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in arrears frotp the first six months of our publication
?will find their accounts made out and sent to them
enclosed in their paper. We do not send it as a matter
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Our distinguished fellow townsman. Judge T. J.
Withers, has received the well merited appointment
of Associate Judge of the Appeal Court of South
Carolina.
The Weather.
There is 110 time when the iron sceptre of winter is
more heavily felt than the present month. December
this year, as in all others, is cold, rugged and inhospita
ble, and if it was not for Christmas, would scarcely
relax his frozen features with a smile through the
whole reign. It repels the enjoyment which early
winter should bring us, and the promises of a coming
spriog is far away in the distance But we complain
not, as tho glorious adrent of our Saviour, is a day
which we all look to as heralding glad tidings to thoso
who take due conception.
Recess.-?The General assembly adjourned last
Thursday, to re-assemble the 20th of January next.
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Casualties in the Camden Volunteers.
Through the kindness of a friend, wo have been
furnished with a,list of tho casualties in Capt Leituer's
Company: N
James Withorsooon, soveroly in thigh; James It.
Brown, severely in thigh; Henry McKagan, severely;
R W. Proctor, Crenshaw, Lawronce, C. J* |
Begues, K. W. Alien and Alexander Monroe, slightly*
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vicuigu juuorur, leg since amputated; and throe others, 1
whose names we could dot learn.
We have not, as yet, been furnished with any other
lists from our section.
Acknowledgment.
The Ladies' Aid Association acknowledge the re- :
coipt of fifteen dollars in money, and two bundles hospital
stores, from Mrs. A. E. Peat. Also, proceeds of
an einbroided cushion, $14,75, from Mrs. Ann Salomons
; one dozen caps, from Mrs. ; two yards
?nomolnrl ft.-... 4 *
vuuiuwiu wuhi, iruiu airs. a. ai. JjEE; one bunch
woolen yarn, from Mrs. Humphreys; one pair socks,
from Miss Dabney, and a large quantity scraps, for
making caps, from the citizens of Camden.
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New Publications.
In course of publication, and nearly ready lor issue,
iB"tfhe Camp Fires, Battle-fields and Marches of the
Southern Army," by "Personnk," army correspondent
of the Charleston Courier. Its object is to preserve
a picture of army life in every phase, and to embrace I
such incidents, anecdotes, sketches and descriptions?
ranging from grave to gay, from lively to severe?as
may not And their way into history, and vet ought to
bo perpetuated among the annals of the war."
'? The same writer also announces a voiume in progress,
illustrating the devotion of Southern Women in
the War of Southern Independence. Any facts pertinent
to the subject will also be welcomed, and, if
properly authenticated, be adopted as a part of the
history."
The Charleston Courier says; the efforts of the writer
will be greatly facilitated by contributions of incidents,
for either of the above works, from other
sources than his own personal budget; and lie respectfully
requests our soldier!, wherever thy are, to send
him all interesting material at their oommand; and it
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wuj uo me pivuauro ui uiq autnor to receive and incorporate
all such contributions from reliable sources, in
the forthcoming volume.
# Address F. G. dk Fontaine, Courier office, Charleston,
6. (X
The author of The works referred to is well known
to the entire Qouth as a man of remarkable genius, intuitive
peroeptWu, and his descriptive talent beyond
ordinary conception.
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Latent frem Richmond.
Richkomd, December "M.?Northern dates of tbe |
20th stages, that Seward and life son both resigned.?
The cause of this is supposed to be the recent disaster
at Fredericksburg. On the night of the 18th, several
Republican Senators waited on i.inooln, and urged a
re-construction of his Cabinet, and it is probable there
will be an entire pew Tankee Cabinet. Soon as Seward
heard of it. he and his son both tendered their resignations,
they had not been aocepted at last accounts.
The Philadelpeia Enquirer says they probably will be.
Blair will follow suit.
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Vicksburq, December 20.?Further particulars of
the late battle in Arkansas have beon received It
was fought at Prairie Grove, near Cane HiU Our
lose was 260* killed and wounded; the enemy's loss
was 1000 killed and wounded, 300 prisoners, 20 wagons
of clothing and four stands of colors. All accounts
represent it act having been a decisive victory
for the Confederates. Gen. Stein and Col. Clarke, of
Missouri, are reported to have been killed
From the Weil.
