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IMt ffoMU $ns\mw> YORKVILLE.8. C. . ' Will ?? WXSXX8DAT XVZVIHO, FEBRUARY11,1665. ' TERMS FOR 1805. ONE DOLLAR per annum, payable in produce at old pdeas: Including Corn, Wheat, Flour, Bacon, Rye, Butter and Poultry.--; * ? * ? TWBNTFDOLLARSftn Confaderatemoney to nonproducera or parsons beyond the District. TEN DOLLARS for 6 month*. RATES OF ADVERTISING: Oin aquare often line*,Five Dollars for each insertion, or 50 cunts per line. No advertisement charged less than Asqoaia. . Obituaries, Tributes of Respect and Complimentary Mode? charted at advertising rates. - JAMES E. QTJTNN. ^ We aje pained to record the death, on the 7th instant, of Mr. James E. Quinn, one of the few noble and unselfish spirits, whose name will be handed down to time, in colors as bright and enduring as the soldier's garlands. From the beginning of this struggle, he has labored "earnestly and incessantly I to ameliorate the sufferings of the poor, to feed the destitute, and to "be a father to the fatherless." Bright is the record his good deeds have thus left behind him. Prom the resources of a moderate income he distributed charities to _ the needy, that the millionaire would call dnortnoua. No soldier's wife ever left his premises without help and comfort, and a. heart gladdened by his kindness. The poor will miss him, but he reaps his y Heavenly reward. * ' ?*" - f/." c. -?r><? = ' * GOV. MAGBATIFS ABDBESS. - In another celnmr. will be found the patriotic address of Gov. Magrath, to the people of South Carolina, on the impending contest before us. .It is au able, energetic and well timed document, {md if the fires of patriotism have not slumbered to ashes, in the hearts of our j * 7 ... - - , * people, should awaken a flame that will wane until, the banner of freedom waves from every hi!l-top in the Confederacy. ? If our people will respond with an ener' gy corresponding to the efforts of our Executive in. contributing freely of their resaarces?sustaining the unprotected -^driving the craven hearted skulker to the front, and abandon the unworthy clamor agaiust officials?so popular among many?then we should hope to see the star of our fortunes rise to its zenith, and the enemy become a suppliant for that peace he has denied us<? lEhere ? po avenue of escape from this contest now, but through trial and peril. There is no peace for us except that which the sword and bayonet, in stajwarfcanns will bring us. There is not-even .the boon of quiet submission offered to Mm so base as to accept it. It becomes us then .to put atoray all jap-wprthy . fears, and buckle on our armour bravely for the * contest. Our 8tMe~ will have her share of the burden .to bear; let her people remember her ancient renown, and not proye unworthy the gallant dead who have already given-their lives to this sacred cause. .. .?* ?'? " i r? *" ?w* '' ?' ? I . r -^JgBACE. I ~ - ? '1 1 I I ~ Tli? Feiace Commission nas ianea.? Not the smallest approach to a basis .could be agreed upon. Commissioners from, the Confederate Authorities to treat for peace could not be received, because that would be practical recognition. Delegations from States separately could not b? allowed because that # would be recognising the secession, of those States. m . There is no .peace for us now, but on the terms of Lincoln and Seward, which exphuned~mean this?lay down your ftrtinl, disband your armies, and offer no farther resistance to the demands of the "best Government the world ever saw," and when we have bound Mid secured you we will tell you what terms we will grant you. We may pardon some .of I you for your great sia of rebellion, but we do no.t If now what '*pains and penalties" we will yet remit. You need not tUft about your property, for we have disposed of that for you by a generous legislation already. Some of you were not represented in. that legislation; but what of that? Englrnd and France Uaajr want to "fight us, but after we bring you intp subjection we will make you help ua whip these foreigners across the water. Thepeople of the South are not ready yet, for the acceptanbe of such terms. Many a suckling yet at his mother's breast, will have to bear the sword of his fallen sire, ere submission is yielded I. ~ f to such terms. We will fight them?the maimed, the aged and .the infirm : aye, even the patriotic dead who have fallen in this war, wflj rise from their gory graves to shame an act so unworthy the living. We are glad to knqw from the results of this effort for peace, the grounds upon which we^stand, The question is now one of physical endurance between the two sectipns. We would gladly have peace?the country yearns for it, the soldier battles for it, and wife, maiden J? * - * f , V ? % _ and mother pray for it, as never, a people battled and prayed before* But they will ever spurn it, when dishonor iythe price to be paid for it. The country is again united in the one and single purpose of resistance. > ... - ? The chimera, the delusion has disappeared. The struggle must now g6 on, until the sword, in the hands of ahrave people determined to be free, wins what the council and conference fails to bring' them. Let us rally' with one mind and one heart, to meet the struggle. S?