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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.
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?. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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