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*%. ' <:?, j. k&l.m.qeist, | proprietors ;p Inkpcriknt Jfantilj ftcfosjjajjer: Jfffr t|e promotion of % |jalitital, Sffdal, Agricultural an)> Commercial Interests of % Soutjj. - |84 pbh teak, in advance. VOLUME 9. ~~! -?? IORKYILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 14, 1863. . NUMBER 41. ^^ r- 1 . CONSCRIPTION NOTICE. IIEADQUAKTERS CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, Colcmau, October 1, 1863. IA^L overseers and owners of plan tntions to whom certificates of exemption have heretofore been granted, under Act of Congress, approved October 11,1862, arc hereby ordered to report to the Enrolling Officer of their respective Districts, to be enrolled for ser vice. Also, all persons who have hitherto been withheld from conscription by reason of claiming exemption uhder the laws of the State. II. Persons liable to enrolment for sendee under the foregoing order will be allowed to go fonvard as roluntccr recruit* : Provided,. They report to the Enrolling Officer of their respective Districts, indicating the companies of their choice, and go forward by the 20th den of October, instant. rAll persons so reporting will be furnished with certificates by the Enrolling Officers, stating that they volunteered and selected their companies before enrolment. III. The privilege of volunteering hereby extended is, under the orders of the War Department, subject to these restrictions, that no one of conscript age,-shall volunteer into any company orgauized since the 16th day of April, 1862, nor Into any company which may be already full. And the Commandant of Conscripts Is reqnircdxo make requisition for the return to the Camp of Instruction of every person who shall go forward without first reporting to the Enrolling Officer of Ills District, and for ever)- person who shall be mustered into any company which is already Dill, or Into any company organized since the 16tli day of April, I8G2. IV. Anv overseer who was employed and acting as such . at the date of April 16, 1882, and has continued so to act, bat Is not now engaged cn a plantation which entitles Ills employer to claifti the exemption of such overseer, will he permitted to take employment on any plantation which, under the provisions.of the Act of Congress, approved May 1,1863, is entitled to'the exemption of an overseer; ami on the compliance by his employer with the provisions of said Act, such overseer may be exempted. V. By section III of the Act of Congress, approved May 1, 1863, the exemption is authorized of such other persons "as the President ahail be satisfied ought to be exempted in Districts of country deprived of white or slave labor necessary for the support of the population remaining at home and on account of justice, equity and necessity." VI. Applications for exemption under the section recited should be addressed ?o the Secretary of War, setting forth oil the material facts and should be sworn to by the applicants and verified by the oaths of at least two respectable citizens, who are cogniznnt of the facts to which they affirm. When so verified, they should be left Willi the local Enrolling Officer for investigation, who will forward ihem through these Headquarters, with his report on the facta. VII. All applications for information in reference to exemptions, or to matters pertaining to the conscription, or to the going forward of volunteer recruits should be made to the local Enrolling Officers. C. D. MELTON, Commandant of Conscripts-of S. C, - October "J 40 2t jTATESOFPOStAGE Lf ffiT C. STATES OF AMERICA. FOR the convenience of the public the following simplified statement of the rates of post age, under the act of Congress of the Confederate States of America, has been prepared. It must be borne in mind that the Act Is to go into effect from and after such period as the P. M. General may, by proclamation, announce: RATES or POSTAGE. Single letters, not exceeding a half ounce in weight, to any part of the Confederate States, shall lie each 10 cent*. An additional single late for each additional half ounce or less. Drop letters 2 cents each. In the foregoing cases, tltc postage to be prepaid by stamps or stamped envelopes. Advertised letters 3 cents each. OS NEWSPAPERS. Sent to regular and hona fide subscribers from the office of publication, and nof exceeding three ounces in weight: Weekly paper, 10 cents per quarter. Semi-Weekly paper. -20 cents per quarter. Tri-Weeklv paper, M cents per quarter. % " Four times* a week, 40 cents per quarter. _ * Five rtmes a week, 50 cents per quarter. Six times a week, 60.cents per quarter. Daily paper, 70 cents per quarter. , ON PERIODICALS. Periodicals published oftener than semi-monthly shall be charged as newspapers. Periodicals published monthly, not exceeding 2^ ounges in weight, 2% cents per quarter, anil for every additional ounce or fraction ot an ounce, 2% cents additional per quarter. Semi-Monthly, double that. Bi-Monthly or quarterly, 2 cents an ounce. ON TRANSIENT PRINTED HATTER. Every niber newspaper, pamphlet, periodical and magazine, each circular not sealed, handbill and cugrnving not exceeding 5 ounces in weight, 2 cents for any distance; 2 cents additional for each additional ounce or less beyond the first three ounces. In all coses ?c postage to be prepaid by stamps or stamped envelopes. prakkino privileoe. The following persons only nre entitled to the franklnS privilege, and in all cases strictly confined to official business. Postmaster General. His Chief Clerk. Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Department. Deputy Postmasters. .STATE OF SOtTIl CAROLINA. v EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ChAULKSTrfjf, September 10,1863. T\7HEREAS, Information has been s T T received at this Department that, on or nhout the 9th day of July talk, in the village of Clinton, in Laurens District, a man by the name of L. THOMPSON JOHNSON was murdered by some person or persons, up to this time unknown. Now, therefore, I. MILLEDGE L. BONHAM, Governor of the State aforesaid, do issue this my Proclamation, offering a reward of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension ntnl delivery of the reul murderer of the said L. THOMPSON JOHNSON Into any one of the jails of this State; and, if more than one, an additional reward of Five Hundred Dollars for each one who shall be proved to be an accomplice. Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at Charles ft. s.l ton, tills tenth day of September, A. D. 1863. M. L. BONHAM. Wm. R Hfxrr, Secretary of State. September 16 37 lli TAX IN KIND, I WILL attend at the following times and places for the purpose of receiving the returns of TAX IN KIND, viz: At Yorkville, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7th, 8tli, 9th and Ihtli of October. At Smith's, on Monday, 12tl> October. At Bethel, on Tuesday, 13th of October. At Clay Hill, on Wednesday, I4th of October. At Ebcnezer, on Thursday", 15th of October. At Rock Hill, on Friday, iGtli of Octoher. At Fort Mills, on Saturday, 17th of October. * At Rock Hill, on'Monday, 19th of Octoltor. At Coatcs' Tavern, on Tuesday, 20th of October. At Westbroak's, nu Wednesday, 2!st of Octoher. At Brattnn's, on Thursday, 22nd of October. At McConnellsvllle, on Friday, 23rd of Octoher. At Younghlood's, ou Saturday, 2-itli of October. At Oilfillan's, on Monday, 26th of October. - At Feemstcr's, on Tuesday, 27th of Octoher. At Luke Smith's, on Wednesday, 28th of October. At Hickory Grove, on Thursday, 29th of October. At Whitesides", on Friday,30th of October. At Boyiltnn, on Saturday, .list of October. At Biitlalo, on Monday, 2nd of November. At wnisoniuii s, ?in i ucMiay, >ini > >?hciiui< i. At Allison's on Wednesday, 4tli of November. At Hugh Love's, on Thurcdny, 5tli ol November, I will receive returns of Ute Wheat, Rye, Oats, Fodder, Hay, and ail other crops which are gathered. Tax Payers are required to weigh a bushel of their Wheat, Rye, Oats and Corn, also a portion of Hay and Fodder, and make a calculation of the weight of their entire crop. Tax Payers are entitled to reserve 1(10 bushels of t orn or .r>0 bushels of Wheat, SO bushels of Irish and Sweet Potatoes each. 90 bushels of Peas or Beans, or 20 bushels of both. It is hoped that <*\ery Tax Payer will make out his lists properly, and be fullv prepared to make their returns without delay. F. M. GALBRAITH, Assessor, York District. . September 30 39 tf STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. , YORK DISTRICT. In the Court of Ordinary. 7b James EtlersKHenry Elters, Samvel Utters. Jo^ep], Ellen, Daniel Etters, John Francis Jj- wife, Lydia, mui Jack son Gibbons i- wife, Rebecca, Heirs-at-luir of Phillip Et. ters, deceased. ~XfOU are hereby required to appear JL at the Court of Ordinary, to be holden at York Court House, for York District, on the second day of November. 1863, to shew cause, if any you can, why the proceeds of the sale of the real estate of Philip Etters, deceased, -sold for partition and division, should not he paid qyer to Andrew Etters and M. Ilumbright, Administrators of the said Philip Etters, to be applied by them to the payment of the debts of the snid Philip Etters. Given under my hand and seal, this 28th day of Julv, 1803. JOHN A. BRO$N, ( *28) Ordinary for York District. July 29 30 3iii Q0UT1I CAROLINA?YORK DISO TRICT.?Whereas, WALTER B. METTS, O. E. Y. D., has applied to me for Letters of Administration de bonis non, on all and singular, the goods and chattels, rights and credits of SAM'I, A. FARIS, 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 9th day of November next, to shew cause, if any, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand and Seal, this 28th dcy of September, in the year of our Lord one thoimand eight hundred and sixty-three, and in the eighty-eighth year of the Independence of South Carolina. ($12) JOHN A. BROWN, O. Y. D. So|Uember 30 39 lit A DMIXISTltATOR'S NOTICE.? Ijl All persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS II. SMITH, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; those havinj^lemnnds against said deceased, ire notilied to present them, properly attested, within the time prescribed by .'aw. JAMES E. SMi'/H. Administrator. September 30 39 3t A Gallant Naval Exploit. f One of tbo most daring and gallant naval j exploits of the war, distinguished by the 1 greatest coolness, presence of mind and intrepidity of the brave men associated in the ! enterprise, was performed Monday night.? i This was no less than an attempt to blow up the United States steamer New Ironsides,' I lying off Morris' Island. Though not fully [ meeting the expectations of those who con- ! ceived the plan and those who carried it into execution, it has called forth the unbounded admiration of our citizens for tho brilliant heroism of the actors in tbeir dangerous but patriotic and self-sacrificing under- j taking. A general feeling of deep anxiety '< prevails to learn tho fate of two of the gallast spirits who went out with the expedition. There is every reason to believe, how.L .1 ?11?. I oyer, uiuu tucsu ^auum IUUUJ wuu tut ; means of safety about