** % THE HEWS. Sherman has been for the'past week, steadily and cautiously advancing. his I lines, from the Savannah to the Edisto. | Skirmishing between the cavalry-forces I of the two armies, has occurred daily, with trifling results. The enemy forced a crossing at Benneker's Bridge over I the South Edisto, on Saturday, with ' it- ?Ml cavalry, ana occupiea ine viiiage ui Black ville; thus cutting the South Carolina Railroad, between. Branchville and Augusta. The latter place is believed to be his objective point, though his movements are veiled in so much mystery, that his real destination is difficult j to ascertain. . Our forces are reported, for these reasons, to be scattered over a lengthy line, and concentration will not be easily attainable, when his designs are' unmasked. The country is admirably adapted to scouting parties, and on the boldness and vigilance of Hampton's and Wheeler's gallant riders, will depend much-of our success, j"*" The latest news from the front, will' t be found in the proper column, v "THE KEY-STONE^ We are in receipt of an interesting monthly of the above title, devoted to the interests of the Masonic Fraternity. It will no doubt prove a welcome 'visitor to the members of the Ancient Order. It is published by Wm. B. Smith, & Co., Raleigh, N. C., at $15 for flhc months. . *' * **v fboutAe eeseeve pohobs. Florence, February 3,1865. The health of the 3d battalion continues goon, while in companies C and D we have no sick list. _ Since my last, however, we have heard of the death of two of our young members, TVm. A. Robinson, at the" residence of his father, where he was on sick, furlough; and Benj. Hall, at Columbia, with a number of others who were detained on their way here. They were both exemplary youths, who gave promise of long and nHAfiil 15cos hut thev are lost to their country, and fond parents aFe called, upon to mourn with the many others whose hearts have been wrung by this cruel war. The absent are beginning to come in, as they are followed up by the Enroling Officer; if those of other Districts <}o their duty, we will soon, have a respectable force here, $1$ the duties be consequently much lighter than at present; though our boys do their duty cheerfully. The great subject of conversation here, is the movements toward peace, said to be going on; many are building high hopes and great expectations, but none seem to anticipate or desire any settlement short of our separation from the Yankees. The present movement may be somewhat similar tothe Jacqpes mission, except that the present are the more respectable; if there is not a flare up at the outset, and an armistice should be agreed on, then we may look for something from negotiation. The proposition to arm the negroes seems to be generally condemned by the planting interest, who ere rather th?: more willing to make concessions, but it eomes with bad grace from that portion of this State, which was the most noisy for se -- T/y _ a.A. i. _ , cession, ii matters are uoi/ uun ?elijommodated, and it is hoped that our military leaders will not relax their preparations ; the negroes will have to be put into the army, and their owners, too, or &outh Carolina will be the scene of the most bloody and relentless war this summer, that history records. Let us hope that wise counsels will prevail, that each party will go calmly to work, each make proper concessions, and thus bring about a peace that will he honorable to both, and an example to the world; an evidencethat Republicanism, as an experimeD , has not, in one instance, proyen a failure. With a treaty offensive and defensive, the "old Union" might be again invincible amid the clangor of arms; while in peace a separate existence will only induce an"emulation as to which could excel in arts, science, mechanical and agricultural industry; all that can make a people great. The prisoners have been dying^more rapidly, the last two weeks, probably from exposure to the weather?the small pox does not increase among them, and we hear of but one or two deaths. If an exchange is not effected soon, the authorities will find it to their interest to remove the prisoners, and their guard, to some more healthy locality, as the summer makes this place one of the most unhealthy in the State. "We still hear talk of moving, but suppose an exchange is expected. God grant the exchange may be made, the poor -devils here be sent where they come