may be meditating only disaster and ruin to the people of the South. We cannot believe that it is within the design of Providence that our arrogant foea succeed in their present purposes ; and it we are right in this, then they cannot succeed. The tone of the President's Proclamation is I humble, trusting, cheerful, and exhibits the i Christian patriot. We ctinniend it to the con* sideralion of our readers, A Daily Mail We stated some time ago that tne project of establishing a daily mail, by pi ivale enterprise, lrom this place to Hock llill, or some other point on the Charlotte and .south Carolina Kaih road, was in contemplation. A handsome sub' scription having been obtained, a meeting ot the citixens of this place aud vicinity was held on the 29th ull., to lake further steps towards putting the project into operation.? Five directors were elected, with instructions to correspond with the Post Office Department, with the viaw to get the route legalized ; and to ad'v.rlise for bids for carrying the mail.? Tha' loUce to contractors is given below. The attention of the enterprising is directed to it. A nn it coulrart, under cctlaiu circumstances, is a > ausu of szeurptiou from Confederate military servico. We will atate that the subsetiption paper is till open lor the reception of additional names. It is su enterprise which proiuiaes great good to our community ; and we hope that all who feel an internet in obtaining early intelligence of ' the stirring events of the time*, will aleo (eel it their duty, il able, 1* contribute something to the undertaking. Sealed proposals for carrying a daily Vail (torn Ijtticaater C. II. S. C. to Kock 11UJ, for one year, will lie received by the undersigned until the Kith day of August next. The mail to be carried in a buggy ur iu aouie conveyance not leas than s buggy. * Jul* dOlh 1S64. J. ADAMS, geo mco. witiierspoos, J. M. CROCKETT, s. b. massky, W. M. CONNORS. FOR THE LANCASTr.K LEDOEBPrayer Meeting. The Uniou Baptist 'Church in conference on Saturday the Ut August, IStia, iu view of the dreadful calamities spread over our land by the horror? of war, Resolved to set apart Friday the 14Ui inst., as a day of lasting, humiliation and piayer to Almighty God lor the speedy close of the war and the restoration of peace agaiu in our bleeding country ; that our suffering soldier* may <oon return Louie again, and tor this purpose we earnestly request all who desire these blessing* to assemble at tbeir places ol worship and unite with us in spirit and praysr that we may obtain these blessings. August 1st 1843, Faou tuc Islands.?An occasions] shot was eichanged between the land batteries Thurs> day night, until an eirly hour Friday morning, when the enemy's battery, about half a inile from Wagner, opesed a heavy fire upon the litter from their l'arrot guns, followed by three other batteries in rapid succession. Our bati teries replied, and the cannonading was com tiuued witb great spirit on both sides for several hours. The ironsides and monitors mads no demonstration*. The casualties on our side trom the morning'* bombardment were repor< led to be two killed, and five wounded. In the afternoon, another sharp fire was opened from the enemy's battery, and conliuued tor about two houra, wheu it ceased. Fort Sumter and the batteries on James' Is* land kept up their fire oo Morris' Island, and it is believed had the effect ot stopping the Yan1 kees at their wdlka, besides doiug some damage among themA gun boat and a small schooner were alongside the Ironsides yesterday, apparently trans' (erring a fresh supply of ammunition to the latter. The monitors remained inactive throughout the day.?C/utrUtlon Courier, 1st. (told sold at auction in - Atlanta last week at I from #11.76 to fil2 07 !ti Confederate notes lor ' * ~r ?,m ii-. t J-.-- i - w. 6v.u. vwib ?.vi<* uiou^ii irom ?? 