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f I : ' wiSiam wbieast.lProI>rietor8- |nirc|jcnijcnt Jfamilj gtepaptr: Jfor % promotion of tjjt lolitical, Social, Hgriraltaral anb Coaraurcial Interests of i\t Soat|. j$a peb yeah, in abvaho*.;; / _ - .... i VOLUME 7. ~ YORKVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1861. - NUMBER 38* . ' l ike YORKVILLE, S. C. THURSDAY MORNING, SEPTZMBEB 5,1861. CC^-Mr. John R. Allex, Post Master at Chester, Is our authorized agent; and fully empowered to receive mouey for this office, and give receipts for the same. QCf' in cases where subscribers do not take the Exquirer from the post-office, Post-Masters are requested to notify us Immediately.{^Subscribersdesiring their papers changed must mention the Poet Office from, as well as the one <o, which they desire the ehagen to be made. mn mm? TDTTUT.TC IV JL I I |-? A V fcPABAW The undersigned having volunteered for Confederate Service, the business of the Enquirer Office will be attended to by J. E. Grist. The publication of the paper will be continued as heretofore. The expenses of the office being heavy, and most of which has to be met with cash, we request those indebted to the conoern, to pay the small demands that may be due.? Oar Co-partner, Mr. W. W. East, will oootinue his interesting letters from the 5th I Regiment, and it is the purpose of the undersigned to communicate such matters to the paper as are likely to prove interesting to our readers We repeat the request for those indebted to make payment. L. M. GRIST. August 15, 1861. EARTHQUAKE. On Saturday last, many of oar citizens experienced a slight shock of an earthquake. It occurred about 5 o'clock in the morning YOKXV1LLE MARKETS. , Corn.?Very little offering?would command 60 to 65c per bushel. Flour?meets with ready sale at $2 25 per sack. Groceries very firm at high prices?Salt $6?Coffee 40 cts per pound. Molasses 60 to 70c. Bagging 30c. Rope 16 to 18|o. We learn from Mr. B. T. Wheeler, who has lately returned from the 5th Regi> ment, S. C. V., in Virginia, that he is empowered by Col. Jenkins and several Captains of bis Regiment to transport artioles to them by Rail Road. For particulars call on Mr. Wheeler. ? X ***** N CAVALRY. We have been requested to give notice to all persons desirous of attaching themselves to a troop of Cavalry, for special service in this and the adjoining States, to meet in Yorkville, on Saturday the 14th instant, to take steps towards the formation cacb s Tympany. tST The Committees appointed to ot? tain subscriptions to the Confederate Loan, are earnestly and respectfully requested to hand in their lists to the Commissioners by the 2d Monday in October. Those who intend subscribing are requested to do so by that time, so that the lists can be forwarded L. to Richmond. 1 FATAL ACCIDENT. We regret to learn by a private letter from Richland, Arkansas, dated the 17th August, that Mr. 0. P. Cranford, formerly of this place, accidentally had his leg sawed off while at a saw mill, (particulars not " ' - i given.J ile uvea duc a iew uuura uilcj iuc accident. Mr. Cranford left a wife and four children. TO THE FRIENDS OF OUR VOLUNTEERS IN VIRGINIA. We take great pleasure in stating that Mr. John R. Hall, a patriotic citizen of Ebenezer, will, Providence permitting, start to Virginia next Wednesday (11th), and will take charge of any supplies for the hospital or camps, which may be sent by individuals or Relief Societies to Rock Hill Depot by 12 o'clock, Tuesday, 10th inst. FROM LIGHTWOOD KNOT. * j Camp Johnson, > Llghiwood Knot Spring, Sept. 2, 1861. J Dear Enquirer:?Since our last but little has occurred worthv of special, tfote. On Friday, the first Re^ment, was organ, ized by the election of Bf G. M-rT)unovantj Colonel: Dixon Bar/es,->of Lancaster. Lieutenant Colonel; ""and Cadwaliadei Jones, Major. The Regiment is composed of three Companies from Yoik, three frou Lancaster, two from Pickens, one from Fairfield and one from Richland. It is pos sible, however, that there may be some change in the organization, as some of the companies have not the fall compliment ol men. The "Palmer Guards," the "Campbel i Rifles" and the "Indian Land Guards' were all mustered into the service on Thurs day last, and all have the necessary numbei of men. The Colonel has appointed W. H. Talley of the "Cedar Creek Rifles," Adjutant o p our Regiment. Several of the companies in the regi ment are progressing finely in the drill, anc (with instruction for another month, if i should be absolutely necessary, might bi placed in active service. As a matter of some interest, we subjoii a list of the different messes in the "Pal mer Guards." , Mess No. 1?S. M. Wilson, L. Koester f Jacob Flach, R. Timberlake, B. P. R Henry, S. R. W. Faris, S. W. Watson [ > Jobn W. Doster, E. C. Price, W. T. Tray [ lor. Mess Nu. 2.?M. C. Ross, C. D. Gwinn | W. E. Gunn, R. Latta, H. M. Gwiun, J M. Gunn, G. C. Greer, J. A. Ilall. Mess No. 3.?W. E. Adams, S. W. Ad i ams, R. E. D. Carrence, B. N. Jackson W. B Jackson, W. E Jackson, Davi< Jaoksoo, John W. Lawrence, W. M. Mc L Cully, J. N. McElwee, W. C. Purseley f James A. Watson. Mess No. 4.?J. C. Chambers, R. S Chambers, W. R. Sims, W. C. Creps, Q W. Pearson, Augustus A. Moore, W. F. Beard, E M. Murphy, W. E. Lewis, E. H. Holbrook. Mess No. 5.?J. S. Plaxico, R. M. Plaxico, J. M. Shearer. James R. Brown, J. E. Burns, W. A. Burns, E. A. Black, R. N. Whitesides, John L. Davies, R. M Allison. Mess No. 6.?D. W. Moore, N. M. Sandifer, I. N. Clark, R. Coonrod, Daniel A. James, J. J. Tomlinson, W. G. McDowell, L. G McNeel, J. H. Crawford. Mess No. 7.?E. Hefner, J. F. Barber, J. E. Feemster, G. R. Roach, W. A. Galloway, J. M. Galloway, S. R Pratt, W. B. Pratt, J. M. Brakefield. Mess No. 8.?W. H. Cairnes, W. n. Lindsay, J. W. Lindsay, J. M. Lindsay, T. E. Burris, S. W. Robinson, A. R. Lock