from, we can't say home, and our brave boys, now languishing in Northern dungeons, be [ returned to -their families and. friends, manyji heart echoes this wish-Miumanity demands it should be done. E. 6TH BEGIMBWT, S C V.f ^ Near Richmond, Va., 1 January 30th, 1865. J Messrs. Editors:?Please publish the following list of casualty in Co. B, 5th Regiment, S. C. V., from 6th of May, until the 31st of December, 1864, inclusive: sr-; Killed?In the battle of the Wilderness, 6th May, 1864, Privates W. S.; Morris, W. D. C. Wilts. At Fort Harrison, September 30th, 1864, Privates J&mes V. Garrison and Thomas J. Stevenson. At the battle of Darbytojfn, Va., 7th October, 1864, Corp. ?Wm. G. Stinsoji. Died of Wounds?Privates John B.r Brown, wounded June 22nd, and died July 3rd, 1864; Henry Rataree, wounded August 16th, aud died August 22pd, 1864; John (J. .Brandon, wounded 3Ufeh September, and died 18th November, 1864. Captured?At the Battle of the' Wilderness, M&y 6th, 1864?Sergt. Winfield S. Traylor, Privates Win. Z. Kell, and Thomas J. Evans. Near Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 26th, 1864, Private James J. Shaw. G. A. PATRICK, Capt. ? - Co. B, 6th Regiment, S. C. V. ? ????? ., ^ y : - r ? Maj. Gon. Wade Hampton has been assigned the command of two Divisions of Caviliy in .SOutfr Carolina. ? The Banks of Sooth Carolina have'furnished $1.000^0QOJn oanepey, or its equivalent in specie, to famish horses for Major General Butler's cavalry command. :| ?A fine of stages oohneots from Blaekstoeks on the Charlotte and S. C, Railroad, i with Sheltonron the Spartanburg and Union dUQmf*'- r w veart tigfhriHr & j ? The armypof Northern', Vs., is again pledging its fidelity to the Copfederaoj, in spirited resolves. Many South Carolina Regiments there, have imitated the eiatapi?. JpW 1 ? Brig. Gen. Johtf H. Winder, of Maryland, and Cpnrmissary General of prisonm .9 n / w ' n. V- t _x T*f' ers lor toe uonieaerate otates, cuea it jp torence, S. C./on Monday the 8th of February. ? Gen. Grant has assumed control of the subject of exobanges of prisoners for tfae Yankee Government He avows himself in favor of a speedy exchange of all prisoners of war, regardless of technical iseoes. ? The President, in response to a resolution of Congress, has appointed Friday, the 10th of March, as a day of thanksgiving, humiliation and prayer. . . j ? Hon. B. F. Perry has repeived the appointment of Judge of the Confederate States Conrt for the District of South Carolina, vice Hon. A. G. Magrath, who resigned in oonseqnenoe of having been elected Governor of the State. His Honor Judge P?w>w jinalififtri and entered ilDOU the duties of his responsible position on Monday last. ? The Federal House of Representatives has adopted the Senate resolutions to abolish | slavery within the United States. A salute in honor of the event was fired in various cities. ? A fire oocnrred in Sayannah on the 27th and 28th, destroying a large number of buildings. By the second fire ten blocks were bnrned. Ten thousand bales of cotton had been shipped North, and a crowd t>f other vessels were being loaded with it " -?In the Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, at Cedar Springs, S.C., they have a shoe factory and a broom factory, operated by tbo inmates of the Institution. ? Lient. Genl. J. B. Hood passed through Charlotte on Sunday last, on his way to , , Mi Richmond. _ . ... . . ? Johu B. S. Dimitry, of New Orleans, has been appointed chief clerk ia the Post Offioe Department, vice B. Fuller, resigned. ? The army has grown merry over Forrest's retent exploits in Tennessee. They say that his cavalry, captured fonr gunboats, bat were Horsed to destroy them fer want of transportation: ? Gen. Johb C. Breckenridge entered upod the discharge of his duties as Secretary . of War, on the 7th iq?t. ' ' ?The Gonxtitntionalut, of the 26th inst., states that General L. J- Gartrell has suffi ciently reoovered from his wound received at the battle of Coosawhatohie, as.to be able T* 1 * to walk out in our city. ? General Cnllen A- Battle, of Tuskagee was in Montgomery, Ala., on the 19th ult. He was wounded in the "Valley of Virginia, and is still on orutches; but, it is hoped, will soou be able to dispense with them. , From Richmond. Richmond, Feb.^5.-rOur Commissioners were not allowed to leave the boat at Fortress Monroe. At 9 o'clock, Friday , morning, Lincoln and Seward met them on board. The interview lasted nearly three hours. ? In the course of conversation, Lincoln stated that Blair's visit to Riohmond, so &r as it contemplated &Dy arrangement for peace, was without his approval. Lincoln and Seward both incidentally admitted the probability of a complication of foreign "affairs, b$t professed to be able to suppress the rebellion in time to meet them. They were very courteous to the UonmisT.innnln rolnfr>f? RAvcra] annndntca. DtVUJtfO. ? In parting, bp aajd, "Gfcod bless yon."