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a Visit to mden-Court-Narket,,
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We paid brief visit TO Camden last week
in anticipation Of attending the regular ses-
sion Of ourt at that place, which was To have
convened on Monday, 4th November. Owing
TO misapprehension on the part Of the presi.
ding Judge for that Circuit, (Hon. d. i. Ward.
law) tho Court did not convene at the appoin.
ted time, The Judge had been informed By
some gentleman, while In Columbia, that no
jurors had been summoned for Kcrshaw and
acting upon this Information, he wrote the
Clerk Of the Court that he would not come
until Friday Of tho Term week, which would
give him time enough to prepare for the busi.
ness Of the next Term This ~as, however. a
mistake: Tho Jurors, 1t appears. had been
regularly summoned. They answered 70 their
namcs on Monday morning. and were dis.
missed.
3 There isa good deal Of business pending at
this Court, especially Of the unItigated kind |:
the Enquiry and Sum Pro Dockets are heavy.
OF the resident lawyers at this Bar, there were
but two present: Mr, Taylor, who Is commis
pioper In Equity for Kershaw District, and Mr..
DePass. The latter would not have been pres.
ens, had II not been for tho accident Of hIs
woudd, received at the Battle Of Nanassas. -
lie is looking better than might have been ex.
Pccted from the ugly character Of his wound
and Is almost in bis uspsl Aov Of spirits.--
Ass'rs Kersl'aw, shannon, Lei,nsr, Ksnnsndy
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~ Mer dmmu9aion caS exhausted, when,
oNorwhe!mcd by superior numbers. they re
treated back To the river with heavy loss
On reaching the river bank they made n
desperate stand. closing in with the enemy
wherever that was possible, with their bayo
nets. Capt. Watson's battery was tempo
rnn'y lost during the retreat os our troops.
~ 'hiS critical moment General Cheatham's
brgade, arrived and turned the fortunes of
the day.
They charged fnyously upon tho enemy.
rc'akng Watson's battery, and completely
r"uung the enemy. Two Of their guns,
aud large quantities Of ammunition and
arms were captured. Tie road along which
, thcy went was strcwn with coats. knnp.
, sacks, guns etc. Gen. Bowlin was made
prisoner. Our loss WAS less than 300 xiii.
ed wounded, and missing. The cncmy's
,">s from 300 TO 500, besides n great nun.
Der "i prisoners taken. Durinr The battle
The gHnb1ats made Il simultaneous attack
"n onr batteries ut Columbus, Ky, but
wi'hopt doing the" my d:;uage.
Later from Europe.
Later aivices fron Europe, report very
heavy sales OF Cotton, and further adj.
vance
The London Times says the blockade is
Intellectual, and that foreign nations are not
bouhd to recognize it,
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LANCASTERvILLE, sc.
Wednesday Morning, Nov. IS, 1881,
Important.

we. stop the press, aftcr about loo copies Of
to.day's issue had been printed, to acknowledge
tho reception Of tl,e Columbia Guardian, Of
Monday, recci"cd through the kindness OF Mr.
Jas. r. Magll. In It we find a Proclamation
from Gov. Pickens, calling for companies o.
Infantry, with &c men, to assemble at the Fair
Grounds, at Columbia, to be formed into Regi'
ments immediately They are required to
come with such arms as they can procure, and
supplied with four days provisions. This call
IS made in pursuance of resolution Of tho
Legislature, noticed elsewhere.
All of Col. Dunovant's Regiment are repori
led safe but the records Of the Regiment, tot
gcther with its stores, &c, were left behind
and fell into the hands OF the enemy. Ten in
Col. DeSaussure's Regiment are wounded and
missing. Companies are forming in all parts
of the State, aud leaving for the seat Of war
on the coast
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PKRsoSAL.-We are pleased to notice tho
arrival in our town Of ]. Williams, ESQ.,. a
Representative in the Legislature from this
District, who has been serving the country in
military capacity since the commencem
OF the war. He now returns, temporarily, to
discharge his duties in the Legislature. Mr..
Williams has received the warm congratulations
OF many trle nds upon his safe escape, so far,
from the dangers and diseases incident to &C.
tive camp life.
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Election for Congress.

