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* Sfee fffltferitt? [ YORK VILLE, S. C. 1 ~m~ j IHtrBSPAY MOBHIHQ, JAJHJABY SO, 1862. QQ~ Mr. John R. All**, Post Master at Chester, la our . authorized agent; and fully empowered to receive money for the office, and give receipts for the same. In cases where subscribers do not take the Exqoirer from the post-office, Post-Masters are requested to nodfy us Immediately. Subscribers desiring their papers changed must men- ' tlon the Post Office from, as well as the one to, which they < desire the chagen to be made. I TO OLD SUBSCRIBERS. 1 We regret very much that we have i been compelled to discontinue the En- , quibbr to many of our old Subscribers. ^ We must have the cash for all who may ; wish to continue their patronage. Both , of the Proprietors of the paper being ^ in the Army, the Publisher must adopt ] the CASH SYSTEM to secure a con- , tinuance. v gg^-We learn from the Charleston ^ Courier that Colonel J. L. Orr will be < relieved ofthe command of his rifle regi- ; ment for the present, with a view to taking his seat in the Confederate Con- ! gress. ( i MILITARY. F. M. Galbraith, Esq., was, on ^ Saturday last, elected Captain of Beat No. 5., (town company) without opposition. Will our military friends fur- ? nish us with the result of the Regimen- < tal elections in this District ? , PRINTER'S INK. Mr. Joseph Walker, of Charleston, informs us that he has commenced the manufacture of this article, another for ^ which we have been dependent on the i North. He says it" is of the best qual- ] ity, and will be furnished at 25 cents in 100 fibs, or 30 cents in 25 fibs, packages. Mr. Walker has been so long engaged in furnishing printing materi- 1 al, his judgement may be relied on.? * We congratulate our brethren of the press on the enterprizing spirit that suggested this undertaking. EDITORIAL SUMMARY. 1 The expectations of the week have } been realized to our sorrow, by bad ^ news from Kentucky; but too many t aeccesses might render us "careless, t and, under the circumstances, we doubt not but increased vigilance and more c prudent management, may repair our t default in that instance. p Intelligence received at Washington \ states that the Mexican people are set- a ting aside old political quarrels, and i: have united to repel the Spanish, British and French invaders. v There is a financial measure before e the United States Congress to issue v one hundred millions of six per cent, c bonds. The Secretary of the Treasury r approves the bill, and it is to be made a the special order for the 28th?no doubt r doubt the affair in Kentucky, will be, ^ used to bolster up the "sinking fund/ * The Herald says that Congress will probably tax newspapers a half cent on each sheet, yielding five millions of ^ dollars. A tax on the lies of the North- 11 ern Press will treble the amount, ex- v eluding the Herald, which lies are only v looked upon as "incidents," to be pass- 0 ed over. It editorially urges the Fede- r ral Government to anticipate the re- t VOICTTl cr r?f +}io I C VV/?^I14W\Jlk emu W11V A iviwtu^ V* VMV mavv.% ade by England, and says that France n is urging 'England to pursue such a n course. ^ The London Herald says, that al- 11 though Mason and Slidell have been c surrendered, England and France have 1 commercial inducements to recognize ^ the Southern Confederacy, and unless t she is immediately recognized by the I British Ministry, Parliament will be v certain to recognize them early in Feb- ^ ruary. Jeff. Davis will be inaugura- ^ ted as President of the permanent Confederacy on the 22dof February, 1862. a at which time we will show we are able t to maintain our own rights, in the lan- * guage of -our gallant chief, without for- A eign aid. When the European powers 5 think proper to recognize their own in- 1 terest, they will doubtless act in the 1 premises. I A Washington dispatch to a N. York 1 paper says, that the Federal Army on ^ the Potomac, will not be able to advance 1 under ninety days. The commercial j and financial troubles in Lincolndom 1 continue. 1 The London Herald (the organ of ' the Government) says most positively ' that if the British ministry does not +v.? Q/mi f V? r?vr? n An fa/1 1 1 ICV/U^UILI/ lliV UVUW4VA II VVA4AVVAVA.4VJ J Parliament will do so early in February. < The month of February is all that is 1 left to the cotton interests of England ] to decide whether the blockade shall be recognized. The planters of the cotton i States will not put in another cotton < crop, with the present one locked up, without an assurance that the sham blockade is to be raised. The news, wc think, is favorable in that point of view. Our Senior, "L. M. G." writes us from Camp Blake, on the Coast, under date of the 27th?but no news of importance. The term of enlistment of many of our volunteers will expire in about ninety days, and their places, in case they should not re-enlist, must be filled by others. The late re-organization of the militia is with this view, and we would thus advise the stay-at-homes to "put their houses in order," for the Convention has clothed the Governor with power to call out any portion of the militia of the State, when he deems it necessary. The companies will soon be enumerated by Regiments, alphabetically. THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR. The Charleston Courier, of the 23d instant contains a lengthy account of the war in which we are now engaged, commencing with the sudden evacuation of Fort Sumter, in Charleston harbor, on the 26th of December, 1860, iown to December 28th, 1861, being the fight at Sacramento, near Green River, in Kentucky. The whole is chronologically arranged, and shows gpreat care in its compilation. Its great length, with our condensed space, pre 1 i.M L..i rents our publishing it in aetan, uut we endeavor to give an outline deduced from its accompanying table. The Federal successes, (8) from June 3d, at Phillipa, to December 3d, at Dranesville, show the Confederate loss is 136 killed, 278 wounded, 1249 pris-J rners. The Federal loss 86 killed, 207 wounded. The Confederate successes (54) from ;he 16th of February, to the 28th of December, from San Antonio to Sacranento, show a considerable difference. The Confederate loss, in killed, was >99, wounded 3067, captured 238? while the Federals lost 4,823 killed,! r,614 wounded, and 8,177 prisoners.] The following is the recapitulation: Confederate Federal