? Mr. Hanter asked to "be remembered to all old frienda in the North." PRESIDENT DAVIS SPEECH. " At ?n immense mass meeting held in Richmond, upon the return of our peace "fceqamissioners, President Davis being present, addressed the meeting as follows : The President said that if he were there to assist in celebrating some great and decisive victory to our arms, or in hailing tho.establishment of peace, he should have been most happy. But, in times like these which are now upon us ?when, -dangers confront us and our path is 'beside the lee-shore and the breakers?to witness the manifestation of such a spirit on the part of his countrymen as was there displayed, was more than happiness?it was ecstatic joy. He had always looked with pride upon his countrymen. He had rejoiced in their patriotism and-their courage. But he was prouder still when he contemplated the fdrtittide which plucks flowers from reverses, * and beats high with hope in the presence of fresh calls upon its courage and endurance. ,r The President said it was meet' that the spirit which inspired this meeting, should find itB hret utterance in Richmond. Hereevery day were heard the cannons. of the enemy. - Innumerable hillocks in the neighboring 'cemeteries, tell of the brave men from every State in the Confederacy who have given their lives fer their country. - On one of the-hillr of this city stands that sacred building, in which'. Patrick Henry and his compatriots pledged life for liberty. Here, too, was the capital of the Confederacy; and of that proud 'old 43iate, whiph had been truly termed the "mother of Statesmen."* If the spirit which has 'been here indicated shall meet with a general response, and prove to be the universal sentiment of the land, of whieh he did not doubt, then, indeed, would he feel that we are oh the erjrverge"df succesB. ?Lotid cheers.] We shoufdnot again be insulted by Bach terms of psicce as the arrogance of the enemy baa lately proposed; bat ere many months hadelepsed; our SttcdoEfs would cariie them to feci that when talking to qs they were talkingto their masters, {Great ApplauBe: ] ' Does any one, he inquired,' who has seen1 the Confederate soldiers beliete they' are willing to fail V if So, the suspicion isomost unjust! . 'Co1 to our camps; go to our guarded lines \ go where our pickets hold their dangerous watch, and to the posts where our sentinels tread their weary rounds, and you will find in none of those, the place for grumblings and complaints. The resolutions of our soldiers exclaim with Patrick. Henry, '^Victory or Death!" It is in the crowded mart, where these are found whose Dockets are stuffed with ill gotten gains, that you find the persons who grumble and complain. ["Applause.] Tho progress of events had, however, brought a pressure even upon those which would urge them to their duty. Their treasure is in danger, and their only security for it is in performing their duty to their country. ^The time for argument, said the President, is passed. The duty that remajns 18 to stand to our arms. He had just made an effort to secure peace, as he had done several timeis TbOfOre.?He had made it on the cause of humanity and the country. At the very organization of our Government, in Montgomery, his first care vas to-send Commissioners to Washiogton. -They were rejected.- At a later period, he had requested the second officer under the Government (Vice President Stephens,) to seek a conference; the avowed object being to make arrangements for the proper treatment and exchange of nrignnorn hut. in nrlrlit.inn - n.nn hind that, it was the object to institute; if possible, neaotiations for peace. But our Vice President was refused an audience ; not even allowedjto approach the throne. SincCthit he had in varioW#?is,and on irtyjroper occ*'siOri, proclaimed the desire of this country for 'peace, and his' owri'&riety to lecture itj hut until 'lately/ no .opening had presented for an advance toward negotiation. This recent opportunity he' nad embraced. He did it in'the hope that some plan of accommodation might he agreed upon.