The Camden confederate. (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, October 16, 1863, Image 1
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VOLUME II CAMDEN, SO. CA., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1863. NUMBER 51
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Tlic Camdvife tiiid K?nhaw Dlilrlcl
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Celebrated its 43d anniversary on Sunday
the 13th ult. At the usual hours of morning
service, a sermon was preached, before the
members and friends of the Society, in the
IVeshytcrian Church, of Camden S. C., by the
Kev, Mr. Allston, from Psalm 119v 130?"The
entrance of Thy words giveth Light."
After which a collectiou for the cause was
italken up whereat the sums of $79.25, were
received.
The annual meeting of the Society, which according
to usual custom, was intended to be held
' on the afternoon of the same day, was postponed,
from unavoidable circumstances, until the afternoon
of the next succeeding Sabbath, the 20th
wit, when the Society, in conformity with previous
notice, assembled at the usual hour of afternoon
service, in the Methodist Episcopal
Church of Camden, S. C., and after reading of
the Scriptures, singing and prayer, conducted
by the Kev. S. IL Hay, was declearca open for
tlw transactiono<f general business. The Secretary
read tbe minutes of the last annual
meeting of the Society which were approved;
and read a letter from Gen. D. II. Uill, in rc snonsft
to one inform in i? him of his beinsr made
r ------ o t?
a life Dinccter by this Society, in the Confederate
States liibie Society, which letter from
Cenoral Ilill, was-ordered to be published in
the proccctings of tilic Society and is in the
following words, viz:
Charlotte, N. C. Febuary 8, 1863.
W. 11. 11. Workman, I'Jsq^ Secretary, Camden
and Kcrsknw liible Society: Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 21st ultimo was received today.
It gratifies ine exceedingly to be remembered
by m}' native Stale, and more especially when
the recosrnitiori is made in such a manner as to
remind me that I am a professed disciple of
the Lord Jesus Christ. May his precious word
be hid in all ourjiearts, so that we may not
sin against him. Ma}' our glorious Confederacy
be so sanctified through the truth, that we
jnay bo distinguished above all the nations of
earth, as that happy people whose God is the
Lord.
With great respect,
. D. II. Hill.
The Treasurer submitted his annual Report,
showing the financial condition ot tlic Society,
-which was accepted.
The President of the Society addressed a
few well timed and appropriate remarks to the
Society, with reference to the present circumstances
and condition of the Bible enterprise
in the Confederate States. The successful effort
that had been made through the Rev. Dr.
lloyc for procuring Bibles and Testaments in
England, and the necessity of raising a considerable
8iiiu of money to meet the demands up
on the Confederate States Bible Society, and
for famishing Soldiers with suitable copies of
the Testaments. The Society was then, on
invitation from the chair, addressed at considerable
length by the Rev. S. II. Ilay. Mr A.
M. Kennedy being called upon to favor the Society
with u few remarks, declined to address
the Society, but presented a preamable and
Resolutions in relation to the death of Thos.
J. Warren, late Treasurer of the Society, which,
on motion were adopted, and are in these words:
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF CAPT. T. J. WARREN.
"Since the last meeting of the Camden and
Kershaw District Bible Society, we arc called
to w>ourn the death of an active and useful
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member and efficient offieer, Capt. T. J. War-1
ren, who fell on the bloody field of Gettysburg, '
on the 2d of July last, whilst gallantly defending
the great principles of constitutional liberty, i
which lie so long promulgated through the
columns of the Camden Journal. Capt. War- !
ren was not only an ardent patriot but a i
warm hearted Christian, identified with every
cause calculated to promote the glory of God, j
and the best intcrqst of man ; he took a deep
interest in the cause of the Bible; and was for
several years an officer of this Society. With
a zeal and ardour worthy of our imitation, he
gave his time and talents to promote the oh
jects of our association ; to supply the destitute
of our own neighborhood, and scatter abroad
the word of God. He has fallen in the midst
of his usefulness, leaving us a strong consolation
of his entering upon a blessed immortality, ;
through the merits of our Saviour, whose pro- j
fessed disciple he was from his youth.
Resolved, That we mourn the death of our
brother officer, Capt. T. J. Warren, and will '
cherish a grateful recollection of his connection j
with us as a member of the Camden and Ker- ;
shaw District Bible Society.
Resolved, That a copy of this Preamble and |
resolutions be entered upon a separate page ol
our minutes, with the age and time of death of
our deceased brother.
Resolved, That a copy be forwarded by the
Secretary to the family of Capt. Warren, and
published in the Camden Confederate, Southern
Christian Advocate and Southern Presbyterian.
