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21)C Camden Confederate. VOLUME I. CAMDEN, SO. CA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1861. NUMBER 10. (k ain&fit QEoufcbfratc 18 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY J. T. HERSHMAN, AT TWO DOLLARS A YEAU, PAYABLE INVARIABLY HALF-YEARLY IN ADVANCE. Terms for Advertising: For one Square?fourteen lines or less?ON E DOLLAR for the first, and FIFTY CENTS for each subuequent insertion. Obituary Notices, exceeding one Square, charged tor at advertising rates. Transient Advertisements and Job WorK MUST BE PA in vnp T\r AiwrAxriM/" ?. AkAl/ A. Viv JX1 4X.XJ V iVil No deduetiou made, except to our regular advertising patrons. ADVERTISING TERMS PER ANNUM. One Square, 3 months, $5 44 14 6 4' 8 ?? 41 12 " - - - 12 Two Squares, 3 months, ..... 8 44 44 0 44 1 3 44 44 1 2 44 1 8 Thrco Squares 3 mos., 12 44 44 G 4* 18 44 44 1 2 44 25 Four Squares 3 mos., 1G 44 44 G 44 ..... 2-1 44 44 12 44 30 J25?" Eight dollars per annum lor every additional square. Business, and Professional Carps Eight Dollars p-year. All advertisements for less than three months Cash. If tho number of insertions is not speeilied in writing advertisements, will be continued till ordered out, and charged accordingly. Announcing Candidates, three months, Five Dollars over that time, the usual rates will be charged. No advertisement, however small, will be considered less than a square; and transient rates charged on all for a less time than three months. TO TRAVELLERS. :o: OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAIL ROAD. o northern route. ? hay night trains. trains. Leave Charleston j 7.00 a m 6.30 p m Arrive at Kingsville, the Junction of the Wilmington & Manchester It. It.. 2,45 pm 3,15 n in Arrive at Columbia 4.30 pm 5.20 a m Arrive at Camden 4.40 p m J O Leave Camden 5.20 am )Loave Columbia 4.50 a m 1.40 p in iLcnvo Kingsville, the Junction of the Wilmington & Manchester Railroad.. G.45 a m 3.25 p. m Arrive ut Charleston 3.00 p in 4.30 a. in. WESTERN ltOUTE. DAY NIGHT STATIONS. TRAINS. TRAINS Leave Charleston 5.45 a m 2.30 p in Arrive at Augusta I 1.15 p m ill.15 p m o Leave Augusta I 6.00 am | 7.30 p m Arrive at Charleston 3.30 p m i 4.30 a in THROUGH TRAVEL D'TWEBX AUOUsTA AM) KI.NSGVlI.l.K I)AY NIGHT ' TRAINS. TRAINS. "Leave Augusta 8.00 a in 7.30 p in Ainve at Kingsville 2,45 p m 3.15 a m o Leavo Kingsville I 6.45 a in i 3.25 p ni Arrive at Augsta I 1.15 p ni| 11.15pm MID-DAY TRAIN BETWEEN CAMDEN AND KINGSVILLE, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, down. 1 up. Leave Camden, 10.20a. m. | Leave Kingsville, 7.30a.m. Leave Boykin's, 1.08 p. m LeaveClarkson's 7.46 " Leave Claremont 1.45 * Leavo Manchester .JuneLeave Middloton 2.10 44 tion 8.10 a. m. Leave Manchester June- Leavo Middleton 8.20 lion 2.20, p. m. Leave Claremont 8 45 " Leave Clarkson's 2.43 " Leave Boykin's 9.20 44 Arrivo at Kingsville 3.00, Airive at Camden, 9.50 Nov. 8?tf 11. T. PEAKE, Gen'l Sup't. Oats and Cow Peas X?OR SALE FOR CASII, AT TI1E 'OLD CORNER.' X1 November 1 E. W.130NNEY. f i _ Election Notice. An election will be held on Tuesday Iho 17th of December next, lor a Keeper of the Poor House. Applicants will hand in their proposals, sealed, to the Secretary. The Commissioners will moot on that day at 11 o'clock, at tho Counting Itoomof Mr. E. W Bonney. W. UUG1IKSON, November 8 3 Sec'ty. C. P. Ker. Dist. \ \ Correspondence of the'Confcderute. Camp Gist, December 19, 18G1. We left Camp Sumter and moved here on Monday and Tuesday iast. The health of the Regiment has been very bad for some weeks past, mostly diseases, the sequence of measles, of last Fall's sickness at Light wood-knot Springs. We are on the Savannah Road, leading from Bluffton, ?fcc., about ten miles from the citv, and about the same distance from the enemy, who is particularly cautious I how ho shows his honil on tint haul On?? troops are doing very well, and would give the old Abel tea a good tight if they would only show themselves in a fair field and honest contest. I am not at liberty to speak of our military condition, and I am glad that orders have been issued against the practice, for I think newspaper scribblers at this* time a grievous evil in this particular, and our common cause has suffered no little in consequence of the random opinions expressed by many ambitious correspondents, who have seen fit to ventilate their genius in such direction. Every man is entitled to his opinion, and 1 would about as soon be out of the world, as not to be allowed to express mine?but there is a time for all things, and now to advertise our enemy of our strength and condition is the very acme of folly and stupidity. Let 11s hope for the best, stand by our arms, "trust in Providence, and keep our powder dry." Victory ultimately will be ?urs. The news from Europe is quite cheering; yet we should not relax one iota of our efforts aud vigilance in preparing to meet a crafty and treacherous foe. 1 trust that the arrogance and impudence of the Lincoln Government w ill receive a strikintj mark of displeasure from Iler Majesty, the 44 mistress of the seas/'?lot our ports l?e unsealed, let us have arms from abroad, and the free use of the xineivs of war, and our own brave hearts and strong arms, under the sanction and blessing of a hitherto kind and merciful Providence I and \rc shall assuredly succeed effectually in iMiti i no1 a fllnrlif lw? ot??ni<io f !?