Grenada, December 20.?Starke's Cnvafiy has captured
nine wagon loads of Butler's stores at Friar's
Point, opposite Helena, and brought them safely hither.
The enemy above is reported to havo fallen back to
Oxford, Mississippi. President Davis and Gen. Johnston
are at Vicksburg to-day, and are expected here
on Monday.
Jackson, Miss., December 19.?Van Dorn's Cavalry
got beyond the Yankees who made the raid a few
days ago on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, capturing
the whole party. It is reported from above, that the
enemy has advanced his main body to Coffeeville, 16
miles north of the Yallabuslia line. Light skirmishing
was going on between the advance pickets of both armies.
The force of Grant is variously estimated at
from 40,000 to 60,000 infantry, with a cavalry and ar
tillery force. Prisoners slate that Grant has determined
upon a continued advance, and confidently expects
that our troops will retire on his approach. Our
army is in fine spirits. #
Interesting from the North.
Murfrkesboro, Tenn., December 21.?Louisville
papers of the 18th instant, have been received here
They contain Burnsidea' official report qf the battle
of Fredericksburg. He estimates the total Yankee
loss at 13,050.
A dispatch from Burnside to Halleck, dated December
16, says: From the conviction that the enemy's
point could uot be carried without disaster, the army
was withdrawn across the Rappahannock.
A report was in circulation at the North,. that McClellan
lvad been summoned in haste to Washington,
and whs in consultation with Lincoln and his cabinet.
It was supposed that he would be reinstated in the
command of the army of the Potomac.
Affhtrs at Nasliville.
Murfreksboro, Tbnn., Dec. 20.?Parties from
Naaville yesterday report that the eneiny is extending
and sirengtheuing his fortifications around that city.
The report that an evacuation had been determined
on, originated in the departure of certain troops, destined,
it was supposed, lor Mississippi.
Preparing to Retaliate?The Macon Telegraph
announces that fifteen Yankee officers have been
brought from the vicinity of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and
placed in close confinement at Macon The object is
to make them ansWer, by their lives, if necessary, for
some of the many horrid murders they have been perpetrating
in Tennessee and Kentucky. It is hoped
that our government now intends squaring all accounts
with the Abolition authorities.
Our Casual lien.
Richmond, Dec. 19.?I am just from tho field. All
of our wounded were comfortably brought down.?
Jenkins' Brigade has not suffered, and only Orr's Regiment
has, in Gregg's Brigade. The loss in it was one
[ hundred and sixty killed, wounded and missing.?
! Capt. Bockyland, Lieuts. Higgins and Dixon were
1 killed; Maj. Norton and Lieut Paget were wounded.
Of Kershaw's Brigade, the 3d Regiment suffered aw*..11
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tun;. ! ? iu negiiuuui. iusi uiree Kinea outrigm ana
sixty-five wounded. Maj Oaillard is slightly wounded
; Lieut. Elliott, severely in the groin; W. Adams,
j mortally; Capt. Doby, slightly.
E. W. Barnwell.
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Merited Promotion.?We are informed, and much
pleaded to state, that Col. John H. Morgan, whose exploits
have gnined him so much well deserved fame,
has peen appointed by the President a Brigadier Gen.
eral in the Confederate army.
Scene of the Battle.?The scene of the battles
was the Masrfaponax Bills, a little off from Hamilton's
Crossing, our lines extending from this vicinity nearly
to Port Royal. We are said to have had considerable
advantage in position, our forces occupying the hills
and ridges which form the watershed of the Massaponax.
The distance of th is locality from Fredericksburg
is about four miles.
Twenty Tbonian4 Yankees Killed
and Woanded at Frodtrfckiburf.
Petersiitokq, December 17.?A lady has arrived
here, who left Norfolk Monday last. She pays the information
of Burnside'a defeat produced the most stunning
effect on the Yankees in Norfolk, while our own
people were greatly elated. The Yankee accounts say ;
they were permitted to occupy Fredericksburg with
but little opposition, but as soon as a large foroe got j
across, the rebel General Lee opened upon them with ,
two hundred and fifty pieces of artillery, wliilo Stuart i
got partly in their rear, and poured a murderous fire 1
into tbo JJnion ranks. They say so much havoc has 1
not been sinoe the commencement of the war
They report their loss in killed and wounded at more
than twenty thousand.
