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? > i i ii i J. T. HEB8HMAN, Editor. APBIL IM?. ?I?cUoh for Intendaut aud Wardean. * On monday next an election 'will pe held for Intendant and Wardens for the town of Patti^on Apolegetlc. The scarcity of reading matter in this week's issue may be attributed to the fact that we have been compelled to act in every capacity. Our contributors must not become impatient, as in our next their articles will certainly appear. And we may venture to promise a greater quantity and variety of rcacfing matter. . Major W. Z. Leltner. Under our Special Notice" head will be found a card from Major Lkitnbr, who is desirous of organizing a company of Cavalry. He has the authority from the Secretary of War, and will no doubt succeed. It is a rare chance. For particulars, call at the office of the Confederate. D A.rl ,i?.. Jiif/Ti?iini VB muv * an vi of In another column will be found a communication over the signature of 44 Civis," with reference to the inefficiency of our patrol, and the outrages committed on the premises of many of our citizens. We would be glad to see some revision of the system?it is needed badly. Every good citizen in our community has a like interest at stake, and should act promptly in the matter. Wc have been victimized, with others, as we are minus a sturdy gander?the noblest of the flock. Will pay $5 for his safe return to the old homestead, or $20 for an interview with the thief. Famine! "Who on this Heaven-born land has any jnst conception of a famine? War, famine and pestilence have been the scourges of other peoples and other times, and tho two last were the not unfrequent concomitants of wars? wars waged to "wipe out" nations, which is the avowed and manifest purpose of the infernal war now being waged upon us, and which is waxing fiercer and more diabolical every day, and culminating rapidly to the point at which the black card will be played ! Then, wherever our foe penetrates, our labor will be demoralized more or less, the crops will be badly cultivated, or rot at the harvest; and from this cause, bad seasons, the withdrawal of 400,000 men from the corn and wheat fields into the armies, the consumption and devastation of the enemy, and the supreme madness of planting cotton, a famine, with all its horrors, may come upon us, and we must fall an easy prey to the hell-hounds who are persuing us to our destruction. " But," say many, " we must plant some fnr cnn/1 an<4 /InmnotJn 4 vvuDumpbiuil, ncAL year." This is ill-considered or disingenuous. There is not one man in a hundred who has not seed on hand for many plantings, which he can kepp, and cotton for many years domestic consumption. The seed and the cotton can t>e safely kept. We are told, too, in high quarters, that we must grow cotton this year, or its production will be stimulated in other regions, and we will loose our monopoly. Certainly; i i-? -i 1 ?mi i jiii/ivoBcu pivuuuiiuu cisewnere win D inc result. But let the war end, or the blockade be raised, and let us come to the next planting season with full grarteries and full smoke-houses, and we will soon drive all dangerous competition from the markets of the world. The four millions of bales now on hard will bring as much as eight millions when the markets open. Why then spend your labor for that * which is neither bread or money I Make corn, wheat, dec.; raise pork, fatten ' your numerous poor cattle; breed mules, hor' ses and sheep, and fatten and take care of those your have; dig ditches, embank, drain your lands; make complete fences, build better negro houses, make cloth, bagging, Wagons, carts, and manure. Ana again, we say, with the ports and markets open, and all these things abounding, or off your liHilda, you will at once produce such quantities of cotton as will restore your ascendency. Kino cotton?(American cotton)?will grasp his sceptor, remount his throne, and resume his rightful sway among the Commercial Potentates of the world. Latest from Mufrksboro.?Reliable news direct from Mnfresboro, is that the enemy are only a few miles this side of that place in mall force and have not reached Shelbyville ?Hnnteviile Democrat, 26th ult. 9 OM Bnitt-Capt. I^IuhobI Artillery Cenpauy., The town of Camden and Keraliaw District \ has, id part, famished another company for the ] war. An artillery company, under the com- ^ mand of Capt J. D. Johnson, has been re- ( ceived in Confederate service, with over one , hundred men. Many of our citizens will recollect Capt. Johnson as once being a citizen of Camden. He has united with him officers, who from Education and experience cannot fail to make a well disciplined corps. The officers of the company are : J. D. Johnson, Captain*; W. L. DePass, Sr.. 1st Lieutenant; Alexander Y. Lee, Jr. 1st Lieutenant; and D. M. Rodger8, Sr. 2d Lieutcnfcut. This company is now in camp on James Island, but not yet equipped. -The citizens of Sumter have robbed their churches of their bells, and will send a company of artillery iu j the field ; and it is in the power ef the citizens c of Camden to furnish metal enough to make j. another battery for this new corps. s Any contributions in metal or money for c the equipment of Capt. Johnson's company t may be handed to Mr. James