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H ltlDAV, OCTOBER 93, 1863.
Tax in Kiu<3.
On our fourth page will be found an article
explanatory, with the above caption. Our
farmers and planters being in doubt as to the
true letter ot the law respecting the one-tenth
of their produce crop, would do well to read
the correspondence referred to.
Capt. W\ Z. I.cilncr.
By reference to our special Notice column it
will be seen thai, our esteemed and gallant
townsman, AV. Z. Lkitner, Esq., has been appointed
Enrolling Officer for Kershaw District.
Sec his notice, in another column, to those
having substitutes in service; also to overseers.
Tlio Lancaster Ledger.
AVe arc pleased to sec that our neighbor of
the Ledger has succeeded in procuring a sufficient
amount of paper to ensure an enlargement
of his sheet, to a size that compares favorably
with any of our exchanges. The Ledger
is well circulated in our section, and would
prove an excellent medium for advertising.
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The Foe in Our Front.
On the night of September Oth, says the
Charleston Mercury of Tuesday, Morris Island
was evacuated bv our troops, and left in possession
of the Yankee forces. Forty-four days
of active and laborious preparation have been
expended upon batteries Gregg and AVagncr.
And we judge that their arrangements, both
for defences and for further operations against
onr harbor works and Charleston, draw near
to completion. It will soon be ascertained
whether the stubborn resistance heretofore encountered,
the repeated repulses met with by
the enemy, and the heavy cost of the acquisition
of Morris Island, has dampened the ardor
, and shaken the resolution of the foe : or whether,
Gillmoro still confident and reckless, the
Yankee Government is in a condition to aflord
the maximum of men and means for a grand
effort to take the hated "nest of the rebellion."
If it be resolved to prosecute the undertaking
commenced on the 10th of July, we mav
see Fort Sumter subjected to the oideal of a
terrible vertical and horizontal fire from mortars
and Parrott batteries at 1200 yards, with
a crnca ftrn fmm ilin lPiin.oluil ll.i.O n(
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range. It may be tbc Yankees propose to
take that work, and, by means of his unlimited
transportation, to use the remnants of the
walls, if not completely blown up by mining,
as cover for the erection of batteries to attack
our works and burn Charleston. We may see
the batteries of Sullivan's Island vehemently
assailed with a view to the reduction of that
place. We may see the incendiary shells of a
number of "Swamp Angels" thrown into our
citv. Under Farragut, we may sec the fleet
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display more bold adventure, hot us be
surprised at none of these unpleasant experiments,
but, prepared for the worst efforts of the
enemy, bear like men whatever may be in store
for us.
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From Virginia.
Richmond, Oct. 10.?The Petersburg A>
press of this morning has Northern dates of
the 16th.
Curtain's majority, as far as heard from, is
000. Ohio gives Brough 6,400 majority. A
Fincolnitc is elected Governor of Iowa.
The Yankees claimed a decided victory at
Wiston Station. Meade telegraphed to Washington
that he captured five pieces of artillery,
two stand of colors, and 450 prisoners.
Alluding to the rumor that Genera! Forrest
had been granted leave of absence which he
did not ask, the Marietta Confedetate says that
it is a mistake, and that the relations between
Gen. Bragg and Gen. Forrest were never kinder,
or. indeed, so kind as at this time
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Ackuow Ivdyoinviit.
The Aiil Association acknowledge ^100, the
proceeds of a tpiilt presented by Mrs. Ncile?
raffled and one by Miss MattieS. Shannon;
$22 for the vase of flowers, made by MissChesnut,
and won by Mrs. Uonneau ; $00 from Captain
Edward Boy kin's command, for soldieis
shoes; 1 pair socks, from Mix Scott. For the
S&ldiers liest half bushel of meal, one dozen
1?1 A i* 1 ? '' ' ? ? ?'*
j eggs uiui puue or ouner irom :i la'Jy. During
tiro month of Sept., there lias been forty-three
soldiers lit the Rest, each one supplied with :ts
many meals as they required, and kind and
prompt attention, for which our thanks are due
to Mrs Rodgers. She will receive donations in
provisions, at her residence on Broad Street,
for the Soldier's Rest.
The Aid Association will meet every Wednesday
at 11 o'clock, at the llail.
Contributions in vegitables and provisions
are sti'.l solicited every week, for the soldiers
in Charleston.
Niiootl Time Alrrad.