An election for Representative to Con..nss
from the first Congressional District, was held
in this District on Monday last, according to
previous notice given by the Managers But
little interest, we regret to say, was manifested
ih the matter, as will be seen by the following
statement of the Polls. Neither of the gentle
men voted for, so far as we know, were caudi-
dates:
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From the West

MEMPHIS, Nov. S.---An extra of the An.
peal. TO-DAY, contains fnp accounts OF II
bloody and hard fougSt battle near Colum
bus yesterday. General Pillows Brigpde.
2,5oO strong, encountered the encmy on
the Mssc.fi side, opposite Columbus
The epsn,y's force was 1000 strong, and
ws- commanded by Maj, Gen. John A. Nc
Clernand, of Illinois, assisted 10y Gen. Bow.
lin. Pillows Brigade fough, gsllaatly nm
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Provision Store. SO.

T BEG TO INFORM THE Citizens of
l. Xershaw and l.ancustcr Districts and the
surrounding country, that have purchased
the Stock OF Groceries, &c, belonging 10
the late w. +. Perry, deceased. have now
opened the Store occupied by Mr.. Perry
and hope to merit the patronage so liberal.
ly bestowed upon hi:n
The Stock is fine and complete, with
every article usually kept in first class
establishment of the kind, and is decidedly
the most complete Stock in Camden. Ii
will he my endeavOrs to conduct the busi.
ness in the same manner as before. will
be able to sell goods as low down Al any
Merchant in the place. Give me n call and
see for yourself.
+. McI.ARNON.
Camden, s. C., Oct 7th, 1861. 35 Ct.
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$ outh CaroIin a
LANCASTER DISTRICT.


DY p. II. HAMMOND, Esq, Ordinary
lD for said District
Whereas, Stephen Wilirm, has applied
to mc for Letters of Administration on all
and singular the Goods and Chaltlcs. RIGHTS
and Credits Of Andrew Couu'reman late of
the District aforesaid, deceased
THESE are, therefore. 70 cite and nd.
monish all and singular, the kindred and
creditors Of the sad deceased, To be and
appear before me at our next Ordinary's
Court for the said district, to be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the I9th day Of
November int, TO show cause, if anv. whv
the said administration should not be gran
ted 81"
Given under my hand and seal, this l,h duv
- Of November in the year of our
l.. y, Lord one Thousand eight hundred
I ~ )and siXtyonc and inthe eigbtv..iytb
year of the Independence Of the State of
South Carolina
p. Y. HAMMOND OF. D.
Nov 9th, 1861. -3g,-a;. u 40 "a
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Some Pumpkin" +"

Mr.. T.. J. Hammond has brought Us pump.
kin, which is admitted by all who have seen
it to be decided curiosity and we'll entitled to
the dignity of puff, Its circumference is
FIVE feet and eight inches, and it weighs seven.
ty-six pounds. Who can beat it, II was
grown upon Mr.. HIS. land ; he informs us that
it one OF large family that grew upon tho
same vine. Who will talk Of starvation after
Shis
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The Camden Confed crate

We should have acknowledged last week tho
reception of the Confederate. a small, but neat
iy cotton up and well filed paper lately star.
ted in Camden, by ]. T. Hershman, Esq. Sub.
scription price 81, per year in advance.
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: . u i III G. AR OLIN A
York District.

Personally appeared before me John r
Patton, lnd'nn AGENT and made oath that
the above is true and faithful report to
the best OF his owiedge. Sworn to be-
fore me, this 10Th Oct. 1861.
J. Il. PATTON, Agent
DAVID RODDEI, Magistrate.
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Later from Europe.

HE PRIvATEER SAvAySAH-Advices
from New York, to the 3lst nit, say that
The Jury in the case Of the prisoners of the
privateer Saranah, stood eight for convic.
tiOn and four for nclnittul
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NOTICE

2fs COMMIT AS A RUNAWAY
n to the Jail of Kershaw District, s. C.
-A-f-a negro man slave, named FERRY.
who says that he belongs 10 one Bnrrel
Temple, a resident Of Wake County, North
Carolina. The owne: of said negro slave
Is required to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take him away.
G w. JOHNSON, Jailor.
October 81, 1861. 35tG
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The Legislature.

The South Carolina Legis lsture convened in
Extra Session on Monday, the 4th instant, and
adjourned sine die on Wednesday the 9Th
Very little was done except the choosing of
Electors for Presidcn: aud Vice.Presdent Of
the Confederate States. The following gen.
temen were chosen:
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE,
III. G. YOUNG aud WIN. HENRY TRESCOT.
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From Virginia.
ANOTHER BATTLE-FEDERALS DE-
FEATED-6oo PRISONERS TAKEN.

