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VOLUME II CAMDEN, SO. CA., FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1863. NUMBER 23
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T. HERSHMAN, Editor.
. FRIDAY, APRIL 3,1868.
Declination.
Mr. N. D. JBaxlet requests us to say that he is no
'candidate for Warden for the Town of Camden at the
election on Monday next.
Court Week.
The Grand and Petit Jurors for the Court of Common
Pleas and General Sessions, for Kershaw District,
were impanneled on Monday last, butowing. we learnt
totne absence at the Judge, they were dismissed without
a sitting.
The Legislature.
The called session of the Legislature moets in Columbia
to-day. Judging from the tenor of the Governor's
proclamation?whicfi will be found in another
column?it is matters of vital importance to the State
and Confederacy, which prompted him to convene that
body at this time.
Order No. 4, S. C. M.
We would call the attention of all interested parties
in Kershaw District to Special Order No. 4, from
Col. Burwell Jones. The order from the Adjutant
A Inspector General of the State respecting non-compliance
or performance of the duty of militia officers,
are very forcible, and requires a roster to be returned
of all officers and men in their respective beats, by the
9th inst. Seo order under our Special Notice head.
Last Friday.
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we were piease^i to see the universal quiet and
Christian observance paid to the services in the different
Churches of Camden on Friday last?it being
set apart by the President of the Confederacy as a day
of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer. ' Wo should not
be at all surprised at this godly feeling pervading the
hearts of our citizens, as they have ever been characterized
as a Christian-loving and law abiding people.
KugN! Rags!! Rasa!!!
Our lady friends would confer a lasting favor, by
sending to the office of the Confederate all the clean
iinin and cotton rags they may have on hand. Hags
Will secure for us what money cannot?viz: paper to
continue the publication of the Confederate. Highest
cash prices paid on delivery.
. We are indebted already to the kind attention of
several estimable ladies from the town aud District,
for packages of an extra fine article.
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Personal.
We had the pleasure, on Monday last, of a visit from
our editorial trieud, Mr. W. M. Conkers, of the Lancaster
Ledger. Mr. C. is well known to the people of our
district and State as the partner in law of our distinguished
and gallant Brigadier, General J. B. Kershaw.
The Ledger has been amongst tho few in our Confederacy,
and especially in South Carolina, that have
braved the ravages 5f war on newspapers, and stands
second to none of the remaining few for editorial
ability and as a medium for district advertising. Our
merchants and others having commercial intercourse
with the good people of Lancaster, (and there
are many) would find the Ledner a crwwi
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through which to make known the articles of supply
on band.
Cliaiigeiii Schedule off S- C. R. R.
On nnd aficr Thursday, 2d of April, the mid-day
train down from Camden will be altered as follows:
Leave Camden 12 30 p. m.
Arrive at Kingsville 2.46 p. m.
Arrive at Camden 6:40 p. m.
Arrive at Aueruste 3:46 p. m.
Arrive at Columbia 6:00 p. m.
The time of departing from each of the above named
places?with the exception of the down mid-day train
from Camden?-have not been changed, and will continue
as heretofore, until further notice.
Latest from Jacksonville.?Information has been
received here by telegraph, that the negroes and aboil
tionists have abandoned Jacksonville and gone to H ilton
Head. The town was set on fire by the vandals
previous to their leaving. Gen. F'negan reached the
place in time to save the greater portion of it. His
troops are now occupying Jacksonville.?[Sat/annaA
Republican, 31 si ult.
[prom our 8pecial correspondent.]
ASHY CORRESPONDED CG.
Camp Near Fredericksburg, Va., )
March 23. 1863. f
I have but little, Mr. Editor, to interest your read*
era in the way of news from this part of the army.