Steamers for the Confederates?The Glasgow
Journal of November 20 says; "The fleet of first class
steamers that have been purchased in this country for
the purpose of running the blockade are leaving granually.
The swift river steamer Ruby, 120 tons, and
the splendid Belfast mail steamer Giraffe, 360 tons
sailed on Saturday afternoon from Greenock. They
have both undergone a strengthening outfit for the passage.
The Ruby is commanded by captain Gregory, has
22 men, and sails in'fuel. The Giraffe is commanded
by Captain Duguid, has 50 men, and takes out a valuable
cargo in boxes, cases and packages, (containing
"Gregory *8 pills, it is said,) and over $65,000 worth
of leather boots, $21,500 worth of medicines, and
$30,000 worth of surgical instruments. The Giraffe
also takes out thirty passengers, as they are styled!
but these are said to be more useful than ornamental '
New Financial Policy op the Yankee Government.?It
seems that the Yankee Government isaboui
to adopt a new financial policy, the leading features of
which are set forth in a bill just introduced inio the
Northern Congress by the Committee of Ways and
Means:
The bill provides for the issue by Mr. Chase of a
thousand millions of United States bonds, similar in
amount and form to those authorized by the act approved
February 25, 1862. with Interest-payable semi-annually
in the lawful money of the United States,
and the principal payable in twenty years in gold or
silver coin of the United States, also to issue legal
tender notes of the United States, the amount not to
exceed, with those already authorized, five hundred
millions, to enable him to call in all the fire-twenty
and seven-thirty Treasury notes now in circulation,
ancLcancel thorn, and authorizing him to redeem the
United States legal tender notes held as a loan and
bearing interest. The law authorizing such loans is
to be repealed.
The bill aims at the virtual suppression of the
banks by the imposition of a tax of fifty per cent, upon
all their circulation over one half the amouut of their
capital paid in, to go into operation ninety days after
the passage of the bill.
The gunboat Paimetto State made a trial trip up the
Cooper river yesterday, which proved satisfactory to
the ?ffl<>ers in command. The boat made seven knots
an hour running with the stream, and four knots an
hour steaming against it.?Mercury 17ft inst.
Rev. Heniy W. Hillard, formerly United States Min*
ister at the Court of Vienua, was recently admitted into
tho Georgia Methodist Conference, and elected to
lCldor's orders.
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A New Move from Vallandingham.?Mcrfresboro,
December 16.?Northern papers received here
state that Yallandingham had introduced a resolution
in uongreas declaring treason lor any lnterierence Dy
the military authorities with State institu tions or the
civil authorities of the Stato.?Special Dispatch to Vie
Savannah Republican.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
ADJ'T k IN8P. GENERAL'S OFFICE, 1
Columbia, December 19, 1862. S
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1.
\LFRKD P. ALDRICH, WILLIAM D. SIMPSON.
A. H. Boykin, Wilmot G. DeSauasnre James
W. Harrison, BobertG. McOaw, 0. Davis Melton and
T V? T!_.1 1- 1 '
uumea ??f XiipncomD, naving oeen appointed Aids-deCatnp
to the Commander-in-Chief, with the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel, will be obeyed and respected accord
ingyl.
' By order 6f the Commander-in-Chief.
' A. C. ?ARLINGTON,
Adjutant and Inspector General of 8. C.
taf Carolinian Charleston Moremry and (hatter
will pbblish three times; all the other papers of the
State each ones.
OBITUARY.
The names of a country's soldiery who have fallen
jn the defence of cherished rights or established insti'
tutions, bare been from time immemorial the theme
of the poet and the orator. Proud moMNpents
mark their resting place, and traditions perpetuate
their memories. When the history of this straggle is
written, the sacrifice, deeds and patience of onr brave
men, will appear to future age*, marvels of romance
In auoh a war no man should be forgotten.
Prominent among the "dead braves" of the 2d South
Carolina Regiment, is BRNJAIIIN 7. LEITNERr
who fell with theoolore of his Regiment in his hand at
Savage Station, June 29th, 1862. Born in South Carolina,
but reared partly in Florida (whither his lktber
had moved some years since) he had matriculated! at
the university of Virginia, a short time before the war.
