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^Vf&Wt'M'Jt- JrtV Biit rrfiM ^ l i/rnt;' tifftt hUa Js fctece, who -ft gorem' mo?r'ifcent for IhV parch m? of Cdfti1 and Fodder Tft AkiV nLuGMJL&?*l >^ > hT I V yi Oar Flrifi and 1 Fourth Pafea. ' "tp* the first page will be found the beautiful Imea, entitled the "8onthern Cross," from the pen of Miss Ellkn Kjet Blount, daughter of FfUkvcia K*r, the well-known author of the 441 Star Spangled Banner," to whom and hit | song a touching allusion is made in the second stansas* , ( We have been furnished, through the kindness of one of Camden's fkir daughters, a manuseitipt copy of that soui-stirring, characteristic ?nfc "Bonnie Blue Flag," and which may foped on the fourth page of the Contodkuvi of the present issue. Those of our ladies4 who tore desirous of procuring a copy, can be fhrnishsd, free of charge, by calling at the office of Thk Confederate. T ' * " Wpelta Garments for Our Soldiers. /.The approach of winter, and the totally destitute condition of eur troops, as regards suitable clothing?render it desirable that prompt measures should be taken to supply them with /Woolen garments. For this purpose each family is earnestly solicited to give at least one lAenket to be dyed and cut up into coats.? The scraps can then be carded up with cotton and wovqn again into cloth for pantaloons and diirta. The Ladies Aid Association will take chargo of the blankets given for that purpose. I "" "" '** The Election for Representatives, Tax Collector, Ordinary and Commissioners of the Pdor Will take place 6n Tuesday next, at the dif ferent J^recincts throughout our District. The Writ of Election, as published last week, -would have led our country friends into error as to the time. The same error has occurred with most of our cotemporaries. Tuesday, the 14th inst, is certainly the day for the above named election to take place. , List of Casualties In the Flat Rock Goard?Capt. JT. P. Cunnlucham. Hie following is a list of the casualties in the Flat Rock Gtfards, in the battle of the 17th September: Lieut. W. W. Patterson, in leg slightly; James J. Trusdell, killed; Corporal D. M. Eirkley, right arm broken, near the shoulder, and since amputated; J..A. Sowell, severely in left breast; W. J. Fletcher, shoulder; J. B. Hall, side; John Williams slightly in leg; Sowell, Eirkley and J. B. Hall were left in the hands of the enemy. Th* Jswish Dat of Atonbmbnt.?Last Friday was the commencement of Yom Kipun, or ibe Jewish Day of Atonement, one of the three great days observed by the sons of Israel throughout the world. These are the Passover, when the passage of the Israelites over the Bed Sea is celebrated in the feast of the un, leavened bread, typical of the eucharistic sacrifice of the Christian dispensation; the Feast of Tabernacles, to denote that the sons of Jacob once dwelt in tents in the wilHAPn^oo- ?na the day of Atonement, when each Jew was enjoined to redeem his sonl figuratively by the presentation of a half shekel, and nothing less or more, whether the presentee be rich or poor. The day is celebrated by the modern Jews by a strict fast Their places of business are all closed, and their synagogues are all opened. Qn the eve of the great day the Holy Book of the law is brought from the Ark with great ceremony and reed by the hazan or minister. Prayers are held in all the synagogues from that time till the next night?literally from even to even?by the faithful Isran1fta?. labo urs 4k-:- ?-** - _.. ? v vaJ/WVUVU tV MUlVk LUCJI BUU18 by Abstaining from meat and drink. At the close of the day?that is the evening?a good lookout is kept for the first star, when the previous last of the twenty-four hours gives way to a very sensible feast, and happy is he or she who Arst discovers that same first star. a % and inspection, by the Governor. On the day previous (Monday) the officers, commissioned and non-comrbisBioned, Wilt drill on the Magaaine Hill, front of the Corawallif H/>u*e. Te the People of Kershaw ^fitrict. Can any true Southern man pr woman re. sist the following appeal made to them, where it is in their power iu any way to aleviate pain and geueral distress. We believe there ate few families in our town or District but what are ab/e to give something towards clothing ' our naked knd shoelesss defenders?battling for the success of the canse in which we are so materially interested. We would say to all those who are prepared to contribute their mite (and it requires your immediate attention) to hand their packages in at the store of ?. W. Bonnet, by 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, at which time the ladies of the Association proposes sendihg to camp a box of clothing, shoes, and other articles of comfort for the soldier : r , [From the Savannah Republican.