ara, o. r. .uaviasou. Mess No. 9?I. L. Parker, J. MoKeown, N. C. Goudelock, James G. Love, W. H. Lowry, J. 0. Montgomery, Wm. Lee, Jeff. Estes, John Estes, R. Jenkins, George McKeown, W. F. McCullough. Mess No. 10. Wm. H. McCorkle, L. M. Grist, John T. Parker, I. 1). Witherspoon, Richard Hare, W. D. Miller, H. G. Jackson, J. S. Wright. Captain McCorkle has appointed the following members non-Commissioned officers of the ''Palmer Guards:" Richard Hare, Orderly Seargeant; W. Dixon Miller, 2nd Sergeant; W. F. Beard, 3d Sergeant; J. E. Burns, 4th Sergeant. Corporals.?David Jaokson, W. C. Creps, D. W. Moore, J. W. Lindsay. Letters intended for members of the York companies, should hereafter be directed to the care of Col. Dunovant. ^ L. M. G. ^EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE? Camp Near Germaxtowx, Fairfax County, Va.) Monday Morning, August 26,1861. ) Dear Enquirer:?The last six weeks, as slowly as the war appears to drag its "wounded length" along, have given birth to events of vaet importance and magnitude. The cause of the South has been steadily gaining strength abroad; for it can scarcely be said to have acquired strength at home, having previously commanded all her resources, and the lives, fortunes and sacred honor, of her wondrously united people- But abroad, we say, Lincoln's heavy war demands granted by his Congress, followed by the Stone Bridge disss- . ter, have settled in the minds at least of leading English and French statesmen the question of Southern independence The victory near Springfield, Mo., on the 10th instant, if we have been able to glean the truth from biassed or inefficient accounts, was a decided one. Our own opinion is that the Federalists attacked the Confederates with superior numbers; but were repulsed with a loss of two or three thousand, to about five hundred on our side. The repulse was signal, the enemy being compelled to a first, and afterwards a second retreat. It has been rumored and confirmed?but with what degree of relia bility, we cannot say?that Gen. Hardee has advanced and cat off all of Seigel's oommand except 600; and that Gen. Fremont has since called upon the North West for volunteers, with a desperate lustihood worthy of better success. Of a piece with all these statements is the quiet annoucement that a flotilla of ten Yankee vessels has been withdrawn from a covert somewhere down the Mississippi up to St. Louis, for fear they might fall into the hands of the Confederate States. These things indicate the extent of Yankee Doodle's discomfiture in Missouri. We have good reasons to believe that State, if not now, ' will soon be a member of our Confederacy; and ot course we are only the more rejoiced at our triumph there Meanwhile, the cause of the South has suffered no detriment in Virginia. Gens. Lee and Wise are busy, and we confidently hope they will soon drive the invaders from the "Valley." The report was a few days , ago that they had gained a great victory; uul u&c a tuuuoauu ucuci taui^ iuiuuio iv 1 died away like the cadence of a night wind, i no one knowing whence it came nor whith . er it went. There is some sickness in our "Corps j" yet Beauregard is ready, I fancy, at a moment's warning to meet McClellan. Twioe in the last few days?first Friday, and then yesterday evening?couriers under \ whip and spur brought in the news that the %e were advancing. Both times various Ij^igades were advanced a few miles to ; meet them j but they only performed the feat of "marching up the hill and down again"?the intruders not having left their burrows on the banks of the Potomac.? r This is about all the excitement we have r had since the great Battle. Gen. Bonhaoi's | 1 brigade, however, which has occupied the , advanced position, have changed their i camp as many as five times; while his pic- j . quets and those of the enemy have been . "fighting for a peach-orchard"?as the . boys express it?near Fall's Church, alf most every day. Willie Farley, Esq., a much valued young friend of Laurensville, | who fought through both the battles of the ' 18th and 21st ult. on Bull Run, with the . measels out all over him on that mernorar ble Sunday, is, we are happy to learn, distinguishing himself on this Dicauot dutv C O - - - 4" ~ I * t for great gallantry. He lias made several f Yankee scouts bite the dust. Mr. B. T. Wheeler of your town, who - was with us and his relatives in Warrenton 1 for upwards of two months, wasuDanimoust ly elected, before his return home, an hon3 orary member of the Jasper Light Infantry. All the time from the 17th to the 22nd ) July, while we were seeing the hardest - service we have yet seen, he was riding or running everywhere to serve the Regiment; , or would seize his musket, and no persua. sion could keep him from a place in line of , battle. He showed himself the unflinching, - lofty-spirited patriot, more than worthy of this humble compliment. His unprece , dented kindness to the members of the com. pany, both sick and well, made them extend it with the heartiest pleasure. He has a - Diche in the memory of the Jaspers, all his , own. ii Since the absenoe of our "Prince of Or derlies"?Mr. James Mason?caused by , the wound which he received on the 21st July?Sergeant W. B. Smith has been >. promoted to Orderly Sergeant, and Private , E. F. Meek to 3rd Sergeant. Both these appointments pleased the company, as both the young men are worthy, efficient and highly attentive to duty. But you oaDnot imagine how much every one of us feels like he had lost something not only pertaining to the company but personal to himself in the absence of Sergeant Mason, and our other wounded comrades at home. In forwarding boxes, or packages, Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Associations, would do well to place them under the care of some person who