FEATED-600 PRISONERS TAKEN.
RICHMOND, Nov. 7.-Intelligence has
been received from Cotton Hill that Gen.
Floyd commenced cannonading tho enemy
on Friday last-stopped their transports,
tion--kiIled number Of horses---disabled
the wagons and killed 20 Of the enemy.
Gen Floyd now controls the road over
which the enemy transport their supplies.
There Is rumor current this morning
that the Federals had crossed l4onp Creek,
to cut of Col. Jenkins Cavalry, but Col.
Jsnkin, having been advised Of taeir move.
ment he obtained rcinforcsments Of Infan.
try from Gen. Floyd and surprised the Fed.
erals. lie aucsesdsd In cutting them off
and CAPTURING ak hundred.
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NOTICE. WISH TO MAKE
~ known to the public that the subscri.
her has charge Of !. r. Massey's Mills and
has had them put in good order with new
boiling cloths. From my former expert.
ence, feel assured, that can please any
who may give me trial.
F.P. INGRAM.
Aug 81, 1861. 3m
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OBITUARY..

Died, on the 3oth ult, Of sore throat, Y. J.
larbrouSh son OF Y. j. NJ. aud VI. VI Yar-
brough, aged months aud days.
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Administrators Sale !

pY PERMISSION OF WM. NJ. Bull.
- LOCK, Ordinary for Kershaw District,
viii oiier for sale at public out-cry, at
the late residence Of II. j. CLYBURN, de-
ceased. on the l9th day Of November, next,
all the personal property of the said deceas.
ed, consisting of
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TO RENT,
Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer.

Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer.
A Resolution of the Moriah Baptist AS
sociation, appointed Friday, the 18th of
November next to be set apart as DAY for
fasting, humiliation and prayer unto the All
wise Ruler OF the universe. for his special
protection and blessing of our Confederate
Army, and for the conversion and final ex.
lenlion Of the Rcdeemers Kingdom.
All christians ara requested 10 unite with
us in the solemn observance Of the day by
attending at their respective churches md
suspending all unnecessary labor with
worldly business. Il. II. HAMMOND,
Oct l5,-5t. JToJ.rator
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TWO LIK ELY NEGROS,
SEVEN MULES AND ONE HORSE.
FOUR WAGONS, CORN, FODDER.
OATS, HAY, SllUCKS. CATTLE. HOGS,
BiacksmithS Tools, Coopers Tools Also,
n number of BARRELS OF TURPEN.
TINE in the woods and TURpEN TINE
in boxes Household and kitchen rurni-
ture, &c.
s17- Terms made known on dav Of Sale
=. &. CLYBURN, limialor.
Nav. !, 1861. 80 gI
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-01
LyNoHBURG ITEMS.
LlNUHBUK U ITEMS.
g<o,, III. I,,rBb,,yo Pfp,tbf;ean of ussfsyddy.

From the Lynehb,rg Republican Of ys'terddy
AID FROM LYscHBURG.-The Petersburg Express no.
tees the passage through Petersburg on Saturday. OF
about ninety negroes destined for Norfolk from Lynch
burg The call of General Gwynn for coored laborers
bids fair to receive most hearty response.
MOVEMENT OF ARxs.-Ten thousand stand Of arms, OF
the old pattern from the Virginia Military Institute,
passed through this city yesterday, for Richmond via
the canal They in charge of detachment OF the
Rockbridge Grays and are carried to Richmond to be
changed into the percussion musket We also learn
that an equal number Of muskets, from the Institute,
have been sent TO Richmond via Staunton.
MANUFACTURE OF AMMUNITIoN.-The Langhorne Foun-
dry in this city, owned by +. b. Deane Jr., Son, Is
daily turning large quantities Of ammunition, in the
shape OF ball and SHE'LL for the Southern Confed-
eracy which cannot be exceled in quality by those Of
any other foundry. For a number OF years the Messrs
Deane furnished the old United States government with
the same ammunition which learn gave great satsfac
tion and was declared equal to any in the service.
WoS'r STAY AT HoNE.-The twelve members Of the
Rifle Grays who were sent home from Richmond a few
DAYS snce-the requisite number OF men in their COM
PAW having been mustered into service before their
rival in Richmond-held meeting at their armory yes
terday morning. and resolved TO raise another company
determined if possible share with their old comrades
in defence Of their country Twenty new recruits we're
soon after added the roll and is expected that in
few DAYS the necessary number of men will be obtained
Tux BEAUREGARDs-The Beauregard Rifles, under
command OF Capt. Norman, recently organized in this
city, are drilling regularly twice every day, and give
evidence that they will be equal to many of the
older companies in their knowledge OF military tactics
No finer material for company can be found anywhere
than that of which the "Rhes are' composed. And
feel sure no company will more eagerly rush to the
fray than this fine body of men. They number about
100 but as they will not be allowed to muster into
vice more than l0O it is proposed to get up second
COMPANY which, we assured can be accomplished,
without the slightest difficulty great s the anxiety
among our citizens TO become members of the corps
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TEITGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

