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S o u t h Carolina

LANCASTER DISTRICT.
PY p. II. HAMMOND, Esq, Ordinary
ID for said District
Wt1EREAS,JetI Belk and WiImo,h
Belk has applied TO me for Letters of Ad.
ministralion on all aud singular the Goods
and ChaItles, Rights and Credits of John
w. Belk Esq. late OF the District afore-
said. deceased.
THESE are. therefore, TO cite and ad-
monish all and singular, the kindred and
creditors Of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me ut our next Ordinary's
Court tor the said district, 10 be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the 29ln day of
July inst to show cause, if any, why the
said administration should not be gran
ted
Given under my hand and seal this 18Th day
~ of Juy. in the year of our
: l.. s. Lord one thousand eight hundred
~ and sixtyOne aud inthe eightv-sixth
year Of The Independence of The Stale Of
South Carolina
p. II. HAMMOND OIL. D.
July II. -23,-2;. p s. SO
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The Loan to The Confederate States.

Our readers are aware that as u means Of
supporting the Government and enabling it TO
maintain defensive war against the invaders
OF our soil, it Is proposed that individuals lend
the Government certain proportion OF their
expected cotton crop, or other marketable pro.
duce the loan to be secured by the issue Of
Confederate states bonds, to the amount
OF the value Of the produce subscribed,
bearing eight per cent interest Agents have
been appointed by the Secretary Of the Treas.
ury Of the Confederate States to canvass the
various scctious Of the County Tor subscriptions
TO said loan. We have as yet seen 10 appoint.
mont tor this District, but doubtless our people
will before long have an opportunity Of eIhibi
ting their patriotism and confidence in the
Government, IN the way suggested. In other
States, and IN portions Of this State, the appeal
has been most liberally responded to; and our
section should not be behind in n matter so
vitality mportan, 70 the success OF our great
undertaking. Many planters have subscribed
one half Of their cotton crop.
Il is estimated that the plan ters OF Georgia
and Alabama will subscribe five hundred thou
sand bales, which, with o, her kinds Of produce
SSed cash likely to be subscribed in those two
States, will be worth about thirty millions of
dollars. South Carolina should not do less in
proportion TO her resources. =
VI is said that nearly all Of the Banks in tue
Confederate States have agreed to take these
bonds, on deposite and in payment Of
Aalss I'll
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ssratons, If Congress decides to carry on the
war, war we will have and the safer course
for us, is to assume that it will do 80, and pre-
pare accordingly. If Congress, before endor-
sing the acts Of Lincoln and voting supplies to
carry on the unholy war, would submit the al.
tentative Of war or q recognition of the Confed-
crate States to Convention Of the people, there
would then exist greater reasons to look for q
peace but without this tho peace party, how.
ever large it may be, is powerless for the pres
ent They have but little influence in Con-
gress, and as loyal citizens, will feel bound
to support the action of that body.
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PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA }

! STATE OF SUI I'll CAROLINA, J
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, July 6, 1861.
| a CCORDlNG TO an Act Of the Confed.
| "A crate Congress, entitled an "Act to put
into operation The Government under the
Permanent Constitution of The Confederate
States Of America" it is required that each
State shall vote, on the FIRST WEDNES-
DAY IN NOVEMBER NEXT, for Pres-
dent and Vice.President Of the Confederate
States, which officers are to be- inaugurated
on the twenty-second Of February next
and whereas the existing law of the State
provides that the Electors for President aud
Vice President shall be appointed by the
Legislature aud whereas the LegisIa ture
OF this State will not be in regular session
at the lime prescribed by the aforesaid A ct
for appointment OF Electors
Therefore, be it known that |, +. W..
PICKENS, Governor 10 and over the State
OF South Carolina, by virtue OF the power
vested 10 me by the Consultation, authori.
zing the Governor, on extraordinary occa.
sions, to convene tie General Assembly,
do issue this my proclamation, calling upon
and requesting the Senators and the Mem.
bers OF the House Of Representatives to
convene in COLUMBIA, ON THE FIRST
MONDAY IN NOVEMBER next ensuing,
that they may be present in the House of
Representatives., on the said first Wednes-
day In November, 10 appoint Electors Of
President and Vice.Psesident Of the Confed-
crate States Of America, in conformity with
the Act of the Confederate Congress afore.
said.
As the Permanent Constitution Is TO be
organized. an election will be required of
Two Senators from this State, and also, in
all probability, considering the peculiar state
OF the country, other important matters will
be acted on al the same session Of the Leg
islature.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
State aforesaid, ut Columbia, this the
sixth day Of July, In the year Of our Lord
ons thousand eight hundred aod sixty -one
and 10 the eghty-sixth year Of the inde-
pendence Of the State of South Caroli-
ma. r. w piCKENS
ISAAC u. MEANS, Secretary of State.
July l7th, h,--23-
AL papers in the state will copy twice q
month I'LL day OF election. -
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Col Orr's Regiment-We are gratified
to learn that Col. Orr has been entirely sue.
cessIul in his mission 10 Richmond re.pec.
ting the regiment; that he has procured the
most approved arms for the uso of his men:
will Very shortly order them into camp, and
thence 10 few weeks will remove TO the
seat Of war. This noble body Of our citi.
zens, forsaking The endearments Of home.
have manfuily enlisted for The whole war,
and will never quit the field until with loud
acclaim the glad ,idings Of our complete
redemption shall ring from every hill top
aud valley OF our dear Southern-c.ime
God speed them on their noble mission -
Andersos Gazeite.
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Sailing Of the c. s. Steamer Sumter.-
The first vessel Of our little navy, the Con.
federate States steamer of. war Sumter,
sailed on Saturday last on o cruise, having
ran the paper blockade Of Lincoln A bolition
war steamers of the mouth Of the Missis.
sippi. As che has now made good offing
aud Is far out on the ocean wave, We hope
soon 10 hear OF some dashing exploits in
the way Of captures. She has picked
crew, aud her commander is known 10 be a
most brave and chivalrous sailor and he has
under him most gallant set Of officers
Neto Orleans Picayune.
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| advanced as the centre gave way, nearly
surrounding the Federalists, who retreated
Inc lighting was mainly by artilery-the
FederalIsts retreatng US the Mlssourians
advanced, and hnally reached Carlisle, seven
miles distant from the commencement. An
attack on Seigle is reported, in which it is
said Seigle retreated toward Sarcoxie.-
Jackson fortified himself. Seigle's force
! was badly cut up. The loss is estimat ed
NJ from three hundred to one thousand.
On Friday, Gen. Price and Ben. McCul.
loch arrived at Neosho, twenty niles South
OF Carthage, with 10000 men. Two hun.
dfed Federalists were captured there. One
report says that all were murdered anoth.
er staies that only a small portion were
killed McCulloch sent 1000 men to as.
sst Jackson.
LEAvENwoRTH, X. T.-Governor Jack.
son, Vi Missouri, has called an extra session
OF the Legislature, to meet ut Saracoxie,
~ miles from Fort Scott 1t is expected
That the Legislature will pass an ordinance
oil secession without DELAY.
Montgomery has entered Missouri at the
head of 400 men.
SrRtNGFIELD, Mo, July l0-Gen. Swee.
ny with flying column advanced on Yer.
non. Large numbers of mounted Missouri
aus are congr egating at West Plain, in For
syth County. Sweeny is sending men to
prevent their joining Governor Jackson
Col. Cotfee is taken prisoner.
Col. Woolfe encountered The Missourians
and has sent for assistance. He lost thirty
killed and wounded. Loss Of Missourians
unknown. Lyon is at Leesville and advan
cling CliutOnward.
st. Louis, July l2.-The Democrat saws
that Seigle bad ZOO men and 10 pieces of
artillery, while the Southerners had 5000
men and seven pieces Of artillery, and many
horsemen. The battle was fought on Sat.
urday, thirty miles from Springfield, and
Col. Woolfe was killed.
Capt. CAMPBELL Quincy and Capt, Meal.
lister, with five men Of the lOth Illinois
Regiment, were caught IN an ambush and
Killed about seven miles from this place.
The telegraph wires in this State beiny
all cut, we have no reliable news of the
war movements. The st. Louis State Jour.
nal says that the fight in the South West
between the Patriot forces and the Hessians
under Seigle, began NJ 10 o'clock in the
morning The battle began twelve miles
hey ond Carthage, and resulted in tho Hes
slams being completely routed with great
slaughter They were pursued by our vic,
toriouS tfoops for u distance of fourteen
miles, to pOin. two miles this side of Car
thage, where night ended the pursuit.
The Journal further learns by n letter
from Gen. Parsons, said to have been recci.
we'd in Jefferson City, that he parsons) af
Ter pursuing, succeeded IN surrounding Sci
gie's forces aud demanded their surrender.
Scigle at fist wished TO atipulate that the
men should be allowed to 90 without their
arms, but Gen. Parsons insisted on an un
condition surrender, which was accordingly
made.
Among the killed in the fight are Cols.
Gratz, Grown, Solomon and Woolfe.
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Sentiment in Cincinnaai--A gentleman
lately from CINCINNATI states that o great
change has occurred there within the last
month. Many merchant has been ruined
business Of all kinds is depressed, and the
ownefs OF large amounts OF provisions, &c,
have been bankrnp,ed Ia consequence OF
the failure To permit them to ship their
goods. All classes have been plac ed on
the same lsyei--a common rp,n. There 10
. strong anu.war feeling 10 the city. The
resuii II, that the Office Of ths Cincinnatli
Enquirer. u 10 reported. has lately been, or
Is about 10 be, removed TO Newport, when
u viii become m snu war journal. The
object of the removal 10 10 save the Office
from mob violence at ths hands of the
Black Republicans IL is the intention 10
publish it 10 Newport, aud circulate Il In
Clneinnatsi - before.---RicA. DjspaisA
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More Federal Prizes Captured.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, July :