/* w? i jFuvtm^ IV Ill-Ill. iUV HKillCil ui 111v; UlfCfCjf. KJXIV cause is just and must triumph, and everything points to a favorable and glorious termination of our present difficulties. The citizens in this part of our State, noted for hospitality and elegant living, have had to make sad sacrifices at this time. Their comfortable and luxurious homes have been abandoned, and the foot of the intruder has dared to pollute the sacred threshold of our loved and cherished State. It could not well be otherwise, and we can onlv ofl'er our heartfelt sympathy and our ready arm to strike in defence of our altars and our fires. Many acts of kind hospitality might be chronicled, hut it would be invidious to dis 1 criminate where so many are entitled to praise. We must speak of those gentle, confiding spirits, who, like white-winged angels, hover round on errands of love and mercy. The poor sick, dying soldier is not left entirely alone to grope his way to that "mysterious realm;" but cheering words and kind acts soothe his chafed and anxious spirit as it hopelessly grapples with the fell disease?wasting his manly form, paralyzing his energies and sapping the cm rent of his life. Yes, woman, the best gift of heaven to man, to banish his cloom when sorrow broods o'er the soul," in 0 ' 1 1 1. 11. ~ i 1.1 1 - -it ii /terry anu iiiucn mat wouiu oe ouieiwise (lark and sad, is made bright and hopeful. This is PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY. I embrace this occasion to say to the Ladies of the Aid Association of Camden and its immediate vicinity, that their contributions of clothing for the benefit of the Kershaw Guards, was most timely and appropriate, and affords another gratifying evidence of the zeal and interest exhibited by the fairer and better part of our citizens in behalf of the cause of truth and justice. Such tokens serve togivc resumed strength and confidence to those who are battling in their country's cause, and must cheer | and animate the soldier's heart to deeds of noble daring. Let ns hope that the same cause may not occur again to render necessary a repetition of similar favors. The arrival of the Regimental mail every evening, produces quite a sensation in camp. Every one is on the qui vie for letters and papers from liome. Some who anticipated a letter from wife and little ones are quite disappointed when the Postmaster announces that he has none, and the disappointment is quite intense among the younger <I11PS- W'lin urn ?*vnr?ptinrr enmn hillol limit' (Vniii licr of "Maiden meditation fancy free." l>ut the reverse is charmingly pleasant? here's a letter from home?lias more music in the sound than the best effort even on "a harp of a thousand strings." And the papers, what a luxury. They serve to gladden and cheer many a weary hour; and one still feels that altho' isolated from them who arc dear and loved at home, we are still in the land of the living j and within the pale of civilization. For your encouragement, Mr. Editor, I may i remark that%he copy sent 111c of Tim Conked- ! kuatk, is passed from hand to hand with eager interest, and 1 frequently read again and again , advertisements which 1 have seen in the Jouit- j nai, for a year past. The secret is, it come* from home, and that is enough to make it current and popular in Company (D). At llardecvillc I have frequently enjoyed the kind and generous hospitality of inv much esteemed nnd verv vv??rlliv fVieiwl !iiul <"'liiicii.ii. .-.j j ....v. | brother, Lev. J. It. Couurn, than whom no truer Christian gentleman and patriot lives. His house stands open fur the reception of his j countrymen in defence of our lights and lib- : ertics, and many a wav-worn soldier has had his drooping energies revived, and spirits cheered beneath his hospitable roof. 1 shall never forget him and his amiable family. In Chailcston the Ladies are doing wonders in behalf of our soldiers. Those of the Christian Association?of which Mrs. L. Cliapin is the indefatigable and untiring President?are j accomplishing great things for the sick and I needy. The " Soldier's llomc," is a:i admira- j bio institution of the Queen City, and will long be remembered by many a grateful heart, !. 1 i i ??