The Camden confederate. (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, October 30, 1863, Image 2
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yPB^DAV, OCTOBGU90, 1SG3.
Court Wevk,
The Court of Common Pleas and General
. Session will bo held, for Kershaw District, at
the Court House, commencing on Monday
' O >
ncxl, the 2d proximo.
Tlio Wcatlser.
The heavy rains o{ last week, has been followed
kv clear, cold bracing weather, which we
hope may continue. We would urgo our
friends who have not already laid in their supply
of wood for the winter season to look to it
at once, as in a month or two from this time
the article wijl prove hiyh in price and apparently
scarce. MujIi suffering and inconvenience
may ensue by neglect at tbis time.
Change of Schedule*.
It will be seen by reference to our Special
Notice column that the early morning passeng< r
traiu will hereafter leave Camden at five o'clock,
and will be due in the evening at 5:40. The
regular tri weekly mid-day train, will continue
to run as heretofore, with the exception that
in leaving Columbia the hour has been changed
from 12:10 to 1:20, giving onr through and re
turn passengers the advantage of one hour and
ton minutes longer stay at the capitol.
Pears of Second Growth.
We have on exhibition a hunch of pears,
six in number, (all from the same twig) and of
83COi*l growth,from the orchard of Mr. I. Th Alexander,
of Camden. The pears are each
about the size of a large turkey egg, in a fine
healthy condition, and known as tho"Burgamot."
The Charleston Corn ier, of Monday last
makes reference to a cluster of four, but this
just beats the Courier, two pair.
Third Volume of the Confederate.
With this issue commences the third volume
of Tiie Confederate. It is not our purpose
to raise the price of subscription beyond
the present terms. We would suggest the propriety,
however, of our delinquent patrors
sending us our dues for last year, and also that
they will be charged 84, because of their neIn
tl?r. tnrnie nc mil>1 in
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every issue. Many names will be erased, in the
event of their failing to comply with onr rules.
Those not remitting by the first of December
for this present volume, will be charged the
delinquent price?$4; and it will be left entirely
discretionary with ourself to erase their
names.
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Impressment of Horses.
During the past few days many of our citizens
have been greatly exercised at the appearance
and prompt action of the impressing officer
for Kershaw District, Mr. Geohgf. IIai.l.
We are pleased, however, to state that Mr. Il.'s
happy and impartial dcmcaner, as an impressing
officer, has been entirely acceptable to the
citizens of our district?even those who have
felt the necessity of rendering unto Caesar, have
complained not. We have heard of but one
or two instances in v. hieh complaint of any
kind have been made, and we believe tlio-e
were based entirely upon the inequality, in
their opinion, of the system, reflecting not the
least on the gentleman on whom were imposed
those onorons but necessitous duties. Wcte
onr government to always make such judicious
appointments, in every instance would there
be a ready compliance and a healthy tone,
with no complaint, to our law of impressment.
From Geo. Lee's Army.
Goudansville, Oct. 27.?A cavalry skirmish
t> iv j? t. -i .
pmv? m iJViii n yv?wmny, 11 appears 111*1 I
the enemy attempted to capture our wagons
laden with railroad iron from the torn-np track; I
?nt the attacking force was in turn assailed by
Mir cavalry and driven off. Our loss reported
to he four killed, and about 40 wouuded. The
^oemv's loss 19 unknown.
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Patrolling.
Will our people be wise for' onco in their
lives, and iimugrate u rigid police on their
plantations all over the country ? It is very
doubtful. They have been warned so often, of
so many things, that a deep apathy seems to
have settled upon them. It is in the highest,
degree necessary that we should s? our the (
country frequently, at night; visit all places j
where slaves resort, especially suspicious ones; j
put a stop to the stealing of hogs, which threat- ;
ens to leave us almost without meat for the
next year; prevent all practices that tend to j
demoralize the negro, and render hiin worthless,
troublesome,or insubordinate;in short carry
out the provisions oi' the patrol law.?It is
best that this should be done at all times; but
it is especially important, now that so many of
our neighbors are in the army, and so many
more are just in the act of departing from their
homes to assists in repelling the advance of
of the invader, leaving so tew behind them.
Siege Matters-GiH> Hundred and
NinlBi Day.
Tuesday morning dawned bright and clear
upon a peaceful scene in Charleston Harbor.