- He wauld "be less than man if he had-not felt an earnest desire,- a yearning anxiety,' to relieve the country frdm the suffering of the war, and to send- oUr soldiers to their homes. Anything honorable, and recognizing ourindepehdence as a basis, would have been gladly acceded to.? The person did not know him who might suppose that; under any circumstances, he would consent to reconstruct the late Union. - . ' ?. . We - had now learned the terms on which the enemy are willing to accord . rrr v i peace, we are required to matce an .unconditional surrender. * We are not even allowed to go. tack to them as we came out, but are required to take just what a cqnqueror may choose to give the conquered. ' Man proposes, but God disposes.? Relying on the courage and devotion of his countrymen and reverently appealing ty) peayen for.its aid to our causoi the President said his confidence was firm, that God would abase the arrogance of our enemies, and crown our exertions with triumph. Gen. Beauregard's Opinion .?Gen. Beauregard, in private conversation, says one of the main causes of the defeat of our army at Nashville was the want of bayonets. The bayonet is something On which a soldier can rely with confidence, and whloh in turn infuses confidence in the soldier. The Gefieiral also stated says the (Gbnstituiionalist) that it was impossible to havo an effloieat army?one with whioh anything could be done?unless the troops are well olothed, well shod and well fed. Many yeaoa of service?brilliant' and fraught with honors?have taught'this dis tiqguiahed officer what are the oauses wbicb give morale to an army. Deatji of Ex-Gtovemer Benjie^t. Hon. Thomaa JJennettj 5*-?eyeroar of Sooth Carolina, died on the 30th ulfc, at Anderson Courthouse. fr1" -j - . Gen. Lee's Official Report. ?, ' EiOHMONDjieb. 7.?The-followin?dispatch was received to-day : Headquarters,^. NTY., Feb. 6, '65. General Cooper :?The enemy moved s iff etron'g forcie yesterday taHateher'b Rtip,: ? part of his infantry with Gregg's cavalry , crossed and proceeded on the Vaughn road g ?the infantry to Cittail creek, the oarahry a to Dinwiddie C. H., where its advance j guard encountered a portion of our cavalry, g and retired in the afternoon. Parts of , Hill's and Gordon's troops demonstrated c against the enemy oh the left of Hatcher's Bod, near Armstrong's mills, finding him " entrenched they withdrew after darjc. During the night the force that had advanced ? beyond the ofeek returned to it and were t reported to be re-crossing this morning. Pe- ] gram's, division moved down to the right c bank of the. ereek to reconnoitre, when it t was vigorously attacked. The battle was obstinately oontested for several hoars, bat t General Pegram being killed, while brayely t encouraging his menr and Colonel Hopkins wounded, some confusion occurred and the 1 division was pressed back to* its original j position. "Evans' division, ordered by Gun. ( Gordon to the support of Gen. Pegram's, c charged the enemy and forced him back, a but in turn was oompelled to retire. Ma- i hone's division arriving,* the enemy was 1 driven rapidly to his defences, on Hatober's a Ban. Oar loss is reported small; that of the enemy is not supposed to be great. . [Signed] B. E. Lee, General. j ? r jg Public Meeting in Biol^nond. I Biohmond, Peb. 7.?In pumnanoe of t the oall of Gov. Smith, an immense public 8 meeting was held last night at the African ^ Church, and & series of patriotic resolutions j adopted. The last one ji asr follows: j Resolved, That in this presence, and in j in thflfroe of the world, reverently invo- | king thereto to the -aid of Almighty God, 2 #e renew oar resolve to maintain our liberty and independence, and to this end mu1 i " a* _ *> t '1 3 Many pie age oar lives, oar iorrooes una c sacred honor. . j President Davis addressed the meeting about 30"minutes, He was rejoiced to t witness this demonstration, and expressed the belief that if the people would give a hearty add unanimous ' response to. the demands of the exigency, the enemy would x next ask for a conference in which to make ^ known our demands. His life, was bound ( Up in the Confederacy. Under no oircpm- [ stances wonld be be the agent of a reconstruction of the Union. ^ The President was frequently interrupted t with enthusiastic cheeriDg. Several other, i addresses were delivered. A call for anoth- c er mass meeting for Thursday is published. ( .. yty t All lien to title Fron*. c The march of Sherman so fjar, shows < that the threats with which he prefaced ( hie irruption into South Carolina, were j by uo means idle ones. All accounts' rep- A resent him as plundering and destroy-. ing as he advances; if he hasnot burn-y ' ed the very stones of the soil, he has, : . 1 X 1!AX1 1 X U-X xl__ r Id ai least, leu ntue uuuurnt utyt vuem.-*? Those. who fja$ter themselves that, had as he Is, he Would never carry out the ^ cruel programme, .which he announced sorpe time ago, will now we trust, be ' convinced of their mistake. It js not i often, indeed, that a Yankee keeps his 1 word, whether it be passed for good or J evil ; at the bidding of interest he is at < all times prepared to falsify alike a i promise or a threat; but it is pipin thftt \ for this once, if never again, Sherman ; does not intend that his hand shall give ] the He to his tongue. There's no deny- i ing that he is most terribly in earnest \ in that relentless resolution with which 1 he has set out ; that he'is determined to permit no paltering, no subterfhge, no , terrified repentance upon the part of any weak-kneea South Carolinian, to inter- . fere with the doom which he has pro- j nounced against the State; and.that ; unless we prove ourselves strong enough a to compel.hipa to retrace.his course, he will make his path through South Caro- . lina such a picture of devastation as will J task even Yankee hyperboles to repre- . sppt it ift wor^s- It is. a point gained that these. 