90 (o I to fo' $1 I TELEGRAPHIC. Virginia Intelligence Richmond, July 28.?The fieht heretofore ' reported occurred oil the 23d, at M miasma (tap. I (veil. '?Vi mill's liritrftde. commanded lit t'nl I Walker, ol the 3d Georgia, approached the Gap, hut finding it guarded by a lorcc of Van. kees, estimated at front 6,U00 to 8,000, hailed to await reinforcements, which were uioviug in the name direction. The Yankees taking advantage of the dim I parity of numbers, attacked the brigade, A I severe engagement ensued, lasting several hours. The Confederates retired with a loss of from 200 to 300 in killed, wounded and missing It is reported that Grant has joined Meade, with 16,00'J men. .I'ktkrsiiuko, July 27.?Information received from an unquestionable source slates that an immense Yankee cavalry lorce is collecting at Portsmouth and Suffolk. 1,000 bales of hay has arrived at Portsmouth. More raids are no doubt on I lie tapis. Culpki-kh, July 27.?A special despatch to the Kichinond Enquirer, says : "Meade's headquarters were at Wai renton on Saturday.? Sedgwick is reported moving towards Fiederi icktfhurg." ?............. T..I- ii n? i <ivnnv.it>, KU1J <11. riCII. I<(| 9 UlUlJ IS j represented an in tine spirits It is now believed tlut no engagement will take place for some time. Information has been received that General Dick Tayloy delcated the enemy at Donaldsom ville,vJ.a, taking several tlionsand prisoners.? The battle oceurred soon allei the tall of I'ort Hudson. Late Northern papers briefly allude to the battle. Gen. Lee orders the immediate return of all officers and soldiers fiom the Aimy of Northern Virginia, and says that to remain at home at this hour of the country's need is unworthy the manhood of the Southern soldier. I Gen. Cooper has issued an order to carry into I effect the Act of Congress requiring all quartermasters aud commissaries to detail all disabled soldiers that may be necessary lor seivice m their respective offices. All ciliten* so employed will be icported to enrolling oflicets for conscription New York papers received here contain full details of the repulse of the Federal troops in the assault on Battel y Wagner, on the I8lh.? They admit a loss Of 1,600 killed, wounded and missing. The Tribune denounces the attar k as a disastrous failure, and calls upon Lincoln to ascertain who is responsible. Theie is some probability of the resumption of the exchange of prisoners. The Cummin turner/ will meet in a day or two to compromise the difficulties if possible llicHiiosn, August 1.?New York papers, of the 3Uth, state tiial the Secretary of >? ar lias decided that Morgan aud all his officers will be confined in the Ohio I'eiiitenliary until the rebel authorities remove the obstacles to negro troops captured some lime ago in Georgia. The New York 77i/irs my* that liillinore has been promised all the reinforcements he need* Charleston muat fail, if energy and 15 inch gun* will accomplish the result. Tha Aruiy of the Potomac now occupies practically Uie aamc line that it did two uiunths ago. The r^cut acliv* movement* will necessarily be followed by comparitive in* action. From Weldon. WAdo*, July 28?A part of Hannom'i Brigade met the enemy iu large force, jester, day p..in., about three tailea this side of Jack. I son, ami after an engagement lasting four hours, drove them back. We are pursuing them to* day Five companies of the 24th alone engaged tham. Uur reintoreemenle came up, but were not needed. Our loss was two killed and less than ten wounded?most of them lightly. (Jen, Ransom was attacked by tlic enemy yesterday, at 4 o'clock, at Boon's Mills, two miles West of Jackson, The fight continued four hours. We had four companies engaged, and our loss was trifling. (Jan. Ransom's forces have moved in three columns, CjOLPsbosm, July 2V.?A despatch states that our forces met the enemy twelve miles below >'ort Branch, on yesterday, and after a tight of four hours repulsed them. No particulars are given. Fort Branch ta at Raiul>ow Bend, on tha North side of Roanoke River, near iianiilton. This make* it certain that the advance on Weldon is being made by two column*. From Charleston. . f.'iiari.istoh, July 31.? f.'umraing's Point was severely bombarded yesterday morning, Mmmeiipinv tlatul lit r?Vlw.L??!