About seven o'clock, however, tho enemy
opened fire with considerable spirit. Four of
his batteries were brought into play, namely :
1. Battery Gregg; 2. Battery Wagner; 3. A
battery located midway between Gregg and
Wagner; 4. A battery which has been erected
cast of Gregg. All day long the fire from
these four batteries, was steadily maintained,
and nightfall, with its bright moonlight, brought <
no cessation of the roar of hostile cannon. i
About 10 30. a. m., four monitors came with" i
in range of Fort Sumter, and opened their heavy I
guns upon that work. The tire of the Morris i
Island batteries was divided between Fort Sum- *
tor and Fort Johnson. The latter post was
subjected to a very severe shelling, hut almost
without effect.
Aboul M o'clock, a. in., the enemy opened
upon the city ?firing four shots in this direction.
The shots arc thought to have been fired
from a 100 pounder Parrott gun in the Central
Battery, between Gregg and Wagner1
Only one of the shots, however, ' entered, the
city. It passed through an unoccupied house,
without doing any damage either to life or
property.
Lieutenant Brown, of the First Georgia Bat- i
talion, was mortally wounded in Fort Suuitcr, \
011 Tuesday, by a shell from a monitor. 4
Private Peeves, of Captain Hunter's Coin- t
pany, Second Regiment South Carolina Artil- 1
lory, was killed by the explosion of a magazine t
at the I > rook gun battery, near Fort Johnvon. *
The magazine was exploded by one of the cue 1
my's shells. j
An official despatch from Fort Sumter, re 1
coived at noon, announced that one of the enemy's
guns at the battery east of Gregg (and 1
not the gun that had fired into the city, as was '
reported) had burst, causing some commotion 1
amongst the enemv. The whole linmher of 1
shots fired at Fort Sumter up to six o'clock <.
last evening was 030. 1
Forty eight days have elapsed since tho
barge attack on Fort Sumter, and fifty-six davs
since the last attack of the monitors and laud
batteries September 1) upon thS same stronghold.
From the appearance of Morris Island,
as seen with a good glass, it is evident that the
enemy lias made good use of his time.?Mercury
of Wednesday.
Biug. Gkn. Foriiest.? We understand that
the independent command awarded Forrest 1
is to operate in the Mississippi bottoms. It is 1
said that the command is to consist of a por- t
tion of his old command, say 1,000 men, em- (
blaring what is Irlt ot Ins original regiment, (
with carte blanche to add to it as many others
as he can misc. Forrest is a modest man,
<
evinces no overweening vanity, and is not nccnstomed
to indulge in the hoats which his
military sncoesses would he apt to prompt most
men to make ; hut, so earnest was his convic1
tion of his prospective useluliiess in the new i
field sought l?y him. that lie would not promise
to whip 5(1,000 Yankees, but he thought that i
lie could give occupation to that many and 1
would keep them very utieasy, -Marietta ,
Confederate.
Cotton in New York.?Cotton sold in New
last Friday at 91 a 92 cents. It will soon go
to $1.
#
Latest from the United States.
Richmond, Oct. 27.?New York papers
the 24th ipst, have boon received hero
They postiveiy deny the truth of the 6ta
raent recently made that Dahlgren had bi
removed from the command of the iron cl
fleet now co-operating in the siege of Charl
ton.
Gen. Meade lias returned tp the comma
of the Army of the l'otomac, altera satisfac
ry interview with Lincoln, lie is now
slructcd, says the Herald, to follow up his
cent attack on Gen. Lee's forces. Mead
headquarters are now at AVarrcnton, and
will be some time before his army can advan
The destruction of the Orange and Alexand
Railroad by the rebels was most complete,
the bridges and culverts having been uttci
demolished.
The Northern papers publish a jojpt sta
mcnt from Gillinore and Dahlgren, denyi
that there has been any disagreement betwe
them.
The Baltimoro American says that Mead
army will take a knew route to Richmond.
Lieut. Glassell, C. S. N., who command
the recent expedition to blow up the Jrortsic
arrived in New York on the 23d, and was coi
milieu u> mu county jau.
Snow fell, six inches deep, at St. Louis on t
23 d.
LnlcH from furopc.
Richmond, Oet. 26.?The Courier des Eti
Uuiit says that the Cabinets of Washingt
4?ul Richmond had both assented to the 1
tnoval of the French tobacco stored in Kit
mond, and that, vessels were about repairi
to City Point to take it off, when the Was
ingtoti Government suddenly withdrew t
consent it had given.