Losses. Losses. Killed 1135 4911 bounded 3345 7821 Prisoners 1487 8177 Total 5967 20,909 The compiler, to show that he has lot over-rated the Federal loss, copies he following extract from the N. York Times, of a late date, to wit: "By returns at the War Department ip to the 20th December, I learn that he mortality in our army since war * . ?;n i. on nnn rri,? >roKe out win reacu mc uuui>er killed in battle, skirmishes, &c., s about 11,000, the number wounded 17,000. The number of prisoners in he South and deserters amount to ;ooo." ; If we had the means (says the writer) >f ascertaining the Federal losses by he numerous smaller engagements, >icket skirmishes, &c., during the year, re might easily carry the number killed ,nd wounded up to the figures indicated n the New York Times. We hope the chronology of the war rill be kept up to its termination, as the ntire work will form an interesting olume that while it may prove a labor f love, cannot fail to carry out a proud ecordof Southern valor, and secure to n enterprising publisher a just remuleration. 3DITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE. _ Camp Near Centrevillk, Fairfax, Va., ? Friday Night, January 24, 1862. J Dear Enquirer:?After waiting thus ong for confirmation of the "joyous lews" communicated in our last, of a ictory by Gen. Jackson at Romney, re are compelled to say that we gave ur readers a highly colored view of the eal truth, though "we told the tale as 'was told to us." IIow Gen. Cooper ould have been so far misled, we caniot understand. The statement he nade to Dr. Harrold, was in all probadlity one of those excited rumors which laturally vegetate in a large army, ity, or often even in a country village. ^ Yankee sergeant who is said to have een captured at Romney, is reported o have said?you see we speak cautiousy this time!?that half a million dollars rorth of their property fell into our lands; and this may be the foundation or this story of "three black crows." The truth, perhaps, is, that Jackson stacked Bath, shelled Hancock, desroyed the "Capon Bridge" on the Balimore and Ohio Rail Road; moved tovards Romney, from which the enemy icampered on his approach; and thus n a great measure freed the Shenandoih Valley of their presence, and gained )ossession for some 100 miles of the ailroad and canal, which supply the Northern capital and McClellan's army vith the teeming products of the great North-West. In all material respects, -his expedition was a surprising triumph ; but the men suffered terribly, md the sick list has increased fright fully. Since we last wrote, we have heard nothing of what Gen. Jackson is doing; nur army here fire reposing quietly in their Winter Quarters; and the news market is so flat and dull that the weather is almost the only thing we can speak of. It would require all your columns to describe the bitter coldness of that, to-night. A fine rain and sleet arc rushing down from the pitiless sky, and a keen Norther is howling over the plains, as if in mockery of the sufferings of the poor sentinel and picket.? This page as we write, though we are under the roof of our "Winter residence," is covered so thickly with little icy diamonds, which dart in under the boards as if to find a warm place, that we can scarcely wade through them. We must struggle on, however, till we say a word to our friends who are writing to their sons and relatives here, discouraging them from re-entering the service until they return home. The country calls, and we should respond now with the same alacrity and ardor, as when our hearts first leaped to espouse her cause. This is no hour and no time to slack our hands?to call back the mailed warrior to ease and enjoyment. The enemy, in superior numbers, threaten us everywhere. What would you have ? Would you have this line of defence broken up?these fortifications over which your sons and brothers have toiled through the Summer's heat, abandoned to the enemy ? Or, would you have the coast of South Carolina stript of its defenders to sup ply our place ? The very best thing that could happen would be the re-inlistment of every twelve-months man for the war. It would non-plus McClellan and the Northern people more than the battles of Bull Run. It would inevitably prove to them what Ely says of us, that we are terribly in ear"" . . 1 L 1J nest, xne very worst tmng mat uuuiu happen to us, would be the failure of us all to meet the wishes or expectations of the government. The Yankees, however, falsely would reason thus: "These twelve months men are the first who sprang to the call of Secession; they are, therefore, the rankest secessionists?the "fire-eaters."? They grow weary in one year, and leave their country to shift for itself. Lincoln told us this was an "artificial excitement," and this, they would argue, proves it. All we have to do is to march our victorious armies through the South to liberate the "Union sentiment," and thousands would flock to the standard of Union and liberty to fight our battles for us." "VVe all feel that they would deceive themselves by thus reasoning; but then | the hope of speedy success thus creaI ted, would enable 'them to draw upon the banks again, collect the popular taxes, and so prolong the war at least one year. No human eye can foresee the consequences which are to result from the disbandment of so large and well disciplined a force, at a season, too, when the next campaign will have reached its climax of interest and importance. A gentleman of high standing in the army,? and of fine judgment, remarked to us the other day, that every man here "is worth his weight in gold," now. What will he be worth in the Summer ? The Confederacy has no experienced troops in the field elsewhere, which can well and safely be spared to fill up the gaps of the oneyear men here; and no raw-recruits can possibly take their place. There is omj. way?and but one way?to end this war soon; and that is to hearken eagerly to the call of the country, and? Stand by to save her?or, If crushed, to fall. We forgot in our last to mention that Sergt. E. F. Meek has been elected to a Lieutenancy in our Company; the vacancy having been occasioned by the death of our noble and promising young friend, Adjutant E. B. Clinton. Private C. K. Williams received the highly complimentary vote of 39, against 45 in favor of his rival for the distinction. There were some errors in Col. Winder's official report of the Battle of Dranesville, which