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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
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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.
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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
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^ 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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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