- i i ? ' ?hicii n;is suarcti us messings and comforts, llerc the sick are cared for, and every attention and comfort is atlorded them. What a strikingly beautiful feature in our Revolution is it, that woman has consecrated our cause by her earnest prayers and unwearied efforts. We must succeed, and the choicest blessings of heaven will rest upon those who realize not onlv that " there is a luxury in doing good," f * o o ' but oft in blessing others they w ill themselves be blest. Dkat of Prince Albert?The Difficulty Between England and tiie U. S.?Cur adi'iooa fi?am f ltn v/\id l? on#- i a fli a oj *1? * ivco at viii i 11 v ^.iui til (II V> tV HIV m*YIU I IIMcl III. The papers contain the latest news from Europe, received on the 22d. The death of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, is announced among the prominent items of intelligence, lie died after a brief ilness, of gastric fever, and the royal house of England is suddenly plunged into affliction, which temporarily diverts attention from affairs on this side of the Atlantic. We have, however, a statement that the British merchant marine had been warned by the Government that war with the U. S. was imincnt. Further devcl. opments of the policy of the Lincoln Cabinet in regard to Messrs. Mason and Slidell, will be found in the telegraphic columns.?Richmond jLSl ft, * A Charleston Lady sent to Fort Lafayette.?The Yankee papers publish the following despatch, dated Rutland, December 20: A lady, belonging to Charleston, S. C., was arrested at Rouse's Point yesterday, by order of Scctetary So ward, and passed through this place to-day for Fort Lafayette. She will probably arrive in N. Y. by nine o'clock tonight, the 20th. Kxiract from a Letter Written by a Louisiana. Volunteer?A Native of Camden. We have been permitted to make the following interesting extract from a letter written by a Camden boy (a volunteer in the Louisiana army), to his father : j Camp Ciialmettk, La., Dec. 13. Amid the trouble, din and confusion of moving our Camp, I have not been able to write to you. We left Camp Moore last Sunday, and arrived in New Orleans that evening; i from hence we marched ten miles below the city, arriving here about ten oTc!ock in the night. I was considerably fatigued, having sat up the previous night in getting ready for ..mvi.wr W n Ql'O t?A\ir 1 Alnvol?ltr vnrl nrv Iaw tivi *? V (II V llVlf IVIV/UIUIJ 1IA\/U U^/ l\Jk living. The tents Lave been pitched, and the ground anil streets ditched, and the men snugly provided for. The trouble of moving is great, particularly to the officers, as they have to superintend everything. AVe arc encamped on the plains of Chalnicttc?on the very ground that Jackson occupied during his engagement with Packenham. A half finished monument is erected on the place where Jackson stood during the battle. The tree under which Pack" enhani was laid out is also shown to the visitor. A negro, who was one of the seven that was wounded, still lives here, and delights to show the inquirer the disposition of our forces, as well as that of the enemy. The boys have found several of ihc halls used in that memorable fight, and the trees show the marks of se~ verc usage by cannon and grape shot. We have a breastwork extending for over a mile trom the River to a owanip, winch is entirely impenetrable to an army. A strong battery commands the river, and when we get through mounting guns there will be a battery every two or three hundred yards. We are well provided, and can give the Fid's thunder if they attack us. I am afraid they will not give us the oporlunity. So you see we will be well prepared, for an attack. We are on tbe banks of the Mississippi,and use the water ot that uoblo stream?besides, tbe boys catch tish in abundance,and of course we live well. This place reminds me of the Tropics very much, as almost everything is in bloom, and orange groves surround every yard. ?The golden fruit looks beautiful, peaping through the evergreen foliage, and dispels a perfume that reminds one of Moore's oriental tales. The citizens are all wealthy?sugar planters?and we hear the sugar mills going night and day. On both sides of the Mississippi are sugar plantations, as high up as the mouth of Red River?and I presume they ex tend as far down as the passes?they resemble small Villages, and one is well entertained by looking at them as he glides past." The War on the Seacoast.?A report reached this city yesterday, that a detachment of the Yankee troops crossed over from Port lloyal Island to the main land a few nights since, and attacked a picket of our soldiers, eight in number. During the skirmish which ensued, two of our men were wounded, and the whole picket, numbering as above, were captured by the enemy. On the next day a flag of truce was despatched from our licad?... 4 ,x *1.,. , C a1. - <|IIttliriM IV UIIIJIIIIU it 1 LUI UJU i. 1M I v 111M MI ui mi; prisoners, when information was obtained that the two wounded men had died from their injuries, and that the six others were held as prisoners. The captured soldiers are said to members of Col. .Jone's Regiment South Carolina Volunteers.?Charleston Mercury. The Confederate Government is making Minnie balls by steam in Baton Rouge, Loui si an a. Charlotte Cushman is now living in great style, in a villa, near Rome. Never let business drive you. Always try and keep the reins in your own hands and drive the "baste" yourself.