need not be corrected at this late day. Capt. 0. Harden's name should have been italicized, for he was-"distinguished" in thereport. Private D. M. Elliott, who was mortally wounded, though not observed by his commander, exhibited, we afc^ told by an old College mate, the most intrepid devotion to the cause to the last. Though the ball raked his head deeply, he fired four rounds afterwards, before his strength gave out; and to his dying hour the consciousness that he served his country well, gave him great satisfaction. We are glad, thus, whereever it is due, upon privates as well as, and even in preference to officers, to bestow our humble meed of praise. As we are in our Winter residence, we suppose for the sake of propriety we must snap our fingers at the sleet, which continues, and wind up. Snugly, OUR CORPORAL.y TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a meeting of the "Palmer Guards," Company A, 12th Regiment, S. C. V., the following preamble aiyj resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, it has pleased the Allwise disposer of all things, in whose hands i.x.? i:f? ?11 /?oll fvnm nnrl is cue me ui uo t*n, iv v/tva* hviu ranks one of our members, viz: S. R. W. Faris, who departed this life on the 14th of December, 1861. Therefore be it Resolved, That in this death we have sustained the loss, both of an esteemed companion and a good and true soldier, one ever at his post and ever cheerful in the discharge of all his duties. Resolved, That while we mingle our unfeigned sympathies with the family and friends of the deceased, we would congratulate them on having given such a noble jewel to the cause of liberty. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Yorkville Enquirer. W. H. McCORKLE, Captain. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. L At a meeting of the Catawba Light Infantry Company, at Camp Centreville, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, at Culpepper Hospital, on the 26th of December last, the Allwise Creator saw fit to remove from our midst our beloved fellow soldier, Wm. R. Glenn, and whereas, though we| would bow with humble resignation, to j the Divine will, and acknowledge a con fiding faith in the wisdom of this mysterious dispensation, we would also indulge the melancholy gratification of paying our tribute of respect to his cherished memory. Resolved, That in the death of Sergeant Wm. R. Glenn, our Company has lost an efficient officer and true soldier, our country a zealous patriot, and society a member of much promise. Resolved, That we hereby tender our sincere condolence and sympathy, to his mother and family. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Yorkville Enquirer, and a copy of them be sent to his bereaved family. W T T5nWU\T ?? */ X?V ?? JU4.1 } VW|/VWlllt January 23, 1862. TRIBUTE OF BESPECT. At a meeting of the Catawba Light Infantry Company, at Camp Centreville, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, at Bird Island Hospital, on the 16th of January instant, the Allwise Disposer of events saw fit to remove from us our beloved fellow soldier, Benjamin F. Fewell, and whilst we bow with humble resignation to his Divine will, and confess an abiding faith in the wisdom of this mysterious dispensation, we desire indulging the mournful gratification of paying our tribute of respect to his cherished memory. Resolved, That in the death of Benjamin F. Fewell, our Company has lost an efficient and true soldier, our country an ardent patriot, and society a promising member. Resolved, That we hereby tender our sincere condolence and sympathy to his sorrowing parents and family. Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the Yorkville Enquirer, and a copy of them be sent to his bereaved family. W*. J. BOWEN, Captain. January 23, 1862. For the Yorkvllle Enquirer. CAMP LEE. January 24th, 1862. Messrs. Editors:?Allow me through the columns of your paper, to acknowledge a donation of excellent clothing, for the soldiers belonging to my company, from the "Soldiers Aid Society," composed of the noble ladies of old Bethesda. Also, twenty-five dollars from that generous son of York, John S. Bratton. I have appointed a Committee, consisting of one member from each mess, to distribute the Clothing to those most in need, and to appropriate the money as they may think proper. Very respectfully yours, L. P. SADLER, Commanding Lacy Guards. ?h? Vn.b.Wlln Vnni.|MP Boll of the "Lacy Guards." Camp Lee, Jan. 21st, 1862. Editor Enquirer:?Dear Sir : Enclosed I send you a list of my Company, which you will please publish, as the one furnished before is not correct. Respectfully wiirs, &c., L. P. SADLER, Capt. Commrfmding Lacy Guards, ^y^n.7th Regiment, S. C. V. OrFicERB.?L. P. Sadler. Cnptnin; J. M. Wallace, 1st Lieutenant; Z. D. Burrls, 2u Lieutenant; G. R. Burrls, 3d Lieutenant; E. A.Crawford, 1st Sergeant; J. M. Williams, 2d Sergeant ? P. W. Llndsey, 3d Sergeant; Henry Pratt, 4tli Sergeant; S. W. Wylie, 5th Sergeant; John W. Garvin, 1st Corporal; S. M.Love, 2nd Corporal; Tl. P. Montgomery 3d Corporal; E. B. Russell, 4th Corporal; Dr. T. B. Whitesides, Company Physician. Phivates.?W. Aken, George Aken, R. E. Ash, Hnrmon Alexander, W. A. Alexander, Joseph Abshaar, Jefferson Ayer,G. W. Burris, Thomas Rolen, Benjamin Bolen, R. G. Bratton, R. S. Berry, John Brown, John Coin, A. J. Clinton, G. E. Carroll, H. G. Caldwell, Joseph Childere, Joslah Childers, John Childers, Wm. Canty, H. B. Davidson, J. A. Davidson, T. T. Davidson, Green Gordon, J. L. Guy, Jackson Garvin, Jaiucs Garvin, Jas. L. Howe, R. L. HopcrA. L. Ingram, Peterson Jackson, Peter Lanier, William Lowrj'i W. A.Love, John Montgomery, A.C. McKnight, R. A. McConnell, Daniel Mattox, Jefferson McFaddcn, J. A. McGill, W. F. S. McC'ullough, John McSwain, R. C. Moore, Y. W. Neal, J. W. Neal, R. E. Parks, 8. T. B. Patrick, M. C. Russell, A. J. Roberts, U. H. Sutton, I. T. Summerford, L. H Smith,- J. A. Sandlln, John Scott, F. A. Stewart, W. F. Thomas. J. A: Thomas, Alexander Tims. W. C. Whitesides, William White, B. F. White, Wm. Wylie', E. G. Williams.. !> ?