comes on to attend expressly to their delivery We speak to the Btate.? "The Adams' Express company are now responsible for nothing." Different associations, to save expense and labor, might unite in sending on their favors. For instance those organized to supply regiments under Gen. Bonham's command, might form one General Association with officers, those to supply the command of General Jones another, for purposes of transportation and delivery. Our fare is as good now as has been.? We often draw the finest beef, and excellent flour or corn-meal for rations?besides other things. They wagon us honey and butter whioh the world can't beat, all the way from the valley of Virginia. The neighborhoods furnished fruits and vegetables to some extent. Of course, on marches, or on the eve of expected battles, the fare varies with the pressure of the times. We sometimes get a little hungry on these occa sions; but what school-boy at the South wouldn't go without his "grub," to have a big fishing frolic on Saturday ? When we hear of the anxious fears of our good friends at home about our fare, we forth* with think of our boys around a dish of savory Virginia beef and a large tin pan of corn soup?or discussing a juicy, wellVowned peach pie, four inches deep by 14 in diameter, with honey clear and sweet as that of Hybla or the Bocky Mountains, and new golden butter and sweet milk "with the cream on," fresh and cool and nectar-like from rock-paved spring-houses, through which runs water that only a few hours ago left the icy heart of the Blue Ridge, in underground ohannels which kept it icy all the way! We are inclined whistle "Old Virginia ! never tire :" and WW .. ' " O , bow, With well-fed complacency, V OUR CORPORA^. ** *? - / VIRGINIA CORRESPONDENCE. Camp, wear Germantowk, > Army of the Potomac, August 20th, 1861. J Dear Enquirer : To any one who has the temerity to make the experiment, an attempt at a correspondence, whilst confined within the noisy precincts of a soldier's camp, with a box, or a barrel for a writing desk, a corroded piece of iron for a pen, and with not a moment of quietness for thought, will prove a task difficult to be performed satisfactorily, yet, I have determined to make the effort?however rash? believing that a short communication touching affairs in this section of the world, would not be uninteresting to your readers; particularly as so many of the gallant sons of York are encamped here, in obedience to their country's eall Our Regiment, that is the 6th com manded by Col. Winder, Colonel Jenkins', Colonel Sloan's and Col. Blanding's constitute the Brigade under Gen. D. R. Jones, now tented within a mile and a half of Fairfax Court House. Our men have suffered, and are suffering severely, from a disease which seems even to pursue a camp with its distressing ravages, though no deaths have occured as yet from this cause; the unfriendly climate by- which we are surrounded, together with the lingering effects of the measles by which our army has been sorely scourged, appears to have reudered its form more aggravated than it Oo might under other circumstances have been, fortunately, however, it seems to have abated somewhat in the last three or four days. Many of the soldiers, no doubt, have grieviously felt the want of properly prepared provisions, as few of them had acquired any knowledge of the culinary art before they were called to the field; no complaint, however, has been alleged against the Cora missary department, for the provision supplies have been of good material and very abundant. I have understood that General Beauregard has ordered government bakeries to be established about Fairfax, in order to supply the army with wholesome bread. This would be decidedly a wise measure. We are beginning to lock with no little apprehension, to the coming winter; already have we had an errnestof what we may reasonably expect when the cold season sets in regularly; for the last week the weather has been exceedingly rough and uncomfortable, cold winds and continual rains have visited U9 with unmitigated rudeness. After the lightest fall of rain the earth here becomes a "slip and slosh" and appears to exude to the surface double the quantity of water that had fallen from the heavens, it is infinitely worse than the South Carolina "black jacks," the soldiers consequently sustain great inconvenience and frequently contract disease from having their feet continually damp, my own have not been dry for four days. Most of our men are totally unprepared for the severity of a Northern winter, and they are necessarily dependant upon friends at home for supplies of suitable winter clothing, which it is impossible to procure here. Surely the patriotic people of York need only to be informed of this fact, to make the requisite outfit for her soldiers forthcoming immediately. Woolen clothing is needed? not money. In behalf of the York Guards I take the liberty of reminding the citizens of Fort Mills, Rock Hill and Blairsville that they have brothers and sons now defeuding the homes which they enjoy in peace and quiet, and that it would be criminal in the last degree on their part to permit a single man of this gallant corps to suffer for a moment or "perchance to die" from the want of comfortable apparel. I had my strength and patience slightly tested on the day we marched from Camp Pettus?where we were last stationed, <c this place, a distance of six or seven miles. The rain poured in torrents upon us, almosl without intermission, during the wholt march, the mujl was frequently six inohee deep, and every thing in fact seemed to m< i to have conspired to render the joornej difficult and disagreeable : The Brigade, however, with true soldierly bearing and fortitude accomplished it without appearing to be jaded even?resting only ten minutes on the way. With