We-expected to be in motion a week ago, but fortunately
were not required, as Gen. Stuart's cavalry
succeeded nobly in driving back the invader across
the upper Rappahannock, between Culpepper C. H.
and what is known as Kelly's Ford. We heard the
cannonading nearly all day, and that evening received
orders to be ready to move at any moment, but were
not required to do so. We are still in winter quarters, !
and from the appearance of tiie weather qf, present,
are likely to remain in statu quo until some time in
April. The enemy is still in our front, and will at- ?
tempt anomor aavanco as soon as tne weather permits
bim to move. Under tho continued blessing and protection
of Divine Prov.dence, and the skill of the aolest
and best general?and generals?of modern times,
this army, which has always triumphed, ar.d has the
prestige of many victories over the vory same foe,
expects again to give the insolent intruder another
chastisement, more severe and decided than any other
heretofore administered. The army is in better lighting
condition to-day thun it has almost ever been, and
the men are lively and hearty, and are ready, if not |
anxious for the fray. What madness and folly has
possessed the mind of the Yankee nation, is abun- j
dantly shown in their intense hate of and desire tc^ j
subjugate the South, in all their efforts to do which
they have signally failed. Truly " whom the gods
wish to destroy they first make mad."
War is a terriblo scourge, but it is sometimes absolutely
necesssary?in the present instance wholly
unnecessary on tho part of our cruel invaders, but so
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mr as wo aro concerqeu, a religious and lioly duty, j
My impression is, that tho whole strength of the vile
and corrupt dynasty at Washington, will be mustered
against us this year, and if we are successful in driving
back the wave of fanaticism and corruption rob
ling on towards us, our success and independence will
bo a fact accomplished in a few months. On
the other hand, should the vandal horde be per- !
mitted to penetrate our country any further, thero is
no telling how long the war will last. How important
that every man who has a soul in his body and
an arm to strike for " God and liis native land,"
should be at his post. Now or never is the fearful
motto. Should wo fail now, all may be lost?i? lost
once, lost forever.
All furloughs extending beyond tho 1st of April are
disapproved, and our heavy baggage, etc., is ordered
to tho rear. The army of Northern Virginia will be
thoroughly mobilized and ready for tho opening campaign,
which will be a very active and important one
in every particular.
i minic mo rengious tone ot the army has somowhat
improved, yet there is great room for additional improvement.
Tho soldiers eeek after tracts and other
religious reading, with groat eagerness, and tho attendance
on public worship is very good. A revival of
religion has been in progress at Fredericksburg for
some weeks, and I trust tho good work will continuo
to go on until all are brought under the saving influence
of the Gospel. What would a soldier's life bo
without the blessed Gospel of the Graco of God??
emphatically "a world without a sun." I have recentl}"
passed over the battle-fiold ot this dace, and have
witnessed the terrible cruelty and carnage of war.
Dead bodies of tho enemy, scarce half buried, are
visible; hands and feet protruding through the thin
covering of earth aro frequently seen, and tho most
shocking spectacle of "man's inhumanity to man" is
obvious in the wicked treatment which tho enemy's
dead have received at the hands of their own friends (f)
What a sad commentary is this on the present unnatural
and inhuman war, waged by a merciless and cruel
foe against those who have never wronged them ?
And this is the treatment which the tyrant bestows !
even upon bis own miserable subjects. Not even
buried with a show of decency, but loft like dogs to rot
upon the ground where they have met an inglorious
end.
Near one of tho beautiful cemeteries of the city
stands an unfinished monument to the mother of
Washington. It is built up to the height of nearly
twenty feet. The shaft is lying near by, just as it
came from tho quarry, in its crude state, lacking the
artizans skill to shape and perfect the spire. 'Tis
strange that this monument has never been finished)
and that the mother of the great Virginian and Southerner
has been allowed to rest in comparative oba/.n
ri tir T remomhnr onim.n 1 ? - - '
. ovtvia> jfvam iu oave
read an interesting story connected with the unfinished
monument, and its present condition was attributed
to the caprice of a coquette. The story is a long one,
and although I distinctly remember its authoress and
leading outlines, yet time and space forbids the aU
tempt at repetition.
I bad a favorable opportunity of seeing the destruction
done to private property in the city and its environs.
Many houses and public buildings were literally
| torn to pieces. The beautiful chqroh edifices of the
'Baptist and Episcopal congregations are* porfora ted
from pedestal to tower. Many houses were set on Are
and burned to tlm ground by the shells of the enemy.
It is distressing to see the sad havoc made in this once
beautiful and prosperous city. Families driven from
their elegant and luxurious houses, nud in many
instances persons reduced from ease and comfort
to want, if not starvation. Surely there is a righteous
God who will punish, still more those who hava
poluted our sacred sauctuaries and homes by their
unholy touch.