> Telegraphic Dispatches to the Guardian Prom North Carolina. Richmond, Jan. 26.?Intelligence from Wilmington has been received in official quarters, announcing that a British vessel, named York, was stranded near the mouth of Cape Fear river.? Some Federal vessels threw on board combustible materials, and set fire to her. The crew escaped. The reported wrecking of a large portion of the Burnside fleet off Hatteras needs confirmation. . Lifting of the Cloud. Richmond, January 25.?A dispatch from Knoxville of this morning confirms the report that Crittenden had rallied at Monticello. The early reports of our disaster were much exaggerated, and it is impossible promptly to test the accuracy 01 tne news. The official report of the disaster at Somerset is now considerably qualified. The*statement that a large Federal fleet had been officially reported in Pamlico Sound is officially contradicted. A large portion of the Burnside fleet is now believed to be lost in the late storm. Further Particulars of the Battle. Nashville, Jan. 24.?The most reliable information is to the effect that but two regiments were engaged in the Mill Springs fight, Battle's Tennessee and Statham's Mississippi regiments.-? The estimates of the killed, wounded and prisoners vary from three hundred to five hundred. Crittenden with nearly all his force are now at Monticello, where stores and Equipments are being sent to him. The Confederates spiked their cannon and threw them in the river. The enemy got but one cannon, also about two thousand horses and mules, and three hundred wagons. All our stores were burned to prevent them from falling into the hands of the enemy. Stragglers returning speak very freely of the cause of this disaster. Intense excitement and indignation are the consequences. Reports from Bowling Green confirm the washing away of the Ponton bridge and the nearly constructed portion of Green river bridge, by the late freshet. Buell is reported to have evacuated Munfordsville, and gone no one knows where. The Bumside Expedition a Failure. Richmond, January 25.?It was stated in Congress to day that a message was received by a high official of the Confederate Government, that the Burnside expedition was a failure, and that most of the vessels were wrecked. Latest from the Fight. The Memphis Avalanche of Saturday last has the following special dispatch : Nashville, Jan. 24.?W. B. Smith, of Nashville, says that the battle of Mill Springs lasted seventeen hours, and resulted in a Confederate loss of three hundred, and the Federal loss of two thousand. Rosencranz and T. L. Crittenden commanded the Federals. Zollicoffer's body was burned in the hospital, with thirty-six sick and wounded. The enemy was repulsed three times, but being reinforced drove the Confederates into their entrenchments. The Federals finally retreated after three hours' cannonading. The Zollicoffer Fight. The Richmond Examiner of Friday has the following news of the battle at Fishing Creek: A report generally obtained in the city yesterday that a serious reverse had occurred to our arms in Southwestern Kentucky. Various versions of the affair were circulated; among others that derived from Northern newspapers received at Norfolk, which state that a Federal victory had been achieved at Somerset, with a loss on our side of 275 in killed and wounded. During the day dispatches were received at the War Department, giving a brief account of the engagement, ana representing its results to have been much more deplorable than were at first supposed or anticipated. The dispatches are from Dr. Cheille, of New Orleans, a member of General Crittenden's staff, and are considered reliable. It appears from this account that on Sunday last General Crittenden, with eight regiments and four pieces of artillery, left his entrenchments to attack a large Federal force, strongly posted on Fishing Creek. Our troops were repulsed and. driven back to their entrenchments. General Zollicoffer was killed in the action, his fall occasioning a panic among our troops, who were driven from their entrenchments in confusion, leaving their artillery, baggage and all their camD eauiDaee in the hands 1 A A U of the enemy. Our loss is very severe, and is given as five hundred in killed and wouuded. General Crittenden was retreating towards Knoxville. It is not stated in the dispatch what was the amount of Federal force in the i engagement. The Northern accounts say that their troops were under the command of Generals Schoepff and Thomas. There seems to be some difficulty of explanation why General Crittenden should have left his entrenchments to attack the enemy, especially as the dispatch states that the enemy were in very strong position. It is said that, on this portion of our lines in Kentucky, a reverse was least expected, and the effect of the news has been so much the more dispiriting. The manner of Gen. Zollicoffer's death is not mentioned. He was a member of the old United States Congress from Tennessee, and was voted for by a portion of the Know-Nothing party as their candidate in the celebrated contest for the Speakership of the House, which resulted in the election of Banks, of Massachusetts. He had served, we believe, with distinction in the Mexican war, and was universally esteemed as a : brave and intrepid man. He was under ' the command of Gen. Crittenden, who, from a captaincy in the Federal army, was promoted by President Davis to a Major-Generalship in the Confederate service. / ' / The Memory of Zolliooffer. New Orleans, Jan. 25.?A large meeting was held at the St. Charles Hotel, last night, for the purpose of expressing regret on the death of the distinguished statesman and soldier Gen. Zollicoffer. Col. Andrew Erwin was called to the Chair, and H. L. Goodroch appointed Secretary. On motion, the Chairman appointed the following committee to draft resolutions: Col. J. Picket, Maj. Gen. Lovell, Brig. Gen. Ruggles, commander Hollins, W. A. Johnston, A. L. Davis, W. F. Berry, L. Fall, D. M. Hilldreth, M. Pitcher, J. C. Goodrich which reported the following resolutions: 1. That we receive the death of Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer with feelings of the profoundest sorrow, and lament his untimely end, and an irreparable loss to the cause for which he Heroically gave his life. 2. In private life, or in the discharge of public duty, we find him the incor?nnll nnfn/1 rupwuic pULllUt UUUl dUU amid troubles, unfaltering in the execution of his purposes. No man since General Andrew Jackson enjoyed so completely the confidence and esteem of the people of Tennessee. 