The following we copy from the Sumter
Watchman, of 1'riday last:
Our readers, perhaps were not aware of Mr.
Meminingcr's presence in Sumter, but we certainly
had an interview with him last night,
lie seemed to have had no other object in his
visit, but to talk over old times, lie looked as
natural, as when, many years ago, we entered
bis ollicc as a law student, and when in reply
to our wire query how long it would take us
to acquire a knowledge of the law, he replied :
"more than a lifetime; for I have been practising
so nianv years, and I only have a bird's
eye view of the subject." In our interview
last night, however, we felt not half the awe in
his presence, that we did in our vernal (or verdant)
davs. Jle too, was more companionable
?in fact quite a gentleman, and very sociable
and communicative. He took occasion to say
that lie had made more money than any other
man during the war; and expressed his surprise
that the people did not regard his
money as good as Yankee greenbacks, the
glistening Cargcnt or the glittering gold. This,
however, he. aimed to remedy. lie had already
instructed the various departments to
audit claims, but not to pay them. This, he
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s.uu, wuuj'.i reuueu ine circulation very sensibly.
We told bun we were prepared to believe
this, lor we bad forwarded numerous claims of
deceased soldiers to the Second Auditor, wbo
bad sent back acknowledgements, that the
claims were all light and the parties notified of
it?but the money was not forthcoming. We
bad also forwarded printer's accounts to Richmond,
and ///ry remained unpaid.?Wo also
bad forwarded and bad returned to us about
one hundred claims to Charleston for negro
labor on the coast. And if all others fared
like us, there must be an immense amount of
money withheld by Government from lawful,
and. needy claimants, which if paid to them
would of course, increase the circulation !
We propounded some rather grave questions
to the old gentleman as to the morality and
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justice of this course, and whether it was calj
ciliated to increase the confidence of the peoJ
pie in a Covernmcnt so indifferent to the set- j
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I iKMiicui oi us iniis?wncreupon nc vanished into
thin air, and Jett Sumter without any one
knowing how or when ho departed. If he had j
remained with us until daylight, wc would (
have given him roast duck and not biscuit for
breakfast; but as he left us so brusquely, we
turned over, took another nap, and woke up to
a rather stern conclusion that it was all a
dream, destined, like many of Mr. Mcmmingo.r's
vagaries, to null away into thin air.
Mr. E. W. Soi'tii, a young man of ingenuity
and industry, has put up, on Rock River, near
Lowndcsvillc, S. C., two power looms, a machine
for re-set ting cotton cards, and also a
machine for pricking holes through leather for
cards, all of which are his own invention. His
two looms weave sixty yards of nice cloth per
day?his little daughter attends one ' of the
looms. He has re-set over 2000 pairs of cards
this year, at prices ranging from fifty to scventy-fivc
cents.
Abundance.?A gentleman, just from
Greene County, Georgia, informs the Macon
Confederate, that the harvest of corn is amazing
in its quantity. The tithing of one planter is
10,000 bushels, and another expected to gath"
or 100,000 bushels. Peas arc in wonderful
quantities, and sweet potatoes cucumber the
ground. Pen nuts arc alike abundant. This
is good news. We shall need sotne of this
corn in Virginia.
I From Charleston.
Chaulkstox, Oct. 20.?Our batteries kept
up a brisk tire to-day upon the Yankees, who
appeared in much larger force than usual at
Gregg and Wagner. Another monitor from
the North has joined the fleet inside, making
five in all. The Ironsides, for the first time
since the attack of the David, steamed round
Cnmrnings Point this afternoon, evidently making
a trial of her machinery. Naval officers
who have watched her closely say she has been
lightened, most probably for the purpose of
sailing North.
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lYlAlt J< LJii 1 ).
Ox Thursday Kvening. 15th inst., at tho residence
of the bride's grandfather, in this district, by the Rev.
\V. K. IlUQUSOX, Mr. Wm. McKAIN, of Camden, to
Miss L. A. KILtJORF, daughter of the Into Jns. L.
Kilgore.
ewMemtata?BOB?a ? -???It
is a melancholy duty to weave the cypress
wreath tor the brow of a noble youth, who fell in the
first blush of manhood?battling for his country's
rights on the soil of a dastard foe. Jhit this duty is
heightened in its satisfaction by a recollection ol the
virtues of the departed. Death is robbed of its terror.
when its victim dreads not its terrible ordeal.