a stern determination to play the soldier, I slung my knapsaok, An TV* tt miltfnwn nnAti ffnmanta I UI4V&ICU UU LUJ Ui 114VU J UUVUUVI VUJVUVW| shouldered my gun?a very good rifled j musket taken from the Yankees on the memorable 21st and took my position in the line of march; it proved almost too great a feat for my strength however, and with great reluctance I had to "own up" and saddle my servant with my fighting implements, after which I ran the bog trot with the swiftest. The lot of the common soldier is hard. And to see the willingness and cheerfulness, with which gentlemen, heretofore accustomed to ease and luxury even, discharge the arduous duties and endure the severe privations common to the common soldier, alone can convey an adequate conception of the appreciation by the Southerner of that peerless boon for which they are gallantly struggling?the liberty and independence of the South. I have been in an attitude to see, to feel, and to experience in some sort, and I shall ever remember with unmixed gratitude the man who has shouldered his gun and gone forth to battle in this saored cause. It is truly gratifying to witness the confidence evinced by the soldiers generally, in their company and regimental officers This is pec1.'arly the case with the 5th Regiment. Col. Jenkins, by bis assiduous and kindly attention to the wants of" his men, has elicited their universal esteem and warm devotion. In reference to the 6th, to which I am attached I cannot speak with the same degree of certainty, as I have but a slight acquaintance as yet with a great part of the regiment. Of the York Guards, commanded by Captain John M. White, I can do so ex cathedra of course, this unaffected sterling and game officer, diligently aided by his energetic and gentlemanly Lieutenants?Messrs. Crosby, Moore and Love, never ceases in his watchful vigilance after the welfare of his men. The 6th Regiment considers itself under peculiar obligation to Preeident Davis for their efficient Colonel. This gentleman, though a few weeks ago an entire stranger to almost every man of the Regiment, has already won the unbounded confidence of his entire command. I became acquainted with him the day after my arrival at Camp Pettus, and found him to be an unassuming, urbane and rather an accomplished gentleman. He is quite an adept in military aUavq Kainr. on nfflnflV rvf fKA TPCrnlftP ftP. luabbcio, v?vw w. -~0 my of the Confederate States, and having been heretofore connected with the regular army of the defunct United States. He is almost too much of a "rule and line" man from education to please every volunteer who has not yet become properly bridlewised in war. I speak thus particularly of the confidence and regard entertained by the men for their leaders, because, from my limited experience and observation, I am persuaded of the paramount importance of such a relation between the officers and soldiers, not only on account of its direct bearing upon the cause of our beloved country, but because it contributes materially to the contentment and satisfaction of the soldier and lightens the pressure of the hardships and trials to whioh he is subjected in a campaign. The army is the place to learn something of the human 'character, every variety of homo is presented to the view on a single stage from the far seeing general who is capable of wielding thousands in a belligerent operation with the same skill and cool calculation that Morphy disposes of his peices upon a chess board, down to thfi swarm of diminutives who are proud to retel in the distinction of being a voluntary attache of some colonel. There is in the region of the army a pestiferous multitude of the latter ever seeking some appointment or name of an office with which to justify or rather authorize a few strips of brass upon their shoulders and stripes 'on their limbs, no matter who pays the expenses, that they may appear to hold the position of commandants. It is very questionable if their services will ever compensate for their outlay. The privates?the bone and sinew of the army, when contrasted with the wearers of spangled apparel, cannot attract any speqial notice of course. Whether an immediate demonstration acrainst Washington or any other Federal stronghold ie contemplated by the authorities that be, or not, can only be a matter of conjecture. One in a camp is entirely precluded from learning anything transpiring without; certain it is however, that a forward movement of troops is now steadily progressing towards the Potomac. It has been rumored that the Licolnites are preparing to advance upon us again, if so, Fairfax or perhaps Manassas ugain, will witness a scene of blood and carnage compared with which the battle of the 21st of July will shrink into insignificance 1 For we may well expect that they will make a desperate effort to retrieve their lost character for courage and prowess upon the battle field. Whether the Yankees move or not, I have very little doubt, but that a fight is not far ahead of us. I believe that the Po?tomac opposes at present the only^rapediment to the prompt movement of the Confederate forces. Maryland is to be liberated, and the enemies relish for the delicacies of war is to be gratified by its free indulgence on his own soil. One month more will not elapse before the programme here indicated will be a fact. I would like to give a short discription of the sights yet visible on the battle field of Manassas Plains, and say something of the hills and ravines where the 5th maneuvered, and particularly of that perpendicular precipice over or down which they charged or rather "slid" in their rash towards the Yankees; but it mast be reserved for another occasion if that occasion shall be permitted to arise by the fortunes ' of war. MOORE. ? Richmond, August 29.?The health of our army is