F. Sutherland, who will receive it for this cause. We understand the pastors and members of some of our churches intend giving their beils to be made into cannon. If so, we trust the new corps, above mentioned, will not be forgotten. We are also requested to state, that persons * wishinor t.n nnntrihnt.e hrnss rrw?t?l for flnn federate Government can do so by leaving it at ^ the store of Mr. W. D. McDowall. j [for the confederate.] s Mr. Editor : In consequence of the deprc- s dations and robcrics that arc almost nightly x committed in this town and its surroundings, < the attention of many of the citizens has been ; and is turned to the utter inefficiency of the t present patrol system. Scarcly a night passes that some one does not lose cither his hogs, t his poultry, his meat or his corn. Even dwel- f lings arc forcibly entered, and daring robberies f perpetrated with impunity. These things ought not so #to be. Where docs the blame \ lie ? Certainly not necessarily with the guard- ( men, for it is an utter impossibility for two or three, or even four men to guard well a town covering as large an area as Camden does. The volunteer patrol was, for a time, very f efficient, and as long as it was kept up, it was t exceedingly rare to meet with any stragglers < or strollers at night, or to hear of any thieving I or other lawlessness; but being merely a vol- t unteer association, it died with the excitement \ that produced it. The failure of the volun- t tecr system has another cause. We all pay a i patrol tax?and some think it oppressive to be a compelled to pay the commutation fee and c then perform the service. s But is there no remedy ? We think there ( is, and respectfully recommend that the patrol t tax be repealed, and that the citizens in each ] Ward be required by law to patrol from nine o'clock to day-light, whenever so ordered by the proper authorities. It has been suggested that the town council have no authority to pass such an act. Then we submit that the captain of the Beat company should be by the military authorities of the State invested with the power to order out men to guard the town. Even martial law would be more desirable than the present disorder and confusion. Civib. * The mortar Fleet. ! The latest advices from Key West have no * room to doubt that the mortar fleet has actual- * ly left for Lake Ponchartrain. The fleet consisted of twenty one mortar vessels, eight steamers and one storcship, and was amply provided with heavy mortars, shell 1 and amunition. 1 i "Consular" Exemptions.?We are informed that the number of "Protections" ( issued by the various foreign Consuls iu this ? city reaches a total of 600 or 700. We had 1 i j ii i t? n i i not lmagmeu iu?t c<urupenu rowers nau so j many true and loyal subjects?arms bearing men?under the shade of the Palmetto. It becomes an interesting inquiry how far these , exemptions will diminish the number of our "voters."?Merc ury. Mr. T. Hernandez, pilot, who was captured some time since in attempting to run the i blokade, has finally succeeded in bringing . safely into a Confederate port, on Sunday last a brig ladened with a valuable assorted cargo. ? II I I III III II liftII [for thk confederate] Mr. Editor: I return the thanks of my sompany to the Ladies' Association of Kershaw District, for a tertiary supply of wearing apparel, consisting of shirts, socks and comforters. I assure them that their patriotism and energy stimulate us to renewed efforts for our eountry and our rights. Wo can " rever despair of the republic" so long as our women -emain steadfast and enthusiastic in the cause. No man could be so crave n-hcartcd as to quit he field when the loved ones at home are ? . .1 a . r* in . _ _ 1 lrging nira to tne acnievements ot liberty ana lonor. Old Kershaw has sent forth her full juota of men who will maintain her reputation n tact; and while she is proud of them, she las cause to be equally so of her daughters, vho arc plying their needles for the comfort ind health of her soldiers. Isabella gave her ewels in fond devotion to science?the dissovery of America was the result. The daughers of the South, co-operating with the army, ire contributing their jewels, time and injlunce to the country. The result must be lib cry and nationality. Yours, respectfully, J. D. Kennedy. BY LAST NIGHT'S MAIL. Latest from the West. Memphis, April 1.?I have to report an infortunate affair for the Confederates in the West.?-Twelve hundred of our men were sup>rised yesterday at Union City by the Federals; evcral were killed and wounded, and one lundrcd were capturod, together with a considerable number of cavalry horses, a large imount of army stores, ?fcc., <fcc. The Fedeals also destroyed the railroad depot, hotel and >thcr buildings of the place.?The surprise vas evidently a disgraceful affair, and should )e rigidly inquired into. It is reported that the Federals are building i railroad from Hickman, Ky., down to Reeloot Lake, in order to turn Island No. 10. A ormidable attack is expected soon. All is quiet at Corinth, but both sides arc >usy with their preperations for the coming conflict.?Savannah Republican. News from tlic Coast. Wc learn from a gentleman who arrived rom our camp at Port Royal, yesterday, that ibout