their persons, endeavored to reach shore and have been picked up by some of the enemy's launches. We gather the following particulars from the other participants in the affair : The torpedo steamer David, with a crew of four volunteers, consisting of Lieutenant Wm. T. Glassoll, J. H. Toombs, Chief Engineer, and James Sullivan, Fireman of the gun-boat Cbicora, with J. W. Cannon, Assistant Pilot of the gun boat Palmetto State, left South Alantic Wharf between six and sevan o'clock on Monday evening,-for the purpose of running out to the Ironsides, exploding a torpedo under that vessel near amidships, and if possible blow her up.? Tho weather being dark and hazy favored the enterprise. The boat with its gallant little crew, proceeded down the harbor, skirting along the shoals on the inside of the channel, until nearly abreast of their formidable antagonist, the New Ironsides. They remained in this position for a short timb, circling around on the large shoa! near the anchorage of the object of their visit. Lieut. Glassell;* with a double-barreled gun, sat in front of Pilot Cannon, who had charge of the helm. Chief Engineer Toombs was at the engine, with the brave and undaunted Sullivan, the volunteer fireman. The boat was now pot bow on, aimed directly for the Ironsides. As the little steamer darted forward, the lookout on the Ironsides hailed them, "Take care there, you will run into us. What steamer is that?" Lieutenant Glassell replied by discharging one barrel at the Yankee sentinel, and tendering the gun to Pilot Cannon, and told him there was another Yankee, pointing to one with bis body half over the bulwarks, fnd asked Cannon to take care of him with the other barrel. The next moment, they had struok the Ironsides, and exploded the torpedo ^Jjout fifteen feet from the keel, on the starboard side. An immense volume of water was thrown up, covering our little boat, and, going through the smoke stack, entered the furnace, and completely extinguished the fire. In addition to this, pieces of the ballast had fallen in the works of the engine, rendering if unmanageable at that time. Volley after volley of musketry from the crew of the Ironsides and from the launches began to pour in upon them. Lt. Glasscll gave the order to back, but it was found impossible. In this condition, with no shelter and no hope of escape, they thought it best to surrender and hailed the enemy to that effect. The Yankees, however, paid no attention to the call, but barbarously continued the tiro. It was then proposed to. put on their life preservers, jump overboard and endeavor to swim to the shore.. All but Pilot Cannon consented.? The latter, being unable to swim, said he would stay and take his chances in the boat. The two first having on life preservers, and the latter supporting himself on one of the hatches thrown to him by the pilot. Engineer Toombs becoming embarrassed with his clothing in the water, got-back to the boat and was ussistcd in by Cannon. The boat was then rapidly drifting from ?.i. _ t :j it ~ i i r 1 cue lruubiues. rie uuw luriuutiteiy iuuuu a match, and lighting a torch, crept back to the CDgiac, discovered and removed the cause of its not working, and soon got it in I order. They then comineoced to run the gauntlet of the monitors and launches. The latter seemed inspired with a dread of something supernatural, and opened a path right and left for the little steamer. The Ironsides fired two 11-inch shot at the party as they sped away, but fired completely over them. The crews of the monitors which the steamer was obliged to pass on her return were also out, and commenced a heavy tire of musketry upon her as she was passing. The launohes made way evidently from wholesome regard for her explosive character. EngineerToombs and Cannon reached their wharf in the city about midnight, fatigued, and presenting a wornout appearance, but rejoicing at their fortunate and narrow escape. The David bears the honorable marks of thirteen bullet boles. With regard to the damage of the Ironsides nothing positive is known. At' the | moment of striking there was great conster| nation on board. It was reported that the I crew in gangs were hard at work at the pumps all day yesterday. Small boats were seen coutinually passing between the Ironsides, and the monitors. At nightfall, however, she remained at her old anchorage. Such is the narrative of this brilliant affair, which, had it been entire success, would have rid us of the most formidable I foe engaged in tins siege, come lew nave i styled it a rash undertaking, but it needs | just such an example to lead to still greater I deeds in the present condition of our good old city and the country at large. . . A continuous fire is kept up by our batteries, meeting with a very slow and irregular response from the enemy.' Considerable activity was manifest among the enemy's fleet yesterday, supposed to be with a view of ascertaining the extent of the injui ries to the Ironsides. Heavy firing was last night between 10 and 11 o'clock. [Charleston Courier, 7tli. S6F The Postmaster in Columbus, Ga., has determined to employ female clerks. The Operations of our Cruisers. The destructive effect of the operations of our cruisers, upon the foreign commerce of the Yankees, may be estimated from the following remarksofa distinguished citizen of this Confederacy, now in England.? Writing from London, he says: " I was struok the week that I was in " Liverpool with the absence of the Yankee " flag. I spent a day in the of&Dgs, and " crossed the river once or twice for every " day that I was