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vtt T. Editor,
FHlrt|Y, AUOIIST 8,
PrvHident Davis.
The letter of President Davis to (Jen. Lee,
in reference to tlie orders issued by Gens.
Pbi'e and Stein wk it of the U. S. Army is
worthy of him and the position lie occupies,
and must find a cordial response in the breast
ol every true son of the South. The orders of
those Northern generals?like Picayune Butler's?
will only make our brave soldiers strike
harder blows, and nerve every man, woman
and chilu to hold in utter execration and contempt
the authors, aiders and abetters of a tyranny
to which Austria and Russia would be a
thousand fold preferable
Tlie Seasons.
For the past two weeks we have been blessed
with refreshing showers. The early corn is
now nearly matured, and promises a good yield.
The lattcv planting lias a tine appearance.
The health of the country, so far, is generally
good, but the weather exceedingly hot?the
thermometer for the past three days ranging
j-rom 91 to OVdegs.
Dentil or Dr, Tlioniwcll.
The citizens of this community, in common
with the people of South Carolina, were startled
with the sad intelligence of the death of
this distinguished divine, which took place at
Charlotte, N. C. Among the great men which
the people of our State loved to honor, none
were more deserving?possessed of talent of
the highest order. Soon after graduating lie
was called of God to preach the everlasting
gospel, aiid soon after received the appointment
of Professor, and afterwards President o( his
own cherished alma mater. Thus were the
energies of his mighty intellect brought to
bear in favor of the glorious truths of the
Bible, llow striking the contrast from the
teachings of him who tilled the Presidency
when he was a student. The withering, blighting
influence of his pernicious doctrines contaminated
many of the youth of that day.?
The seeds then sown arc still bringing forth
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the bitter fruit. ^Vith gratitude we thank the
Giver of all good, 111 raising up one, the inllucncc
of whose teachings will descend to generations
yet unborn. Many will rise up and
call him blessed. True, 13r. Thornwell was a
warm admirer of his own standard. As a
minister of the Presbyterian Church, he upheld
the doctrines of that branch of Zion with
a zeal excelled by none ; but he was no sectarian
in the arms of Christian charity. He embraced
all who loved and obeyed the mandates
of the Giver of all good in sincerity and truthIlis
death is a great loss to truth and righteousness,
and creates a void almost irreparable
in the literary arena of the Confederacy.?
The extinguishment of such a light mav well
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fill our hearts with sorrow. lie was not only
an eminent Christian, but a devoted patriot.?
No man lived in his native State with greater
affection for his country, and who labored
harder for the desired success of our cause.?
Truly arc we called to mourn that he should
be removed from the sphere of his usefulness,
when to hutaan eye he could not be spared?
but God, who sees the end from the beginning
is wiser than man. To His will we humbly
bow. How appropriate the language of the
text of the Rev. Mr. Hay; on Sabbath morning
last, in the Presbyterian Church of this
place : " My Father, my Father! the chariot of
Israel anil the horsemen thereof; and he saw
him no more; and lie took hold of his own
clothes and rent them in two pieces." 2
Kings 2 chapter, xii verse.
Important from Euorpe.
Richmond, August 4.?The Northern papers
of the 31st ult. bring us the news from Europe
by the Australasian, which had arrived with
Liverpool dates to the 10th.
An important debate had taken place in the
British Parliament on the 17th ult., upon Mr.
Lindsay's motion to offer mediation in the
American war, and to recognize the Southern
Confederacy. After a lengthy debate, Mr.
Lindsay's motion was withdiawn.
Lord Palmcrston made a remarkable speech
on the occasion, ^appealing to the House to
leave the matter in the hands of the Govern}
rocnt.
The Paris correspondent of the London Herald
again asserts that Napoleon is about to offer
the mediation of France to America, and
says that the drift of public opinion is in favor
ofs uch a course.
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Co ii Ted orate Money.