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OBITUARY.
Died, of Congestive fever, .at the Charleston Wi
side llospiml, 011 the 17tli of September 18G.'h Cor]
al (J H Alt LI 10 CAMPBKLLof Capt. Lucas' Compa
ftli Nmth Carolina Battalion. At the comment
nent ot tins struggle he was one among the first
respond to the call of his country, and become
member ol Capt. Thos. Boykin's Company of the
viuth Curolina Regiment commanded by the 1 imcnt
It .egg. He served with his reg'ment in Virginia ui
.lie expiration of its time of service, taking part in t
rkirmish at Vienna. After his Regiment was <1
landed, he returns to his homo in Kershaw J)istri
>nt could not remain there contented, when his s?
rices were so much needed in the iield and at on
oilicd the company of which lie was a member at t
,ime of his death, He was one of the most amial
roung men we ever knew. As a soldier some mig
jqual, but none surpass him. In the camp his duti
.vere never neglected, and 011 tlio field of battle,
ihvavs displayed the courage which is ever cliaractt
sticof 0 true and brave soldier. He was in the b
les of Pocataligo, Morris' Island, the assault 011' Bi
ery Wagner July 111 h and an occupant ol the Bi
cry six days during its bombardment. Passing thron
ill these dangers unhurt, it was left for disease to p<
orm the sad work ol removing from our midst o
vhoni we ail loved to a fault. The announcement
lis death in camp east a gloom over the entire Co
>any, and ma. y a tear miirht, have been ?./.? ?i.
litrlil. trh-kling d wn the sun-burnt cbcek of tho br:i
Mi! ardy soldier But wo nieurn nut as these w
lave no hope. Take warning from this, fellow s
liers, of ilio uncertainty of life and be prepared for t
tuinni >n>. Though it was not bis to die on tbo po
ield of battle yet lie bas laid bis life down a snerifi
toon the altar of Ins country; and now tills an bom
ible?a soldiers uiave. Long wid bis memory
berisbed in lite bosoms of his comrades in arms, a
hough we shall never meet linn again on e..rth, \
,rust to meet biai in heaven.
Thou art gone from ws dear Charlie.
Thy voice we'll hear 110 tin.re.
But hope to meet the, againe Charlie
On Jordan* happy shore.
Battery Mar*-hull, Oct. 10th, 18C3. L * * * ?
Special Notices.
chancSe of schedule.
ON AND AFTKRTHK 26th INST., TIIK CAl
len Passenger Train will leave Camden, until furtl
toticc, at 5 o'clock, a. m.. arriving at 5:40 p. in.,
eaving, as usual, on Tuesday's, Thursday's and S;
irday's at 12:40 p. m. Trips to Columbia, as usu
hi Monday's. Wednesday's and Friday's, arriving
"ViliimM,. o? o.r.n ? ? . i ?: * ' -
lib UU Ob, III. , lUUVllll^ (It ITwU p. m.
October 30 JA?. JONES, Agent
CoiiimiMsary-Oeiicrsil'H DeimrAinen
STATE OF SOUTH OA ROT.IXA,
Coi.UMHIA, Oct. 25, 1863.
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR IIA
TNG received advices of the arrival at a C<
federate port of about 15,000 pair Cotton and \V<
Cards, imported und- r a resolution of the Gene
Assembly, the same on recoift will bo distributed
this Department to the Soldiers' Hoards of Reluf
this State at cost and char es: to he s Id by them
same price to the most needy families in their resp
live Districs, g.ving pieferenco to the needy famil
oi soldiers.
By order of the Governor.
RICHARD CALDWELL,
Lieut. Col and Commissary-Gcn'l. S. C.
AH papers in the Stale insert once, and se
bills in duplicate, with copy of advertisement attach
to this Department for payment. Bills paid quarter
October 30. 1
x 1
' .NOTICE.
0f THE MEDICAL BOARD FOR THE EXAMINAtionof
Conscripts, will meet at Camden on the Oth ,
day of November next.
'^e* All overseers and others who liavo heretofore failed
!en to enroll their names, are required to enroll at onco. >
lad All wishing to bo examined on that day, will enroll ^
es- before the time, and all who haveenroiled their names . 1
and ordered for examination* will appear before tho |
Board on that day; and report at this office. Tho
Board will be in session one day.
lo~ ' W. Z. LEITNER,
ib- October 23 0 d Capt & Enrolling Officer.