First Lieutenant Burtchrl, Of the Colum.
bia Rifles, with guard Of Blk men arrived
Yesterday, in charge of u prize crew. FRS,
Lieutenant q. l.. Selden, Of lhe u. s. Navy
and nineteen sailors, which were captured
on the I'd instant, ut Cedar Keys, by a de.
tachment Of Confederate Troops under
command of Maj. W. NJ. Smith, on board
the steamer Madison.
-Four valuable prizes were taken, among
which is the schooner Fanny, with railroad
iron, recently captured off The mouth of the
Mississippi, by Old Abe's bIockading fleet.
SeIden is Second Lieutenant Of the Uni
ted States steamer Massachusetts. lie is a
native Of Virginia aud is the first naval of
iicer Of Old Abe's, who has been captured
by Confederate forces.
The vessels are now at Cedar KEYS, un
loading. Fifteen prisoners were found on
board The schooner, consiting of the crew, q,
who were greatly rejoiced al their unexpec-
led release.
Now let Lincoln dare TO harm IA hair on
The head, Of those taken GU The prvaleer
Savannah. lie will soon see that it IS
game at " hich two can play.
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Advance Of The Grand Army" of he Yam
kess.--The special Washington despatch OF
the New York Tribune, dated July 9th,
says;
The grand army will advance in three di.
visions, The right let by Gen. Tyler, Of Con.
necticut the centfe by Col. Hunter, ard
the left by Col. iieintzelman, and the whole
by Gen. Mcdowell. There will be fourth
corps Of reserve. Each division will be not
far from 10000 men. Where The three
columns will combine, cannot be stated,
but we may venture TO say that II will be
at point 5eyoa6 Fairfax Court House.
Everything indicates that the hour OF
marching Is not far distant.
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Rsv. j. N, CRAIG. Pastor of the Pre.byte

n Rkv. j. N. CRAIG. Pastor of the Presbyte.
eian Church at this place, has received and &C.
repted the appointment of Chaplain in Col.
Blanding's Regiment, now about to leave for
Virginia. Mr.. Craig is a native Virginian, and
teels impelled by spirit Of patriotism to aid in
defending his venerable Mother IN this her
hour Of need. His Pastoral charge, though
10th to part from him, under the peculiar cir
runlstances yielded their consent, and released
pim until such time as he may feel at liberty
70 return to them. Mr.. Craig has oficated at
shis place for several years with singular salts.
FACTION to his charge, and to the community
GENERALLY. His loss. though temporary, will
lbe much regretted.
& We are informed that Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald
will officiate ut this place during his absence
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ADVERTISEMENT |
A CARD.