improving. The greater num1 ber of sick cases now are those who have ' relapsed in measles, typhoid fever or pneu3 monia. The sickness is almost entirely ' confined to the troops from the rural disr triots. NORFOLK CORRESPONDENCE. Camp Carolina, 1 Near Norfolk, Va., Aug. 29, '61. J Messrs. Editors :?The Enquirer has wended its way to oar camp, and many who admire the reading of its pages were not surprised at its reduced size. War in its devastating march spares no branch or department of industry?all to some extent must succumb, for all alike are Kn vfa wnftilnno enf) ^atrnofoflnn Wuuucu ujf ino mtuiw auu ugtaobowug hand. For the present we shonld cheerfall; bear with all afflictions of this kind, looking forward to a better da; forth-coming. War news jnst now if not portentous is dnll. With some skirmishing on the Kanawha and Peninsula all is calm, but, that there will be hard fighting on the Peninsula is not doubted. The movements of Gen. Wool are watched with a good deal of cariosity from different points, and should he commence a hostile demonstration in some direction soon, it would not be at all astonishing. At present the City is quiet and free from the hitherto riotoas outbreaks, participated in so freel; b; the soldiers, and the encampments aroand are all in quietade and peace?nothing disturbs the dull monotan; of time, save an occasional gaie at some of "Old Abe's" aeronautio vo;agers, who make frequent ascensions from Old Point, Newports News, &c. The recent acts of the Lincoln government in regard to the arrest and imprisonment of all persons, both male, and female tbat a sorded malice can implicate, ana tDe suppression of free speech, aiid consigning to darkness those journals that advocate peace, are indicative of its quaking and toppling condition. Indeed, atrocities of this kind can't well be borne. It would not be unreasonable to suppose that a smothered indignation would burst forth ere long even in his own midst, that would hurl the usurper from power and consign him to the grave of a Nero. In the meantime we should be watchful, lest some act of his subjects might elicit too much of our sympathy and thereby destroy partially the principals for which we are now contending, "life liberty and happiness." Yours briefly, A PRIVATE. For the Yorkvlllc Enquirer. Ebenezer Aid and Belief Society. At a meeting of the ladies of Ebenezer, held on the 22d of August, a Society was organized for the Relief of our Volunteer Soldiers, and the following officers elected and committees appointed: MRS. M. S. AVERY, President. ? S. A. FEWEL, Vice President " M. A. AVERY, Secretary. " M. E. BARRY, Treasurer. Executive Committee.?Mrs. M. A. Blake, Mrs. A. E. Fewel, Mrs. M. A. Shurley, Mrs. M. J. Mills, Mrs. M. L. Adams, Mrs. J. P. May, Miss M. Fewel. Receiving Committee.?Miss M. E Killian, Miss C. E. Massey, Miss M. A. Hammond. Article 2nd of the Constitution says : The ohief end of this Association shall be to furnish clothing for the soldiers of this State ; but it will be the aim of the Association to afford comfort to the soldiers in eve y - - v ?a v. ? _ ry way tbat it may aeern expedient. it is the purpose of this Association to act in concert with similar societies throughout the State, in makiDg up the large supplies of equipments and clothing that will be needed by our troops in the field, during the coming winter. It is gratifying to see the energy with which the ladies of our community have taken hold of this very important matter. All are directly interested in the object to be secured, and we trust that no one, living near enough to co-opererate with the sooiety, and not connected with any ether, will fail to take a part. Those who wish to assist the ladies in this labor of love may address contributions to Mrs. M. S. Avery, President, or to Mrs. M. E. Barry, Treasurer. Donations of blankets, clothing or other needed articles will be thankfully received. CAELEBS. For the Yorkville Enquirer. THE LADIES "RELIEF SOCIETY." The Ladies of the Relief Society beg leave to acknowledge a donation of 327 00 from Mr. Thomas Davies, being the proceedsjjf his recent Concert, for which they, as a *body, and in the name of onr suffering Soldiers do most earnestly thank him.? They also desire to return a vote of thanks to Dr. J. R. Reid for the kind suggestions made by him in a letter submitted to their consideration at the last meeting. The following donations are also acknowledged from Mr. M. Whitaker, 85 00. Mr. Guy, 83 00; Mr. A. Stilwell, 87 00. Mrs. CastleE 83 00. Mrs. Wright, 810 00. Mrs. William Walkeis 82 00. Mrs. Mallet, 8 pair sockn. Mrs. Floyd, 5 pair socks.? Mrs. Wright, 12 pair socks. Mrs. M. Witherspoon, 12 pair Books. Mrs. Dr. Lowry, 1 pair s^ks. Mrs. Johnson, 1 pair sooks. Mrs. Anderson, 8 pair socks. Mrs. Dr. Withers, 4 pair socks. The Ladies also beg to return to the proprietors of the Yorkville Enquirer, their grateful thanks for theis kindness in consenting to publish the donations, &o., of the Society, gratuitously. Richmond, July 27th, 1861. Received of Rev. J. M. Anderson, thirty eight-dollars for the sick of the 5th Regiment, S. C. Y. James F. Meek. The above receipt is for the money sent with Mr. Anderson by some of the ladies of Yorkville. For the Yorkville Enquirer. A communication from the Ladies Relief Society of Yorkville, having appeared in the last issue of the Enquires, requesting an answer from each sooiety of the District, in regard to appointing an agent to go once a month to the Camps of our Soldiers; and take with him such things from each Socie-IfTT no fViorr mow tniah tn Bond Thft Sfll VJ ***-? ?uv^ IUBJ n wvm?O. ? ? ' dier's Relief Association of Betbesda, have concluded that the expenses attending an i Agent for this purpose, and the freight on . the packages which would be regularly r charged, would consume the principal and . interest of the Associatoin. Bit&esda, S. C., August 31st, 1861. For the Yorkvlllc Enquirer. 