; He left its academic walks to serve his country, and
enlisted in the Camden Volunteers, August, 1861, as
' n private. Amid the snows of Manaaaas or the flitigueing
campaign of the Peniusula, he bore himself with
| soldierly ardor and fortitude. He was acting as Color
Bearer on the day of the battle, 29th of June, when
Gen. MaGruder's corps attacked Gen. Sumner's at
Savage Station, where, coDsptcuoos for daring he bore ^
jt aloft, to the writers observation, amidst a rain of
lead the most stunning the regiment ever endured.
He was wounded and carried to Richmond, where
died on the 13tli day of July. He died a triumphant
i death. Religion was a part of bis lofty nature, and
in his last moments he experienced the joy which his
pure lite and fervid faith in Christ a lone would bestow.
Death met him prepared. In the exercise of a
i most remarkable metaphysical mind, he had analyzed.
I its philosophy and necessity, and in conversation had
: often expressed his willingness to endure it. Faith
gilded his philosophy, and after the spirit of LocXK,
lie departed henoe a philosophic Christian. His mind
was inquisitive and acquisitive* He desired to know
the why of every subject, and his turn for dialectics
would have fitted him for the acn H?mv tU ? ?
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j the pulpit. Esthetics, philosophy and the classics
(ancient and modern) were also favorite studies. Heacquired
knowledge with ease, and accurately retaining
it. lie possessed the three requisites for scbolariy attainment
and eminence?ability, energy and natural
ardor for intellectual exercise?coupled with a high
moral nature. In character, mind and purpose he
was highly endowed; retiring in position, amiable in
manners and unpretentious in the -display of his tal|
ents, lie was beloved by all who knew thim. His
| death is deeply regretted by his friends, who looked
forward to years of intimacy with him, and expected
in time to Ree liira tilling positions of usefulness and of
j honor. Thus passed away In his twenty-first year a
j christian gentleman, scholar and soldier.
Tliis tribute is written by one whoee intimate connection
with the deceased for months gave him an opportunity
of studying his character. 1 never knew a
purer man. Time would have developed him into a
noble specimen. Our sorrow is solaced by the recollection
of his worth.
The death of a pious intellectual youth is a subject
of boautifal meditation. Angels bore his soul toGod
who gave it.
Died?In Florida, on Tuesday, the lJth inst. at
the residence of Thomas E Haile, Esq., ELLEN
WHITAKER CHFSNUT, daughter of the late Col.
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tfuuu v^nesnui, oi t;amaen, aged 23 yean*.
The heart husheth its mourning, for the weary is at
rest. For her the grave had loet its victory and death
its sting. Her own words were, " Ood will take roe
home," and in that home we know that she still liveth
with the loved ones gone before. The eye whoae
light for us was veiled, seeth tile King in his beauty?
the voice whose tones we may not hear singetfe the
spng of the redeemed in Heaven.
" Even so, Father, for so it seeroeth good in Thy
sight.J H. 0. G.
Dikd?At her residence, in Kershaw District, 8. C.,.
on the 25th of November last, Mrs. G. COLLINS, inker
99th year.
LOST,
ON THURSDAY, THE 14TH INSTANT, A BUNDLE
of Carpeting, between Capt. L. Depees'
house and Mrs. Ciples' Kirkwood house, sewed np in
a homespun bag. The carpet is twenty feet square.
A snitable reward will be given for the delivery of it
to me. JOHN 8. ASH.
.ueoemoer 26 2
Estate SaleBy
permission op wm. If. bullock, ordinary
for Kershaw District, i will sell at
public outcry, at Emanuel Parker's, in Kerabaw District,
on tho twentieth day of January next, all tW
1 personal property, belonging to the Estate of of Book
' Harris, deceased, consisting of one Negro Wosaan, a,
lot of Hogs, Ac. Terms cash.
ANDERSON QUARLK8,
December 26 * Adm'r Estate of AmM.
Notice.
Alll PERSONS INDEBTED TO THE ESTATE
of Edward NMes, will make payment to A. Nfies,
and those having demands against the Estate, wfQ artsent
them duly attested. A. NILBS, AdttT,
December 2%, '