3. We mourn his death as a great public loss, which is only relieved by the recollection that he fell fighting bravely at the head of his column against the invaders of his country's soil. The Burnside Expedition.?A gentleman who reached this city yesterday, direct from the North Carolina coast, addresses us a communication, in which he states that the report of Gen. Gatlin and others as to a large Federal fleet being in Pamlico Sound, ( with the purpose of making an attack on Roanoke Island, Newbern and other places in the vicinity, turns out to be : entirely unfounded. ; He further states that this report j reached Edenton on Monday night, 1 and such was the credit given to it that 1 Judge Biggs immediately adjourned ! the Confederate Court in session at that ' place but that reliable information has since been received by letter from Roanoke Island,Aated Wednesday, five o'- " clock, A. M., to the effect that no such I fleet is in Pamlico Sound, and that no ] fears are entertained there of an im- t mediate attack. Reliable information < from Hyde county also corroborates this statement. Our correspondent concludes his communication by saying: I think therefore, it may be confidently asserted that neither the Burnside expedition, nor any other fleet is to be found in the waters of Eastern Carolina, with a hostile purpose toward Roanoke or Newbern.?Norfolk Bay Book. The Death of Gen. Zollicoffer. Probably, no man possessed more influence in East Tennessee, and it is mainly owing to him that section of the State is not now in open rebellion against the Confederate authorities. A Union man until the tyrannical designs of Lincoln became developed, he took up arms and risked his all in defence of his State and the South. Gen. Zollicoffer's position in the Congress of the United States was among the most distinguished. He was born in Maury county, Tenn., May 19th, 1812. He served for a few months in a printing office, and then undertook the conduct of a newspaper at Paris, Tenn. In 1834 he was editor and publisher of the Columbian Observer, and in 1835 was .elected State Printer of Tennessee. In 1842 he removed to Nashville and edited the Banner. In 1843 he was elected Uomptroller of the State Treasury, and was re-elected in 1845 and 1847; in 1849 he was elected to the State Senate, and in 1853 was elected Representative in the United States Congress, where he served, we think, three terms. He was among the first Brigadier-Generals commissioned by the Confederate Government. The Federals at Cedar Keys. From a private letter received in this city yesterday we extract the following paragraph concerning the alleged capture of Cedar Keys by the Federals.? It will be seen that the visit of the enemy was a mere errand-of vandalism, having accomplished which, they retired: Fernandina, Jan. 20, 1862. My Dear Sir : I regret to state to you that my contemplated trip to Havana proved to be a failure, in consequence of my vessel having to be destroyed by fire to prevent her falling into the hands of our enemies. She was allready for sea, and had been waiting a favorable wind for five days, when the Federal steamer Eatteras, Capt. Emmons, came into the harbor and com menced to fire on her. Finding there was no possibility of escape, I set her on fire. At the same time the enemy landed without any opposition, and burnt the Anna Smith, a large schooner, and her cargo of spirits of turpentine, and 46 bales of cotton, and also the railroad wharf and fiye fishing smacks. The citizens of Cedar Keys were not molested, nor any private property taken. Since that time the enemy have left.?Savannah Republican, 25th. Ht&n, The First Battalion of Palmetto Cavalry, for the war, under Lieut. Colonel John L. Black, is now in service in the Third Military District of this State, and consists of the following companies, viz : Captains Owen, Nesbitt, Twiggs, "Walker, Trezvant and Sharpe. Capts. Johnston, of Abbeville, and Jones, of York, having been recently mustered into this battalion, mill inin it in a fow d"n.vn matrinnr eicrht. ju"' iV " ?j-> e ?o? companies. Two more companies are required to cpmplete the regiment, which will be the First Regiment of S. Carolina Cavalry for the war. South Carolinian. It is reported that there are 2,000 Smiths in the Confederate service. Who says the Smith family iso't patriotic? MY MARYLAND. bt J. a. ramdall. The despot's heel is on thy shore, Maryland! His torch Is at thy temple door, Maryland! Avenge the patriotic gore That wept o'er gallant Baltimore, And be the battle-queen of yore, Maryland! My Maryland! Hark to a wand'ring son's appeal, Maryland! My mother State t to thee I kneel, Maryland! For life and death, for woe and weal, Thy peerless chivalry reveal, And gird thy beauteous limbs with steel, Maryland! My Maryland! Thou wilt not cower In the dust Maryland! Tby beaming stvord shall never rust, Maryland! Remember Carroll's sacred trustRemember Howard's warlike thrust? And all tby slumbcrers with the just, Maryland! My Maryland 1 Come! 'tis the red dawn of the day, Maryland! Come with thy panoplied array, Maryland! With Ringgold's spirit for the fray, With Watson's blood at Monterey, With fearless Lowe and dashing May, Maryland! My Maryland! Come! for tby shield is bright and strong, Maryland! Come ! for thy dalliance does thee wrong, Maryland! Come !'to thine own heroic throng, That stalks with Liberty along, And give a new Key to thy song, Maryland ! My Maryland! Dear Mother ! burst the tyrant's chain, Maryland! Virginia should not call in vain, Maryland! She meets her sisters on the plain? "Sic semper," 'tis the proud refrain, That battles millions back amain, Maryland! Arise, In Majesty again, Maryland ! Sly Maryland! 