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J. T. HERSHMAN, Jttd.itor. FRIDAY, FEBUABY 21, 1861. I*AVESSTMBY TELEGRAPH. A telegraph despatch received by Mr. Witlicrspoon, on yesterday at noon, states that the news from the West has been greatly cxaggcr ated. Nashvilio Las not been taken, but expecting hourly to be attacked. Gens. Johnston, Pillow and Floyd are at Nashville. Our loss at Fort Donclson is not known. The capture of the 13,000, as reported, needs confirmation?it is said to be an exaggerated estimate* They wero cut of! from the main army, but not captured, and it was believed they would be able to join the forces at Nashville. A determined stand will be made by the Confederates at the city. Hot work may be expected immediately. w 1. -mr a jv8r|iii ?. We learn from good authority, says the Carolinian, that Col. Joseph B. Kershaw, 2d Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers, has been promoted to Brigadier-Generalship, a Recruits Wanted. By reference to a card and an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Capt. E. B. Cantey, has returned home with a view of recruiting for his company. Information given by calling at M. Balm & Bitos Lieutenant Leitnek, of Camden Volunteers, is also recruiting for his company, and may be found at the store of James Dlxlap, Esq. Tlic Camden Telegraph. In another column will be found a communication over the signature of " An Old Citizen," which, at the present?above all other times?should attract the attention of every good citizen. Times arc not now what they once were, and on failure to secure the latest and most reliable important news, at tlic earliest hour possible, we may hazard our dearest and best interests. All such intelligence, transmitted by telegraph, is attended by more or less expense, all of which has been borne bv Mr. AYitherspoox, for some time back, without any remuneration. From the statement of i facts, as represented to ourself, we think it, to 1 say the least of it, unjust. Those who feel at 1 a loss to know to whom they may make eon- ] tribution with a view of keeping up the line, 1 enn do so by npplying at the telegraph olliee ' post-oflice, or even at the olliee of the Cox. ? federate. The coming sixty days will be i I pregnant with events of the most vital inipor- j < tance to our people; and they should consider the necessity of immediate action, as a day's delay may be most detrimental to our every interest. Day ol' JFustiiitf, Humiliation and Prayer. We notice, with great satisfaction, that the cities of Charleston, Augusta and Columbia Lave set apart this, the 21st day of February, 4 to be observed in Fasting, Humiliation and prayer. In this the citizens of this communi- j ty will unite, prostrating themselves before the great Ruler of the Universe, the Cod of our 1 Fathers, that for the sake of llis Son, our Sa- ' viour and Redeemer, he would send ilis holy spirit to enlighten our minds and renew our hearts, that we may implore JI is mercy and deprecate his wrath, humbly beseeching Him | to give wisdom to our rulers, strength to our soldiers, and unity of purpose to our people, that the invaders of our soil may be driven ' hack?that the progress of vice and intern- ^ perance, which have so justly provoked J lis 1 righteous indignation, may be driven from our midst?that the new Government to be begun ' on the morrow, may be established on a linn basis?a blessing to the world, and a heritage of freedom to our posterity. Let them engage N the attention of every patriot and Christian, and their prayers ascend to Heaven as the * voice of ore man, feeling assured that God who feeds the young ravens when they crv, will not turn a deaf car to the supplications of ( his own children. . i would add tli.it at II o ciock tliis morning and at 3 1-2 p. ni., there will be service at ' the Presbyterian Church. Members of all ' denominations, and such others as feel an interest in the good cause, are invited to attend. Let our houses of business be closed, and make v it, in every sense, a day of humiliation and . t prayer. Flour is cheaper at Richmond, Va., than it 11 lias been lor years. The Government has a made large contracts at from $5 to $5.50 per ~ bbJ. Victuals arc getting cheaper everywhere, c War Department. The following extract from an order from Gen. S. Cooper, Adjutant, Inspector General, which was first issued by that true soldier and patriot, Gen. Bragg, is so full of interest and importance to the cause of Southern independence, that we commend it to the attention of every lover of his country, merely adding that we would most heartily approve of the closing up of every place where whisky is sold to our soldiers, more especially along our public tlior l.i* - ouginure ; 2. Commanders ol* all grades arc earnestly called upon to suppress drunkenness l>y every means in their power. It is the causc\>f nearly every c\il from which we suffer; the largest portion of our sickness and mortality results from it; our guard houses are tilled by it; officers are constantly called from their duties to form courts-martial in consequence of it ; inefllccncy in cur troops, and consequent danger to our cause, is the. inevitable result. No one is benefitted but the miserable wretch who is too i cowardly to defend a country he is willing to j sell by destroying those noble faculties he lias j never possessed. Callant soldiers should scorn ; to yield to such temptations ?and intelligent j i.? i i.. i 11 . ? (inn nuiiuiiiuiu uiin'its sijouki set mein mi ex- j ample. They should be