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, 1862-04-26

n. I. r. Rat q meeting Of the Directors OF
this road, held ct Toledo, On Wednesday last,
the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year:
P,tsident-E. M. Gilbert Of New York.
gmieslrsssdsat-A. 2 +: Sykes; Jr, ef Chicago.
1S:s1<ta5IiD SCI gidsn Rsrh esS. dt Sf Neg r y95k
[fashieT-Wm. F. Staunton of Toledo.
.Auditor-John 5. Adam Of Toledo,
f;eu. Tie1st Age,ll aud Accou,iu,E0C. F. Leland.
Of Toledo.
The President, Treasurer and Secretary nave
their Offices in New York; the General Freight
Agent at Chicago; the remainder Of tho Of
fees arc located in Toledo.
SEVEN HUNDRED AND F1gE4 DOLLARS Re-
wARp.-It will be observed by an advertise
ment in our columns this morning, that Fish
er Howe, Esq, No. 81 Fulton street, New
York, offers reward of $3.50 for the recovery
Of the large quantity Of the bonds of the
North Western Railway and one U s. Bond
for 81 ,00e, stolen from his store in New York
ashort time since. Tie public are also in tie
same notice cautioned not to purchase or ne.
gotiate the bonds thercin described.
direct the attention Of those dealing in wooden
twine, butter firkins, willow and wooden
ware, &c., &c, to the card Of Nathaniel
White, Esq, to be found in this issue. Mr.
Whites place Of business is at No. 95 South
Water street, where he would be pleased to
eee country dealers and Others. His wares,
terms, and prices are right every time.
APRIL ART JoURSL--The April number Of
the London A,t- journal contains part i OF
their catalogue Of the great Exhibition Of
1862. John R. Walsh, on Madison street,
near the Post-ofiice, has it. Also, -Enickc,-
bockeT and HATS Journal Of Health for May.
~ By recent decision of the Postmaster
General, postage Oh letters to Utah will
hereafter be but three cents.
DoE'T KILL THE BIRps.-We call the at
ttntion of our people to tic following city
ordinance. We understand the city authori-
ties have Determined to enforce it to tue yery
letter:
An ORDINANCE % 7,rt,ent tie killing Of Birds in
the City Of Chicago.
SECTION J.: Be it ordained by the Common Coun-
eei Of The City Of Chicago: That the killing Of
any ether mode, ii the city Of Chicago is hereby
prohibited Every person who shall Hereafter XIII
OF firearms. bow and arrow, pclting with stones,
u otherwise, any bird within the city limits (sach
bird, go killed or wounded. not being the PROPERTY
Of the persou offending shall forfeit and pay to
the city for every bird killed or wounded, and
for every such attempt to kill or wound, not less
than dEc, nor more than ten dollars.
FEC. 3. Every person who shall enter upon any
private inclosure or public ground belonging to
the city for the pupose Of doing any act prohibit
ed IN the preceding section and every pefeon who
sha1 shoot an arrow, throw stone, or club, er
other missile. at any bird within any private
grounds o. public parks, eqnares grounds, shall
| more than ten dollars for each ofense
, 1862-04-26

# Ne regret to see announced the de-
cease Of Mrs, 1saac Cook, wife Of our late
Postmaster. She died on Wednesday Of con-
geshon Of the lungs. Ar. Cook was absent,
at st. Louis, when her death occurred.
, 1862-04-26
A Meeting of Clergymen.

CHICAGO, april "A, 1862.
For the purpose Of perfecting a more efh-
cient organization for the distribution of
Tracts and other like publications in this city,
q meeting Of clergymen and Others interested
in securing the blessing Of efficient Tract dis
tflbntton at the earliest practicable day. is
hereby called to be held at the rooms Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, on Mon
day next, April %, at } O'Clock p. m., to CON
suit about this matter.
The undersigned agree, Providence permit
ting, to be present:
Y. Y. Eyerts, D D., Robert Boyd, D. D.,
Pro. Joseph Haven, Rev. Luther Stone,
Rev. J, E. Roy, Rev G. $. F. SAVAGE
Rev. E. Wheeler, Philo Carpenter,
E. s. Wc]lF, Il +. Jacobs,
]. y Farwell, ]. G. Burroughs, D. D.,
2. L. Underwood, J. Johnston,
Thos. B. Center, A. Swazey,
r. ". Patterson, D. D., Robert Patterson,
And Others
, 1862-04-26

e. In our notice Of the Saginaw Salt in
Yesterday mornings paper, re located Mr..
McChesney, the agent, at No. Dole's Build.
ing. He Is at No. 2 Pardee's Building.
, 1862-04-26

'BCs.-We hear thst new line Of ouui-
buses is to commence on Monday running
from the Post Office, by way Of Lake street
and Milwaukee aTenue, to the city limits, every
hour.
, 1862-04-26
90 KF1lt.