The christian hero offering his life as a libation to liberty,
and nerved by a stern conviction of duty and
honor?and solaced by the thought of a virtuous career
can smile at the grim king of terror. The loss of
such a one is a sad rclleclion. Alas! that the frost of
death should nip his blooming promise. How pertinent
are these remarks toROBKRT F. SMALL?whose decease
has darkened the sunshine of a fond familv circle,
and saddened the hearts of all who knew him.
lie fell on the bloody field of Gettysburg, mortally
wounded. July Hd, 18G3, and expired on the 7th of
July. lie was a native of Mecklenburg, N. C., and in
the 20th year of his age. Two years previous to the
war ho located in Camden, S. 0., where, by his unobtrusive
quiet demeanor and strict attention to business,
together with his purity of character, he won
the esteem of the community. Littlo did men think,
who observed Hie slender form of that youth, that it
held a soul which no danger could blanche. It was
reserved for ties war to prove what high and noble
elements of worth constituted the integral parts of
flint soul. Occasions may very often make, but they
assuredly always prove men. Robert Small would,
under any circumstances, have made a useful man, but
this contest for our rights developed him as a hero.
I use no hyperbole. At the commencement of the
war he voluut ered in the Camden Volunteers, the
first company to leave tlie district, and was present at
the siege of Fort Sumter, lie revolunteered in Ins
company lor service m Virginia, and participated in
the battles of Hull Run and Manassas?in the latter
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nu uimiiiuiuniiuu iiiiuscu iis ii uearor 01 iiic colors ol
liia company, marehing ; ipiare to the front, with an
exhilarating bravery, which called forth tho highest
praises of his officers and comrades. As a member of
ihis company he was engaged also in several skirmishes.
On the reorganization of the 2d Regiment
he joined Garden's Battery of Light Artillery, and
sh.ired its dangers from se< ond Manassas to Gettysburg.
It was his melancholy fate to seal his patriotism
by death in this great streygle. He fell at his
post as corporal of a gun, which had been ordered
considerably in advance of any other artillery, and on
which the enemy had a concentric lire When being
borne from the field under a very heavy Ore, beseemed
to feel more concern for his litter-bearers than himself,
thus exhibiting that magnanimous feeling which
had always characterized him. He died with his eyes
fixed on the realms of eternal day, his mind at ease
in the full assurance of a blessed immortality. Like
Timothy, he had been pious from childhood, and was
a professing christian. As a soldier of the Cross, lie
was consistent in the performance of religious duties;
as a so'dior of his country ho was punctual, energetic
and cheerful. With a ipiiek and retentive mind lie
learnt the duties appertaining tothe position in which
ho was placed, and performed them with a remarkable
exactness. His courage on tho battle Held cannot
he praised too highly. The testimony of all his oflieer.s
can be given to the cool deliberation which marked
him under tire, lie had that enthusiasm which,
coupled with high moral courage, nerves n man to the
iilidortiikinir. in a nlensant bmnnr nf tlm i.........
dons enterprises. Sweet tempered, lie was esteemed
by all who knew him. Genial in disposition, ho lookid
on the bright sido of everything. Ho was honorable
to a fault. The country mourns tho loss of sueh
noble young patriots, who by their qualities of heart
and head could have, in time, so aptly filled the places
of her older sons, who aro passing away. To his
aged mother, who, liko the Roman matron, mourns
the loss of her tivo jewels, I would extend my heartlcdt
condolence. A grateful country has woven a
crown of laurel for her son's brow, whilst angelic
hands have placed one of eternal glory on his redeemed
head.
FREDERICK MILLER, infant son of Thomas and
Ann ik Jonkp, was received as an angel in Heaven on
tho evening of the 10th ult., aged 2 years and 8
mouths.
" Let sickness blast, iet death devour,
If lleaven must recompense our pains ;
Perish the grass, and fado the flower,
If firm the word of God remains."
L. S.
Wanted to Hire
A GOOD COOK. WASHER AND IRONER, FOR
which liberal wages will be paid. Apply at this
office.
October 23
Notice.1
ALL PERSONS HAVING DEMANDS AGAINST
the estate of Samuel Heron, of Kershaw Dis.
trict. deceased, will present them to me properly attested,
and all persons indebted to the estate will
make payment forthwith to the undersigned.