encouraged to send to their families and friends the pay they receive fir their services, instead of wasting it in their own destruction, and at the risk of the holy cause in which they are engaged. Small as the amount is, it will cause many a dear one to rise up and call them blessed. " 'Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine to these that be of heavy heart'?but for us, the glorious cause in which we arc engaged should furnish all the excitement and enthusiasm necessary for our success. "The enemy in large a lid increasing numbers is upon our coasts. Let us cease all amusements and frivolties, and prepare diligently to meet him, in defence of our homes, our firesides, and our altars." "3. The introduction of spirituous liquors into any camp, barrack, or station, of the ar-! my, except for medical purposes, dulv recom-! mended by the senior Medical ollieer, and up-1 roved l?y the Cieneral, or other ollieer, in coinuand, i> herehy expressly prohibited, and all -piritiions liquors found in said camps, barracks, >r stations, not authorized as above, will bo eoniseated \>r destroved, under direction ot the ieneral. or other ollieer, in command. I>y command of the Secretary of "War. S. COOl'EK, Adjutant and Inspector (ieneral. February 18. A CAKD. RECRUITS WANTED. Capt. C. R. Cantey, who lias been for tlic >ast eight months in the service of the Conederate States, in Virginia, having, with his joinpany, re-enlisted for two years, or the waims returned on a brief furlough, and is desi-ous of obtaining a few recruits for said com>anv. Cnpt. Cantky and his Lieutenants are well viiowu to this community, and need no recoin" | nendation from us. Parties joining their coin- 1 i . lany, can rest assured that they will receive as ; vind, humane and- considerate treatment as my in the service. Every attention will he ?aid to their well being and comfort, as those : >vho have already served under tliein will estily. The times now arc such that is it apparent hat almost <eery man will have to light for br his home and country; and this is perhaps is fair an opportunity for engaging in the serine as will present itself; for, every man who * i l 1 i . i .... iiiaciies minscii 10 mis company, will be entil.-a t? liftv dollars bounty, under a late act of Congress, it being a re-enlisted company. Capt. Caxtky's time is short, so that what ver is done should bo done quicKly, Those vho desire to join bad better call on one of lis Lieutenants at once, or at the store of M huun A Bros., where they may obtain further lartieulars. * A M km uk it of Tin; Com pan v. Confedkiiate.'?A planter inquires of us ! whether "horses, mules and oxen on the planatioii, used for fanning, arc to be returned for Confederate taxation V We answer no?the ax is to be levied only on "cattle, horses and j nules, raised for sale," or used as merchandize; ! nd not when raised or used for family purposes -and this by the express terms of the Con fed- j 1 rate Tax Act. 1 [for tiie camden confederate.] Tlic Telegraph. Mr. Editor : The times at present seem to indicate that we are on the eve of stirring events, and it does seem to me that some arrangement should be made by which we could be kept regularly posted, by telegraph, of what is transpiring. We are all deeply interested? and knowing the expenses of the telegraph olliec must be heavy, (for we were shown by the operator, a bill for Nitric Acid, costing one dollar and ten cents per pound, which heretofore cost twelve and a half cents) it is neither just or proper that he should be expected to c. : i. *i.- 1 iiiiuisii uio iivna ^I'ttUlllUUSiy. Every message received by liini, from any point beyond Kingsvillc, lias to be paid by him, for the telegraph charges, to Kingsvillc. Kvory message from Charleston to Kingsvillc, costs him thirty-live cents for the first ten words, and two cents for each additional word ?leaving entirely out the charges from Cam" den to Kingsvillc?which is all that he has to depend on to keep up the expenses of thy office and line. I am told bv the operator that the amount required to furnish the news regularly, of course, will depend on the length of the communications?which have always been abrevialed, as much as possible, by his Charleston correspondent, who is a reliable and punc| tual gentleman. If all who feel an interest in ' this matter,would give liberally to it, we could be could be furnished, forthwith, with the latest and most reliable news of the dav. 1 hope, Mr. Editor, I am not alone in my desire to see this matter attended to at once. And I think it would be well for von to receive nnv y " ?' contributions for the above purpose. An Old Citizen. [You tiii: c amden confedkuate.) Mu. Enrrou: 1 was pleased to notice on Friday afternoon last, that two of our merchants closed their stores to attend the weekly prayer-meeting; and in reflecting on the subject, 1 asked myself?why only two? Are there not many more who believe in the cflieacy of prayer? Arc there not many others of all denominations, who have sons and brothers now exposed to danger and deatli on the battle-field ? Is not our beloved land invaded by an unnatural?an in inhuman, aye, a barbarous foe ? < Hi, Christian brethren, if you love your bleeding country?if you value your homes and firesides?if you would have those whom you love as your own lives, rescued in the hour of danger, suspend your business; come to tlie place appointed for prayer. Tlic object i>, specially for our soldiers and our country. Come, for " God is our refuge and strength?a very