there, and yet I - saw " not a single vestel, either arriving or de" parting under that banner." " The war risks ran as high as 30 per " cent., and most of their vessels, that are " engaged in the foreign trade are under "'the British flag. This accounts for the ? " comparatively small number of captures " that we hear of now!" In this connection, the writer quotes the following remarks from the London Times of July 26th, which indicate the desperate straits to which the Yankees are reduoed in order to avoid the utter ruin whioh is being rapidly entailed upon their commerce : "Sale of American Ships.?The devastations of the numerous Confederate privateers are plaoing Federal shipping at a very great discount, ay every mail irom America are the numbers of vessels sold greatly augmented, and indeed, here the 'turning over to the British flag' is of daily occurrence. By the present mail we hear of the splendid clipper Carrier Dove being sold, and notwithstanding her beautiful size (1640 tons) and age (seven years,) she only realized $67,000. We understand that she will still be continued on the Liverpool Line ; but under the British flag and a different name. The New York He.rald publishes a list of American vessels that have changed hands sinoe last mail, in whioh we note some well known traders to this port." This (says the Richmond Whiff) is undoubtedly a cheering sign, and the prospects are, that, at a period not very renlote, we will be in a condition to give the death blow to Yankee commerce everywhere.? The advance in the war risk to 30 per cent, upon Northern traders involves a daily loss amounting to millions, independent of the actual losses by tne operations ot our cruisers. The transfer of Yankee vessels, whether bona fide or feigned, involves, of course, serious loss to the enemy. In the former case, the profits of the carrying trade are lost to them. In the latter, they are encumbered by bonuses?for it is to be presumed that John Bull demands a profitable consideration for his services as fiduciary? that materially diminish the value of- this great souToe of wealth to the enemy, and impair his. ability to compete with English shipowners. The East India trade of the Yankees has; it appears, suffered woefully by the vigilance and# activity of our cruisers. The theatre of operations chosen by the Georgia for some time has beSn, as, we learn, the region of Ascension Island, about latitude 5 deg. south, in a direct lino east of Cape St. Roque, Brazil. This is the most favorable avenue of trade between New York and the East Indies, and we may judge of the fatal influences which our cruisers have exercised upon that rich trade, when we learn that the number of Yankee vessels passing along that line has been reduced from an average of twenty five daily to about one every two weeks. This is a splendid achievement; gained, too, at comparatively little expense, and at no cost of life or sacrifices of property. * *' Charleston Mercury. To Extortioners. The Commissioners for regulating impressments in this State have adopted the following prioes for produce, which are oertainly just. Heretofore, but little attention has been paid to the schedule. Our citizens, many of them poor, have been compelled to- pay the Producer's price, or suffer for necessaries of life. Soldie'r's families have fell victims to Extortion. Thej have suffered whilst their husbands have spilt their blood for oui^ liberty. The producer who is unwilling to saorifioe a little of his profits is unworthy of his country. Thft Cnmm??flir>riArs wi 11 nnfc imnrfiss r>rr>. 'visions, intended for family supplies in the haods of fair dealers who are willing to sell at Government prices; and it is the duty ol all to report to the nearest Qaarter mastei individuals storing their produce for specm ! lation. Let every man do his duty, fear j lessly and honorably, and all will be well. ! Corn, unshelled, per bushel, 1 9f . ," shelled 2 0( ! Meal, : 2 0( j Flour, extra fine, 196 pounds, 22 0( tl Ordinary, 98 pounds, 11 Ol ? . u u 9 0( i Bacon aids, per pound, 7f Ilams, " ? 7( Shoulders, " ? Of j Fresh Pork, 3f Fresh Beef, 2f Lard, 71 Molasses, sorghum, per gallon, 3 0( Irish Potatoes, 2 0( Sweet Potatoes, 1 0( Salt,, bushel of 50 pounds, 15 0( Lincoln President for Life.?Th< New York Sunday Mercury, of the 20tl ult., publishes a letter from a Washington correspondent, wno says mat it nas neet determined to postpone the next Presiden tial election until after the suppression o the rebellion and the restoration of the U nion. The reason he assigns for this bole movement is, that the-Constitution require! all the States to vote, and that in the pres i ent condition of the country it is impossibh ' to comply with the requirement. Difficult to Decide.?We can scarc< ' decide who are the most contemptiblo^anc ; who do our cause the most damage?met | who stay at home and find fault with oui Generals and all their movements, or the Yanks who come with arms to subjugate us We believe the latter mode of warfare ii the most honorable.?Petersburg Express. f AN ACT f To amend an Act entitled "An Act to a.mend an Act to organize and supply negro lober for coast defence, incompliance with requisitions of the Government of the Confederate States " and to author. ize and direct the Governor to proceed to furnish negro labor under said Act. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, [That so much of an Act entitled "An-Act to organize and supply negro labor forecast defence, in compliance with requisitions of the Government nf.the Confederate States." anil of the Ant amending said Aot, passed on the 6th day of February, 1863,:as fixes the fines and penalties in cases of neglcot and^ refusal to send slaves according to the requirements of said Acts,'be awl the same is hereby repealed, so far as may apply to any future defaults, and it is hereby enacted that such neglect or refusal to send a slave or slaves, according to fhe requirements of said Aot, shall be deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by indictment in the Court of General Sessions, and, upon conviction thereof, the owner or employer-sball be fined in the sum of two hundred dollars for each slave which he or she has so* neglected or refused to send. Sec. 2. That it shall be the duty of the Commissioners of Roads, and the corporate authorities' of cities, towns and villages, to make return, under oath, of all future defaulters under the Acts aforesaid, to some magistrate in the District in which default shall be made, and such magistrate, upon suoh return, is hereby required to issue his warrant'or warrants against such defaulters 'as for misdemeanor. Sec. 3. That whenever a requisition shall be made on any District, Parish, City or incorporated Town or YHIage, by the State Agent, for a supply of slave labor, under the provisions of the Aot aforesaid, it shall . be the duty of the Commissioners of Roads of said District or Parish, or corporate authorities of such City, Towd or Village, to Jmnrons and forward, nnder such renniai tioo, all, able-bodied male free persons of color, who are between the ages of sixteen and fifty years, who shall be required to labgr for the same term as slaves sent from such District, Parish, City incorporated Town or Village, and be entitled to receive the same compensation allowed for the services of such slaves : Provided, That it shall be the duty of the Commissioners of Roads in each District and Parish, and the corporate authorities of caoh City, Town or Village, to select, by lot, the same proportion of laborers from this clasa as may be ' ordered in the assessment of slave labor, and that those selected to perform this duty shall not again be selected until the call has been made on all free negroes in their section : And -provided, also, That the privilege of furnishing an able-bodied substitute shall be extended to all such frte negroes. Sec. 4. That the Commissioners of Roads, in their respective Districts and Parishes, and the corporate authorities of Cities, Towns and Villages, shall, at the ensuing Fall-Terms of the Courts of Common Pleas, or as soon thereafter as practicable, bring suits against all defaulters for not sending their road hands to work on the defences near Charleston, as called ?or by the State Agent, in pursuance of the Acts of Assembly on that subject, to recover the fines prescribed by said statutes, and shall not be.estopped therefrom by reason of any provision contained in the Aot of Assembly - - ? ' . i? entitled "An Act to continue in iorce au Act to extend relief to debtors, and to prevent the sacrifice of property at public sales," ' passed the 6th February, 1863, nor by the provisions of this Act. i Sec. 5. That the negro labor herein pro vided for shall be liable for the construction of military defences in any other Df^pn of the State that may be threatenedDyrae cn emy. s . Impressment. Headq'rs Dei>'tS. C., Ga. and Fla., * Charleston, October 1, 1863. Special Orders. VIII. The exigencies of the service re> quiring the impressment of transportation 1 animals in this Military Department, the f Chief Quartermaster is charged with this f duty. He will take immediate steps for collecting by impressment five hundred artillery horses and twenty-five hundred transportation animals. His subordinates > will be instructed Jo exercise a wholesome ) discretion in the performance of this duty; 1 exempting, as far as practicable, animals I used exclusively for professional or agricul) t.nral nnrrwises. and to govern themselves r--r ' # w > strictly by the requirement of General Or> ders No. 37, Adjutant and Inspector Gen1 eral's Office, Confederate States. > By command ofi . Gen. BEAUREGARD. > John M. Otey, A. A. G. > Tc Maj. Hutson Lee, Chief Quartermas) ter. ) Under this authority, Major Roland 1 Rhett, Assistant Quartermaster, has been 1 ordered to impress one hundred artillery ^ .horses and two hundred and fifty transportation animals. We suppose that the number will be divided among the several districts above Columbia. -We learn that at present only pleasure horses are taken. Those used for agricultural and professional purposes will not be - TTT I disturbed but as a lasc resource, v* e mma. our friends in the country bringing provisions to town need have no apprehension of being troubled.?South Carolinian. Gone to Geass.?The Yankee papers 5 state that "Brig. Gen. Robert Anderson, I United States Army, has been odered bej fore the Army Retiring Board, and it is r expected that he wifl be relieved from active > servioe, as, since the bombardment of Fort Sumter, in 1861, he has not been-equal to 3 the fatigue and excitement incidental to service in the field." ' Order of General Lonsstreet. Headquarters, Left Wino, Army of Tennessee, Sept. 23, 1863. I- The Lieutenant General commanding, expresses his congratulation to the brave troops of this command on the brilliant victory which has crowned their heroic efforts. The enemy, lahelyso defiant and exulting, has been driven from hi3 chosen positions with slaughter, and the loss of artillery, prisoners, arms and colors. To this glorious result you have contributed no mean share. . The