1 Tribute of Bespeot. At a meeting of the Catawba Light Infantry Company in Camp near Germantown, Virginia, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously passed. Whereas, God in the wise dispensation of His providence has seen proper to remove from among us, by death our esteemed brother and fellow Soldier, JAMES H. CATHCART, we would humbly submit to the Divine will. Resolved, ls?. That in the death of Jas. R Cathcart. this ComDanv has lost a wor thy member, his sisters an affectionate brother, the Confederacy, a patriotic soldier, and the Chnrch militant a devoted Christian. Resolved, 2d. That while we deeply deplore his death and sympathize with his family and friends in their sad bereavemer * we rejoice that God enabled him to ex libit the power of Christ to save from sin, ~l.? give victory over death and the grave to all who trnst him. Resolved, 3d. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his family, and published in the Yorkville Enquirer. J. H. BARRY, Chairman. J. W. Pierce, Secretary. August 26,1861. For the Yorkville Enquirer. Tribute of Bespect. At a recent called meeting of Catawba Lodee No. 56. held at Fort Mill, S. C., O ' . Aug. 30th 1861, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, it has pleased an allwise God in his Just Providence, to remove from our fellowship (by Pnemonia) our much esteemed and beloved Brother, SAMUEL J. FAULKNER, who had volunteered and gone to Virginia to defend our country and its Institutions against an invading foe. Resolved Is/, That in his death this Fraternity has lost a devoted Brother, who was ever zealous in the cause of our Craft, our State a patriot, our country a fearless and gallant soldier. Resolved 2nd, That we truly smypathize with the friends and relatives of our deoeased brother, in token of wbioh we wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, also that a page in our minute book be dedicated to his memory Resolved 3rd, That a copy of these reso lutioDS be sent to tbe lorltviiie inquirer and Charlotte Bulletin for publication A. J. Hoffman, ") J. T. Hotchkiss, I Committee. Jno. R. Wilson, j | For the Yorkville Enquirer. Tribute of Hespect. At a meeting of the Catawba Light In* fantry held at Camp Pettus, August 10th 1861, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, it has pleased the God of Battles, in bis good, though mysterious Providence, to take away our comrade in arms, Private J. J. HEMPHILL; thus making him a martyr to the liberties of his country, and thrioe endearing her cause to our hearts; Resolved, 1st. That in the death of Mr. Hemphill, the Catawba Light Infantry have lost a worthy member, and the country a truly patriotic soldier. 2nd, That in token of our high respect for him, we wear the usual badge of mournr _ on J tog Tor ou uaya. 3rd. That sincerely sympathize with his parents, relatives and friends, in their bereavement. 4th. That a oopy of these resolutions be forwarded to his parents, and a oopy to the Yorkville Enquirer for publication. Aug. 11, 1861. W. J. BOWEN. [From the N. O. Delta.] The Battle of Manassas. The following communication is from an officer whose position in the Confederate Army enabled him to be an eye-witness, besides being an active participant in the movements which he mentions. We are happy to publish his correction of an error, which would deprive one of the noblest portions of Beauregard's division of their share in that day's great victory: New Orleans, August 9, 1861. . Vmir nnrrPQsnnnHfinf iUCMf O. JUWtWf O ~ ? ?rwi from Richmond, <(D," the acouracy of whose reports I have often had the pleasure of contrasting with those of other papers, commits an error, which, if you allow me, I will take the liberty of correcting. In his last letter of the 1st inst., he regrets that upon the 21st the advance against the left flank of the enemy was not made, because orders which were sent by General Beauregard to General Jones were not reoeived by the latter. He, without intention, committed an error in mentioning Gen. Jones' name instead of Gen. Ewell's. Gen. Jones did receive orders from Gen. Beauregard to cross Bull Run at McLean's Ford, for the purpose of attacking the enemy upon their flank, and did actually cross the Run twice on the 21st for that purpose. It was General Ewell to whom orders were sent to co-operate with General Jones, who, it is said, did not receive the orders?a melancholy fact, indeed?which compelled Gen. Jones, between 3 and 4 o'clock in the evening, with some 1,800 effiicent men, to attack their batteries on the hill, near Blackberry Ford, protected by at least five thousand infantry and a considerable force of cavalry. This atmada nt. a moment when their right ? was already giving way, auccedeed in dislodging the enemy, though Gen. Jones' oommand did not capture their pieces at the time. At the close of this engagement, Gen. Jones' men were so completely worn out, by having had to stand and cootend with the fire of such disproportionate numbers, after the fatiguing marches of the day, that the order which they then received from Gen. Beauregard to return to their entrenchments came very opportunely.? Your correspondent reasons very justly when he thinks that "had this movement been executed as it was contemplated, the whole of McDowell's right wing would have been out off and captured." I would take this opportunity of doing to one of Gen. Jones' regiments a justice I which I have seen done them but in few I accounts which I have read of the battle. The gallant 5th South Carolina Regiment behaved with a bravery and determination which entitles them to one of the brightest pages in the history of the battle of Manassas. Though exposed to as hot a fire as any seen that day in