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\'v;, -?= .. --- - - - :?? :- - 1 1?? ~: " t~ I CTljc Camden Confederate. | ' . - .. .. ? - - - -.. ? - ? - -.X I VOLUME II CAMDEN, SO. CA., FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1863. NUMBER 28 | f* ' in'. V i iii i ii ii i i i i , i ' ? tElje QLamkn (toufekrate, / At THREE DOLLARS A YEAS, , PAYABLE INVARIABLY OALP-YEARLY IN ADVANCE Terms for Advertising: For one Squaro?fourteen lines or less?ONE DOLLAR AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS for each insertion. Obituary Notices,.exceeding one Square, charged \<to at advertising rates. Transient Advertisements and Job Wor?c MUST BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. No deduction made, except to our regular advertising patrons. ! J. T. HERSHMA'N, Editor. FRIDAY, MAY 8, 1??3. ~~ Any planter desirous of furnishing the gov" eminent with corn, can get bags by calling on T. W. Blkask?agent of Oapt. Coles, ' Quartermaster?at the Railroad Depot, by giv 1 ing their receipt. ? ? I Acknowledgment. The Aid Association acknowledge the following donations: 2 pair of socks, from Miss Ucllcn Whitaker; an nmathist breast-pin, from Mr. J. McEwen, raffled for $21.50, won by Miss Lottie Ancrum. To Contributor*. "Wo will not insert in our columns any contribution not accompanied with the author's , proper signature. It is our rule, and it must be observed. , After the publication of " Merrimac's" com munication, we will receive none others, from any source whatever, occupying more space than one column, unless inserted as advertise- > ment. Apologetic. 1 Our readers will no doubt excuse the scarcity ?c _??: ....... i -j ? * yji ivuuiiig iiiauur, auu our uuverusiug inenas the non-appearance of new advertisements^ when we tell them that one of the pages of the Confederate were knocked into jri, just as we were going to press, winch will prevent us from furnishing the usual amount of news mat- . ter, besides a great number of new advertisements intended for this issue. Next week wc commence the publication of a full sheet. ( Merrlmac. We have received another communication 1 from " Mcrrimac" on the subject of the currency ; tat owing to its length and to the crowded state of our columns, we have deferred its publication and our remarks thereon until our next issue. It is a subject of vital importrncc, in our opinion, and demands the j consideration of every man. We entertain i . V i I very docided convictions concerning it, and i will endeavor in our next to still further explain them. Public Meeting. Camdkn, May C, 1863. At a meeting of the citizens of Kershaw ^ District, held this day, in the Town Hall, on motion of Major John M. DcSaussnrc, W. E. Johnson, Esq., was called to the Chair, and A. | M. Kennedy requested to act as Secretary. The Chairman explained the object of the meeting, which was to assist the government in getting supplies of provisions. Major J. M. DeSaussure, after a few appropriate remarks, offered the following resolutions : 1. Resolved, That it is the duty of the citiI zens of Kershaw District to fnmiftli i _ wv v?J V VVII- I \ federate government, all the surplus corn that ' they may have for the use of the army, i ,2. Resolved^ That our President, having ) through the proper officers, called for surplus I corn, it is our duty now to furnish the same with all speed possible. 3. Resolved, That "the Soldier's Board of ^ Relief "of Kershaw District, be requested to fix and establish the prices at which corn, peas, | and fodder, (bacon and flour) ought to be sold 1 by the citizens to the government, as well as ' the price for which such articles should be delivered at the nearest railroad depots. 1. Resolved, That a committee of five per Bons be appointed in each Beat company in the District, whose duty it shall bo to urge upon the citizens in Their respective Beats, the 1 necessity of furnishing to tho government all < their surplus corn ; to ascertain the names and < places of residence of persons having such sur- 1 plus, and to communicate tho names of such ' persons to Captain Cole, Confederate Quarter- J master, at Camden, and to tile Commissary, 1 with all possible despatch. 1 5. Resolved, That a committeo bo now ap- 8 pointed by the Chair, who shrll forthwith nom- ' inatc and recommend suitable persons to act as 1 committees in the several Beats. ( 6. Resolved, That it is the duty of every 1 man, incapable by age or disability, from serv- 1 ing the country in the army, to perform such ? duty at home as ho is capable of. That the t call now to duty, is upon such men?and every < one appointed on these committees is hereby ] earnestly requested to lay aside his business for 8 a few days, and procure the information desired, promptly and efficiently. Nothing less 8 than this will serve our present necessity. ' Nothing less than this will show their wHlinc- t . . o ness to bring aid and comfort to our fellow- * citizens in the army. Nothing less than tins * will satisfy the people of Kershaw District. ' Which were advocated by Wm.M. Shannon 1 and D. D. Perry, Esqs. 4 Capt. Cole ?agent of the government? f made explanations and urged prompt action. 