The Yankee pickets lino the Stafford side of the
Rappahannock. Wo sajv a number of them on duty,
and a considerable number of eavalrj'men, whom wo
suppose are the videttes of this section of the army. A
good deal of work has been done on our side since the
battle, in anticipation of another advance of the enemy.
The city is garrisoned by Gen. Barksdale's Brigade of
brave Mississippians who were the first in the memorable
fight which commenced on tlio morning of the
lift, V l or>?i t*t
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Tiie Enemy Landing Below.?Reports reached
the city last evening, by the Savannah train, to the
effect that, on Sunday afternoon, two regiments of the
enemy lauded upon John's Island and drove in our
pickets. In the skirmishing which onsued, three of
the enemy are said to have been made prisoners. It
is also stated that the Yankees have landed a force
upon Seabrook's Island, about twelve miles irora
Adams' Run.
In consequence of these movement;, Gen. Hagood
has ordered all the ladies away from Adams' Hun.
Mercury of Tuesday.
The skirmish on Seabrook's Island on Sunday, reported
in our issue of yesterday, was an encounter
between the enemy's pickeis and a few of our scouts,
resulting in the capture of one prisoner. Two of the
enemy are stated to have been killed outright We
have no further intelligence from thai quarter.?J/ercury
of Wednesday.
Middle Tennessee.?A private letter, from Chattanooga,
dated March 20th, says: Gen. J. K. Johnston
has gone to the front, bag and burgage, staff, horses,
servants, camp equipage and all, and has assumed
command oftho army in person. Gen. B-agg is temporarily
relieved, uud is now in Winchester, whero his
wife lies dungerously sick. A well grounded rumor
obtains in military circle to the effect that Gen. B.
has been permanently relieved from the command of
the army of Tennessee, and ordered to report at Itichmand
On dit, that he will be assigned to Mobile, and
Gen. Buekner sent to Vieksburg. No news from the
front, except that Rozencraus has fallen buck to?(?)
Our scouts have been in Mnrlrershnro'. hut. whither
"Rosey" is goue, wo know not ?Jackson (Miss.) Appel,
2Gth.
Announcements.
Mr. Editor: Please announce ISAAC STOKES as
a candidate for Ordinary foi Kershaw District, at the
ensuing election, and obligo
March 27 MANY VOTERS.
Mr. Editor Pleaso announce Mr. ALEX. L. MCDONALD
a candidato for Ordinary for Kershaw District,
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of
Wm. M. Bullock, and obligo HIS FRIENDS.
March 21
Mr. Editor: Please anuounce Mr. B . M. BROWN,
as a suitsble candidate for Ordinary of Kershaw District,
to Jill the vacancy occasioned by tho death of
Wm. M. Bullock?and oblige
HIS FRIENDS.
March 20
Mil. Editoii: Please announce J. J. BURK.KTT, as
a suitable candidato for Ordinary for Kershaw Dis
trict. at tho ensu ing election, and oblige
MANY VOTERS.
March 20
Mil. Editor: Please announce Mr. W. H. FISHER
as a suitable candidato lor Ordinary of Kershaw District,
to lill tho vacancy occasioned by the death of
the late Wr. M. Bullock, and oblige
MANY SUPPORTERS.
March 13
The following gentlemen are nominated for Inten
dant and Wardens oi the Town of Camden, at the
election to be hold on Monday next:
For intendent.-?JAMES DUNLAP.
For Wardens.?N. D. BAXLKY
JOS. M. OAYLED.
D. HOCOTT.
L. M. BOSWKLL.
April 3
The following ticket is offered as in every particular
capable of guarding the interests of the town as Jntendant
and Wardens ot Camden:
For Intendent.?JNO. K. W1THERSPOON.
For Wardens.?I. B. ALEXANDER
J. M. GAYLE.
L. McCANDLESS.
F. McLARNON.
April 3
Mr. Editor: Please announce the following gentlemen
for Intendaiy; and Wardens of the town of Camden,
at the ensuing election in April:
For Intcndent.?JAS. DUNLAP.
For Wardens.?h. M. BOSWELL.
F. McLARNON.
J~>S. M. GAYLE.
E. G. ROBINSON.
And oblige MANY FRIENDS.
March 13
Special ZESTotices.
H'1M)VARTKU ?M KEOT. a. c. M.,
Camhkn, S. C t March 28th 1863.
SPECIAL ORDER NO. 4.