other portions of the field, they stood nnwavering under the constant rain of shell and shot, which the enemy poured incessantly upon them; and had the occassion required, or even permitted, would I am confident, have charged without hesitation upon the immensely superior forces of the enemy, which occupied such an advantageous position on the hill. The name of the gallant Col. Jenkins is one whioh has become dear to every one under his command, and respected by those who have had occasion to judge of his high mili? -H! 1_? tary acquirements, as wen as nis uumucuiDg courage upon the battle-field. Under such officers as him, men will always march, probably to victory, but certainly to honor. Believe me ever yours, truly, C. Proclamation of Gen. McCulloch. A few days after the battle, Gen. McCulloch issued the following proclamation : To the People op Missouri. Having been called upon by the Governor of your State to assist in driving the Federal forces out of the State, and in restoring the people their just rights, I have come among you simply with the view of making war upon our Northern foes, and driving them back. I give the oppressed of your State an opportunity of standing up as freemen, and uttering their true sentiments. You have been overrun and trampled upon by the mercenary hordes of the North. Your beautiful State has been nearly subjugated But those true sons of Missouri who have continued io arms, together with my force, came back upon the enemy and gained over them a great and signal victory. Their General-inchief is slain, and many of their other general officers wounded. Their army is in fall flight. One and all of the true men .^Missouri will rise up aod rally around theWftandard. The State will be redeemed. X do not come among you to make war upon any of your people, whether Uniod|or otherwise. The Union people sill all be protected in their rights and pi^^ty, and it is earnestly recommended to them to return to their homes. The prisoners of the Union party who have been arrested by the army will be released, and allowed to return to their friends. Missouri must be allowed to choose h^fewn destiny. No oaths binding upon yomRusoienq^s will be administered.. I have driyen the enemy from among ortn The tune has now arrived fomhe people of the State to aot. longer procrastinate. Missouri take her position by the North or th?niith. BEN. McCULLOCiPr Brigadier-General Commanding. The following "general order" has alsc been promulgated : Headquarters op the Western Army. Camp near Springfield, Mo., Aug. 12. The General commanding takes great pleasure in announcing to the army under his command the signal victory it has just gained. Soldiers of Louisiana, of Arkansas, of Missouri, and of Texas, nobly have you sustained yourselves. Shoulder to shoulder you have met the enemy and driven him before you. Your first battle has been glorious, and your General is proud of you. The opposing force, composed nearly oi the old regular army of the North, have thrown themselves upon yon, confident of victory; bat by great galianty and deter^ mined courage yoa have utterly routed it, with great slaughter. Several pieces of artillery and many prisoners are not? in your hands. The Commander-in-chief of -the enemy is slain, and many of the general officers wounded. The fiag of the Confederacy now floats over Springfield?the stronghold of the enemy. The friends ol our cause who have been imprisoned there are released. While announcing to the army this great victory, the General hopes that the laurele you have gained will not be tarnished by a single outrage. The private property ol citizens of either party must be respected. Soldiers who fought as you did yesterday cannot rob or plunder. By order of BEN. MoCULLOCH. Election in the Confederate States. The people of the Confederate States vote for Presidential Electors on the first Wednesday of November, 1861. The elec1 ?^ Qfo*aq moot of. fkaiv ro. C0I15 01 LiUU DCVOIBI uvavvo u*v?? u? vuwit ?wspective State capitals on the first Wednesday of December, 1861. The Confederate Congress meets at its present capita], Richmond, Virginia, on the 18th February, 1862. On the following day, February 19, 1862, the votes for President and Vioe President are counted. On the 22d February, 1862, the Presideut will be inaugurated in due form. We presume that all the Confederate States have made the preliminary arrangements for the election of the ofiioers of the Government, now so near at hand. They have arranged their electoral districts, we believe, and taken all proper steps for holding the elections in accordance with the provisions of the Confederate Constitution. We hope that we shall have no other preliminary arrangements for our first Presidential election. We are gratified to be able to give the assuranoe that the election is not likely to be a matter of contest between rival chieftains and oliques, but merely the formal and authoritative declaration of the choice, by acclamation, on the part of the Confederate States of America, of their high Executive officers, for six years from the 22d February, 1862. The election of members of the Confederate Congress also takes plaoe on the day of the Presidential election. The States of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas, will be fully represented in that body.? Missouri, almost certainly; Maryland, quite probably, and Kentucky, possibly, also. The Confederate Senators will be eleoted bv the Legislatures of the respective States above named, all of which will convene before the day appointed for the meeting of the Congress in this city. It wil^thus be seen that, by appointment, ? 