*? I and two monitors being engagad?which I anted till about 3 in the afternoon, when they withdrew. batteries Gregg, Siiukia% Sumter aod Wagner participated. I lattery 0*Ugg lost two killed and aeren wounded Th* Cttery wan not materially injured. liattvy Wagner itaaid to be in a belter condition than before. No firing on Jama*' lalaud and but parr little from IJallery Wagner to-day. The New York Herald, of the 2kth, conlain* a lengthy despatch from Waahington, of which the following ia the aubatance : "It ia now admitted by the moat sanguine member* of the Administration, that nerer were our foreign affair* in ao menacing a stale. England, ao official adricea indicate, ia d*. lei mined to furmah the South with an irou clad narr. It ia equally certain that the Eiuparor of 1'ranee haa made up bia mind definitely to in nor tlnmaafU a?f-.? 'PL - Vickaburg and Fort lludaon, and the rebel deI feat at (taUyftburif, will not, it ia believed by I the mdat aanguine friend* of the Adminiatratiou, I alter the character of the action which France ! ami England have del. rmiued to adopt. On the contrary, the moment there ia danger of . the North overpowering the South, iuterveu lion will be tried to compel the aeparatiou, upou wbich^ England and Frauce are dei termmed. fcugUnd it detecrained to cripple } J the power of ihlt jfreet KepebUe, and Frtae* ( to preserve her dominion in Mexico. With these indications before them, Seward and the < President are convinced that tliia ia the most critical time so far, as regards our relations with foreign powers, since the commencement of the war. From what I hear, I am inclined to the belief that measures are now on fool to put an end to the war. It is not impossible that we may see a sudden change ol parties next month," Among the recent arvivals in Richmond is Hon. Pierre Soule. He is said to he not sanguine as to the mediation of the French Kinperor. basing bis opinion in part on the unpopularity of the movement against Mexico, and the adverse recent elections in France. Tiik Hostauk OrrtcsKS.?In response to the announcement that Gen. W'm. II. F. I.ec and j C'apt. Wiudor have been placed in confinement at Old Point as hostages for llio two Yankee officers, Flynn and Sawyer, condemned to be shot by the Confederate authorities, our ' ommisMoncrs lias informed the Federal Govern' ineut that the Confederate Government will not bo intimidated by any such threats, and that execution of said oflicers will take place as soon as the President may see fit, ci - 1 _ n o. ? i oaie uoverameni stooic. ! Will sell at public Auction on the 10th of I August at Lancaster C. II., a lot or Govcru, went Horse* and Mules. J. S COI.ES, Capt. A. Q. M. Aug. 6, It SUBSISTENCE DEPARTS!EST, Columbia S. C. July Snth 1S63. Sir. J, A. Cunningham has been appointed ! an agent of this department, lor the purchase of bacon, tlour, com, wheat and heel cattle, in Lancaster District, The "schedule of prices" established by the board ol commissioi era will be paid for the above articles of subti'stence.? It is to be hoped that the planters of the District will come forward at once w ith the above , supplies which are much needed. 1. D. WITllKRSPOoN, Capt. and A. C S. Aug. 6, 1803, 26?3t NOTICE TO DEFAULTERS. Defaulters in Lancaster District for neglect to furnish slave labor for the coast, under the call of the Vlh March, were nearly all udjudged liable for tho penalty which the law allises to | such neglect, by (lie board of Commissioners of Roads tor said District, at a meeting of said Board, held on Monday, the thlinst. The Treasurer, John J. Craig, is instructed to collect the fines on or before the 15th inst. A meeting of the Boaid is appointed to be hetd on Suliirduy, the 15th inst., at 10 o'clock j A. VI., for the puipose of trying Defaulters under the call toi slave labor lor the coast, of the 1 16th of July; and i??iil defaulters are hereby i warned to attend on tint day (16th August) I and show causa, before tin* Hoard, if any they can, why they should not he fined U. M. FUNDEKHt'IlK, Cli'nr Cbininrs Roads and Hridges. Aug. ?It Notioe to Persons Liable to Consoiption. UWHS, CAMP OF INSTRUCTION', Coll'muia, S. C , July 27, 1863. ( Jb ALL persons within the ages