Mr. A. M. Kennedy then proposed that the
Society constitute Gen.J. B. Kershaw, a life
Director of the Confederate States Bible Society
; and a collection being taken up for this
and the general purposes of the Society, the
sum of $253.50 were received.?It was then,
on motion of A. M. Kennedy, resolved to constitute
the Rev. S. II. Hay, and Rev. Manning
Brown life members of the Confederate States
Bib(e Society.
The Society then went into election of officers
for the ensuing year, when no changes
were made.
On motion it was
Resolved, That the Chair appoint delegates
to the Bible Society soon to assemble at
Winnsboro; that the same be composed of the
officers and members of the executive committee
of the Society, and such others as the chair
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lmgni uiiiiK propper 10 appoint. The chair
thereupon made the following appoininicntst
viz : J. 8. DcPass, E. W. Bonncv, W. E.
Iltighson, J. F. Sutherland, A. M. Kennedy,
Rev. Mr. Allstoii, Rev. Mr. Hay, Jas. Dnrtlap,
Esq., W. II. R. Workman and C. J. Shannon.
Benediction was invoked by the Itcv. Mr.
Allston and the Society adjourned.
C. J. SHANNON, Brest.
W. II. II. Workman, Sect.
PHT Southern Christion Advocate and
Southern Presbyterian will please copy.
"Mav Your Shadow Never be Less."?
"What do you mean ?" said we once to an exambassador,
who had passed a long time in
Europe?"What do you mean by the salutation
"may your shadow never be less?" "We
live," answered the Kahn, pleasantly, "under
a very hot sun in Persia, and we retire to the
shadow for repose and peace. The power of a
great man gives rest and tranquility to a
great many, for none dare to injure or molest
those whom he protects. So we call that pow
er his hope for our own sakcs, as well as his,
that it may never diminish."
[Dickens1 All The Year Round.
Black and White Slavery.?AVc understand
that the King of Dahomey intends sending
over a deputation to this country to remonstrate
against, the slavery that it carried out in
our workshops, with a view of putting an end,
if possible, to the horrors and atrocities that
arc, with a degree of barbarism unworthy of a
civilized country, practiced here.?London
Punch.
The Victory at Sabine Paws. I
The following order from Major General
Mngrudcr gives the particulars of the late victory
at Sabine Pass Texas:
IIkadquakteks Department of Tkx.vs, ^
New Mexico and Arizona,
Houston Texas, Sept. 9, 1863. i
[General Orders* No.?.] ]
I. The Major General Commanding has the ^
satisfaction ot announcing to the army a bril- (
liant victory won by the little garrison of Sa- \
bine Pass against the llect ot the enemy. At- |
tacked by five gunboats, the fort, mounting but j
three guns of small calibre, and manned by the j
Davis Guards, Lieut. It. M. Dowling, assisted by (
Lieutenant Smith, of the engineers, supported (
by about two hundred men, the whole under j
command of Captain F. A. Odium, steadily re- j
sistcd their fire, and at last forced the surrender
of the two gunboats Clifton and Sachem,
badiv crippling another, which with the other <
escaped over the bar. The result of this gal- .
lant achievement is the capture of two fine gun- ,
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I'lMlLCTj 111 ivu 11 IIU(I? > U? UI IrtU UlllllllUU
prisoners (among tlicm the Commodore of the
fleet), and over fifty of the enemy killed and (
wounded, while not a man was lost on our <
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side, or a gun injured.
II. The enemy's fleet, with his land forces,
is still off the coast, no doubt intending a land- j
ing at the first favorable moment, lie may en- <
deavor to work at other points on the coast.
Should this be the case, the Major General i
commanding confidently expects to receive from <
his troops at these points as cheering a report
as that which he now communicates to the
army from the defenders of Sabine. i
III. The results of the engagement had with
the enemy's fleet on the coast of T^ps proves
that true pluck and resolution are qualities
which make up for disperity of metal and numbers,
and that 110 position defended with determination
can be carried by the enemy's gunboats
alone. Should any of the forts on the
coast or the forces on land be attacked, the
troops need but remember the success of their
comrades at Sabine, emulate their coinage and
skill, and victory will be the result.
By command of Major-Gencral J. Bankhcad
Magruder.
Edmund P. Turner, A. A. General.
[Official :] II. P. Pratt, A. A. G.
Headquarters Department Trans-Mississippi,
Shrcvcport, La., September 13, 1803.