As J. NJ. BEArrIE has given Mr.. Josspu
CLARK a certificate, in which he denies hav.
ing said at Pleasant Hill, n few day, ago
that Capt WYLIE's Company were desert
ing and as he has gone to other gentlemen
and denied saying so to them, thereby con.
tradlcting the statements of the undersign-
ed IN reference to the language used by
MN on that occasion, they feel called up
on In Justice to themselves, to state what
he did say.
Being asked, by highly respectable lady,
why he did not volunteer, he said there
were "plenty Of men in the neighborhood
with greater interest than he had, let them
go, he would not, he intended to protect
himself and own interest that it would be
pretty tale for him to volunteer when the
ndttre oorn citizens ,cere deserting." Being
asked who were deserting he answered,
abruptly, "John Wvie's company" Some
other remark being made in reference to his
gong into the service, he said, that if he
was forced into service "Great Britain would
protect him." and further remarked, shat
he would not fight, and that he did not care
who knew it,"
The above is, in substance, what he said, .,
ana Tor The most part, the precise language
used by him, on the occasion referred to
we ueem II not out Of place to add, that
from MS earnest manner at the time we
believe he expressed his real continents
In addition to the above, we have in our
possession certificate from the lady to
whom the above conversation was address,
ed, IN which she says, that in the commence
ment OF the conversation, that Beattie said
that "if South Carolina was invaded by the
whole Northern forces, he would not take
up arms in her defence" We have not
thought 1t proper to give the name of this
lady, but suffice it TO say that she is highly
respectable.
J. b. MOBLEY,
X. S. BECKHAM.
JOHN II. ROBERTSON,
III. WEAVER,
l.. NJ. CAUTIlEN.
The undersigned saw the certificate which
MIR. Beattie gave Mr.. Clark
r. s. BECKHAM.
J. b. MOBLEY,
l. NJ. CAUTaEN.
l.. SIT is needless TO say that The charge
of desertion made by Mr. Beattie against
Capt. w hes Company, is fllse,-that com
pany being one OF The .iIe It and most ELI
cient now in the service Of the Confederate
States. K. 5. BECKHAM,
J. B. MOBLEY,
l.. NJ. CAUrHEN.
July i3, 1861. % itpf $500
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YoR THE LANCASTER LEDGER
Enigma.

am composed Of lS letters.
My II, l3, 6, 3, 9, 5, l, IL, 7, IL, il one
of The tyranls Of the earth
My l3, ,, is, Ia, l0,i an artificial salt
used as n medicine.
Ny IA, 10, Q, II, 3, is one Of the great
est Prophets mentioned in the Bible
My 10, 1. IL. D, is fragrant flower.
My I, IL, II, is, |, v, ,, 8, is what Lin
coin threatened and is now attempting &c
carry out.
My whole is a brave and gallant Office
from Lancaster District, now in service.
HASTINGS
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The United States Conpress

1u0 Oult6u otdteS congress.
Very little Of interest has yet been done by
the Northern Congress. though any number Of
war measures have been talked about.
Gslusha Grow was elected Speaker on the
second ballot. The vote stood thus Grow,
%; Blair, IL, and Crittsndcn, l2.
The following is said to be the substance Of
the war bills Of Mr.. Wilson, introduced in the
Senate:
The National Guard. The bill for the or.
ganizaton OF n National Guard provides for
the enrolment Of 24O, 900 men, between IL
and 35 years OF age, to be divided into two
hundred regiments, Of twelve companies each,
appointed among the States pro rata, accord.
ing to their representation in Congress After
Six years service, those who enlist are entitled
to All honorable discharge, aud to exemption
from service on tue jury. Eighty thousand are
TO be enrolled the first year, and the came
number the second aud third, 30 that third
may 60 out oil service at a time. The Presi.
dent is said to have power to call out the
Guard, or any part of it, in case Of invasion or
insurrect'on beyond the power Of the civil arm
The Military Potoer Of tie President. - The
bill which legalizes the Presidents acts since
the 4th Of March empowers him in case of cxi.
gency, when Congress is not in session, to
make similar measures.
assistant Secretary of War. fo.-Anotber
bill provides for the appointment of an Assis.
tant Secretary of War, with a salary Of IS 600:
Tor additional force in the Military Bureaus ::
Tor the appointment Of two additional Cadets
to West Point from each State by their Sena,
tors, and for the hlling Of all vac ,ncics in the
Academy by the President; for the classfca.
ton Of mounted men hitherto called by differ.
ent names as numbered regiments OF cavalr y.
The Volunteer Force-Tbc bill touching
the Volunteer force empowers the President
To appoint not exceeding six Major Generals
and eighteen Brigadiers.
Enidrging The Reguiar Army.-The bill en-.
larging the regular army empowers the Prcs
dent to Increase the old regiments to the stan
dard Of the new oncs.
1t is rumored that Messrs. Crittenden and
Wyckliie are preparing a compromise. There
Is no prospect OF its ever being received for
discussion.
On the 10th inst the House adopted a reso-
Luton, that it will, during the extraordinary
session, consider only bills and resolutions con
cerning military and naval affairs and financial
affairs connected Herewith. .All other matters,
except raising revenue. must be referred, with
out aep"'e' 70 the proper committees, to be
considered at the next session.
mr. LoVeJoy offered the following: 1t is no
part Of the duty Of the army to capture or re.
turn '"s'u1e slaves and directing the Com.
h"ttee OH 'he 'ud'c'ary TO inquire into the cx.
peu'e"ey VI repeating Tic fugitive slave law.
VIC" =, p'''''oa"s the consideration oil
pe".' p'opo'''''"'' '"' vote o" restricting the
~ " "" ""'''' was 'econS'aereu' anu
ae1' Auopee, y" "ouoh 10 amend allowing
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Warm Work in Louisiana