CHICAGO April 2j-Actng under orders from the
President Of the United States, expedition Of Illinois
volunteers crossed ST. Louis last night advanced
upon the Federal Arsenal at ST. Louis, and brought
immense stores Of artillery, ammunition, and small arms
which had been stored az that post by the Govern
ment The amount Of Federal property secured of Mi
souri, is of great value Among the articles recover
was q 900 stand OF small and park Of artillery.
There was no fighting.
TRENTON, April pa portion OF the Hudson brigade
arrived here to-day and quartered in tents tie
State Arsenal. The troops are being furnished
with clothing, and il is thought portion will be sent OIL
on Monday.
HARRIsBURG, April 2S-The Governors forthcomrS
message 10 the Legislature will recommend the passage
ofa stay law The deoaraory part will say that Penn
syvania will open route leading form the North to
Washington as essential TO trade and transit Whether
MARYLAND stays in out of the Union, hostile soil
will be permitted lie between the Capital and States
loyal to the Union Rebellion must he crushed and the
nation restored to its entirety. National property sez
and in possession of the rebels be retaken every
expense The Governor will rccOmcnd appropriation
of several millions Of dollars perhaps five.
LOUISVILLE April 26.-Th, municipal authorities
have returned from Yesterdays cOufe with the ct-
zens Of of Madison and Cincinnati expressing confidence
that amc able relations viii be preserved between the
three cities during the status Of affairs.
BosroN, April 27.-Hon. Caleb Cushing has rendered
his services to the Governor in any capacity.
PuILADELPnIA Apr! CSC. j. Ingerso has invited
ExPresidents Buchanan Pierce, Fillmore, Tyler, Van
Buren, and Hon. Mr. Browne TO act arbitrators be-
tween the North and the South. There is but little
expectation here Of any good resulting from the pro-
ecJ.
dent Pierce in obedience to despatch from Mr. lnger
SOIL of Pennsylvania, has gone Philadelphia, and per.
aps Baltimore on q mission to mediate between the
Government and the South.
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SFREVADE OF SENATOR MASON-SPEECHES-A
LETTER FROH PRESIDENT LINCOLN-APPOlNr-
MENT OF SECRETARY OF STATE-LEGISLATlVE
AFFAIRS.
FgyprRlcE April lSh-Sona.or Mason, OF Virginil,
who The CUES! OF Col Kauke the representative OF this
di rict in The late Congress, screnaded here last
uight Mr. Mason responded by saying that he was here
accidentally He could not with propely, speak OF Ma
ryaud politics. He could speak ouly for Virginia. lie
Md saw however that the reconstruction Of he Union
was an impossbility Virginia syn pathized with Mary
land and he minated that Virginia was disposed to e1
hibit it practically.
Col Kunkel said that the North denied Christian fe.
owship 20 the South. There no social or political
sympathy between the people OF the two sections The
pc-pe Of Maryland oSu.d submit to be governed by the
ion &C her legal representatives.
' 31ke, President Of the Senate, Speaker XII
others were also sc. saaded, elu responded
Hon. Revardy johnson is here. he has in his pos
session letter from President Lincoln relating to GIL
armistice Of sky days with the United States.
courier arrived here from Virginia yesterday com
mupicatpg the fact that Virginia had Friday last by
action of her STATE Convention, in practical effect united
herself with the Southern Coniedelacy under esden
Davis
The Senate has hitherto acted as unit and will pro-
baby continue to DO so.
In the House there considerable diversity Of opinion
1t is urged that it is necessary for Maryland to secede
before she can claim the aid and protection OF the South
ern Coniederacy.
Among the measures suggested is the appointment
of a committee OF safety, with powers similar to those
exercised by the committee OF safety in Maryland at the
commencement of the Revolutionary war.
Governor Hicks yesterday appointed Grayson Elchel
berger ESQ., member OF the bar of this city, Secretary
of STATE.
The citizens of Frederick extending all socia
courtesies TO the membrs OF the Legislature.
The Senate committee, consisting OF Messrs. Yellot
NeKaig. Whittuker Watkins and II. h. Godsborougb
a ponted 20 consider and report for immediate action
and to whom the Governors message and all other mpor
tant matters have thus far been referred considering
and maturing further measures Tor the action OF the Sc
nate.
The address to the people of Maryland, unanimously
adopted and published by the Senate has been received
in Western Maryland, and relieved the public mind o
much anxiety from the apprehension of rash measures OF
the part Of the Legislature.
Reports of a very large accumulation of government
troops at Annapolis have reached here, but there Is
present disposition on the part of the Legislature Il
cr them no moles;aton. The troops reported b!
certain parties have exercised very arbitrary power
by dispossesspg citizens OF their farms and property
which has created much indignation.
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Tho Con.ri,utIon Nuhror,cd.