There arc sonic in this community?as wo
have heard of elsewhere?who arc endeavoring
to depreciate the Confederate bills, by try- 1
ing to put them at a discount in exchange for
the bills of the banks of the State, aye, even
to make purchase of foreign money at a sacraficc
of from three to eight per cent, off our le
gal tender. To such we would apply the cpi- 1
thet of traitor. Enemies to the country docs
not consist entirely of open resistance to the
government, or in language of symvathy with
our foes, or in iunundocs, against the power of
the South to resist the tyranny of the mighty
North, or in veneration for the miserable delusion
of love for the Old Union, or in utter
indifference to the success of our arms in the
great struggle in which we arc engaged. No
matter in which way it is shown?he that
would put the Confederate bills below par, is
preying more successfully against the true interest
of the South than any of the above
classes. This is the currency our soldiers are
paid in, and in several instances the wives of
poor soldiers have been compelled to pay these
harpies a premium for bank bills, or be forced
to make a larger purchase than their scant
means would justify, depriving, in a great
measure, the wives and children of our brave
defenders the little necessaries of life so dearly
earned by their brothers and husbands?taking
the bread from their mouths?to bo dealt with
by a set of men living at home at their case,
with every comfort and luxury about them.
Besides, it is calculated to create distrust and
discontent on the part of our soldiers against
the Government. When men render their
services to their country they should be paid in
funds that arc current everywhere. There is
no reason in stabbing our cause in this way, and
he who attempts to depreciate the Confederate
currency by traffic or otherwise, should receive
a traitor's doom?we care not who he may be,
or what his position in the community or section.
The Confederate money is just as well and
surely guaranteed as the hills of the banks.?
The faith and property of the Southern Confederacy
is pledged for their redemption. AVc
say, let every man be looked upon with suspicion
who is endeavoring to weaken our cause
by one ot the most effective means the miserly,
hard-hearted money-loving enemies of the
country can take. On the other hand let every
lover of his country uphold the government
and its finances. Light is now breaking upon
us, and we trust in God, in a short time, in
spite of enemies at home and abroad, our
liberties will soon be established, and the Confederacy-loving
friends, in unexampled pros,
perity.
There have been cases not many leagues
from our own town, where five-fold charges
have been made on our sick and wounded
soldiers, for conveying them to their own
homes, not many miles distant. Wo have
heard through sources in which we could place
every reliance, that charges of from 84 to 8tt
per day have been demanded for the use of a
spavined horse or mule and a dilapidated
buggy, to carry a sick soldier to his home?at
the same time leaving the impression that the
recipient was being vastly favored, even at
these figures. Can an enlightened, civilized
community endorse such?are we to become
canibals and devour each other?
If, in the above remarks any one should feel
that they apply in anywise to his case, we alone
are responsible for tho same, and to whom application
should be made for redress. *
[for the camden confederate.]
Adam's Hun, July 20, 1802.
Editor Camden Confederate :
Dear Sir: Though grateful for the honor
conferred on me by a nomination recently
made through your columns, I cannot permit
my name to be used as a candidate for tho
Legislature, because, aside from other considerations,
1 regard the fiold as the most appropriate
place in which for me to serve my country
in the present crisis.
Yours, very respectfully,
L. W. It'. Blair.
A disease resembling plague lias appeared
f* 11 it ir i *
ai i>rooKiyn, m. x., ana is creating alarm.
The first symptom is the appearance of a
small pimple on the body, which spreads rapidly
until it covers the whole body. Death
invariably ensues in 24 hours. 1
The Signs of the Times. .
The late news from the North would indicate
either a letting down of the rigid censorship
of the Lincoln tyranny over tho* press,
or a determination to give some utterance to
sentiments that ought to liavo seen the light
ever since the monster and his cabinet had
control at Washington. The Newark (N. J.)