1 see lue uiusu upuu uiy uaccH, Maryland! But thou wart ever bravely mcak, Maryland! But lo ! there surges forth a shriek Prom bill to hill, trom creek to creekPotomac calls to Chesapeake, Maryland! My Maryland! Thou wilt not yield to Vandal toll, Maryland! Thou will not crook to his control, Maryland! Better the fire upon thee roll, Better the blade, the shot, the bowl, Than crucifixion of the soul, Maryland! My Maryland! I hear the distant thunder hum, Maryland! The Old Line's bugle, fife and drum, Maryland! She Is not dead, nor deaf, nor dumbHuzza ! she spurns the Northern scum! She breathes?she burns! she'll come! she'll come! Maryland! My Maryland ! Pointe Coupee, April 26, 1801. R. ??????????? fjpttttal. Marbikd?On the 19th ultimo, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at the residence of David Elliott, Esq., by Kev. T. S. Winn, Mr. JOHN J. MILLS, formerly qf York District, and Miss MARY E. ELLIOTT, of the former place. On Tuseday last, by the Rev. R. A. Ross, Mr. B. If. DAVIS, of North Carolina, and Miss MARGARET A., iecond daughter of Mr. J. L. Sutton, of York DistrictPrinter's fee acknowledged. ?iitoarj. Dud?At Camp Lee, near Cqarieston, ?a the 12th tf 'anuary, J. G. MULLINAX, of York District, In the 31st rear of his age. The deceased was a member of Captain rVllson's Company, of the 17tb Regiment, 8. C. V. And t can bs truly said of him, he died n&t only as a Patriot, >ut a Christian. Peace be to bis ashes. V. In this District, on th? 21st Instant, Mrs. ELIZABETH 7., wife of Joel McCaiter, aged 47 years. CONFEDERATE WAR TAX. /"PHE Assessors for the District of .L York, whose precincts border on the Corporate limit* of YORKVILLE, will receive the returns of persons residing within their PRECINCTS at York Court House, I on MONDAY, the 3d of FEBRUARY next, to obviate the necessity of double taxing those who may have failed to make their returns before that time. EDWARD MOORE. January 30 5 It CAMP LEE, HEADQUARTERS, 17th Rsoutatrr S. C. V., January 91st, 1862. A LL Officers and Soldiers belonging XJL to this Regiment, who ore lit for dnty, are ordered to report forthwith. Those who are absent on sick Furloughs and have sufficiently recovered, will return forthwith, even if their Furloughs have not expired. Byorderot Col. Means. R. 8TARK MEANS, Adjutant. January 30 0 It STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK DISTRICT. TA7HEREAS Jas. L. McCarterhas v ? applied to me for Letters of Administration on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of ELIZABETH McCARTER, late or the District aforesaid. deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to be and aDDcar before me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden at York Court House, on the 14th day of February next, to shew cause, If any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this Mth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and in the 86th year of American Independence. J. B. JACKSON, O. Y. D. January 30 5 2t* STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, YORK DISTRICT. TX7HEREAS A. Dillingham has apY Y plied to me for Letters of Administration, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of NANCY ME8IIAW, late of the District, aforesaid, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors, of the said deceased, to be and appear before me at our next Ordinary's Court for the said District, to be holden at York Court House on the 14th day of February next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 30th day of January In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and in the eighty-sixth year of American Inde pendence. JOHN B. JACKSON, O. Y. D. January 16 3 St* STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL's OFFICE, Coluxbia, S. C., January 9-1, 1869. GENERAL ORDERS NO. 9. I ALL persons having in their pos session arms belonging to this State, are hereby ordered to send such arms to the Court Houses in their respective Districts, and the Captain commanding the Beat of each Court House will forthwith send the arms to the Arsenal in Columbia, S. C. II. Persons having more than one double-barrelled shot Sm are most earnestly requested to send them to the Court ouses and take the receipts of the Captains, who will send such guns to headquarters, Columbia, S. C. III. This order will not conflict with any previous orders that have been issued from this office in relation to collection of arms. By order of Chief of Military Department 8. R. GIST, Adjutant and Inspector General of South Carolina. January 99 5 It YORK CABINET SHOP. AHI THE undersigned respectfully inform their friends and customers that notwithstanding one of the partners, MR. CREPS, having volunteered for Confederate Service, the business will still be conoucted at the OLD STAND near the ENQUIRER OFFICE. Careful attention will be given to all ORDERS, and every effort made to give satisfaction. Owing to the "bard times" our business raustand will be conducted on the CASH SYSTEM; and, no JOB will be permitted to leave the SHOP until the same is paid for. C. R. MOORE, \V. C. CREPS. August 29 34 tf HfllSF, A NT I) LOT FOR SALE. 4 ndr^- THE Subscriber offer* for sale, the LOT on which he now resides, con talnlng ONE ACRE. On the Lot there BgiaUiL. is a Cottage, with fonr rooms, In good repair, also KITCHEN, SMOKEHOUSE and other out-bulldings, a lane Garden and a never falling WELL, the water of whlcb, la Inferior U> none In the village. A BARGAIN will be given and terma made cosv, to an approved purcbnaer. J. C. PHILLIPS. December 19 50 if T7REE SCHOOLS.?THE TEACHX? ERS of Free Schools, will please present their accounts to the undersigned, on or before the FIRST DAY IN FEBRUARY, next. R. S. MOORE, Treasurer. January 23 4 2t WANTED FORAGE, FOR THE ARMY.?Any parties having CORN, HAY, or BLADES for Sale, will please communicate with the undersigned, suiting price and quantity. Sacks for Grain can be furnished. Hay or Blades must be tightly baled. mrpflnw r.EE. Major C. S. A., and a. M. in Chief, MU.~Dept. ofsT'c. January 23 4 , 3t CABR1 AGE SHOP. THE Subscriber still continues the SCARRIAGE and BUGGY BUSINESS SSL?jSL? at the old STAND. All kiids of country produce taken in exchange for work. ALSO, HORSE SHOEING and general country WORK done by W. P. McPADDEN. | January 23 4 tf "YORKVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE. THE present Session of this IN8TITUTION will close on the 24th instant. The next session will commence IMMEDIATELY, wltliout any Intervening vacation. WjP For particulars, terms, kc., Address J. k. SCHORB, Treasurer. Yorfvllle, S. C. January 23 4 4t ARGAINS.?ALL WHO WISH to buy something CHEAP and GOOD, can do so by [ calling on LOGAN X MEACHAM. They are now opening out a fine stock of FISH, White and Mackerel; Buck Wheat Flour, Tin-ware, Iron of all kinds; Bacon, the best in the world; Cotton Yarn and all other articles usually kept. July 11 28 tf "vtotice.?all persons eavJL i ING claims against GILBERT ENLOE, deceased, will liand them in properly attested, within the time prescribed by law, ana all those Indebted to the said estate will make immediate payment to me. \V. M. ENLOE, Mminittrator. January 16 3 3t COTTON! COTTON!! \ LL persons who wish to sell their IX Cotton, can find sale by applying to W. D. X J. C. I MILLER, wc will pay the highest market price in CASH. I to all who arc