one hundred Yankees, with two pieces )f artillery, effected a landing at Port Royal <erry, on Tuesday morning. Gen. Pembcrton, o whom our picket reported that the enemy vere landing in force, immediately ordered his 1 < i 1 1 ? TV roup* in position 10 auacK. uoi. Jones' ltcginent, in advance of our troops, soon came in ightof the enemy, when they retired under :over of their gunboats without an exchange hot on either side. Before the coming up o^ Pol. Jones' Regiment, the cnamy destroyed he dwelling of Mr. Ilcnry Stoart, at Page'8 ?oint. - ? ? From Tennessee. Corinth, March 25.?The enemy arc not in orcc higher up on the Tennessee river than Pittsburg, landing, eight miles above Savanlah, and twenty-two miles from Corinth. Their scouts had appeared yesterday in the dcinity of Licking Creek, ten miles on the oad from Pittsburg, towards Corinth. Another fight took place at Eastport yeserday. Two of the enemy's gungoats, with wo transports, opened firo on our heavy batcry. After they had fired about forty shots ve succeeded in driving them off, crippled. From the West. Des Arc, March 25.?The troops arc gathcrntr in larore nnmhors at .To??lf?Ann/\rt onJ Pa --? o~ ?-- " ??v * Viahontas.?They are in the highest spirits n prospect of immediate service. General Van Dorn and General Jeff Thompson are peeparing for an early movement on some point on the Mississippi river. With ihis force it is considered the Mississippi Vallyy is safe from the enemy. From Richmond. SKIRMISH NEAR THE RAPPAHANNOCK CAPTURE of federals?the enemy advancing. Richmond, March 31.?Twcnty-nino Yankee prisoners brought here to night from the Rappahannock. They were captured during a skirmish on Friday after they had crossed the river. The enemy are reported to be advancing in that direction. From Elcli?1< CtllMemf Con* ^rCM# Richmond, March 29.?Prosidont Davis sent a message to Congress to day, asking the repeal of all existing laws and making conscript laws instead, and recomends a law subjecting every man between the ages of eighieen and thirty-five years to military service. In the Senato a spirited debate ensued. Mr. Wigfall spoke in favor and Mr. Oldham against the matter. Special ]N~otices. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS. HAVING RECEIVED A COMMISSION FROM the Secretary of War of the Confederate States of America, authorizing me to raise a corps of Cavalry for three years or the war, all those who are desirous oi joining said corps of Cavalry, and will fhrnish their horse, bridle and saddle, can enroll their names by calling at the office of the Editor of the Camden Confederate. I expect to be at home in the course of one * month, when I will be able to attend to it in person. 4 April 5 W. Z. LE1TNER. COUNCIL NOTICE. BY AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR AND' Council of South Carolina, we the Intendant and Wardens of the Town of Camden, do hereby notify those interested that on and after 1st day of April next, alii Licences for Retailing Spirituous Liquors are Revoked ; and it is ordered that the Recorder return the bonds and refund the proportionate amount paid for licence by each party. J. W. McCURRY, T. C. Council Room, March 27. 0 NOTICE. H. F. IIODSON OR R. M. KENNEDY EITHER,, are authorized to receive money and take notes in. settlement of my business during my absence from the State. Their receipts will be good in law. The accounts and uotes will be found at McKain's Drug Store. eWM. McKAlN. April 5 2 I Risil-POTATOES. A FEW BUSHELS IRISH POTATOES FOR the table?pronounced by competent judges to be superior to any Yankee potatoes ever brought to this market?For sale at the POST OFFICE. March 28 DURING MY ABSENCE, JAS. DUNLAP will act as my Agent. March 21 THOMAS J. WARREN. GARDEN SEEDS, OE THE GROWTH OF 1860. A FULL SUPPLY for sale at the POST OFFICE. January 17 in I LI.??R.'S ALiHAinir. ron laae PRICE?FIFTEEN CENTS. FOR SALE AT THE January 3 POST-OFFICE. HOST OFFICE NOTICE. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THE MAILS WILL be closed daily at 8 p. m. The office will be opened from 8 a. ru. to 12 ra., aud from 1 to 3 p. ra., and for one hour after opening of the mail in the evening. For the mid-day trains, the mails to Richmond and Charleston are closed at 11 a m.; and for all the other offices at 10 a. m. Letters dropped into the office for delivery, must be prepaid, two cents each. No letter is delivered unless so prepaid. T. W. PEGUES, P. M. January 15 tf enrol WAKTTED. 5 O O Bales OF GOOD COTTON WANTED, for which the highest market price w be paid in CASH, by MATHESON & CO. Camden, March 10 4 Announcements. Mr. Editor: Please announce the foltowiag gentlemen, as most suitable, (in these trying tiwes, when, every interest should be taken in the welfve of out town) to fill the offices of Intendant and "Warden# of Camden, for the ensuing twelve months: For Intendant.?JAMFS DUNLAP. Far Wardens.?G. A. McDONALD, ?" " D. D. HOCOTT, " ROBERT KENNEDY, " " W. D. McDOW ALL, A ^A ' ?uu wujijjo J1ANI JTHifiNDS. March 7 4 Please announce the following gentlemen for Inn tendant and Wardens at the ensuing election, ancl much oblige MANY VOTERS. For Intendant?JAMES DUNLAP. For Wardens?W. D. McDOWALL, It. M. KENNEDY. L. M. BOSWELL. N. D. BAXLEY. March 28 9