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!)( (Cantitrtt (Eonfrfcrriitc AT TIIRKK DOLLARS A YEAH, PAYABLE INVARIABLY IIA LK-YEARLY IN ADVANCE Terms lor Advertising: l'or one Square?twelve lines or less?TWO DOLLARS for the first insertion, nod ONlfl DOLLAR AND J-ISTY CL'NS for eneli subsequent. Obituary Notices, exceeding one Square, charged lo at advertising rates. Transient Advertisements and Job Worit MLTST UK PAID FOR IN ADVANCE. Vo deduction made, except to our regular advertising patrons. J. T. HERSHMAN^ Editor. FRIDAY* OCTOBER 16, ISG3. 22cl Kc^imcnit. Agreeable to orders, this regiment turned out in its strength on Wednesday last. The number of men furnished for State service, at the time we write, is not known. Col. Boykin lias the lolls of the different companies, and we suppose will report in due time. Den 111 of I>r. II. II. Clark. This event took place on the 3d inst.. at his residence in Long town. Pit. Ci.akk was one of our most enterprising planters?a man of great energy, although suffering for several years with the disease which terminated his existence. Jle was untinng-in the discharge of his duties, until within a short time of his death. F<}r several veal's he represented the District of Fairfield in the Legislative. In all the relations of life he was faithful and good citizen, l'eacc to his memory. Letter of lfaiiicl linger This venerable citizen of our State has ad I dressed a letter to the Hon. W. C. Kkave , of Virginia, in response to his, which appeared some time ago, and met so general approval. The Charleston Courier of Wednesday last contains Mr. IIuarea's letter, and is well worthy of perusal?replete, as it is, with sentiment of true patriotism?valuable as the production of one of Carolina's old race of noblemen, who, alas! arcnow nearly all gone. Well may the younger men take courage, and stand in the breach, to uphold all that is valuable in life, or perish in the attempt. Tux In Kind. Wc would again call the attention of those of our citizens, to the notice of the Collector and Assessors of the district, who have not already complied with the notice requiring payment of taxes by the 24th; and all who 'have registered business, who sell goods of any description, and have merchant mills, to call on the Collector and pay their per centage on sales made from 1st of July to the 1st instant. Tim planters and farmers are also required to make return of the portions of their crop already secured, to the Assessors. Let this be done as speedily as possible. Bags for grain are furnished by Mr. Jones, at the depot Let every one lend their aid, and forward the interest of the country as far as lies in his power. So far there lias been, no impressments made in our District; although we observe complaints have been luadc of the injustice and abuses in other portions of the State. We can answer for Kershaw with pride and pleasure, that she has done her duty in furnishing men for the field, hands to work on the fortitations and corn and fodder at lower rates than almost any other district, of the State. Should it therefore be deemed necessary to resort to the disagreeable duty of impressment amongst a people Vho has exhibited the disposition that ours have, to uphold and strengthen the government, we trust it will be put into hands who can exercise a sound discretion in this delicate I matter. .We learn from ouv Tax-Collector* Major A. M. Kennedy, the feeling of our pco-j pie, so far as meeting the requisitions of the Confederate War Tax, has been quite gratifying. Every disposition is manifested to comply witli the law. There may be a few skulkers, but they are the exceptions. w a t . ? 1-'- * ' ' ?. i\Lvin ui.uvi), riBt}., pumisiicr 01 the Southern Railroad Guide, was shot and it is thought fatally wounded, in a street rencontre at'Mobile, on the 1st inst. An arrival from San Franci?co brings a report that the English fleet had been defeated by the Japanese in attempting to take one of their forts. * J .1 ' i . ? Latest from Lee's Army. Gordonsvillb, October 10.?Gordon's cavalry attacked the enemy's picket guard at Robinson lliver this morning, driving them tothcii camp, and four miles beyond, on tho Culpepcr road, where after a show of resistance, they fled. We captured one hunhrcd prisoners, including two Surgeons and one Captain, also their camp, Jrc., and were still pursuing the