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v" a."r * jp^. <MBfc< VOTtr fqumrt) to oOfrlr oyffcury odvertiunff. No fromOitkt advirtiiimg inmrUd wiUmti ikt 't*i*ey aeconipanymg it. 'v Acb|owie4??ictit, The l*dioa* Ala Association acknowledges the receipt of 815 ? the proceeds of a fancy basket presented by Miss G., of Co[ nrobia. Also, .the receipt of 848.75?th*? proceeds of fonr infants dresses, presented by Mrs. Q. and ?Miss M. B., of Camden?won by .Mrs. J. D. K., Mrs. D., Mrs. H., and Mrs. W. One handsome cnt glass bowl, presents d by i , and won by Mr. L.,?raffled for 182.50. A Large Potato of Natlre Growth. We hate been shown a fine specimen of the Irish DOtatO. oroWll in the flrerdon nf A ? o : O *" t" " M. Kennedy, of Camden, being raised from the seed of last season, on tho same soil. It measures over ten inches in circumference, and no doubt would have attained a much larger size, if allowed to remain in tho ground for a few weeks longer. Capt. Kekmedt assures us it is but a fair average of those he has already taken from his garden. ?i? ??? ........ Our Hospitals In Ylrgliala. We are glad to sec the ladies in our com iuum*y?wiin -iiieir acciiBtomed attention and zeal?taking up collections in money, clothing and other necessary articles for the use of our wounded men in the hospitals, near Richmond. This is an objeot that appeals to the sympathies of every one. Who knows but some of their own may be among the recipionU of the articles sent, as theie is scarcely , a family in the District that is not represented in the army now defending our Capitol. The Ladles of the Kershaw Aid A?aoclalion x ^ Tender their thanks to the citizens of Cam y den and its vicinity, for tho following article*, to be sent to the sick and wounded soldiers in Virginia : Cash $298, sheets 7 pair, pillows 6 pair, pillow cases 12 pair, counterpanes 5, towels 58, shirts 22, drawers 27 pair, handkerchiefs 7, socks 8 pair, arm pillows 5, bandages, compresses, linen rags, lint, dried beef, honey, dried fruit, wines 45 bottles, wines 2 gallons, pre serves 2 jars, pickles 1 jar, arrow root, corn starch, sage, jelletine, spices, flax seed, 8 lbs. of sugar trom little Willie Shaw, 8 lbs. 6ugar j from a little boy, 25 cents from a little boy. To our self-denying little friends, wbo have done without sugar for their ten, to give it to the sick 6oldier, we would send our sincerest thanks. Sally Chesnct, President Ladies' Aid Association. Water and Crops. The freshets of last week in our river?the nignest since February last?and the overflows in our creeks, ha9 retarded the planting very materially. Stands of corn generally, are destroyed, in the low lands, and the work to he done over. It is now getting late, and we hope it may he better for the future of this season, than the past. The corn in the upland looks well. Wheat?which i9 now being cut?is light, though bettor than it appeared some time ago. The Fall oats will be good, hut all sown in the Spring, are destroyed with the rust. As for cotton, the bail beat a gocd deal of it in the ground?and that with the cold weather of the past few days, will give it the sore shin, and, we hope, make it of little value to those who would plant it. Wre trust some will still plow it up and put in corn and peas. There is no doul>t a loud call for all the safe land to be put in grain. If the overflows con tinue?we hope they will not?then the richest land, which yields three to four times the quantity per acre of the uplands, will be of no avail in supplying our need. Let the planters do their duty in guarding against a short corn crop, and leave results with Him who sends the early and the latter rains. Again Enlisting.?In both the Eastern and the Western States, the wotk of enlistment has again commenced, Lincoln finds 700,000 men inadequate to the suppression of the rebellion, and toast have additional troops. He will find it rsthsr a stow business. wLom the futurebirtorian will delight to howoftiiit every-true Onrplininn witl fed Drufld tft dllim citiCttHaliin wltK tlia Imt-n * - a t tcxt"? "V~\ ~"7 T " r*: who comprised the 6th and 6th Regiments, the Sharpshooters, Hampton's Legion and Math* ov's Battalion. Company C., Oth Regiment S. C. V., Capt. E. B. Caktxt, was the only one from our District engaged. A reliable list of the casualties* as furnished by Sergeant Baum, appears below, lie has just returned home from the scene of conflict, for a few days* in consequence of the wound be received in the engagement, and we are happy to say, is improving-r-the other wounded, we hope, are doing, equally well* We congratulate the remaining commissioned and non-commissioned officers and privates jn their escape. All honor to the survivors of that terrible struggle. We cannot but offer our sincere' sympathies to the many in our State who are called to mourn on account of the loss of loved ones. The following is a list of casualties in Capt. Cantby'b Company: Sergeant J. A. McLeod, slightly wounded in the side; Sergeant Marcus Baum, in the arm ; Corpornl J. B. Arrants, in the shoulder; J. J. Brown, in the loot; J. Beeton, in the foot; Jacob Cotton, severely ; J. Jackson, severely in the