NOTICE.
u s ALL PERSONS AVIIO HAVE SUBSTITUTE'S IN
it Confederate service, will report immediately at these I
ne. Headquarters, aad bring their papers.
,.ja W. Z. LEITNER,
ajj October 23 Capt. k Enrolling Officer.
ply NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ENROLLING
. Office has been removed to Capt. Leitner's law offico.
The office will bo open only on Tuesday's, Thursday's
"S and Saturdays. W. Z. LEITNER,
?ii October 23 Capt. & Enrolling Officer.
NOTICE.
c's THE LAW PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX- ^
istitrg between AV. Z. Leitner k John D. Kennedy, is
cd this day dissolved, by mutual censent.
[cs October 23 LEITNER & KENNEDY.
___________________________
IU" FKE3CII ANI> OERIUAN EESSONS.
THE REV.'L. R. STAUPENMAYER PROPOSES
l,c to give PRIVATE LESSONS for tlio study of tlio
FRENCH and GERMAN LANGUAGES and LITERATURE.
Terms for single lessons: $2 each.
. M " Classes, as may bo agreed upon.
11S October 16 2 (.
on
re. SCHOOL IVOTICC.
ill- THE REV. L. R, STAUDENMAYER WILL ' *
nir commence the duties of his school on Monday next,
.j. tlio 12th October, in tlio School Room, next to tlio
I i Presbyterian Church. Terms for tlio scholastic year
of 9 months, for tlio English branches and Mathematics,
------- $100.00.
* For the English branches, Mathematics and
Classics, 130 00
= Half of tho tuition money payable on entering, the
iy- second half at the middle of the session.
3?" No deductions can be made, except to children o
refugee parents, who may leave town. Such will bo
to charged from $11.50 to $14.50 per month,
a October 9 2
1st
0i\ TAX IN UIXD.
ml
l,o THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPARED TO
is- roccivo returns for so much of the present crop as has
ct' been secured at this time.
Wm. McKAIN, Assessor,
he J- A. SCIIROQAi As't. Assessor,
de October 2
MEDICAL XOTI1E. V
_?r- DR. REENSTJERNA has removed his offieo to yl
ll* the building occupied by Messrs. Ilnmmerslough A
McCurry, and offers his professional services to the j
U- .. (1
gh public. V
jr- .September 18 V
SCHOOL NOTICK.
'"t THE EXERCISES OF MRS. PECK'S SCHOOL, f1
vo for Hoys, will be resumed tho lirst Mordry in October
' ? in the Academy next to the Presbyterian Church.
?^ Terms. Fifty Dollars for the session, closing on tho
rv tirsl of July next. Payable invariably in advance,
co September IS .3
bt; Ol FRG (tFARTDUnASTUR,
rid
,vo Chaulkstox, S. C, October 1, 18G2.
MR. A. M. LEE IS APPOINTKD AGE %T OP
this department, for the purchase of Corn and
Fodder, in the Distiicts of K.<;rsliuw and
Planters desiring to sell, will communicate with him.
, Particular attention must be paid to the packing o
tho fodder, and no witter must be used. During the past
jrcar tho Government experienced heavy loss fiom
improper packing, and all such will be hereafter re"
jectcd. MOTTK A. PRINGLE, ^
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.
AST" The subscriber can be found at his residence
,er DeKalh street, next west ot the Presbyterian Church
? October 10 A. M LEE.
at- 1 ~
at, EXCHANGE NOTICE NO. fl.
at rpuE FOLLOWING CONFEDERATE OFFICERS
X mid men captured at Vicksburg, Mississippi,
July 4th. 18G3, and subsequently paroled, havo been
? dnlv exchanged, and are berebv so declarod
I. The officers and men ofGeneralC. L. Stevenson's
? division.
' 2. The officers and men of General Bowen's division.
^ * 3. The oflicers and men of Brigadier General Moore's
no! Brigade.
al 4. The officers and mcnofihe Second Texas Regiby
ment.
6. The officers and men ofWnul's Legion.
at
ec. G. Also, all Confederate officers mid men who have
its been delivered at City Point at any time previous to
July 25th, 18G3, have been duly exchanged, and are
hereby so declared.
ROBERT OULD, Agept of Exchange.
e(] tW Southern p?*pei s copy six times and seud 8oly]
counts to the War Department.
October 9