.Irnii ATinv nv tuk Kropsii?Mover fs.ivs
the Memphis Bulletin of the 24th ultimo) was
the adage, "Tis an ill wind that blows nobody
good,'' better displayed than upon the issue of
our second edition yesterday evening, giving
an account of Iloscerans' late reverses. It was
the first hour of genuno happiness enjoyed by
the secesli for three months. It was a drop of
"honey of Hyinettis," sweetening many a cup
of bitterness swallowed by that unfortunate
class since June. In a stroll about 2 p. m., extended
from Adams street to Union, we marked
groups at every corner and shop door, and in
every recess, poring over the news. The scene
was worthy the pencil of an artist. The different
expressions of countenance denoted the illconcealed
ploasurc of the disloyal, and the
chagrin of those who were expecting more favorable
tidings from Old Rosy. Ilere a cot* i
ton buj'cr, surrounded by a group of his tribe ; ;
there a soldier, reading aloud to a dozen of his j
fellows. Papers were hurriedlv bought and
thrust in the hands of country customers; and
many a secesli greenback or bit of postal enrrnne.v
was invested in the laudable task of: 1
spreading abroad this first reverse of Hose- '
crans. Much good may it do them. Their ex- 1
ultation will be brief.
A Mrs. Wannamakek; died at New Pros- i
pcct, Bergen county, N. J., last week, weigh- (
ing previous to her death, seven hundred ]
pounds. At her last dinner twenty-four ears
of green corn made up a slight portion of licr
repast. 1
Farewell Address of Llcul. Gcii. Lcoiilda*
Polk.
lo tiik Officers and Soldiers of Polk's
Coups.
IJeadq'rs Polk's Coups, Tens., ^
Missionary Jiidge,
Sept. 80th, 1863. ) .
In consequence of an unfortunate disagreement,
between myself and the Commander-inChief
of this Department, I have been relieved
of my command, and am about to retire from
die Army.? Without attempting to explain
die circumstances of this disagreement, or prejudicing
the public mind, by a premature ap- ;
peal to its judgment, ! must be permitted to
express my unqualified conviction of the recti- j
bude of my conduct and that time and investigation
will amply vindicate my action on the
field ot the Cmckamauga.
I cannot, however, part even temporarily
with the gallant officers and soldiers of my old
Corps, without the deepest feeling ot regret
and a heartfelt expression of my gratitude for
the courage, conduct and devotion they have
always manifested while under my command.
Jielmont, Sliiloh. Perry ville, MurfrcesborDugh
and Cliickauiauga, all attest on your part
the very highest soldierly qualities, and arc
crowded with precious memories.
Contending with a numerous, well appointed
and merciless enemy, for all that mar. holds
dear you have borne unexampled privations 1
with fortitude, fought with undaunted bravery,
and ever yielded a ready and cheerful obedience
to your officers.
Soldiers who struggle in such a cause and
with such hearts "can never 'be conquered."
Clouds and darkness may enshroud you for a
time, but the sunlight of the future is bright
and glowing, the blood of patriots is never shed
in vain, and our final victory is certain and assured.
Whoever
commands you, my earnest cxhor- \
tation and request to you is, to fight on and i
fight ever, with true hearts until your inde- \
pendente is achieved.?Thousands of hearts
may fall crushed and bleeding under the weapons
of the foe, or the passions or mistakes ot
friends, but the great cause must never be sacrificed,
or our Hag abandoned. Our cause is j
inct on/I rAiir <1 nt ir tn vAiir AAiintrv anil
J.IOW UMU J VI.. U.HJ IV JVUI UVU.-V. J <? "VV 1
is as clear as the sun in the heavens.
1 leave my command in the care of the i
bravest of the brave, who has often led them
in the darkest hour of their trials; he and you
will have my hopes and prayers to the Iluler t
of the Universe for your happiness and success.
Your kindness, devotion and respect for nie
exhibited during the years of our association
both in camp and on the field is graven on my 1
heart and will be treasured there until it ceases
to beat.
Your friend, I
[Signed] L. POLK, <j
Lieutenant GcneraL ?,
A Goon Baruin.?Gen. Neal Dow, of Maine |
law fame, and more recently of piano stealing
henroost robbing notoriety, in Alabama, passed
through this city again on yesterday, on his
way to Richmond. Rumor has it that lie is 1
to be exchanged for Gen. Morgan. We hope
this is true. We can afford to give Dow and
the pianos and chickens, "and a heap of other <
Lruek." said to have been taken bv the redoubt- '!
7 * h
able cold water man in exchange for Gen. Moi"
gam?Augusta Constitutionalist.
Reported Evacuation ok Norfolk.?The
Petersburg Kr}rress says, that information, t
deemed every way reliable, was received in '
that city on Thursday, that Norfolk had been j
evacuated by the enemy. It is said that there ]j
is not a corporal's guard left in the ancient |l
borough, and, but for the presence of ene or ||
two dismal looking gunboals, which lie anchored
in the stream, our Norfolk people would '
feel free again.
Eight thousand Irishmen arc.to be enrolled
for service in the new Mexican empire. ,
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