leg; W. Marthiaf, slightly in the side; J. Mosely, slightly in the footj'Z. Shiver, slightly in the arm ; C. C. Stuckey, slightly in the arm ; J. W. Hough, ; B. Hough, missing ; ?r- Moye, missing ; L. Watts, missing; W. Stewart, missing. <#< Cupt. W. Lc I>ePu*s' Company of Light Artillery. This gallant and efficient corps of* artillery, under the command of our patriotic and talented townsman, W. L. DePass, should have been noticed in our last week's issue, but was unavoidably crowded out. The company v as mnstp.rpd intn kai'vIpa r?n tV?? nit copies the position of Company G, in Major E. B. White's Battalion, now stationed or. James Island. "Its roll presents an hundred patriots as good And true as any of which Carolina can boast*-em bodying, as it does, intelligence, high social position and true soldiery bearing." Capt. DePpass has been especially fortunate in securing the following named gentleman as his commissioned officers: Dr. D. M.Roduers, of Camden, Sr. First Lieutenant; A. A.Gilbert, the deservedly popular editor of the Sumter Watchman, Jr. First Lieutenant; Samuel W. Ricrardson, Sr. Second Lieutenant; and J. Randolph Mokdecai, Jr. Second Lieu* tAnnnt In a correspondence in the Charleston Courier we see it stated that, "Major White, previous to proclaiming the company a part of his noble command, indulged the impulses of his buoyant and patriotic nature in a burst of manly eloquence and happy allusion, interlncent with flowing and graceful compliment to the ofiu-crs arid men of the new company, and especially to the Captain, W. L. DePas6 Touching reference was made to the stirring events of the memorable 21st?to the gallantry of Captain (then Lieutenart) DePass on that bloody field, and to the desperate wound he received and the scar he bore on his fore1 1 _ _ 1 1 1 _ -- r* % neau, bo nonoraoie b memento 01 iiir courage and devotion, and constituting him a veteran to whom he (the Major) was proud to pull his cap. The occasion was also appropriately seized by the Major to proclaim against the infamous proclamation of the brute who now rules, under the power of hi^guns, the unfortunate city of New Orleans, and to call upon the men to form one high and unconquerable resolve for vengeance?to strike, with a spirit to be quenched alone in death, for the sanctity of pure, generous, noble, self-sacrificing woman Z/lm 4 1 . ?Vt AiltAIM - - J -J- 1 * ? IVI ILiClI IIIUIUCIP, TT|?CB MIJU UHllgdlOrP. Tliecffecl of this appeal was seen in the stem features and flashing eye?external evidences clear and linmistnkeable, of a rouI thai burned for the hour of action, and whose one impulse was, * we will do or die." In behalf of the company and himself, Captain DkPabs responded, exhibiting in his than, ner and style the modest hero, the high-eonled and courageous patriot and soldier, and the graceful and eloquent orator. The compliment civilized manhood, tv nt^ge ilie brutish outrage. The whole constituted a moat agreeable episode to the monotony of the damp, arousing the Intent feeling, stirring afresh the patriot's heart, nerving anew the soldier's arm, and, lllru f ho /lAibra A# Imeiran aIa41%?mm -W ->>? vnv uv ?o vi nvn?vivuiiii^ mr,micn with freshness and vigor. ? Stonewall Jackson is in every one's thoughts jnst now. As represented by those who knov# him best, he appears to be shout forty years of age, is near six feet high, and tolerably well proportioned, with lor.g arms and legs, and large feet and hands, lie has dark eyes and hair, wears whiskers from ear to ear, and mustache, nil eropped short. He walks with his oves on the ground, his head slightly bent over, takes long steps, his arms oscillating slowly, and has a sad, sleepy, meditative look. He is noted for his piety, will, and eccentricity. - - * ? A Traitor.?Parson Brownlow is displaying himself at the North among the Abolitionists. He made a speech to a New York crowd the other day, in which he said ho desired to accompany the Yankee Generals into East Tennessee to show them who to hang. If he would use a looking-glass he would see who should first be hung. ' From the Charleston Mercury. IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND. MORE VICTORIES FOR STONEWALL JACKSON. Richmond, June 9.?The following despatch was received here last night: "Staunton, Va., June 8.?Shields crossed the Shenandoah river, at Port Republic, and attacked General Jackson this mcrnrng. After a short contest, he was driven hack with the loss of two pieces of artillery. Fremont has also attacked Eweli. We have driven him back, and Ewell is still pressing him bard Shields is on the bank of the Shenandoah, and Jackson holds hini in check. I hope to be able to announce a great victory to you tonight." A second despatch to Gov. Letcher anneun ces a glorious victory: "Fremont lias been completely routed, and is in full retreat. We will get Shields to-morrow, when we will give you casualties." A third despatch of the same date says that "Generals Stuart and Elzy arc both wounded, but not dangerously. Our victory was complete. Jackson is in close pursuit of the dying foe. We have taken artillery and prisoners in abundance. We will get Shields to-morrow. "Signed A. W. H." General (late Colonel) Turner Ashby was killed near Harrisonburg on Thursday, in a clrirmic.1i with tllf? Pfli'lflV. Johnson J. Hooper, late Secretary of the Provisional Congress, died in this city on Saturday. LATEST FHOM THE NORTH. The New York Hewld% of June 5, gives a long account of the battle on the Chickahominy, from which, in spite of all the Yankee efforts to distort ths truth, it is plain that the Confeederate forces gained a brilliant victory. The Herolcfs correspondent confesses that our troops "displayed great intrepidity." TheJfferaldy editorially, admits the Yankee loss to have been 800 killed and 8000 killed and wounded. It estimates the "rebel" loss in killed and wounded at 5500, and claims that 1500 of our men were made prisoners. A large number of Yankee officers were killed, among whom are mentioned Col. Riker, of the New York "Anderson Zouaves," and Col. 8. A. Dodge, of the 87th New York Regiment Three Yankee t? ]: n 1. i a. i . .1 _ rr crigHtuiT \ti!uuimib nre wuuuueu; out me Jicrald denies .that any have been killed. A despatch from Gen. Halleck to Secretary Stanton, dated Jnne 4, says: uGcn. Pope is pursuing Beauregard, and lias already captured 10,00 prisoners, 16,000 stand of arms, nine locomotives, etc. Gen Dix has been appointed to anpercede Gereral Wool in the command of Fortress Monroe. Shenandoah. Fremont has appeared on the opposite bank of the North Fork and 8heB*ndoah Rivers. Oar victory to-day ova# Shields is complete. If. General Jackeon bad reinforcements, he would save all. Our loee is heavy, hot that of the enamy tresjesdess. Our cavalry is still in pursuit. Fremont, with a small' force, baa crossed the North Fork of # the Shenandoah, at Reck!and Mills.'* (Second Despatch.)?Oar loss yesterday waft 200, but to day it is much heavier. The victory over Shields to*dsy was most signal, that General falling back blocking np the roads behind him. Urge forward the reinforcements, so that he may follow up his successes." The following despatch, received this morning at tho War OASce, confirms the above: Near Port Republic, June 9 (via Staunton.) To General Cooper Adjutant and InspectorGeneral, Richmond: Through God's blessing, the enemy near Port Republic was this day routed, with tho loss of six pieces of his artillery. friornarn t j t a ntr.nu l_~ -? J - " ??V?OVt., Major-General Commanding. The movements near Chattanooga. Atlanta, June 10.?Passengers by the train from Chattanooga report that the enemy's force, the strength of which is variously estimated at from three to seven thousand, left the river opposite Chattanooga, having divided his column, a part going up, and a part going down the river. It is believed that they will attempt to cross and form a junction on this side of the river, in order to attack the city. Generals Kirby Smith, Leadbctter and Reynolds, are at that point with plenty of troops, determined to meet and repel the enemy. The people of Chattanooga are calm. Latest from the North. The New York Herald of the 7th inst. has been received here. It gives the names of eleven officers, who, with 280 privates, are said to have been made prisoners by the enemy during the battle of the Seven Pines. The following are the names of thecaotured officer* w * ~ above the rank of Lieutenant: Col. Ligbtfoot, 22d N. C. Regiment; Lieut. Col. Long, 22d N. C. Regiment; Major Graybill, of the 28th Georgia Regiment; Major Hubbard, of the 8th Alabama, and Capt. Maya, of South Carolina. A despatch to Secretary Wells, of the Yankee Navy Department, dated June 6, announces the occupation of Fort Pillow by the Federal troops. A despatch, dated Padncah, June 6, says that Col. Noble, with nearly his entire command, was then under marching orders, and would leave the city next day. Laleit from Vlcktburg. Vicksburg, June 5.?A gunboat and sloopof-war came up yesterday evening, and opened on the batteries below the city. Taking her position at the point, she attempted to shell the batteries and city. Shell fell short of city. One shot from ono of our 10-inch coiumbiads passing through ber rigging, she tucked her tail and left. The Kenebec, which attacked our lower battery about a week ago, was disabled by a 42 rifle shot passing through her. Ol. ' one now nes on tne Dnr Delow the city. Still later from Richmond. Richmond, via Staunton, June 11.?Sunday Ewells command, with part of Jackson's attacked Fremont, near Croks Keys, five miles from Port Republic. Fremont was repulsed witn ^considerable loss. On Monday, Jackson crossed the Shenandoah, above Port Republic, burnt the bridge, then went on in pursuit of Shields, who was encamped at Lewistown, two miles below Port Republic, on the east side .of the Shenandoah. He attacked him at sunrise, and after a terrible battle of fonp hours completely routed him, capturing six pieces of artillery, and all the L <- 1 J ? swrcb no jjhu, wiuia large amount of provisions. The route was complete as in case of Banks. Shields had 9000 men. Fremont was reinforced, and on Monday, he appeared on west bank of Shenandoah but conld not get over to aid Shield, at the bridge had been burnt Fremont it still there?Jackson on the other tide, a few roilet above. \