Journal has an article, wonderful for that lati
tuUc, and sliowiug a difference of opinion from
tlic views reaching us heretofore. In the close
he says:
"Now, the question is, will you wait until a
war of years has prostrated every interest, destroyed
a sixth part of your populati<*n, and
made a waste and desolation of the North, or
will you demand peace now? Is the freedom
of the negro of more importance than that of
the white man ? If so, clamor for war. Are
the groans of the wounded more musical to
your ears than the whirl of the shuttle and
the ring of the hammer? Then clamor for
war. Do you desire an incubus of taxaiton
that shall make you and your remotest posterity
"hewers of wood and drawers of water" to
the Federal Government? Then clamor for
war. Do you desire to sec this Confederate
Government transformed into a vast centralized
military despotism ? Then clamor for war.?
Do you want to witness the final wreck of
of all the glories of the past, and our hopes
for the future? Then clamor for war."
The freedom of speech vindicated in Boston
in behalf of the Gordon's, for hurrahing for
Jeff. Davis, by one Sennott, is a picture of
the Northern Government, of Seward and
Si'mneu, and the lights and shadows of New
England society, at the present day, which
must satisfy our Southern men that separation
from such a mass of corruption took place none
too soon, llis appeal seems to have satisfied
the authorities before whom the case was tried,
and they were allowed to go free from the tortures
of the rack. On the other hand?in the
grand conservative city of New York, and the
city of brotherly love?settled by Wm. Penn
?their cry is still for war; they see the hopes
of their gain is about to go from their avaricious
grasp. They fairly gnash their teeth with
rage, and say this rebellion must and shall be
put down. It may be the time is not far dis
tant. when tliat modem Sodom's measure of
inimiity may bo full ?' notwithstanding lier
great wealth and commercial importance.?
Ichalod may be written in the history of New
York.
Highly Important News from the
North?Reported Resignation of
Seward?Refusal of Yankee Governors
to Furnish more Troops, ete.
Lykchdukg, August 4.?The following special
despatch was received by the Republican
newspaper of this city this morning:
Chaklottsville, Va., August 4.? The National
Intcllif/enccr and Baltimore Sun, of a
late date, have been received in Staunton.
Thev announce that William II. Seward has
resigned the Secretaryship of State under the
Lincoln Administration.
The Governors of Fcnsylvania, Ohio and
Connecticut refuse to send more men into th?
field.
The National Intcllif/enccr accuses Seward
of having been engaged, for the last sixty days
in endeavors to bring about, through the mediation
of England, a cessation of hostilities.
lion. C. L. Vallandinghain is stumping the
State of Ohio against the war and the Administration.
lie is said to be addressing immense
audiences, with great favor jpid applause.
Latest from Richmond.
Richmond, August 6.? Gens. Buckncr,
Tilgman, McKall, Com. Barron, Lieut. Colonel
Beverly Kcnnon and other officers, and a large
number of prisoners (exchanged) have arrived
in this city. Gen. Pcttigrew has also arrived
within our lines and will reach the city to-day.
From Savannah.
CATTURE OF THE STEAM SHIP LODONO FEDERAL
VESSELS AT NASSAU GREAT EXCITEMENT
THERE.
Savannah, August 5.?The steam ship Lodono
Captain Luckic, from Nassau, Jn)y 31st
after entering Ossahow Sound on Monday^
morning grounded in eleven and a half feet water
and was captured by the Federal blockaders.
Geo. Marshall and two pilots, passengers, made
tlioir escape in a small boat. They Represent
a laTge number of Federal vessels about the
port of Nassau, causing great excitement at
that place.
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The Lodono first attempted to enter Tybec,
but was fired into from the MaHello Tower, tbo
shot passing through her cabin.'
Skirmishing with Po^c^ Forces.'
a great battle imminent?tiie president
determined to retaliate.
Richmond, August 3.?The ball is about to
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po opcnea neiween stonewall jaexsou ana
Pope. Heavy skirmishing is now going on
between the two forces at Orange Court House.'
The Confederates are getting the advantage
and a general engagement is thought to be imminent.