We believe tde RlilSpi-.er, in the brief space Of
two uo2tss has tramped under foot every important
provision Of the Constitution. A briet summary will
put the reader 10 possession Of the facts.
The power 10 declare war is by the Constitution ez-
P'essly confined to Congress- and It must be war against
foreign na,on-no; one Of the States Of the Confed
eracy Tho right 20 make war on a State was empAa,-
'iy re,.sd 10 Congress by the Convention whi,h
-oef ore institution
Lrc7- has rsr-r5 this d'c.s.o-'.' var rovs-. a-s
Is r.v s-se- VA sss'-s, eight OF the sovereign S,--
By h's ow- au t7-..v
To raise s1d support armies IS the special prsroga.
tive OF Congress. Lincoln is assembling an army Of
$4,000 men, not only without the authority Of Congress
but after Congress had deliberately refused to give him
sueh authority.
Congress has the power to call forth the militia to
suppress instructions and repel iuvasions Lincoln has
usurped this power in his own hands,
No preference shall be given by any regulation Of
commerce or revenue to the ports Of one State over
those Of another says the Constitution. LneoIn alb
rogaies this provision and declares the ports Of nine
States to be blccklded
Congress alone can suspend the writ Of ha5s1s
corpus martial law reigns in the Capital Of the Re
public.
No soldiers shall in time of peace, be qlartered in
any house without the consent of the owner; nor in
ame-Of war; bt ia a manner to be prescribed BIZ Ir,r"
is the clause in the Constitution. By what law
has Lincoln taken military possession Of Washing.
toni
The right OF The people 70 be secure in their persona
houses pap and Effects against unreasonable searches
aud seizures shall not be violated are the words of the
Constitution The military despossu at Washington is
the practical commentary on this provision
The President charged with the protection and pres
ervaton Of the public property Lincoln has fulfilled this
obligation by destroying and burning the publ. proper
~ at HlrPer's Ferry and Gospog. Navy Yard.
Lincoln affects to regard an acts fSeceson by any Of
the States null and void lie nevertheless treats the
Seeded SAFES as foreign powers by sglecog them to
blockade, according 10 the law Of nations
North Caroliaa, which has not yet formally resumed
its delegated powers IS also pu. under the ban aud de-
clared in a state Of blockade.
The Pre=iie1, is required TO conform bis action to
tresties-uoF boy ,eli.s vi,h Eecasd France AID oh
er nations these Powers have The rse. OF entry to al our
ports Lincoln rcpliiates these treaties, and denies
the Tsrciss Of tas rights stipulated under them This is
TO provoke war power resting exclusively with Con-
gress
We duub,y conceive that the assumption ard exercise
Of ,bess vast p0~es by ere man aaui te the Cons, tu
tiou, he public liberties and establish an odous
dsspotsn.
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The conservatives OF Tennessee are loud and furious in
their deuuucitous Of Seward, for the dlplciry and
treaebery which he has praetscd upon them. There
Is uov 10, psrce Of doub, but that The UaiOn men in
the border slave States have bsea deliberately sziuded
By Seward They a'scrsi BY that psTtious wretch
that the policy Of - ldn.ristrsIcn pocfc snd
thai every guarantee sey nigh. sire should be eey
Aod ehesrfulr granted. This game BY delaiiug them,
created divisions The border Sis,cs and prevented sny
prompt aud decisive seton. This delay gave Seward
% tine 10 Oglriss their armies and make all neediul
preparations for eOsrioa which has been medted from
the beginning
We observe that President Davis sudes, in his Mes
sage the crooked and insucere treatment received BY
the Confederate Commissioners At the hands Of the au
Sboritics d, Washington.
lis gree, addition TO the msfortunes Of our unbsp
nv county tba, persons in high positions, ard who BY
their position, esa s1er, great influence for good or
evil should be thus wanting in the principles OF honor
and In regard for truth. Il cm5arrses and renders al
mo-. iusupersbe the Obstacles 10 any adjustment Il
nigh, be- that both sides should 10 the folly Ct
bloody var and the vast advantage Of speedy and
oacss solution, and proposition TO that eject night be
sabmed and vet he disrust Inspired BY It's system
siie peiBiy vegld rsrdsT any Sfors vain and futile.