October 24 3 J. E. RODGKRS, Adro'r,
# , - Special
IN"otices.
NOTICE.
THE MRDICAL BOARD FOll THE EXAMINAtion
of Couseripts, will meet at Camden on the 5th
day ol November next.
All overseers and others who have heretofore failed
to enroll their names, aro required to enroll at once.
All wishing to be examined on that day, will enroll
before the time, and all who haveonroiled their names
and ordered for examination, will appear beforo the
Board on that day, and report at this office. The
Board wilt be in Session one day.
W. Z. LErTNElt,
October 23 0 Capt & Enrolling Officer.
\OTICt.
ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE SUBSTITUTES IN
Confederate service, will report immediately at those
Headquarters, and bring their papers. *
W. Z. LEITNER,
October 23 Capt. & Enrolling Officer.
NOTICE
IS HKRKBY GIVEN THAT THE ENROLLING
Office has been removed to Capt. Lcitner's law office.
The office will be open only on Tuesday's, Thursday's
and Saturday's. W. Z. LE1TNER,
October 2."? Capt. & Enrolling Officer.
NOTICE.
THE LAW PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE Existing
betwoon W. Z. Leitaer & John D. Kennedy, is
this day dissolved, by mutual consent.
October 23 . LEITNER & KENNEDY.
FRENCH A NO OEKNIAN EESSONST.
THE REV. L. R, ST A U P EN MAYER PROPOSES
to give PRIVATE LESSONS for the study of the
FRENCH and GERMAN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE.
Terms for sidgle lessons: $2 each.
44 4 1 Classes, as may be agreed upon.
October 16 * .2
SCHOOL NOTICE.
THE REV. L. R. STAUDENMAYEU WILL
commence the duties of his school on Monday next,
the 12;h October, in tbe School Room, next to tho
Presbyterian Church. Terms for the scholastic year
ol 0 months, for the English branches and Mathematics,
- .... $100.00.
For the English branches, Mathematics and
Classics, - - - - - - 130 00
Half of tho tuition money payable on entering, the
second half at the middle of the session.
No deductions can be made, except to children o
refugee parents, who may leave'town. Such will be
charged from $11.50 to $14.50 per month.
I October 9 . 2
TO THE TAX PAYERS OF KEKI
SHAW Dl&TRfCT.
I I WILL ATTEND AT MY OFFICE ON TUESDAY'S,
WEDNESDAY'S and THURSDAY'S o
each week, commencing on Tuesday next, the 22d
inst., until the 24tli of October, for tho 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
TAX IN HIM).
T1IE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPARED TO
receive returns for so much of the present crop as has
been secured at this time.
Wm. McKAIN, Assessor.
J. A. SC1I ROCK, As't. Assessor.
October 2
mEDICAL NOTICE.
DR. REKNSTJERNA has removed his office to
the building occupied by Messrs. Hanimerslough ?fc
McCurr)*, and offers bis professional services to tho
public.
September 18
SCHOOL NOTICE.
THE EXERCISES OF MRS. PECK'S SCHOOL,
for Boys, will bo resumed the lirst Mondry in October
in tho Academy next to the Presbyterian Church.
Terms, Fifty Dollars for tho session, closing on tho
Jirst of July next. Payable invariably in advance.
September 18 3
TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE. ?
ALL PERSONS IN KERSHAW OR 17tii COLlection
District S. C., who havo a Registered Business
are required within ten days after the firstbf October,
180S, to mako a return of tho gross amount of stales
4U ~ d* * - T i ? . . - - -
iiuiuu ii (Jin mo iir?sL ui uuiy jast 10 1st of October, and
pay the per centago upon the same.
A. M. KENNEDY,
War Tax Col. 17th C. I).
October 1! 3
orrici: <t(jartermasti;ic,
Chaulkston, S. C., October 1, 18C2.
MR. A. M. LEE IS APPOINTED AGENT OF,
this department, for the purchase of Corn mad
Fodder, in the Districts of Kerahuw and
Lancaster.
Planters desiring to sell, will communicate with him. <
Particular attention must be paid to the packing of
the fodder, and no water must be used. During the past
year tho Government experienced heavy loss from
improper packing, and all such will be hereafter rejected.
MOTTE A. PEINGLE,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster,
flgg" The subscriber can be found at his residence
DeKalb street, next west of the Presbyterian Church
October 10 A. M LEE.