3tatejneht8/can no longer fye ; ..questioned; t^er6 js, l^eforetHebet-I] ter .reason, to Jiope that nobody?not ] even the most timid of those whose pat- i riotism fojlovs their peli[-?will hesitate , to betake himself to the only measures . hy which the fell designs of the stern Yankee leader can Fe frustrated. If there is a man in the State who, after reading'the future by the ghastly light of the burning village of Allandale, can expect to save his home in any other waythan by shouldering his musket and hurrying to the field, he deserves to be classed with that sagacious quadruped of -3Esop who planted his clumsy hoofs upon the shpulcjer of his master, in the J hope of being caressed like a dog, when, < lo! instead of the gentle touches he < was looking for, he received such a , shower of plows as soon reminded him J that he was nothing better than an "ass. < : , < The Spirit in Hionmona. Private letter from Richmond to the editor of this paper says: "Peace commissioners, so-called, have returned. They, were ] offered terms of unconditional submission, I and Stephens, I understand,, now says, he { 'will ring.the bpll till the ship goes down.' 1 The spirit of the army is good, better much i than of the people. Both are stripping fdr t the fight, not cheerfully, bat firmly. -If yon \ can stand to defend the vitals pf the State, ( we can do so here."?Guardian. . ?-? 1 ? ? Pcblig shaking.?We understand that is' the intention of a large number of J members of Congress to visit their homes J and the army, and, address their fellow- citi- j zefls qn the duties of the hoflV. We hope not only members of flie Confederate' and ! ' 1 Vmib oil iKo amfn'ro ' UMtbC ipglOIMIlfV MWV|?WV| WV>? ?mw v f of renown in tjie Confederate States, will J join jn the movement. What Ve need is enthusiasm?and in no way' can it be awakened so effeotoally.as by the eloquence of Onr gifted patriots. i'f Mr. Stephens Goes to Georgia. 1 Richmond, Feb. 0.?It is understood J that Mr. Stephens wfll retnrq to Georgia, . in a few days, to canvass the State "for a vigorous proseoution of the war. He sajj the only hope now left for the South, was ] in strong arms and stout hearts. 1 LATEST jpIWS, - Prom -Wilmington, 1 Wilmington, -Feb. 13.?Considerable kirtmshingou our lines at Sugar Loaf. Oa Saturday three attacks in force were made rbich were handsomely repulsed, with eraiderable loss to tho enemy. During the ttaok the enemy's whole fleet opened ou iofce'8lett, ,Uar casualties are abont20, Same day one monitor threw several sheila .t Fort AndersoD, killing one and wounding ink. All qniot since. ... : ... ' . * * Prt>m the Coast. " Charleston, Feb. .10 4 force.of the iriemy believed to be..about two ,to. fyur . housand, landed at GrimbaU'sf James leant!, about eight o'clock, this morning and trove in odr pickets/ Some skirmishing | ook place, but no general engagement. The epemy are,making active demonstraions at various points, which, are believed o be feints. A force attacked our frdops'on the Salkelatchie this morning, hat were easily re>alsed. -They also advanced apon the Charleston road, near the Blue House, and ipened with artillery, hot made no impreeion on oar lines. Intelligence from the o&d to-day reports that they crossed the Sdisto at Bremaker's Bridge. The enemy ire moving on Augusta. f lOr While the Pripce of. Wales was .at lebroD he anc( his tuite obtained permialion to visit the Cave of Mac^lab^Abt*; lam's burial place. They are the first Chrisians who. have.,been allowed to entac.it ince the Crusaders, nearly sevep hundred rears ago. Dr. Stanley says everytHing is' :ept in the most beautiful- order, a ad noting could be,mpre 8ati8factory thap the state n which the, tombs ere preserved#, ^bralam, Isaac Jacob, Joseph, .Sarah,- Reuacoa md Leah are burried there, n?r-. 1^* We overheard the following cojkh jay between two "American gentlemen of African decent," on Saturday last: ' "Hillo, Dave, iByba'gwTue to de faneral o day 7" * ' ' ' . ' ftI dunno?who!* |eadt'^ * 1 "Sam Jones." .* ' ^ "No) I ain't gwine, ooz daiam a refugee rigger. It am"4 a good ting dat .nigger jwifie to bebariecf on Sunday. If he lied on any oder day he hab no body to mry,hinj." Foreign Recognition?We learn that he evening edition-of the Baltimore Amer'ccm of Friday- was received in Richmond >n Sanday, which- states that the Federal loverntpeD* bfta beea: notified that its exisen.ee will only h|e recognized, after the fth if March, aa far as its aotual civil authority ixtends, and that' the seperate nationality ?f the Confederate States will be"recognized rpohr the same pnboiptfc.?GuarSian. ^ - r "'l - M.DDirn In Mo*bUtihiiw <1iUmHi 1C T M \k* Oftk j^b^>TpaWs6^nTmTFch:, H^aadiwe JfcjHiar?to;i I . . . . e /i-^iV 111'.;% jstSSBtk > ?1 &ji^'W5&?sgins? yrsevepdax*. I - , ffcMtjgM ,W-?