gallant troops of the army of the Tennessee have onoe more exhibited that prowess that has ever illustrated the bloody battle fields of the West, and have falfilled the high expectations that were entertained for tbem. Side hy side with their brave j comrades. from Virgioia they have breasted the wave of invasion and rolled it baok. Soldiers 1 Much has been done, but not all. The fruits of your splendid viotory are to be enjoyed. Tennessee and Kentucky, with the rolling fields and smilling valleys, are to be reclaimed to freedom and independence. You are to be the angels for their deliverance, and your task requires the same heroic fortitude, patience and .courage always abowu by you in the tTying past. Your General looks to you for renewed exertions. II. The commanding General takes pleasure in publishing to his command tho following names of soldiers who have distinguished themselves by the capture each of a stand of the enemy's colors: Privato W. H. Barnett, Co. A, 21st Mississippi regiment, Humphries' brigade. Corporal R. Conrad, Co. E, 21st Mississippi regiment, Humphries' brigade. . Corporal J. F. M. Skinner, Co. G, 13th Mississippi regiment, Humphries' brigade. Sergeant L. E. Timmons, Co. 1,7th Florida regiment, Twiggs' brigade. Privato Oscar F. Honaker, Co. F, 54th Virginia regiment, Twiggs' brigade. Private W. F. Harris, Co. F, 54th Virginia regiment, Twiggs' brigade. Private Henderson Hylton, Co. F, 54th Virginia regiment, Twiggs' brigade. By command of Lieut. Gen. Longstreet. ' (Signed) G. M. Sobrell, A. A^G. Gen. Lee's Order on the Chicka- . mauga Victory.?Gen. Lee has just issued the following congratulatory order to the Army of Northern Virginia, announcing the victory at Chickamauga by General Bragg *: Headq'rs Army Northern Va., September 24, 1863. Guicral Order* No. 3$. The Commanding General announces to the army, with profound gratitude to Almighty God, thewictory achieved a1 Chickamauga, by the army of General Bragg. After a fierce and sanguinary conflict of two days, the Federal forces under General Bosenoranz were driven, with heavy loss, from their strooc position, and leaving their dead and wounded on the field, retreated, under cover of night, on Chattanooga, parsued by oar cavalry. Rendering to the great Giver of Victory, as is most justly dne, our praise and thanksgiving for this signal manifestation of his favor, let us extend to the army that has so nobly upheld the honor of our country the tribute of our admiration for its valor, and sympathy for its suffering and loss. Invoking the continued assistance of Heaven upon our efforts, let us resolve to emulate the heroic example of our brethren in the South, until the enemy shall be ex-' pelled from our borders, and peace and independence be secured to our oountry. R. E. LEE, General: <! ?* 1 Woman's Wages. In this age of reform and progress, it is a shame npon our manhood, that so little has been done to ameliorate the condition of the working women of our country. By the term women we refer to all women who are dependent for a support upon their own unaided exertions. There aro two proverbs which, as a nation, we have stamped as a freeman's right: "The laborer is worthy of his hire," ^nd "Time is money;" and yet, society, with a harshness akin to barbarity, refuses to extend these to woman. It is true that many women now perform the service onoe wholy done by men, and in giving this opening for the exercise of honest industry, muoh has been done to lift dependent and helpless women from the dangers and sufferings of poverty. But how deplorably seldom do we find the employer paying women' the prices he once was forced to pay men for the same value rendered. Capitalists and monied men, as a general rule, employ women where they can be employed, not from any sentiment of maUly charity, but because woman's wages are low. Yet the woman spends the same time and often more skill, certainly more fidelity in her duties, whether in factory, store or attic. When a woman has nothing to depend upon save her own exertions, her time is as much one of her rights as the time of a man; and simple justice demands that she shall receive as ample remuneration for using it in labor. The same price that is paid to a man for his toil, is dao to the woman that equals it. When wo consider the relative positions of working men and working wo men, genuine manhood itself prompts as to give more, and not less,' to the latter ; especially when we see so many of them toiling for the support of fatherless children and helpless families. Yet, hard hearted avarice takes advant- j age of this misery, and cries"take this' little or nothing !" No one will deny that toil is more exhausting to woman than to man, and that by nature she is ill fitted to enter the lists, with her thin and feeble arms, against the brawn and sinew of earth. But when she does so, whether of her own free will, or ' forced by clamorous poverty, it is rank injustice, is heartless tyranny?to deny her the tvages of a. tnan, for the work of a man. AN ACT To Prevent Desertion from Confederate or State Military Service and Evasion of Conscription. Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House''of Representatives, now met and sitting in General Assembly, and by the authority of the same, That upon the lodging of information, on oath, with tfie Sheriff of any District in this State (or, in his absence, with the Deputy Sheriff,) that any deserter from Confederate or State military service, or evader of conscription or draft for service within this State, is within the limits of sach Distriot, it shall be the duty of such Sheriff (or, in his absence, the Deputy Sheriff,) to arrest such deserter or evader of cousoription, so reported to him, and for th_at jaarpose, if necessary, to summon to hiTaid the possee comi(altu ; and. to hold the person arrested in safe custody nntil delivered to the Enrolling Officer of the District or other person authorized to receive him. Sec. 2. That if any Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff shall refase. or wilfully neglect to arrest any person so reported to him as a deserter, or evader of conscription or draft for service within this State, he shall be liable to indictment as for neglect of doty; and, upon conviction, shall be fined, in the discretion of the Court, not exceeding one thousand dollars for each and every .offence. Sec. 3. That it shall be nnlawfalforany person to advise,, encourage, procure or entice a soldier to desert from* the service of the State, or of the Confederate States, or a conscript to evade his military obligation,' or to harbor or oonceal, or aid in harboring or concealing, any such deserter or evader of conscription. And if any person shall advise, encourage, procure or entice any soldier to desert from the service of the State, or of the Confederate States, or a conscript, or a.person liable to conscription to evade his military obligation, or shall harbor or conoeal,' or aid in harboring or concealing, any such deserter or evader of conscription, Rowing him to be such, or shall refuse to deliver up such deserter or evader of conscription to the Sheriff, or to any person authorized bj the State or Confederate military authority to effect his arrest, such person so offending shall be liable ? .'..Jl/ifmanf on fnr o' Ktnh miadAmnnnm* IU lUUlUVUIWUU UO 1V4 H and, upon conviction, shall be hoed not exceeding Jive hundred dollars, and be imprisoned, not exceeding one year, in any jail in the State where the imprisonment of the person so convicted.shall be ordered by the Court. - . From the Dun We*t Telescope. A Dream. - It is not often that we dream any thing worth relating, or from which any moral can be drawn. - But, a few nights ago, we dreamed that we were stretched oat on the ground or floor, and a huge lion was standing Over.as with his busby bead in close proximity to oar face ; bis fore feet were on our.hands, and when we made any attempt to move he would admonish us with his sharp claws that a "change of base" or a "mastery retreat" was oat of the question. We called to some one to make a^ assault .in our favor in the rear, and as the "king of the forest" did not understand English he was not aware of the "strategic" movement which we bad planned while prostrate beneath him. Presently some friend struck his "Majesty-" a fatal blow with tan axe across his back, when lo 2 down tumbled the lion, broke into a thousand pieces, like so much crockery ware. The rattling of the pieees around us, and the relief which this catastrophe brought to our mind waked us up. We were gratified to fiod ourself safe in bed, with, perhaps not a lion in a thousand miles of us. The interpretation, or moral which we draw from this is, that a man is often "Worse soared than hart"?that "things aTe not so bad but they might be Worse." . Those, who, like .us, are distressed about the condition of the country, and imagine that the great Lion of the North is about to crush and devour us, would do well to "possess their souls in patience." It may be that just at the nick of time a crushing blow may fall on the back of the Beast which will break him to pieces or drive him to his den. *. H. Something to Turn Up.?From all indications, we judge that a change in the situation about Chattanooga, will take place soon. From our latest despatches, wo learn that active operations have begun in the rear and front of Rosencranz. It may be that he will discover in less than a week that be has pitched his tent too far down Booth for his hirelings. The energies of the Yankee Government will be exerted to enable the Dutchman to maintain the position he now holds, and which is alike important to the North and Sooth. While the Yankees hold this point, we shalhrealize no substantial good resolts from battles and victories in that vicinity. It is in the Federal ooeopation of this place, and East Tennessee, that the grip of tbe?anaconda is felt throughout the whole Confederacy.? We must be relieved, or suffer a partial paralysis in every nerve of the South, which will weaken our power. to sustain the war I in the same proportion that it will streng-1 then the Yankees in its-prosecution. But ; if indications are not deceptive, deliverance | is almost at hand. The shelling process; may work well, but it ia in other movements , alone that we see prospects of substantial, victory.?Atlanta Confederacy. The latest news from Upper East I Tennessee represents the enemy as stiil flee-1 ing before our forces. ^The latter were at j last accounts at or below Greenville, and it' is not improbable, says the Ljnehbdrg Re- \ publican of Saturday, the 3d, that they will re-occupy ft.ooxviue in a snort time it tney have not already done so. In the fight ou Monday last our Cavalry wounded fifty, cap- j tured forty, and killed twelve of the enemy, j with a loss on our sidfe of only two or three j men. "There's A Good Time Coming." Yes, we verily believe it. Did we not, we should fold oar arms, and say to King Abraham, "thy will be done." This wasting war will soon be worn oat. Mtieh material will yet be exhausted; other reverses may be in store for as; still gloomier oloads