New ORLEANS. July l0.-At 6 o'clock
on Tuesday morning our sand batteries on
Ship Island opened fire on IN U. s. wal
steamer two miIes distant The enemy re
turned the fire with some thirty odd ronnd.
of shell and round shot, which sank into
the sand, and were used by the Southern
troops in their return fire. It is supposed
that ,he attacking steamer Was struck three
,imes IN the hull. A shell exploded ovel
her decks, apparently doing great damage
She Immediately hauled of, and put for
Chandelier Island, twelve miles from ou,
batteries. On the Confederate side one
man was slightly injured in the leg Their.
was no other damage
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WAR NEWS.
--LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.l
Important from Richmond.

RICHMOND, July lO.-The adjutant Gene.
raj Of Virginia has issued an order to the
commanders Of regiments in Greene, Or.
nnge, Madison, Culpeper, Rnppahannock,
Fauquier, Prince William, Loudon, and
Fairfax Counties, TO call out the entire mil.
itia force Of those counties, and report to
Gen. Braurrgnrd,
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS *" Of the
Carofinia", writing from Richmond, July 9Th,
says THE telegraph has probably informed
you OF the jury Of New York having found a
true bill against the privateers. In consequence
Of this, Lieut.. Col. Bowman. Of Pennsylvania,
and two captains, who were prisoners OH parole,
were sent to prison, in this city, yesterday. II
the privateers are hung "A pirates, the retalia.
ton will be fearful aud the war terrific"
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. DEATH OF Gov. Ellis Our North Carolina
exchanges report the death Of John w. Ellis,
Governor Of North Carolina, who departed this
lie on the 7th day Of July, at the Red Sulphur
Springs. Monroe county, Virginia.
The Hon. Henry T. Clarke, Speaker Of the
Senate, pursuant to the provisions Of the Con.
stitution, has assumed the administration Of the
Government.
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A COMMUNICATION from Pleasant Hill has

A CoMAUS1cArIoN from Pleasant Hill has
been received, to publish which might have
the effect to unfairly influence public sentiment.
a very large aud respectable Committee (nam.
ed In the communication) has been appointed
20 investigate the matter. Alter il has met
ews will then publish any exposition of the facts
And proceedings which that Committee may
deem necessary for the public good
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Colonel Of The 9Th Regiment. Yesterday
We We're shown (says the Winnaboro Reg
isierD note from Lieut. Col Sscrest. s,a.
ting that he accepted the Colonelcy OF the
Sixth Regiment, y. C. Volunteers.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Copartnersh in.

CAMDEN, s. G..
TiiE FIRM Of G. MATHESON g. co.
l. being this dag dissolved by its own
limitation, the undersigned have formed n
partnership under tho name of
MATHES0N & co.
for The purpose of continuing The business
in all its departments, and hope by strict at.
tention to merit 4 continuance OF the pat.
ronaSe SO literally bestowed on the late
hrm. &. BELL,
JAS. ID. MATHESON.
July lst. 1861. 23-2m.