disposed to sell. We also have on hands ana expect to keep a supply of GROCERIES, such as Bagging, Rope, Sugar, Molasses, fitc., all of which we will sell as low as the times will afford. W. D. & J. C. MILLER. January 9 2 tf all persons wishing to IX purchase the CAMPBELL GIN?a gin which has proved to be equal, if not superior, to any other now in use, can do so by calling on Messrs. LOGAN Sc MEACHAM, near the Rail Road Depot. Don't mind "Old Abe," we will take an approved NOTE for the GINS, and Walt until the war Is over. September 12 37 tf ' pOTTON IS KING!?THE SUBSCRIBER gives tills notice to all those that know themselves Indebted to him, that he must pay his debts, and that hecanot doit without money; and also, that those who have accounts with bim of long standing, must make settlement either by Cash or Note, as he Is determined to clow up nls hooks to the first of January 1861. JOHN SIMPSON, Chester, 8. C. February 21,1861 6 tf IVTOTICE.?DURING my abJw l SENCE Mr. Wm. McD. Palmer will attend and carry on the business of my MARBLE YARD, in all its various branches. He Is aim authorised to make settle went with persons indebted to me in the Marble Yard. RICHARD IIARB. August 22 34 tf WM. M. WALKEE, dentist, YORK.VILLE, 8. C. Office in the rear of MOORE, RAINEY & CO.'S Store, formerly occupied by Messrs. MELTON & MELTON, as a Law Office. ' July 11 28 tf DR.ALFRED CRAVEN Itsfotirt jtatmt Statist, YORKVILLE, STO. (in- On the East side of Main Street, South of the "Palmetto Hotel. Januaryfi 1 tf IvfO CREDIT.?G. R. RATCIL i. i FORD & CO., would notify tie Public, that from tills DATE no goods will be sold on TIME. All persons having ACCOUNTS will please consider them- CLOSED, and call and settle the name as soon as possible by NOTE or CASH. G. R. RATCHFORD k CO. December 19 SI tf ettle up j?all persons Indebted to the undersigned by ojien account, previous to the FIRST of JANUARY 1861. are hereby requested to close the same by NOTE at an early day. L. M. GRIST. March 28 13 tf F~~dr sheriff.?the friends of J. HARVEY FAULKNER, respectfrilly announce him as a Candidate for SHERIFF of York District, at the ensuing election. August 30, 1860. 35 tf T7?OR TAX-COLLECTOR.?THE j J. friends of Mr. PETERSON JACKSON respectfully an- i nounce him .as a Candidate for TAX-COLLECTOR of York District, at the next election. c November 22,1860. 47 lr* i For tax-collector.?the ! friends of GEORGE W.COBB, Esq-, respectfully announce him as a Candidate for TAX-COLLECTOR fbr 1 York District, at the next ejection. November 8,1880. 45 tf < t70r sheriff.?the friends X: of JOHN A. MAY. Esq., respectfully announce him as a Candidate for SHERIFF of York District, at the ensuing election' . < November 8, I860. 45 - ljr* For sheriff.?the friends of R. L. SIMMONS respectfrilly announce him as a Candidate for SHERIFF of York District, at the ensuing election. ' November 8,1860, 45 ly* C. ADMINISTRATOR'S SALES. I WILL sell, in obedience to the order of the Court of Ordinary, on the plantation of the late Dr. WM. MOORE, on the Catawba River, on the 30TH DAY OP JANUARY, instant, FIFTEEN LIKELY NEGROES, CATTLE, HORSES, MULES, CORN, FODDER and all other farming implements thereon. also At the plantation, known as the ROW ELL l*LAOE, 1 will sell on the 31ST INSTANT, TWO LIKELf NEGROES, CATTLE, IIORSES, MULES, and other kxwe property thereon. also : At the late residence of Dr. WM. MOORE, In YorkviSe. I will sell to the highest bidder, on the FlR.qT DAY OP FEBRUARY next, THE DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT, and lands attached thereto, together with a considerable quantity of WOOD LAND near the Village, a NEGRO WOMAN, Household and Kitchen furniture. . The above sales will be made by me, as the Admidistrator, with the Will annexed. Of Dr. WM. MOORE, deceased. Terms made known on day of sale. J. W. RAWLINSON, M. Cum Tut Amt. Jan 16 3 3t GOODS! GOODS!! A PULL ASSORTMENT OP DRY. STAPLE & FANCY GOODS, MAY BE FOUND AT 6. R. RATCHFORD & CO.'S, which they will be pleaded to jwll, as low as the tame can be bought, FOB CASH, AND CASH ONLY. Two of the Partner* having VOLUNTEERED FOR THE WAS, and being desirous ot CLOSING DOWN THE BUSINESS. would sell the whole 8TOCK on reasonable terms. Those desirr jt of making such an INVESTMENT, would find, by examination, that we hare just what they wont. December 19 51 tf $76 REWARD: TJUNAWAY from where we had them JLA hired, near Chester, In June last, our three Negro men, viz: BUI. Giles and Henry., HI Bill and Giles we bought on the 14th of last No- T|L vember, at the estate sale of Ed. Leech, on Broad " River, In York District. They being brothers and having relations In the neighborhood where we purchased them, it Is more than likely they hove made their way back to their old neighborhood. * Bill is about 96 yean old, 5 feet 8 Laches high, will weigh 150or 160 pounds; is very black; rather sharped free, speaksqulce when spoken to. Giles, bis brother. Is about 94*ycan old; 5 feet 9 inches high; will weigh 160 pounds, is very black, and walks with bis bead up and feet turned out in front. Henry, we' purchased, January 1, of .Col. C. Rives, on the Catawba river. He is 99 yean old, well set, 5 feet 10 Inches high, and will weigh 175 pounds; has a heavy brow and speaks slowly; lias some character as a runaway. May go to Charleston or Washington city; it is hard telling where be will go as he is a gentleman of travel. They all ran off about the some time. We will pay #75 reward for the 3 mho; or (95 a piece for either or them delivered in any Jail so that we conge t them. These boys may attempt to make their way North, as some others from this place have attempted. PRIDE Sl DUNOVANT. August 1 - 31 tf SALT! SALT!! SALT!!! JUST RECEIVED, 35 SACKS LIVERPOOL. SALT, 20 BBLS. N. O. MOLASSES, ? BHDS. MUSCOVADO MOLASSES, 1 " WHITE GRANULATED SUGAR, S, ? BROWS SEW ORLEANS " ^ " 1 TIERCE RICE. 'W TEA! TEA!! TEA!!! ;' 1 Chew SUPERIOR BLACK TEA. 1000 yards GRANITE VILLE SHEETING, 1 yard wide, suitable for Flour Sacks. L&t^HS'??lLCh0'O!l0,0',8A!ia' IRON! IRON!! IRON!!! A well delected assortment always on band. We willpay the highest market price for CORN, PL ODE, BACON, COTTON, and everything else raised for sale.? Buyers and Sellers might find it to their advantage to call on us before purchasing elsewhere. . LOGAN & MEACHAM. January 23 4 tf FIRE IKS FRANCE. ~~ Ornca duaio-ir* M. Fnta Ins. CoMPwnr, Jjlx. 1,1883. Amount Property Insured... .