of Its atid j 46 years, who are liable to enrollment, ( are lequired to repott, in persou, to the Enroll | lug Officer of their respective Districts, on or , before the ttrrMirth day ol August next. Those , who fail to report by the day imiicated, will be I , enrolled as Couscripie, if adjudged liable, on ; , iuforiuatiou obtained ; and those ao enrolled | will not complain if tlicy are prejudiced by 1 their failure to report or denied advantages to \ which they would have been entitled by a prompt obedience to this older. II. This order include* every male while per-( iiod within the age* indicated, nut already in service, an well those who claim exemption as those who do not, (except those between the ages of lb and 40 who hate heretofore repor led and have been exempted, and thoae who J have been (ejected for physical disability by the Examining lioaid ot the Cougrekioual District ) III. The privilege of volunteering, Ittfur? anrvllmmt, is extended to every one. Alt pur- | sons who desire to volunteer will report in person to the Enrolling Officer of the District on or before the 20th day of August next, indicating lha Company and Kegimeut which they wish to join. All who fsil to report to tho Enrolling Officer of the District, a? volunt?cr?, by the 2uth August, will uo louger have the right to volunteer. IV. Thoae who report as volunteers will be required to go forward to the Company aelected by theJlrit day a/ SeptnnKtr. All who fail ao to do will foiled then light to volunteer, and will be immediately enrolled as Conscripts, aud dealt with as such. > ' V. 1'ersona who report at ? oiunteart, and , who wish to be examined by a Suigcon before 4 going forward, will have tho oppoiluoity of | auch examination by reporting at Uie Enrolling ftflice of the District, on auch day between the | 2uth August and the 1st of September aa may ( be iudicated by the Army Surgeon of the Ex- j amininc JJoard. ] VI. No one who rolunteers can be allowed ( afterwards to prefer a claim to exemption.? , Those, therefore, who claim exemption and j \ wish, if not exempted, to volunteer, should re- j j port to the Enrolling Officer at a day sufficient- , ly early to have their claims considered and ( adjudged before the 20tb day of August, in or- ( der that, if not adjudged exempt, they may be , within time to volunlaer. , VII. Volunteers going forward will bo fura* ished transportation to Columbia by the District Enrolling Officers ; and on reporting at the "llead Quarter* of the Camp of Instruction," at Columbia, they will receive an order for transportation to their respective commands. ViU. Ererj volunteer will be furniahed bj . the Em oiling Officer with e certificate, elating \ that he voiunleeicd befoiu being n rolled as a Conscript ; on presenting which iie will be accepted in the company to which he shall go, and be entitled to all the privileges or a volunteer, Those who go forward without such cer tiucatc cannot no reoeiveu, or 11 receivuu, win be reclaimed and orderej back to the Camp of Instruction IX Any,person liable to enrolment may prosent & substitute at lite Oamn of Instruction, and if accepted, the principal will be discharged from conscription. ISul hereafter every person furnishing a substitute will become 'iahlc to service if his substitute shall desert, or his services be lost from any cause other than the casualties of war. C. I). MELTON, Xlsjor, Acting Com'dt Conscripts, Aug. It, It headquarters! CAMP OK INSTRUCTION*. Columbia, July 27, 1863. CIRCULAR ORDER. Jfc IN obedience to the recent Proclamation of the President, ami in pursuance of orders of the Anjutaiit niul Inspector General of the Confederate States, the enrolment U hereby ordered ol all persona in this State, between the ages of 18 and 46 yeais, who are liable to Conlcderatc military service, and not already in service. II. With the view to auch enrolment, Enrolling Utliceis will proceed forthwith to r*gii(tr all male white persona, within the agea indicated, found within their respective Districts, who are adjudged liable to enrolment and who have not already been enrolled. III. It is the duty of all male whites within the ages indicated [as well those who claim exemption as those who do not], to report in person at the District Office for enrolment; but Enrolling Officers will not wail their so reporting, but will proceed at once to register all persons who are adjudged liable, ou such iui formation as they may obtain. IV. Immediately after the 20th day of Aumul l'n.nllin? u-ill IV...