refugees when our guard left. Two negro prisoners were brought in this morning. They belonged to the llonic Guard of Fairfax. Victory in Louisiana. Alexandria, La., Oct. 0, via Jackson, 1.? On tho 28th nit. General Tom Green surprised the Yankee force of 2000 that had left their gunboats and encamped at Rayou Forachlc, cast of Atcliafavla.. Uc killed at least 200 and captured 401, and drove the rest to their gunboats; he also captured two twelve pounder Parrott guns. Among tho captured are a large number of commissioned officers, inclmlimr two , p v..v Lieutenant Colonels. Our loss small. The prisoners arrived here to-day. Tiie Mississippi Again Closed.?The Alexandria correspondent of the Telegraph says : You will lcani from the dispatches I send you to-day, that at present General Tom Green has the Mississippi river as effectually blockaded at Morganza, as it ever was at Yicksburg; in fact it is more so, for up to the date of his last dispatches no boat has run his blockade since his battery was erected. The Yankees sh "lieu his force for several hours the other day, but ho was so securely protected that not one of his men suffered. lie has how planted his battery, and so effective is it, that he turns back every gunboat or transport that attempts to .pass up or down the river. A Figlit in a Cliurcli. The capture of the Captain and a portion of the crew of the United States gunboat Jiatllery who had gone ashore at Rodney, Miss., to attend church, has been noticed. The Mix.sissppian gives some further particulars of the scene-: Tjieut. Allen, of Logan's command, having j been informed that the crew of the gunboat at Rodney were in the habit of attending church, determined to try an experiment. Dressing himself in citizen's gaib, he leisurely sau'ritcrcd into town last Sunday, and had the pleasure of finding some twenty-two of the Yankee officers and men, dressed in their best toggery, snugly seated in the quiet and unsuspecting congregation. With this informatson he left town, and soon returned in command of a squad of'men ; he entered the church, and apologized to the preacher for having to disturb him for a few moments, stating that he had called to demand the surrender of the United States soldiers in the congregation. Instantly the engineer of the gunboat jumped behind the door and fired on Lieut. Allen, the ball passing through his cap. Allen returned the fire, and sent the engineer to his long home. A general scattering and firing ensued, resulting in killing two Yankees and wounding another, and in the capture of Captain Ventrcss, of the gunboat, one Lieutenant and fifteen men, I saw them late that night on their way to Logan's camp. This is certainly one of the nicest little episodes of the war, and was managed with great coolness and courage, our men not re" ceiving so much as a scratch. From Cliallaiiooga?The President'* Visit to Hie Army. Atlanta, Oct. 12.?The President reviewed the army and the works before Chattanooga on Saturday. Ho also had an excellent opportunity to scan the enemy's position, of which he availed himself fully. JI is reception by the troops was enthusiastic, lie rodo along our entire lines, within reach of the enemy's shells. Not a gun was fired by the enemy, though the Ynnkecs lined their works at every available point to view what was going on. They werCj doubtless, aware of the presence of the President, as the hostile pickets frequently converse together. flVVPPlT Wn 1 - ?xvui/>? n u mc mgiiij' graiuieu to learn fhat Dr. Darby, the surgeon of General Hood, reports that the crisis of his recovery is'past, and he is out of danger. Wc hope that this valuable officer may soon be able to take the field. x '' y t . i. : r^11 j, . ? ;. i.jh sag From the Army or Nor t kern Virginia* Tho long-talked-of forward morement of Gen. Lee has been at last began. The army of Northern Virginia is north of tho Rapidan, in hot pursuit of tho Grand Army of the Potomac, which has fallen back from eulpepper Court house, and is in rapid flight for Manas sas or Arlington. Meade may make a stand ; at the Rappahannock, but this is not regarded as probable. His army, not numerically very i strong, mustering not over fifty thousand muskets, is weak as regards the clenionts of which it is composed, there being in it a large proportion of recent and most unwilling conscripts and re-captured deserters. It