#70,135 #7 Bills R. Prem. ?. (wcH secured),. Ml,454 87 , . Interest due thereon 1.080 83 ' Cash In Bank of Charlotte,4328 68 " ? Hands of Agents, 468 06 694 77 / Total Assets |93?38 86 Losses adjusted and not paid.'.... . .,.1.1 .....\?L14S 60 (Signed) M. B. TAYLOft, President. E. Ntb Hdtobixsoi.-, Secretary and Treasurer. STATE OF NOBTH CAROLINA, ) > Mtctussm Cocxtt, J Penwnafly appeared before me, Charles Overman, an acting Justice or the Peace. In said-County, M. B..Taylor, President, and E. Nye Hutchinson, Secretary and Treasurer of the Charlotte Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and made oath In due form of Law, that the above report of the Financial Condition of the Charlotte Matual Fire Insurance Company is true, to the be? of their knowl<?d*e.and belief. Sigucd. CflAHLtS OVERMAN, J. P. The Subscriber continues to receive nppllcations for losuranee on Dwellings. Merchandise. &c.,&c., la the sbovs Company. T. 8. JEFFREYS, Agent, Yorkville, 8- C. January93 * -'- . 3t TO PLANTERS AND FARMERS. T^HE Subscriber desires to inform the JL public that be Is prepared to famish to any one that wants such a thing, the BEST COTTON GIN that Is made anywhere, and he Is still making Improvements on his former Gins, and has no fear tor challenging any other Ota Factory to produce an equal In performance or speed.? With good, dry Cotton, the roll In the gin cannot be broken nor made to spefe over?which cannot be said of any other gin. His gin also has advantages and improvements which no other can have, as theee have been regularly patented, ?each as the exclusion of rau from the brash, fcc., by the peculiar construction of the gin, which no other has a right to make. He also makes THRASHERS of different construction to suit the wish of any oae; the spike beater combined, the smooth dram with. fingers and no spikes and different other patterns. He has also ;he right of the celebrated Garilngton Thrashers which are >ory much admired by every one that has seen or tried them. Any one wanting a superior Gin or Thrasher co.> be sup?ed by sending hu order to me ot Chester C. H., .So. Ca. ork will be carefully shipped to any place desired. Repairing doacPat short notice. JOHN SIMPSON. Qg- To House-BuUders, 1 will say that I am constantly manufacturing Sashes, Blinds and Doors of every descr.v tlon. of good material and of the very beat workmanship. All work carefully packed and forwarded to order. Januarys j tf ROSE'S HOTEL. fORRHLLG, S. C. 1 ?THIS large brick building U still open A/WL- ,S for the reception and accommodation ot the travelling public, under the superB fflAtfr intendenoe of the jwner himself. Willi itdiP'f'BHBB- asssurancc to all who patronize him, that they will find at lQs house, rooms equal to any In the Bute, and the table supplied with the best this market will afford, the Proprietor retfirns thanks for the liberal patron age extended to him in the past, mid hopes by strict attention in future, to make this house as heretofore?comfortable to the Traveller and profitable to himself. MY OMNIBUS will be found at the RAIL ROAD- DEPOT ? -onvey passengers and their baggage. to this House. /REE OF CHARGE. Good STABLES attached to this Hotel. Carriages, Horses, and attentive servants, always in readiness to convey travellers to any part of the country. No jitnU or re notcned Whip, at this establishment. W. E. ROSE January 28 ,4 If BANK OF THE MATE OF S. C. CHARLESTON, 12th February, 1861. rpHE Legislature having, at its late JL session, authorized the Issue of Bonds to the amount of $675,000, bearing an Interest of seven per cent, for the purpose of providing the funds required to sustain the State in the act of resuming her rights of sovereignty, this Bank Is now prepared to dispose of the Bonds. They arc Issued In ,. sums of $50, $100 and $500. An opportunity Is thus afforded every citizen to make a secure and profitable Invest , moitt Tvhllsi nntifriKlltlns *1*1 tA tho a?iim In *?.? State la engaged. With the view at enabling citizens in , any port or the State to share in the Loan, the Clerk* of the Courts of the several districts have been required to open books of subscription for the Stock. Suitable arrangements ' will be made for furnishing the Bonds on the receipt of the money, at an early dov alter each subscription has been made. Engagements for the purchase of Bonds may be made at the Bank, or any of its Branches. It is probable that, at the next session of the Legislature, those parties who desire it may have their Bonds converted IntnjStock. C. M. FURMAN, President. February 28 9 tf SALT! SALT!! SALT!!! 19 SACKS OP SALT, YU 15 BARRELS OP MOLASSES, ' 5 HhDS, N. O. SUGAR. BAGGING AND ROPE, 9ALARAETUS, SODA, TEA, COFFEE, dtc., Ac. Just received and offered for sale, ai low prices for CASH or PRODUCE. We continue to buy COTTON for factories and will pay the market price, in goods or cash. All persons Indebted to us are requested to come forward and SETTLE. If you cannot pay us ALL, pay part, and give your NOTE for tbe balance. If you cannot pcy any cash, close up by NOTE. We are anxious to close up our accounts, so as to avoid disputes. Tbe Legislature has suspended the statute of limitation law, and allows interest on ACCOUNTS, which we will Invariably charge. Therefore you will save nothing by permitting your accounts to stand open. DARWIN A JEFFERYS. January 18 3 3t YORK MARBLE YARD. RICHARD HARE, respectfully Informs the citizen, nf York and Chester Districts, and the adjoining counties of forth Carolina, that he Is ftally prepared to supply every arIcie in the MARBLE LINE, of the highest style of finish ind at reasonable price?. He keeprconstantly on band, a large supply of FOREIGN tnd DOMESTIC MARBLE, and ipecl^ehs of his work nav he always seen at the Yard, nearly opposite the "EN1UIRER" HUNTING OFFIC6, and aWdoora Nonh ?f "StoweV Hotel. ft?- AH work will be delivered at any point on the King's Mountain Railroad, PREE of charge. He is also prepared te fttrnish to order, IRON RAILING ?f any desired pattern, for Fences, Balconies, Ac. January 10 3 lp MOTICE.?ALL PERSONSTWHO i. s know themselves indebted to the estate of JOHN G. DAVIDSON, will make payment to the subscribers. AJI persons having claims against the estate will render them in within the time prescribed by law. JANE S. DAVIDSON,) .. . ,.r .lr. .8. G, DAVIDSON, J JUmnimraon. % Charleston Jbrturyplease copy IMaly one week, and forward account to this office. January 16 * 3 3t?