*W lH9 Again and again has tlic reaper, death, entered this home ind one by one the buds have been gathered to bloom peennlally In the Paradise above. Jo. the bereaved parent*, Sod haa given this sto?et consotatfon" of knowing their title ones mi' fdl safely at r.ost,Ja .the Saviour's bosom.? Ind, as He gathers their lambs to Himself, He would bare hem lenrn the.sweet, but difficult lessooof #fitire; auhmlglon to His will. God only lend* us these treasures, and Then He calls for them, He baatfeed of them* In Heaven, md we slionld give them up to Hlm,Jieeling tbat,"lt lathe jord, letHlmdowhatsertneth Him good." Arid whim We . orrpw with you, parents, we rejoice In "knowing that the ittle sufferer is freed, and that his pure and ransomed aoul s clad In the spotless Kobe* of hi* Redeemer'* Righteous-.' iew. To you come* loneliness and sorrow: to him love, teace and Vest u "To you,the empty room and cot, r ' To bUn 'the Heaven's completeness." A raiBMp. pHILANTHROPIjO EtiDGE, NO. I 7? A i' P... If . The remlar nOMMfTNICATtdN if this Lodge will beheidatthe^IASONLQ BALL, MON)AY EVENING, next, 20tli Instant, at 7 o'clock. .There vlll bu work of Importance In the THIRD DEGREE? rtember* will take doe notice. thereof, and. govern themtlves accordingly. - ' ' ^ By order of the Lodge. . . " J. B. ALLISON, Secretary. February 1$ 7 It SQMCE TO TflE m PAYERS ,/ Of T9RIL DISTRICT ^ 1 PURSUANT to orders., from War Tax Department, I am Instructed that the ad valorem Tax, Noni-AgrtcqJtnraLand*Saldlen Tax, for 1864, roust. >c closed up immediately, and persom who have been enraged in business during the year 1864, ore also required forthwith to re port and pay op quarterly sales. .Take 110icc and govern yourselves accordingly, as this wflhMtbc ast notice from this office. J. A- MoLEAN, . - - T- Wit-Trot Ooflcwor; ? , WSACC&: : FOR KSCIUiqt ; on good terrasj f<rr North Carolina 'J BA3^E BIZjLS, r 'at TtfE rBPTIKO OFFICE, . , February 13 7 i. COUTH CAROLINA?YORK DISkj TRICT?^hereas, MXRY 8.'CRAWPOBD hae applied to roe for Letters of Administration on all todlingular, tbe goods and .chattels, rlghtp and' credits of EDWAftDD. CRAWFORD, late ol the District aforesaid, leceue4? . ' These arc, therefore, to cite and admonish all and slagu ar, the kindred and creditors of tbc said deceased, to be ind appear before me, at our next Ordinary's Court for the aid District, to be holderutt York Court House on tlte 27th lay of February Inst., to shew cause, If any, why the said IJmlntitration should notbe granted, slven under my hand and Seal, this 13th day of February, In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, andin the 89th year of the Independence of South Carolina. ' - . JOHN A. BROWN, O. T. D. February 15 .7 St QOUTH CAROLINA?yOBKD IS-' O TBICT.?Whereaa Dr. B. L. LOVE' has Spilled to ate fox Letters ofAdmlnlstratlsn on all and slaenfar, he goods and chattel^ righu and eredtts of Mrs. L, D. 1ERRY, late of the District afpresald, deceased.' There are, tlierefore, to cite and admonish ?'?tf? staguar, the kinpred and creditors of the said deceased, tone tnd appear.hefore me, at our next Ordinary's Court for he said District, to be holden at York Court House, oh the !4th day of February Inst, to shew cause, IfUny, why he said administration should not be granted. 3lvcn under my hand and Seal, this 8th day of February lp the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, and _ In the eighty-ninth year Of the lis-' dependence or Boutt Carolina. -> - JOHN A. BHOWN, O. Y. D. February 15r -> r t ' . * ' at COUTH CAROLINA?YORK DIS0 TSICT>TWh?9nw, J)r. B. L. LOVB, ht* applied o me'for Letters of Administration on all and singular '< he - goods and chattels, rights and credits of MfflLfP. 3?&RY, late of the District aforesaid, deceased. These arc therefore to cite and admonish HI and singular, he kindred and creditors of the sold deceased, to J>e, and ippcar before me at our next Ordinary* Court for the said lUtrict, to be holden at York Conn House on the-is4th day >f February Inst., to shew cause, |f any. Why the" said Ad. ninlstration should not be grani^il viv? ?" Ji*"* liven under my liand and Seal, this 8th day of February, in the year of our Lord <yte thousand fight hundred and sixty live, and In the eighty-ninth year of the Independence of South-Caofltaai \ JOHN A. BROWN, 0. Y. D. February 15 < ,r f 7 ? f?* , "'"sTEEI. PB*8ir'. "? ? . 