^ OUR ARMY?ITS GREAT DEEDS, ITS TRIAL8, ITS SUFFERINGS AND INS PERILS IN THE FUTURE No army on this continent has ever accomplished as much or suffered as much, as the army of Northern Virginia within the last three months. At no period during the first* Revolutionary war?not even at Valley Forge?did our forefathers in arms encounter greater hardships, or endure them more uncomplainingly. But great as has been the trials to which the army has been subjected, they are hardly worthy to be named in comparison with the sufferings in store for it this winter, unless the people of the Confederate States, everywhere and in wnatever circumstances, come 10 lis immediate relief. The men must have clothing and shoes this winter. They must have something to cover themselves when sleeping, and to protect themselves from the driving sleet and snow storms when on duty. This must be done, though our friends at home should have to wear cotton and sit by the fire. The army of Virginia stands guard this day, as it will stand guard this winter, over every hearthstone throughout tho South. The ragged sentinel who may pace his weary rounds this winter on the bleak spurs of the Blue Ridge, or along the frozen valleys of the Shenandoah and Rappahanock 111 - I - - 1 - ' I .1 win aiso ut5 your sentinels, my mentis, ai nome. It will be for you and your household that he encounters the wrath of the tempest and the dangers of the night. He suffers and toils and fights for you, too, brave, true-hearted women of the South. Will you not clothe his nakedness then? Will you not put shoes and stockings on his feet? Is it not enough that he has written down his patriotism in crimson characters along the battle road from the Rappah aunock to the Potomac? And must his bleeding feet also impress his fidelity upon the snows of the coming winter ? I know what your answer will be. God has spoken through the women of the South, and they are his holy oracles in this day of trial and tribulation. It is not necessary to counsul violent measures; but it is not expected that any person will be permitted to accumulate leather and cloth for purposes of speculation. The necessities of the army rise up like a mountain, and cannot and will not be overlooked. It was hoped at one time, that we might obtain winter supplies in Maryland. This hope was born after the army left Richmond, and has uow miserably perished. The Government 16 unable to furnish the supplies; for they are not to be had in the country. If it bad exercised a little foresight last spring and summer, when vessels were running the blockade, with cargos of calico, linen and other articles of like importance, a partial supply at least of hats, blankets, shoes and woolen goods might have been obtained from England. But foresight is a quality of the mind that is seldom put in practice in these days. Bnt whatever may be done by the people, should be done immediately. Not one moment can be lost that will not be marked, as by the < second hand of a watch, with the pangs of a sufferer. Already the bills and Valleys in this* high latitude have been visited by frost, and rnmmmmssm. ? m f i i >.. . the cooVUf $SM man m ?Xet nothing etaud between Jfca tw&fte performance bf it.* Neither pride, nor pleasure, nor personal ease and comfort, should withold your h*ndsirom the holy work. The supply of leather and .woe), we dU , know, is limited; hit do what you can, and all you can, and as sooii as you can. If you cannot send woolen socks, sand half woolen or Cotton looks; and so with under clothing, coats and panta. And if blankets are not to be had, then substitute comforts made of dved osnaburgs staffed with Cotton. Anything that will keep off the cold will be acceptable. Even the speculator and extortioner migbt forego their gains for a sea-, son and unite in this religious duty. If they neither clothe the naked, nor feed the hungry who are fighting for their freedom and for their homes and property, what right have they to expect anything but eternal damnation, both from God and man! If the army of Virginia could march through the South just as it is?ragged and almost barefooted and liatless?many of the men limping along and not quite well of their wounds or* sickness, yet cheerful and not willing to abandon their places in ranks?their cloths riddled with balls and their banners covered with the smoke and dust of battle, and shot into tatters, many of them inscribed with "Williamsburg," "Seven Pines," "Gaines* Mill," "Garnet's Farm," "Front ltoyal," "McDowell," "Cedar Run,'' and other victorious fields?if this army of vot. erans, thus clad and shod, with tattered uniforms and banners, could march from Richmond to the Mississippi, it would produce a sensation that has no parallel in history since Peter the Hermit led his swelling hosts across Jiurope to tbc rescue of the Holy Sepulchre. The following very unsatisfactory dispatch was received in Camden on yesterday. It is here published as it was transmitted to our office by the operators abroad. It may bo correct, but we must confess our perceptive powers are not sufficiently clear and forcible to convey to the mind's eye of the casual reader what, we have no doubt, was originally intended for the dispatch. The fault, we are satisfied, docs not lie at our telegraph office.? Editor Confederate. Lirtest from tlie West. Mobile, October 8.?Despatches from Tupelo of the 7th says: Having driven in the enemies skirmishers, the combined forces of forced Dy wintfield's Legion, and a section of artillery and afterwards by Maury's Division, which was also reinforced; but the whole of this force proved insufficient, and was driven back?the enemy burning a bridge, and trapping Moor's brigade and four pieces of aitillery. Van Dorn and Villipigue coming up, recaptured Moor's brigade, and a brigade of their captors and thirteen .pieces of artillery. The .enemy were then driven back to Matamoras, and our army continued their retreat to Ripley over the road our brigade train had passed. Our loss estimated at fiOOO?that of the enemy mueh hevier. Our loss may be over estimated Our devil would like to have a dime from the moot when she gives change from the next quarter. Van Dorn and Price attacked them in their entronchments at 9 o'clock