would be unwise at present to give even such meagre particulars of our plans and movements as have come to our knowledge. We o may, however, say that Ewcll's corps is in the advance, with General Edmund Johnson's division as a vanguard. The coining week will he one of great activi ty with General Lee, ami doubtless also with his antagonist, whether lie aecepts or declines a battle. It he has determined to run, no tortoise pace will aiViil him. He must fly, and we may expect to hear of great quantities of stores burnt and much baggage thrown awav.?Jiichmond. Examiner. MARRIED. liy the Kev. J. 10. Roomers, on Wednesday the 7th inst., Mr. J. It. DAVIS to Miss SUSAN IS. DO It IT Y, both of Sumter Distrfct, S. C. wtmammmmmmmmmmmm???? Muir mmw? T" cTBIT'UARY. Fell, the battle of Chicknmaugn, Sergeant It. It. KIRKLAND, in the 23d year of his ago. In tho very beginning of the war the deceased volunteered in the 2d Regiment, and participated in every battle in which Kershaw's brigade was encaged in Virginia, from the battle of Dull Run to tho late battle of Chicknmaugn, where ho fell mortally wounded Many gallant heroes have fallen, but not a more generous or gallant spirit has been sacrificed on our country's altar since tho beginning of J,he war, than that of tho one for whom this is intended as a feeble tribute. . lie was one of those who. knowing his duty was willing to discharge it, bo the consequences what they might. He shunned no hardships, ho shrunk from no danger. His was a steady course, making the path of duty the road which ho was won't to travel. As a friend, as a comrade, as a soldier, as a son his equals were rarely found; as a friend there was none more true, none more constant in their attachment, none who would make greater sacrifices for those ho relied upon as friends; as a oomrade, he was kind and obliging?ever ready to share an equal part with those amongst whom ho was thrown; as a soldier, ho was brave, calm and collected amidst danger, ever ready to go, at a word, to tho post assigned him ; as a son, he was dutiful, obedient and kind. His form once animate, now lies encircled in the cold and silent grave. , No more will we hear his friendly voice; no more will wo meet his cheerful countenance, ever lit up with a smile; no more will his comrades stand eido by side with him in the tierce battle storm, or set around tho camp fires together. Young and gallant soldier rest in peace; fate has decreed that you should not reap the reward of all yourtoils| but your name stands recorded upon the long list of victories already sacrificed upon the altar of your country s liberty. A Friend. Died, of diptheria, 'in Kershaw District, orn the 28th of September, THOMAS, infant son of Stephen and Mary Ann Ciybum, aged 2 year's and 28 days. So fades the lovely blooming flower, Frail, smiling soluce of an hour; So soon our transient comforts fly, And pleasure only blooms to die. Why then mourn, departing friends, Or shako at death's claims, 'Tis but the voice, that Jesus sends, To take them to His arms. H Special Notices. FKE3CIY AND OERMAN LESSONS. THE REV. L. R. STAUPENMAYER PROPOSES to give PRIVATE LESSONS for tho study of the FRENCH and GERMAN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE. Terms Par single lessons: $2 each. Classes, as may bo agreed upon. Octobor 16 2 SCHOOL NOTICE. TIIE REV. L. R. STAUDIiNMAYER WILL commence tho duties of his school on Monday next, tho 12th October, in the School Room, next to the Presbyterian Church. Terms for the scholastic year of 0 months, for the English branches and Mathc matics, - - - - $100.00. j For the English branches, Mathematics and Classics, - - - - - - R'.O 00 Half of the tuition money pnynblo on entering, the second half at the middle of tho session. No deductions can be made, except to children o refugee parents, who may leave town. Such will no 1 charged from SI 1.50 to $14.50 per month. October 9 2 TO THE TAX PAYERS OF KERSHAW DISTRICT. I WILL ATTEND AT MY OFFICE ON TUES[ DAY'S, WEDNESDAY'S and TIIUKSDAY'S o . each week, commencing on Tuesday next, the 22d inst., until the 24th of October, for the purpose of collecting the money* on tho returns made. All who fail to pay will be Double Taxed. ' A. M. KENNEDY, T. C. 17th C. D. September 18 3 - J J_, ' _L TAX IN KIND. THE UNDERSIGNED ARK PREPARED TO receive returns for so much of tho present crop as has