The President has directed Gen. Leo to
transmit his order regarding Pope and Steinwer
to the Federal authorities, and says that
the receipt of the order, if they do not reverse
their policy, he will be forced to retaliate.?
Savannah Jiejmblicon. P. W. A.
The Movements About Richmond*
Riucmond, August 4.?On Saturday night
the enemy landed a large body of troops at
two points on the south side of the James
River. Their force is variously estimated at
from G000 to 10,000 men, infantry, artillery
and cavalry.
There was brisk skirmishing to-day, at Cox's
Mill Creek, Prince George county, between 50
of the 13th Virginia Cavalry and 80 of the
Yankee Cavalry. Our loss was 1 killed, 3
wounded and two missing. The Yankee Cavalry
was at Garysville, at 1 o'clock yesterday.
l?!_l i 1 l j i n i i i
j'jiyui uuiiureu x aiiKce v^avmry anacKea zou
of Gen. Robertson's Cavalry, yesterday morning,
a milo this side of Orange C. II. The .
Confederates charged the enemy, and drove
them back to the village, where a brisk skirmish
Look place. Another body of Yankees
appearing on their flank, the Confederates fell
back towards Gordonsvillc, bringing away nine
prisoners. The Yankee loss was two killed and
a number wounded. Our loss was five wounded
and several missing.
A Yankee gunboat got aground in the
mouth of the Appotomax ltiver, near City
Point, on Sunday. The Confederate batteries
were firing at her yesterday afternoon. The
result is not ascertained.
From the West.
Chattanooga, August 4. ? McMinnvillo,
Tennessee, was occupied by about 7,000 Fedral
troops last Saturday ? probably General Rnell
or Nelson's division. A detachment of Gen.
Forrest's cavalry was in tlie place on Friday,
but were smart enough to evade capture. A
man who lun their lines from McMinvillc,
states that he heard the shrieks of women
from almost every house in the town, and
thinks the Yankee command must have been
turned loose at will, to pillago and outrage.?
The shrieks were agonizing.
Jackson, August 3.?Passengers from Memphis
report that an eineuie had broken out
among the Yankees and the negroes working
on the fortifications there. The Yankees had
shot a number of the negroes.
From tli? West.
Grenada, Miss., August C.?Tho enemy is
reported to be advancing on Zenobia, in three
columns, of from 1500 to 2000 strong, each.
Reinforcements have been sent from this
place to Col. Jackson. Curtis'" cavalry attacked
a provision train en route to Gen. Pasons,,
near Austin, Mississippi, a few days ago. They
were repulsed with considerable loss.
A dnsnntfOl rTntrt/l faira OQ*l? ? LH.V. _
_vtMwvt 4*V/bli IHtk*^ i'lC
rebels made a dash at Ilumbolt, yesterday.?
Our cavalry fled without a gun. Tho rebel
cavalry attacked our infantry, killing 15 and
taking several prisoners, and gained possession
of the town.
Gov. McGoflin has called a meeting of the
Legislature lor the 14th ?f Augnst, to provide
for the peace of the State, and its safety agianst
the Legislation of the Federal Congress.
Col. Logan hung a Mr. Whipple, a worthy
and influential citizen of Jackson Tennessee,
on the 29th inst, for piloting the Confederate
party to a bridge which they burned. Logan
also burned the houses of several sympathizers.
Dr. Leftwitcli, a Yankee cotton buyer, was cap
turcd by guerillas near McCownsvillc, last week*,
with $2500 in specie, has arrived.
Mobile, August 6.?A special despatch to"
the Advertiser, dated Jackson, August 5th'
says Gen. Breck in nidge, this morning attacked
Baton Rogue, driving the Federals fVom the
city. For an hour the musketry fire was very
heavy. Firing was also heard from the direction
of the river. "NYc drove the enemy fronv
the city to the riv.cr bank. Gen. Breckinridge,
is now in possession of the city.