may darken our horizon, but the eye of faith can pierce through the dark prospect, and behold tne good time ocming. The boon for whioh we are contending is of too preoious a nature to be gained without effort. without sacrifice?without blood.? Friend after friend will continue to fall; society will lose ornaments, and household. circles their idols ; bat, nevertheless, "there's a good time coming," if not for ul, for oar children, and our children's children. Yes, there's a good time ooming, and that speedily?a time when the war worn v.eteran can retnrn to his beloved wife and little ones, and reoonnt his cfoedrof glory, and enjoy once more the delights of a home unpolla|gfrby a despot's minions; a . time coming for the return of our brave yonth to Claim the fair one whose image has sustained him through the weary march and camp monotony; a time ooming when King Cotton will again whiten. our fields, and the world be compelled to acknowledge his supremacy; a time when our young nation shall stand forth a giant among' the great powers of thd world, and when we will thank them each and all for not having interfered oar struggle for independence. Yes, the day is not far distant, when, if we persevere and faint not, bloody war will cease, and a sweet and honorable peaoO"will dawn upon our sunny land. - There is some cause for despoudenoy, but We must, in the nature of things, have clonds with our sunshine?.griefs with oar joys. As a people, as a nation,' we have grSht cautfe to feel gratefubfor the wonderful manner in which God has prospered us. We were, perhaps, becoming foo proud aud self-reliant, and ViAannA unarut nf fkft Mit fnit DIAntiui. UBUVO VMV 1OTQ1OW0 V* VMV frwww ?w?. ' Bat with a proper spirit towards Heaven, with resolute hearts and vigorous blows, we shall sooa be able to unite in a eeneATjubilee, and realize that the good! time has come. JdEj^z Prom the West. Alexandria, October 8, via Jaokson, 10th.?On the 24th ultimo, General Tom. Green surprised a Yankee force of 2,000 who had left their gun-boats , and encamped on Bayou Ferdecke, East of Attakapas. He killed at least 160 of them, captured two 12-pounder Parrott guns. Among the captured were a large number of commissioned officers, including two Lieutenant Colonels.. Our loss was small. The prisoners arrived here to-day. '"V * Commander Crockett, of the CliftOa, and Captain Thompson,- of the Sachem, together with the balance of the offioers captured, are confined in the conrt bouse in this city. Another attempt is shortly looked for to invade Texas. Oar army is ready for the invasion- at all points. - Sabine Pun was the weakest point w$ had. - The people are rallying, at the call of danger, in a moet gratifying manner. The draft for State troops, which at first resulted in J),000 men, has now produced 10,000. Minute companies of exempts are being formed alL ovee the State. Captain Herbert, member of Congress for the Second District, has a splendid company of this tort In the field. John B. Bonyler, Congressman elect for the.Fifch District, has a fine company of still hunters | also in the field. The spirit cf resistance is fully equal to that of the spring of 1861. Soldiers and citizens will give a good aoI oount of themselves when the enemy apI pears. { The Indians on the frontier are troublesome. They are armed and provisioned by tbe Yankees, f oil proot ot tins oas oeen found on the bodieq of red devils that have been killed. The Confederate currency has greatly improved within a few days. It was down to fifteen for ono, and transactions were reported at seventeen for one in this city.? Goid is now slow at eight for one, and in Brownsville, on the Mexican border, it was freely done, at last advices, 'at ten for one. Lient. Gen. Smith and Maj. Gfen. Magrnder have now the fullest confidence of the people. The policy of Gen. Magruder of fighting the enemy at once furiously wherever be appears, has been onrsalvation. Chinquepins.?The appearance of the cbinquepin (or J'chincapin" as this not is most generally termed) in onr market reminds ns emphatically of the sere and yellow leaf, for we feel that when it'ripens in common with other nots of the field and woods, the frosts arc indeed Bigh, and the Summer is ended. And is naught more attractive to the ypung, ^han a day's hunt after these little n^, though attended V\?. Jlffrt.o Pfonrtmfrtrfo mnit ' Thn nntftfc UJf UlTCIO umuvujtuivu ?. MV woods ia former days, have often resounded with the merry laugh and childish, screams of delight, .of both boys and girls, .while bending the bashes and picking the fruit. And we imagine, too, many little episodes of love have occarred beneath tbe-<ffiinque-v pin bosh, or on the gathering expedition, whioh in after life have ripened.intp happy experiences. These sports, however, have partially died away, in latter yfears. Our youth are too manly, and our maidens too domestic to engage in the beautiful pastimes of their ancestors, or rather the riiiu^ generation is too progressive .to. appreciate and enjoy them?Petersburg Express. JOT General U. S. Grant's official report has been published. His losses from the time he occupied Grand Gulf until he captured Vicksbnrg, with, as he asserts, 37,000 prisoners, are set down as follows: Xilled, 1,248 j wounded, 0,495misain?, 537. Grand totri, 8^275. It will be recollected that the excellent telegraphio reporter at Jjiokson and all the correspondents of Confederate newspapers put down Grant's losses as, at the lowcat estimate, 50,000. A falsehood of commendable proportions is out somewhere. Iifciaii?iMifiinnii?w? inn