ITO RENT-Two first class Resi-
l. denceA Ecs SOS and s3 Indiana street. With all
tached. Inquire OF G. c. CLARKE petWecn aud9
a. and and T. ID, st the office Of Wa1ta .ToWn.
11o II Arlington street Bent $500 per annum.
, 1862-04-26

f For cleaning and dying gcntleman's clothes
60 to Cook l. Mclean, o8 Dcarboru-street. This
old established house do better and cheaper work
than anv in the city. chilly
, 1862-04-26

GLAD TO SEE 1T--Thc work Of paving tho
lower end Of Lake street, from Wabashavenue
to the Union depot, with Nicholson pavement,
has been commenced, and the work will be
completed as soon as constant labor and the
weather will permit. This part Of Lake street
las been difficult Of navigation, By reason Of
rocks and quicIsands, for the past three
months, and We rejoice ut the prospect that it
shall be so but few weeks longer.
, 1862-04-26

EXCITEMENT AMONG Book SELLERs.-Th.
publication of the new work on Pensions,
CO., Of our city, seems to have given ncw
impetus to the book trade. The sale OF the
book promises to exceed anything Of the
kind ever published. It is work on the
subject, published at the right time, by the
right men.
, 1862-04-26

SHEEP-is3 head were sold at Shermsn's yards,
at 93.T5 2 100 Ds-av 90 ns.
, 1862-04-26

E ". n Ross s Co., ask, as a special
favor. Of as many Of their lady customers as
can make It convenient, to step in the early
part Of the day IN order to avoid the crowd Of
the afternoon.
, 1862-04-26

"YASkEE CARD WRITER THE most accom-
plished penman III the world at Sherman House.
Wedding, call, and s'P. P. C'' cards. Samples
mailed for two rcd stampe. VIII give private les
SOILS in writing. apl253t
, 1862-04-26

IL Ne are glad to learn that the appeal
for reading matter for Cur poor wounded sol
dicrs at The Mound City Hospital has been SO
promptly and iberal}y responded to by our
citizens. Messrs. Bryan and Wilson sent OF
four boxes yesterday by express, filed with
entertaining books, magazines and illustrated
papers. Any further contributions that may
be made will BIT shipped to- day.
, 1862-04-26

HoARsEsEss AND GORE TunoAT.-This unp1eas-
ant and painful result Of Catching Gold or unt-
sual excrtion Of the vocal organs may any time
be removed by allowing one or two Of 'tBrown's
Bronchial Troches,' or Cough Lozcngee, to dig
solve slowly in the mouth. Hence, Singers and
Public Speakers will find them of peculiar adEau-
t1ge. % a3-d2t-W1t
, 1862-04-26

BOARDING. - Desirable quits Of 1nfurniEhed
rooms. May 1st, Nos. aud 3, Van Buren street.
, 1862-04-26

ITO RENT.-The fine three story
Dwelling Isl 0ntario street. supplied with all the
modern Improvements. water and gaa This Is q very
dcslanle redsnce snJ Eill BE- rented with CT Without
the 1ndersEned at the c. B. T. @ T. r Depot c. G..
dA8MLNU. ap2t.pISS
, 1862-04-26

YANKEE CARD WE1rER."--The most accom-
plished penman in the world at Sherman Kouse.
Wedding, Call, and p r. c. Carda Samples
mailed for two red stamps. Will give private les
sons in writing. apa53t
, 1862-04-26

GAO PER MONTH.-Wan,cd
uptJO Agents At salary Of from thirty to fifty dol
lars per month with all reascnan.e travelling and other
HARVEY, Spring gfeit, IL ap7s p556 st
, 1862-04-26

GAS FITTkG.-Careful ~orEnen to move and
put up gas fixtures and gas pipe at 1872 Lake street.,
H. H. HImarth ap 17-15t.
, 1862-04-26

AUCTION NoT1CE.-We would call the at-
tention Of housekecpers and parties about
furnishing, to the sale Of elegant furniture,
piano forte, &c, By John Rankin, auctioneer,
this morning at ~ 4. ", at No. s Washing
ton street, corner Of Wabash avenue.
, 1862-04-26