IT APPEARING 1 HAT IN SOME OF THE COMPANIES
of this Regimem there has been a failure to
organize, in accordance with General Order ; No. 8r
from the Adjutant and Inspector-General, and of Order
! No. 2 issued from these Headquarters, either by aet
holding elections in pursuance of emd orders, or by
returning as elected persons who are not eligible under
j the act of the General Assembly. It is hereby ordered.
that the commanding officers of all snch beat compan|
its of this Regiment do forthwith order elections to be
| held ou ihe 7th day of April, 1863, between the hours
of 10 a. ra., and 4 p. in., in nil cases whore such failure
has occurred. Officers commanding beat companies
are hereby required to return a roster of the officers in
their respective boats, with the date of their election,
also a complete roll of all persons in their beats between
the ages of 16 and 50, aud 16 and 60, liable tomilitia
and patrol duty, to these Headquarters on and
' before the 9th day of April, 1863.
It is to be hoped that there will be no uaneces,
sary delay in completing the organization of these
companies under these orders.
Officers in command of beat companies are required
promptly nnd faithfully to execute these orders in
every particular. ?
I3y order Col. Jones: .
J M.GAYLE, Adjutant.
I April 3 ' 1
TO THE Fill ENDS OF DGCEASEH
SOM>l 3 US.
THE SUBSCRIHERH AS RECEIVED, TH ROUGH
the kindness of ('apt. T. J. Wakhen, copies of the
proper affidavit and forms of application to the War
Depart met! t, for the payments due deceased snld?ers.
It has been found that many applications (justly due)
have been refused, on account of the informality ot
the applications. The War Department has had
printed proper forms of application, copies of which
have been sent to mo by Capt. Warren.
I will attend to all applications at my office.
J. K. W1THERSPOON, Magistrate.
March 27 4
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
TDK FOLLOWING GENTLEMAN ARE AP
m.. 4 *?-- ? * -
[iuiiul-u iiiuungcio ul i/iiu cuHuiDg eiecnon 10 do mold
on tho 1st Monday in April next, for Intendant and
four AYardeus for the Town of Camden: W. D. An
derson, Clias. McDonuld and J. S. Meroney.
ROBT. M. KENNEDY, Recorder.
Council Chamber, March 27, 1863.
MEDICAL NOTICE.
DR. AW R. S1KES TENDERS HIS SERVICES
as practising physician to the citizens of Camden and
vicinity. Oflice on main street, in the rooms formerly .
occupied by Dr. T. J. AVohkman.
February 27
ME1HCAE NOTICE.
DR. T. REKNSTJKRNA, offer? his services to
the public in quality of Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur.
Office over the store of Messrs. Gayle dr.
Young.
May 30
SPECIAL NOTICE.
ENROLLING OFFICE, HEADQUARTERS, )
Kershaw Dist., Camden, 8. C., Feb. 7, 1863. J"
IN PU SUANCK TO ORDERS FROM COL. JOHN
S- Preston, commandant of conscripts, Columbia, S.
C., all white male residems of Kershaw District, and
all transieut persons between the ages of eighteen [18]
and forty [40] not in the military service of the Confederate
Suites, are ordered to report forthwith to the
Enrolling Officer of this District or be considered
and published as deserters.
All officers, non-commissioned officers and privates
absent from their commands without leave or on expired
leave, will also report at these Headquarters, or
will be published and arrested as deserters.
All exemptions and discharges previous to the 11th
of Octobor are not considered valid.
All persons in the employment of the Government
will forthwith roport their names, ages and nature of
their occupation; and all persons following professions
uiju uuucd uniming iiium iu u Aumptiuii, win present me
evidence of the same.
Under General Orders No. 43 of tho State Adjutant
and Inspector-General, all Militia Officers are ordored
to furnish forthwith rolls of all persons in their Beat
liable to conscription. ?
Persons claiming to be exempt should report promptly,
that their cause of exemption may be properly enrolled.
mL _ ill ~ j %r .1 ?*? a. %
inti uiuuu win uo ujieiu'u uu munuays, Wednesdaysaud
Fridays* between the hours of 9 and 2, at Dr. D. *
L. DeSAUSSURKS office in Camden. .
K% B. CANTEY,
Capt. and Enrolling Officer of Kershaw District.
February 13