1 The resolutions were unanimously adopted. 1 Under the 5th resolution, the following gentle- < men were appointed: D. D. Perry, James 4 Team, E. Barnes, J.B. Mickle, and James Dun- f lap, who reported the following persons to act in the different Beats : < Cureton's Mills?E. Parker, J. J. Nelson, ] \V. B. Huckabec, L. L. Whitaker and R. L. < Whitakcr. 1 Goodwin's?J. B. Micklc, Dr. J. Milling, 1 Jesse Kilgore, Dr. J. I. Trantham and J. L. MoDowall. ( Liberty Hill?Win. Dixon, D. D. Perry, J. . R. Dye, L. J. Patterson and R. B. Cunningham. 1 Flat Rock?L. B. Stephenson, John Thomp- < son, R. G. Miller, Jesse Trucsdcll and Thos. J. , Cauthen. Buffalo?Seaborn Jones, Craddock Moscly, S. F. Clyburn, Col. Burrel Jones and Capt. C. 1 C. Haile. 1 Lizenby's?Win. Mungo, Gillain Sowcll, C. 1 llailey, Angus McCaskill and D. Bethuno. ( Schrock's Mill?Dr. B. S. Lucas, Capt. Wiley Kelley, J. R. Shaw, B. T. McCoy and E. Barnes. * Camden?E. W. Bonncv, A. M. Kennedy, 1 It. PfirlfillS Jllll!! WKlfotor <111/1 T/lll" lin./lr!.. _ ^ v v-..? ? nuvt v V1J11 JJKJJ IV 111 } Resolved, Tliat the Soldier's Board ot' Re ] lief be requested to publish in the Confederate | the prices at which the articles furnished to the goveanment shall be charged. On motion the proceedings were requested 1 to be published in the Confederate. 1 W. E. JOHNSTON, Ch'n. j A. M. Kennedy, Sec'ty. ^ Army Provisions. In pursuance of the request of the meeting of some of the citizens of Kershaw District, held on this day, " the Soldier's Board of Relief" have considered the question, at what prices the citizens of the District ought to supply provisions to the Commissary and Quarter- { master of the Confederate government, for the ^ use of the anny, and have decided as follows: Corn at the crib, shelled and bagged, at $2 per bushel of 56 pounds. Hauled to depot, two , cents per mile per bushel. Bags furnished by officer. j Peas, the same price. dodder baled?at the barn?$2 per 100 pounds. Hauled to depot $2.25 per 100 lbs. ^ Bacon, at the meat-house, 70 cents per pound. Hauled to depot 75 cents per pound. ^ Flour?no surplus on hand?will be determined on. when the crop is harvested. Tlioso itrinofi tlin a# A'*'" ? - UUUW |<11<JVU ?"V luvvouig VI bilU blUWlB re* comVnend should be received by the citizens, j for tiicir surplus products. ]j$y direction of tho Board. JOHN M. HeSAUSSURE, Cfc'n. 1 May C i May I>ay. How tho hearts of all the young, on this bright day, expand to all the genial influences )f tho season, as do the bright flowers whose :arnival they celebrate. All nature smiles? ;he mocking bird sings from every tree; the 3Utter-fly gaily sports away its brief existence, ind the humming bird, while it sips its nectar 'rout its wide-spread and gorgeous banquet, idds beauty to tho scene and music to tho >ounds of happy Spring. How proper and becoming it is then, for young life to be happy md gay ; that wreaths and crowns should deck >ur fair young friends, and that school-boys> reed from the desk, should revel among the lowers?themselves and ponies laden with rarlands?should course to and from, with all j he speed, importance and excitement of a 1 jourier, on his first field. Parents, too, grow ; roung again, and are subjects for a brief sca,cn to the Queen of May. For a year or two, however, serious, if not >ad thoughts have possessed the minds of parents, and our young friends have lost some of ;he pleasures of this bright season; but this Spring it happily entered into the minds of, iome of our young ladies, whose benevolence j ias been prominently evinced during all this | >var, towards our noble soldiers, to mingle 4 utile cum dulcito carry on the good work* md at the same time see to it that our young riends were not cheated out of their spring time. The dance and frolic were deemed out )f place now, and they determined upon 4 Tableaux Vivant," for the benefit of the soldiers. Happy though!?happy execution. Hie large Town Ilall, crowded to its utmost japacity on Friday evening, evinced the approval, the interest and the anticipations of >ur whole community ; and amply were all anticipations realized?interest and approval repaid. The curtain first rose upon 14 The Crowning )f the May Queen," a beautiful fioral scene, ndeed, and it was difficult to tell which was die fresher and more beautiful?that young :ourt or the bowers, wreaths, sceptre, crown, fcc., of flowers, by which they were surrounded. Next "The Execution of Mary Stcuart," ilicited the admiration of the spectators?perect in costume, posture and bearing, sad thoughts arose in answer to the life-like definition. "Hagar and Tshmacl" next appeared?how lie originals looked we can only fancy?but ,ve know that in this day so fair a Hagar vonld not long be left in that lone condition? caving out of question any interest in that bright young Ishmac!. " The Gipscy Camp'' was perfect?the camp ire smoked as only a genuine camp fire knows iow to smoke ; it blew into every one's face, it burned every one's eyes, and it had embrowned those fair young imitators, as only jamp life usually does?how they so suddenly became so darkened begets the suspicion that ;hey are already skilled in the school of the boinplcxion. "La fillo du Regiment" next attracts our attention. We have seen a few fine specimens bf the original, but know no regiment so hap py as to possess such a 41 child." 