1?v3QfcB oar Government goes into fall operation on 22d February next. That it is already in "the full tide of successful experiment," is admitted even by a number of its enemies. May it be perpetual \?Richmond Enquit r y rer. . : V- ? Rumoe about France and England. " ?It is rumored here that a near relative of ~ a leading British statesman at Paris has written to his friend in Washington to the effeot that France and England have agreed as to the policy to be pursued by both Gov-' ernments with American affairs. The same ' autnoricy on wnicn ecu rumor w given aaas that "it is pretty generally understood that * the blookade will be raised ere long; and, for certain political reasons, it is considered that France will take the initiative in | this matter." We give the rumor for what it is worth. We have little doubt of the recognition of: the Confederacy, and the breaking of the blookade. As for the matter of the French ' , taking the initiative, that may or not be; bat it may be assumed most reasonably that whatever is done by one of the great pow- * era will be concurred in by the other. Nevertheless, we must fight our battles and depend alone upon our own strength and resolution. We ban conquer a reoog-, nition, and we can conquer an honorable peace. Unless tre conquer wceannot cock- | mand either, and neither will be conoeded' 4 to us. Let us be true to oarselvea, and we need not fear the policy of commercial nations. We present the greatest temptation in our own commercial resouroes that can | be offered by any nation to invite the trade"' of the world, and we may be sure that asr; | sood aa we prove that we can make good oar resistance to oppression, the more powerful nations will not be slow to take such j| steps as can restore to tbem a share in tiki'/ trade which has been so profitable to thenar ?whioh has furnished occupation to so many millions of their people, and which * promise after oar separation from" the Tan* . bees to be greater than ever.?Richmond Dispatch. A Lock op Jepp. Davis* Hair, A friend has handed as, says the Natehea Courier, the original of the following fetter, forwarded by Thos. Powell, of the' | Natches Fencibles, as one of the trophies secured by him after the battle of Maoassaa Plain. It it peculiarly rich, particularly that part whioh has refereooe to President Davis. It was evidently ^written before the battle, when the poor deluded wretch 1 was icSgood heart, and saw a bright hope in the future before him : ' Washington, July 1361.. ^ 1 My Dear Wife:?I write you a few lines to inform you, that perohance this may be. the last time that I may have the chance of doing so for some time. We are , on oar maroh to Riohmond, by the way of || Manassas. The few rebels that are there || will be do obstacles to as. We will oom- ig pletely demolish them; and once in Rich- |g mood, the whole South will be sabjagated. As soon as we are io the city, my and your brothers Will be home, to give yon an% m account of the great victory achieved over m the rebels. I will send yon, as I promised, || a lock of hair and a piece of Jeff. Davis* jji . scalp, by brother, and a few little memori- |S als that I may take from the rebels, snoh as |? watches, rings or money. H As soon as my time is oat, which' will be || . on the 22d, I will be home, if there is.na || farther movement of importance; bat I am 1| . bound to seesthe march through. I most m bring this to a olose. My love to aft the m family. Your affeotionate husband, m J. A. MINOR. 1 First Regiment Maine'Volunteers. M Later jprom NewMadrid?A/tothjcr 11 Skirmish.?Daring the last ten days many^ || | rumors have been in circulation iu the city|7 m I in regard to reported skirmishes having M | 'taken place between some of the Memphis l^oys and the Efesxaus, near New Madrid, , in which the enemy had taken several pris| oners. . These rumors probably originated from the fact that on Tuesday, near Charles* toq, hear, one hundred and fifty of Jeff. Thompson's command, (two oompanies, a portion j>f whioh was a Mississippi com* pany,) hearing of about three hondred federals being Oat on a scooting expedition, determined to give them fight. With this intention, the oommanding officer despatched the Mississippians to execute a flank movement, while he shoald attack in front. ' The Mississippians had not reached the point designated when the enemy roshed past, and had nearly got op before they coald fire, bat when they did they killed forty-three of them. The Federals made Manassas time, and leaving their dead and wounded, outstripped their pursuers. It seems that a detachment of Captain O'Donnell's cavalry oompany, from Point Pleasant, Mo., consisting of thirty one men, had been out "prospecting," and had oamped within a few miles of Bird's Point, it is said, without patting oat any pickets. i The retreating enemy came upon them sud/Janio in Mm nicht. and the result was eve- M MV"V ?O?' ry man of them were taken prisoners, and oooveyed to Birds Point?Captain O'Don- \ nell being among the number.?Memphit Avalanche, August 27th. State Claims Against the Confide, racy.?Congress has passed in secret session a very important bill, in whieb the State of Virginia is immediately interested. It provides for auditing the accounts of the several States against the Confederacy.? These accounts will, of course, have to be settled upon an equitable basis, so far as they can be adjudged to have been incurred in provisions for the publio defence. In May last, a distinct provision was made by Congress for the expenditures of the State of South Carolina in defence cf Charleston harbor, the amount of the ex* k?* 4VIA mhamaii nffi. p&UUlbUrcs VU w oumwu uj iiug v<uoera of the Treasury Department. The same principle of the equitable adjustment of State expenditures in the national defence, it is proposed to apply to other of the Confederate States.?Richmond Examiner. f9"Tho8. L. Wilson, a member of Capt. ' G-iles' Company, 5th Regimeat S. 0. died in Union on the morning of tin 25th ult. . -