a. m., on Friday, driving them out and capturing 9 pieces of artillery. We continued repulsing them slowly and driving them back until night, our loss was heavy during the day. Phifer's and Green's brigades suffered most. Gen. Martinwas killed. Cols. McFarland and Cox were severely wounded. At four'o'clock Saturday morning the enemy opened with heavy artillery, doing but little damage. At 8 o'clock we advanced, capturing several siege guns. Green's brigade again suffered severely, and was driven back. They charged the fortifications. The enemy held their fire until they were within 30 yards and then opened a mur derous fire, repulsing them with great loss. Information was received thftt the enemy, 20,000 strong, were advancing via Pocohontas, on our rear, when a retreat was ordered?our troops being somewhat disorganized?but bringing off part of the captured artillery, our wounded and baggage, and fell back in good order, 10 miles from Cypress Creek. At 8 o'clock Sunday morning, our column commenced skirmishing with the'Yankee Bolivar forces, at Pocohon tas, and fell back one mile, where he was rein { fgfM** u?d?n,.ictei W&ttfmZv*) ?Tbe It lo<kn<l>' iiu^fet to There is a degree ojf inhumanity in the Attitude on this question assumed by the European Powers, which seems to us to csll for the sternest censure. Vtio Are standing with folded * arms and a placid expression on ourYacfes, while America is being mads a desert, and the Americans, most valiantly, are hacking one another to pieces. WiM it-advantage as at all tfeaitl* spirit of the country should be brek^npft whole generation of young men slain or mcfihied. ia the cruelest of unjust wars, And the benefits llmt. tho vnrlrl miorlit rorAivA from ftiin (hrtvinM and onco happy continent postponed for-a century? Let us do something, as we are Christian men. It does not matter what they call it Term it arbitration, intervention^ diplomatic action, recognition of the South, remonstrance with the North, friendly interference, or forcible pressure of some sort?whatever form or shape our action may assume, let us do something to stop this carnage.. For each year of this war at least 200,000 men are slain in batle. Millions may be said to be wounded or stricken^with disease; and* for every one killed, wounded, or sick, a family is in mourning. A territory larger than Europe is given up to horrors that might have figured in'Dantfe*8 "inferno." Over fair Virginian plantations, and homesteads in old Kentucky, by the rivers of Tennessee, on the prairies of Missouri and Arkansas, among the cane and rice fields of Louisiana and Georgia, red handed war sfHdcs triumphant. What have ali these people done that they should bo so directly visited! The cause of this war is a chimera, a fatal infatuation. Let us not be content with muttering this to ourselves; let us tell the Amcricaus what we think of it, and cry?holdl while something yet remains for Americans to fight about. If our Government will not do this wo must hold them in part responsible for .the continuanco of this plague of civil war?this standing outrage and aggression against God and man. Tlirco days Fighting at Corinth?A Disasterous Result. Tupelo, October 6.?9 p. in.?(To the Mo bile Advertiser.)?We have no authentic news from Corinth since Gen. Van Dorn's despatch of the 3d. A courier, who arrived here to-day, says that on the 4th inst.. our tfoops drove the enemy from his entrenchments, which wo oc<? cupied, but wero aflei wards forced to fall hack from the town. Heavy cannonading was heard yesterday from points above Here. The figlit must have been most bloody. A courier i8 hourly expected from the scene,of conflict. Gen. hdward Price, an exchanged prisoner^ a son of Gen. Sterling Price, arrivd hore to-day, having left Memphis on the 1st mst. He represents the enemy to be 40,000 strong, with 70 pieces of artillery, strongly posted at Corinth. They were fully informed as to our movements, and anticipated the'attack from Gens. Price and Van Dorn. Sherman, at Memphis, knew the exact whereabouts of our forces. (Second Despatch.) Tupklo, October 7.?Noon.?The battle of Corinth was most bloody. Our forces gained repeated successes on Friday and Saturday. They had driven the enemy from bis breast works, had occupied the position, and bad gained the town itself. . Tho enemy, however^ held out stubbornly on his left until bis reinforcements bad arrived, when, on Sunday, be fell upon Van.Dorn with overwhelming numbers, forcing our troops to relinquish their po sitions and retreat. The fight continued almost uninterruptedly during Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The slaughter on both aides is t unparalleled. One of our Generals writes that ; Maury's division, composed of Phifer's, Cabell's, and Moor's brigades, will not number moro than one brigade. Of Cabell's brigade n'Ot more than 460 are left. Gen. Martin, of tho Fourth Brigade, chiefly Missippiana, was killed. Also Col. Rogers, of Texas, and Col. Wirt Adams, of Mississippi. Gen. Moore was killed, rian moa lnSnwAi) Kw A 4A 11 AIAWM I. - u&ui uauou nna mjuicu ujr *? in 11 iiviuino uurBOa During the retrograde movement 10,000 fresh Federal troops, from Bolivar, harrassed Maury'a division, which was in the advance. Our army is undertood now to be in the vicinity of Ripley, Miss., and perfectly safe. It is rumored that but one of oar Gens, was sanguine of success before the attack, which he caused to be made. No officers have yet arrived here, nor | any of the wounded. . _ ; *. i ... I' "Ail ?-'?