present help in trouble;" and Jle says ' ask and yo shall receive." A\\ Tlic Bodies of our . Fallcie Ilcros? Tlic Casualties on Etoanoke Island. Richmond, February 14.?The bodies of Capts. O.Jennings AYisc, Lieut. William Scldcn and < 'apt. Coles, arrived here this morning from Currituck, to which place they were brought by one of our boats, which was sent to Roanoke Island yesterday, under a llag of truce, to obtain the remains. Captain \\ ise's body is pierced with three bullets. Lieutenant Seidell was hilled by a shot through the head. Cencral Wise saw the body of his son at Currituck, and was deeply moved. Uy the llat; of truce which brought the bodies, we have the enemy's reports of the casualties in the light on Koanoke Island. Our loss was slight compared to that of the Yankees. We ' had only 8 killed and 30 wounded. The enemy's loss by their own admission was ; killed^ J Colonels, 35 other commissioned officers, and 175 Privates; wounded, 400.? Charleston >. rcin y. i The Richmond 117/5/has a statement which ' it vouches for as oilieial, that the entire number of the Confederate troops engaged in the I batik; at i.ecsburg amounted to I,(>05; and < tiie number of killed, wounded, drowned and prisoners of the enemv was 1,710 ; giving the result of over one man of the enemy put hors ! du com!xit to each man engaged on our side, j ^ Such a result is almost unprecedented in the 1 annals of war. > From !\e\v Orleans. Hl'NNING T11K 1U.0CKADK?AS USIAL. ( Nkw Oki.eans, February 14.?The steamer i Victoria ran the blockade at this port to-day. The blockading steamer fired 200 shells at her. She has arrived safe, however, with a cargo consisting of 15,000 stand of arms, ammunition cofloe, etc. [From the Charleston Mercury-] TIIEyNUWS FROM TENNESSEE. FURTIIFR PARTICULARS OF THE FALL OF FORT DON ELS ON. THE SURRENDER OF NASHVILLE. <tc., Ac., Ac. Aigusta, February 18, 8 }>. 111.?Dr. Eve arrived here from Nashville to-night. He says that Fort Donclsoir surrendered on Sunday morning. Den. Albert Sidney Johnson tele graphed to the enemy, offering to surrender {he city of Nashville 011 the condition that the enemy would respect private property. No answer was received ; hut a majority of the citizens seemed willing to give up the place on this single condition. Large numbers of the o o ^ people have left the city?thirteen thousand. At ihc time when Fort Donclson surrendered, there were 10,000 troops at that post, and 2,000 at Clarksville. The Cumberland river was rising, so that it was thought that the enemy's gunboats could reach the city. Mr. Eve thinks that a large amount of Government stores would probably fall into the enemy's hands; but most of the railroad rolling stock had been removed beyond the reach of immediate danger. Nohfoi.k, February 18.?Northern papers of the 17th have been received. The Baltimore Sun J'Jxtru, issued at 2 p. m. 011 the 17th i 11st., says that Fort Donclson surrendered on on the 10th iust., with 15,000 prisoners, including Generals Johnson, Buekner and Billow. A despatch from Chicago, dated February 10, says: The right wing began storming the Fort at 110011 to-dav, taking the left winjr of 7 3 o the enemy's fortifications, over which the stars and stripes are now floating. The opposing forces are now almost breast to breast, ready to open tlio work of death upon each other at any moment. (The ZAt teat Northern Account Z) A do.'patch from Cincinnati, dated February 1 7tli, says: Fort Donelson was taken yesterday w ith 1 o,00() prisoners, including Generals Johnson, lluekner and Pillow. The fact was announced in the House of Representatives yesterday by Co!. Fox, who was authorized by Gen. McClellan to make the , statement. Gen. Floyd escaped. The loss is heavy on both sides. A despatch, dated St. Louis, February 1G says: General Hallcck has received despatches from Gen. Curtis, stating that the rearguard of < Jen. I 'rice's army was overtaken, while being pursued from Springfield. The rebels escaped, 1 ..x 1 . 1 * urn mi uieir wagons and baggage. General Mitchell is reported to have crossed Barren liivcr, and to be at this time in possession of Bowling (jlrccn. The Roanoke Island prisoners have been sent to New York. THE LATEST KltOM El'KOTO. At last accounts Slidell had arrived at Paris, and it was the impression among Southerners there that the object of his mission would soon be achieved. The Paris correspondent of the X. Y. Herald says that the French Emperor is ready now, at any time, to recognize the South but invites England to act first. Palmerston, however, is afraid to make the first move. The Sumter is at Gibraltar. A second ^rcat panic had taken place among the Yankee ship 4 i \i *ii masters at .Marseilles, on account of the captures of the Sumter. The sliip Macauly, of Faltimore, was boarded near Genoa by the Sumter, but was afterwards released. The Atlanta Con federacy publishes the following : "Ciiattaxooga, February 17.?Fort Poncl-on taken, .">,000 Confederates killed, and 10,[)00 taken prisoners. Puckncr prisoner. Pillow and Flovd safe. Yankees marching on O Nashville. We can't hold it. Citizens all leaving. Great excitement there. All our Tuns and amunitien lost." Tiik Bounty Question.?We are requested :o publish, for the information of those intcresed, the following important despatch from the secretary of War: -H 1 . . ... xiw uuuuij js anowca 10 troops lor local lefence or special service, under act of twentyirst (21st) August last. J. J\ BENJAMIN, Secretary of War. (Onicial) S. K. GIST. Adjutant and Inspector-General of S. C.