been secured at this time. Wm. McKAIN, Assessor. . J. A. SCIIROCK, As't. Assessor. October ^ mEDICAIi NOTICE. Jj DR. REKNSTJKRNA has removed bis office to tbo building occupied by Messrs. Hammerfllough A I McCurry, and offers bis professional servicos to the T public. ? September IS SCHOOL NOTIcIsT TIIK EXERCISES OF MRS. PACK'S SCHOOL, for Roys, will l>e resumed the first Mondry in October in tlic Academy next to tlio Presbyterian Church. Terms, Fifty Dollars for the session, closing on the first of July next. Payable invariably in advance. ? lO 1^-JHA'HllH. I IO ,S TAX FAYFB6S TAK12 NOTICE. ALL PERSONS IN KERSHAW OR ITtii COLlcetion District S. C., who have a Registered Business aro required within ten days after the lirst of October, ISM, to make a return of the gross amount of sales made from the lirst of July last to 1st of Jctober, and 1 pay the percentage upoi: the same. J A M. KENNEDY, ? War Tax Col. 17th C. D. October :l .'t orF111: AuiRiimasteiiT Cha hi.estox, S. C, hctobor 1, 1862. MR. A. M. LEE IS APPOINTED AGENT OF this department, for the purchase of Coral and Fodder, in the Districts of Kcrnliuw and Faiicustcr. Planters desiring to sell, will communicate with him. Particular attention must be paid to the packing ? f the fodder, and no water must be used. During the past 3'ear the Government experienced' heavy loss from improper packing, and all such will be hereafter rejected. MOTTE A. PRINGLR, Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. ?5?" The subscriber can be found at his residence DeKalh street, next west ol the Presbyterian Church October 10 ' A. M LEE. I) 1ST ItlcTOFF IFF KS. THE DELEGATION OF KERSIIAW DISTRICT to the Legislature, give notice, that tho members of the following District Boards will have to bo re-appointed at the ensuing session. They ask, therefore, that tho names of the present members, new members and all vacancies may bo reported to them before the session : 12 Commissioners of Roads. 8 Commissioners of Free Schools. 7 Commissioners of Public Buildings. 5 Commissioners to Approve Public Sureties. 24 Managers of Elections?3 to each Box. 10 Magistrates. October 9 ' llEAIXtUAKTKI^ i COMMISSARY GKN'LS DKP'T, S .C., \ 1 Columbia, Oct 6, 1868. ) J NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE 'BOARDS I of Soldier's Relief' throughout tlio State, that they wilt I be supplied as heretofore with Oceon Salt for distribu- I tion to need}' families of soldiers at cost and expenses, I on application to this Department. 1 By order of the Governor. f RICHARD CALDWELL, Lieut. Col. and Commissary Gen'l. State of South Carolina. 13^" All papers in the State insert once, and send bills in duplicate with copy of advertisement attached, to this oftiee for payment Bills paid quarterly. ( Oct. 9 1 SOUTH CAROIJKA MILITARY ACADEMY. BT OKDF.ll OF TUK GOVERNOR. APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO TIIE South Carolina Military Academy under the annexed resolution of the Goneral Assembly must bo transmitted to General James Jones, Chairman of the Board of Visitors, Columbia, S. C., before the 25th of November next. The applicant must state the District of his residence, his age and height, (if the son of a deceased ollicer or soldier,) the service of his father, and whon and how ho died. Ifthe applicant claims appointment for liia -I own gallantry on the field of battle, tho statement must bo supported by the certificates of tho officers under whom he served in battle 1 "Hesiolctil, That his Excellency the Governor be, and he is hereby, authorized to select one youth from each Congressional District in this State, sons of officers or soldiers of the army of or officers or 111011 of the navy of tho Confederate States, who, during the existing war, have died in battle, or who have died of disease, contracted either by wounds or exposure, or who, not being sons of officers or soldiers, are under tho age of twenty years, and have behaved with gallantry on tho field of battle, who shall be placed in one or other of tho Military Institutions of this State, to be educated at the charge of a grateful country." Columuia, October 5, lSG.'t. Every newspaper in this stato publish onco a week for two weeks. ' Oct. 9 2 im. JOHN IflcCAA OFFERS. I1IS SERVICES TO TIIE CITIZENS of Camden and surrounding country. } .Office two doors abovo tho B^auch Bank, Camdei* So Ca. January SO