-. -.1 . ? 11....... llcadquai ters a list of all person* who hare reported as volunteer*, giving (Uierijitivt particulate, with the Company and Regiment selected. V. Alter lite 20th day of August, Enrolling Officer* will transfer Iroui the Register to the Roll of Conscripts, the names of all persons who itro adjudged liable to consrripiioo and who have not reportud a* volunteers, and will send them forward to the Camp of Instruction as speedily as piaclicnble. They will also use all efforts to gatlier in lliu names of all person* who have evaded the duty to report. VI. Alter the first day ol September, Enrolling Officers w ill em oil as Conscripts all persons who, having reported us volunteers, talk to go forward to ttieir respective comiuauds by the said day ; and will spar* uoetlbrt, rcsoruug to arrests it necessary, to forward them promptly the Camp ol Instruction. ^'11. The exigencies of the service demand, of Enrolling Ofliceia increased activity and eu>' ergy lu the performance of their duties. The salvation of the Conlederacy may depend on their exertions to increase the army. Tho Commandant will he rigid in exacting ot thein this activity and energy. C. I). M ELTON", Major, Act. loimi'i Couscr.pt*. Aug. 6, ll Of OFFICE ClllEE COMMISSARY? i HaRLESTOX, S. C , July 24th, 1H02.?llaviug been appointed CHIEF COMMISSARY for the tale ol South Carolina, with approval of the Secretary of War, with insti uctions to di. vide (lie Stale into Divisious, lor the proper collection and distribution ol supplies, i have divided the Statu into live divisions ; lor each [>f which divisions a Division Commissary has been appointed by the Commissary (ieneral. Division No. 1, Captain K. L. SiMuNS Di> riaion Commissary, embiaces tltu Districts ot I'ickens, Anderson, Greenville, Abbeville and [iait ol Kdgetiold adjoiiuug. Division Nix 2, Captain 8. C. MEANS Divis? ion Commissary, embraces the Districts of >partauburg, Laurens, Union, Newberry and |>art ol Edgefield. Division No. 3, Captain I. D. WITHER. Sl'OON Division Commissary, embraces the Disttictsof York, Chester, I an held, Lancaster, Kershaw and Richland. Division No. 4, Captain JOHN K. KII.EY' Division Commissary, embraces the Districts ot Islington, Orangeburgh, Birnwell, Colleton uid part of Edgefield. Division No. 6, 6'aptaiu \VM. NETTLES, Acting Division Commissary, embraces the District* of Chesterfield, Marlboro', Darlington, Marion, buiutor, WiUiaiusburg and Clarcndou. The Diviaion Commissaries will publish a list >f their Suit-Commissaries and Agents as soon u tliey are appointed. Each Diviaion Commissary is funiiahed with Lite power of iiupreasmeut, and will, when tieci tssary for the Subsiatance of the Ariuy, no' ?reaa Subsialance Stores within their Division mug lit lor aale, paying according to the rate* lied by the schedule of the impressment Coin' niaeioiicra. Speculators are warned not to >ffeV for Subsistence prices beyond those filed >y mis acneuuie. No Counuiasary nor Government Agent, rouj any quarter, ia authorized, under any preheat, to make puichaeea ot Subaiaiancc ^torce n thia State, e&cept under the order* of the Diviaion C'oiuiniaaarie* above na.ned?it being he deaign of the Secretary of War to prevent ;oinpelition between the G\xuiuiaearie* of difi 'wreul Stalea. The Diviaion (Anuuiiaaariea are natructed, therefore, to piobibit interference elthin their Diviaioua, to prevent the abipmenl >1 auppliee purchaaed by C'onnuiaaariea or G'ommiaaary Agent* under otfier than their tuthorily, and to impresa the atores if nee mm*7' n. C. GUERIN, Major and G'ommiaaary Subeiatauco. Aug. 6, St ia ? I n xva.gd: nags; ; We will p?y 7 eeaU per pound for ell jlean cotton or linen iU^e delivered at the L?dk**r Otflee.