2A GROSS ofGILLOTTg S?h?EL PENS for sale, by the gross, dozen or single pen.? \irahr at die ENGUIHER-OFFICR. TOroary 1 ^ 4 " ' ' RAGS ! B'A?6!!fllAAS!t-r \7I7ANTED in quantities of from five T T to five thousand pounds of clean COJTOJf AND LINEN RAGS, for which the highest. CASH PMOJB wffl >e paid at the * ' PRINTING OFFICE.^ November 18 40 "m RAT$S OF I liilUI ijhfTHE - c. wjjuj#? Avema. a ^srsss^^s^w.* 1 An additional ilorlc ralo for Men additional half ounce OT erieae. - ? ? -T-- fid Drop letter* 2 cent* each. flj Adrerti letters 2 cent* each. { ?ii imrmrnf. ^ ' ' " - w ^Sent^to regular iind tone JUt subacrfher* Cmm ^ the - o/jice | Four time* tweet, SI aenU-pcr qnartafcL ' .* j*. ^Hh Five time* a week, to cent* per quarter. W Six lta?a,t^78B9|ttpOT quarter. >j >eri?lle?l.paMi,M oftiiritia K&i Wc?'tM> .1*11 be ^BiffigBgSLtiA. w..,SS.A"SJL 3 in weight, I cent on each number, and'Aw fcsat addition*! on each additional ounce or,fraction of an otmee. (V^ . I excecdlnc I ounce in welrht, shall be 1 cent nnd for every J& TzrasrsA zz&ffisgStt IS fdviMnradL ibalt beitociBiM OMiliiMe fo&uar* iMttUI- (H land postage on them shall be at the rapeof 9 cent* u Jh| ounce or fraction of an and the|??tt??tti alt Mt& aSfl transput matter and books, ehtdi be.prepaid ir> all casdb ax capt when'ncnt by officers, musician* or privates of Um Hi anny.. fV , mmmnmimi w.- . _ g The. following perms only sreoniitldd to At BnefetUt . privilege, and In alj cases atrfctty confined to jfldtfbBrt- fl JBW#Sf-? ;?^22g?3 I , Auditor of the rrearoy to tba Potf Offle^ PiipHifcani. *-? Deputy Ppsmiawcn aaa^.. T/r ~.y?~ * " StateEecqrd cftbfr Baiaeabf 1 Deceased Soldiers, *- -v-ett fl SOUTH CAHOLUU COLLEGER, J M TTNDER app^ifitHwat%t,%bft>?egis- JB U iatbreto prepare thtareeord,-! earnestly afp&lp ' ^Kg the families or friends of our deceased sohttoajp send me SsHI at tbatr wunea, k&. w'aUe that* U- an opportunity ?> secure accurate information. Hospital registers and repeats *f8S "of casualties front the army are deficient in the Inferos M TrnnniU"f^rriT?ail In hartal* TirVitn 1t?ryn w %ai Idul If fl yon hare been so fcrfiUufie aaiot to oti!Wajf*? lg Ctrcnlaa end blanks to bt OUcn will ho scat so audi as tHS daatrc thau? I?0 t??orn?ni? in tamitUtr'nayoo. to K"i&'amb3jfeSSWW?U? 1 E!3SdBBTBESEiS? fl .MdbaboaZbt,- Ptojja, Itoto^ f'iffiffcI announce* tit* Intention xo cawmcace flu ^hlt??tlp? fijt dRl Weekly e<lIt!on of j^SOlfTO* jjBH Itie re t 'ofoje, to Ag^gltiire. A too, -?o C wren t News, ygojK :Ss^p^H3S?S?5 1 ttwflm Batartay^^g^i^^ ^ ^3 i5< X 86 for 6 months, or $3 for 3 montiut. Statfe copies, fc AH present etxbscriber/to tha CWlfflVATOR tti Be ?- 11 Dlied for tho.remalndei ef tills ytsr 11864V frith the Weflk. $8 t^lthoSi^iMVJbea to price.' *M' If .ik4?mr:? U S?5cm&- ?ft mtatoggp^ g TO MbjiWlMJiP r. *3 1 !i?nl tfi?l Tftnjui^piy?^ ^ Owner* will furnlah their pUwen rttfentia^jta^fumUoruof cooked food. Transportation will be BiniliW% the umlon%a??. ,??) <ww?fjwg? irflb* milr alfcwa between the aeea of ejetaeen and llfty .ream, wlflJaraiaR one for two monthe'kervfc*-; of.foor ot'4v?,one" for roar I SotR? months, and In uke manner, with I ractfcns.mwreeas.f Jebniary 1 , 5 '. BSROLIJIS6 .yoEspraLE, a. c^Fe^T^a** . . I . ALL persons in- York Distract ] not been amiraed, mi men order of Major j?. R. Clark, lnjp?eJ?^?SCok crewional District, those- MUnrtn respond M 4* A* j order wtll be sent to the geld without retard to their dUaWHty. *;-<*> *Y*V these co^dftl<^ arc J,o?* ? I A.uvergu? Garden Pen, -' : V*! ." '-*** . c; ,^D>?? mm: fmtVmi^ ti I t Burly White Ston? Turnip* g I . Mixed C-btmgo jUttii4*$ *j?*CS 1 Fb 8 J . These ate therefore to cfte^mdadmonftdi nlUnd utaplW ? he kindred anderedltnri ofthi-imid decoaaed, to bea?a%l>- a pear oe to re me at our next uramary-a ^onri ror tne nwaw -S trlct, to be boidbn a; York Court U?UN oatbe SOtb day of February Inst., w she* cause, Ka^w&yme'aaldJN- j? | I Intbeyear of our LonJ one tboaaaad eight huadiaAaad fl alxty-flvfc/and Ut "the ete&ty-atmtr year of me lade- V pendence of flotHh CaroHn*. g | F"~^a ,:J? .*< .; vaMfr.' J TO EXECUTORS,- =M> MXK1 8- I J Of Bieeutor* Admiatatrator* ao4 GmnttaW taof the law M 1 turns kc. 1 1 do hereby aofify, all Mxeenrw*,' Admlnlstrttor* mi' Guardians, who. have noi mads their final rotten#. ta make their annual returns for 1865, Wtykt&JM ^HMmMbed. by law^rttoreJkMnf January TTTcinv >" -U ^LA. - -I"oenyea ma torm ?t AT THIS- ' v : I1V BMO SOWCE. ^ riTHE JrCfflMSS &d*Sf, a U.?u?^,nee.d,ed-...-- .. liTTL'-S"^ 7 ~ A r~ "Paw mo* be jneked tn good order, or It will not b?jcctlT?j>?> * . "^r. ' Afea?rD?n?t?o.-J,6C?D0)l?c. ^OTict-^TEl>; V' ^UA?T TION M OVEBflEER o?a pirnS. r bare had two yean (X)i?ito{gihtutt Dm of hnM. I cm *?w good rccoromcndatfor.a.'' Addrefc **' - THOMAS 8. ?OUTHgaw; r,^ f?W#wSp??!*e!!^?? j " S 3 SSBi Is 2ft: m= e i TO exchange ffr CORN or other J ^ '* *-t> whbleiu i