44 The Peri at the Gate, ?kc," was a beautiful scene?too brief?for our attention was divided between the beautiful Peri, whose golden looks, in rich profusion, hung over fairest shoulders, and the lovely garden we fain would have entered. , <4Tho Henpecked Husband" was intended we suppose, to elicit our sorrow for the victim? but it didn't?we only wished to change places with him. We would, with pride and joy, bave knelt and tied that slipper on that foot. The44 Thrco scenes from the Bridal of Trierman" alike reflected credit on the managers and actors. Few poems have greater adaptability for scenic represeentation, and it was [lone to the very life. 44 lone and Nydia" closed the Tableaux, and brought to mind very forcibly one of the finest in one of Bnlwcr's greatest works of art, Ap Epilogue, prepared for tho occasion, was in the process of being handsomely 6po^ ken, when it was interrupted by a 44 Nodding Chorus," from twenty bright little children, who, though they nodded very artistically as they sang, still peeped out from drooping eyelids in a manner that proved that they, nor their interest in the scenes, were yet worn out. Tho curtain closed upon an approving audience. The managers have their thanks, and the soldier's fund was largely increased. Spectator. From It i oil mo lid* Richmond, May 7.? The correspondent of the Richmond Whig gives some additional details of the battles around Chancellersville and i?..,.,4~..;~i~.iv..? t i?i? i .i I'lUUCiitASUlllg. IJUUhl'l HVUOIIipilSIICU IUC capture of Maryes Heights, by a ruse. On Saturday night, he sent a largo force to his right, but recalled them during the night, and threw them rapidly across the river on Pontoons. The battle commenced at daylight. Barksdale's Brigade checked them some timer with volleys of musketry and bayonets, and clubbed muskets, but was forced to fall back, before overwhelming numbers; not, however, until the ground was piled with dead Yankees. Our loss was 100. All but two companies of the 10th Mississipppi was captured. Col. Griffin, Adjutant of Stewarts, was killed. Major | Campbell is wounded. All but seven of the i first, company of the Washington Artillery i were taken prisoners. The Yankee's shouted no quarter to the rebels. The guns of tho Washington Artillery were not re-taken^ The most of our casualties in the battle around j Chancclloraville are slight, wounds on the hand and arms. Few, comparatively, killed. : The loss of the enemy outnumbers over three to one. The fields are literally strewn with the Yankee dead. The prisoners captured are mostly two years and nine months men, whoso term of service will soon expire. They say they were put in front by Hooker at every point. The main body of the enemy having been driven in tn file, river remain Immmoil in Kir I ... our army, and arc afraid to advance and afraid to attempt to cross. ?MOS-? Cater from tlic Seat of War. our victory complete?gen. jackson^ ueft arm amputated. Richmond, May 5.?>No official dispatches were received last night or this morning from Gen. Lee's Headquarters, but a private telegram represents our victory to bo complete. Gen. Jackson's left arm has been skillfully amputated, below the shoulder, by Dr. McGuvcr, of Winchester. The General was removed to a country house about fifteen miles distant from the battle-field, and is doing well. From Chattanooga. yankee raid in georgia?grand capture by gen. forrest?sixteen hundred yankee infantry and four 11undrfd contrabands taken. Chattanooga, May 4.?The Federal cavalry penetrated Georgia, and were met by an armed l i __ _ n i _ t.lJ il uouy 01 citizens near itome, wno ueiu meui in check. Forrest was in their rear, and will propably capture them. All is quiet in front. Later.?A special to the Daily Rebel from Rome, Georgia, May 4, via Dalton, says: " Gen. Forrest accomplished the most brilliant feat of the war yosterday. lie captured Col. Shortcr's entire command, consisting of sixteen hundred infantry. He pursued them from Court land, Alabama, and captured them two miles from Rome. He was fighting them incessantly for five days and nights. Gen. Forrest's loss was ten men killed and forty wounded. His reception in Rome yesterday was a triumphant ovation. A salute of twenty guns was fired, and the ladies welcomed him with smiles and tears." Hams and Shoulders Fink hams and shoulders?also Brown Sugar, Rico and Salt, just received and for salo at tho " Old Corner. May 8 K. W. BONNET. ('A