TO RENTING have Farm with
4 one hun,1ed to three hnEared nGres in Enod cu1
tvnt1on we'll improved, eleven miles = s,nthwest Of
kanEa5ee. and Six miles rom the illinois Central Rail-
road, for rent upon terms to suit any reasonable
tenant The land Is in excellent condition and s pecu
uarly adapted for cnsn growing Possession given In
mectately. Inquire Ct or address US at Chicago.
ep2-p19l 1w HELM & CLARE
, 1862-04-26

To TAX PAEEEs-We learn that the County
Treasurer is busy at work getting up the de-
1inauent tax list, for State and County taxes,
preparatory to publication, which will take
place in a few days. Those who have taxes to
pay should take time 5y the forelock and pay
now to avoid expenses.
, 1862-04-26

GARRo1zhs.-A portion Of our readers will
probably recc.!ect the fact Of the arrest Of
party ubout two weeks since, charged with
creating noise and disturbance at McV!ck-
sor's Theatre. A man BY the name Of John
Buell. was sent to BfideTeu from the Police
Court, charged with having committed this
breach Of the peace. He was partially intoxi-
Gated, OF waa supposed to have been, at the
hine, and maae grievous complaint Of an al
1egeo gns1ottng and subsequent robbery Of
money and coat in the vicinity Of the theatre,
having served ousAis sentence, Buell. return
ed tothe city, hunted up the man he sill &C..
cufed of the robbery, uade the charge before
3 magistrate, called in officer Cummings, and
yesterday caused the arrest Of one James Nc,
Csnghan, a man but few weeks here from
Baltimore. Upon the person Of the prisoner
wzs found pocket handkerchief, recognized
by Buell. u the one he carried In the pocket
Of the stolen cost on the occasion OF the gar
roting referred TO-. The money and pocket
book we're not discovered Caughan Was held
+o bah for further examination to take place
- We had supposed thht garroting had
ard become one Of the things
20 not, but 1t seems that Fe
-1es still in our midst.
, 1862-04-26

ITO RENT.-Brick Stores No. 48,
l. 46, Il ~ and 10 with cellars on North Clare street
Also. No. 1s3 and i6 Kinze st. all situated nnder the
Foster House. corner OF North Clark and Ktuzte sta
Possession given Mar 1kt.
For terms arply to GEORGE +. FOSTER. 2l2 South
MafGE street. uhtQuGA
, 1862-04-26

f Buy paper hangiHgs Of Chase s Co, 1o9
Randolph street. nh 29.3m
, 1862-04-26

ITO RENT-House No. 4O4 Erie
Il e1egt, pleasantly stuated) at &N0 per year to
responsible and prompt paying tenant Inquire Of
ECNSEf. BRO. q CO.. l46 Sonrn Water street.
pplt-Unn5s5 In
, 1862-04-26

A CR1cKET CLuR-A number of youue
mcn have LATELY conceived the idea of forming
city cricketing club. q prominent feature
among muscular anausements in other cities.
There is bo reason why this healthy aud e1hll-
Grating game should not be patronized in Chi
cago to great extent By clerks and others
engsgcd in sedcntary occupations. A meeting
for fully considering the organization Of the
club will be held ut Parlor No. l, fremont
House, ut o'clock this evening.
, 1862-04-26

A GENTS WANTED.-ProfEable
q Employment So nes profit per eross uade by
Agents on the new patent IMPROVED IyDEL1Blz
MARk1H9 EESuIL- Agents have retaEed from eoe 10
tao gross in one dzy. Over seventy thousand ao1d.
sent by mail receipt Of 80 censa sam
pies Of mAfktd linen, terms CO. one stamp. Address
e. r CLARK, Northampton. Mass. mht4nS5I 3u
, 1862-04-26
RELIGIOUS NOTICE,

your clothes cleaned and repaired. noF12
"Csn on Dunlop, Sewell + Spalding for Printing.
poyll-hs3iJY
, 1862-04-26

TuE sPK1Ed TRADE.-An along Lake street
and other business thoroughfares arc seen
abundant tokens Of returning life Stores are
being freshened up and renovated; stocks re-
plen1shed and put in order ready for the
sprang trade. Among Others, the old estab-
hshed clothing honsc Of sproulc & Chnpoton,
at No. 20 Lake street. which has outliyed
panic and the war times, offers its usual at
fractions and seasonable inducements to the
public. This clothing house has been noted
for the excellence Of its stock and the style
Of It's goods, points in which no custom ca
tAbiiseneot In this city is allowed to excel it.
For the entire range Of articles Of gentlemen's
WeaF and furnishing goods, 1t offers an as
eor'ment excellent md most complete, and Of
she very same class which has built .up the
vide ard valuable reputation Of Mcssrs.
srrou.e d Chapoton throughout this vicinity.
They have ncye- before been more completely
in readiness for patrons than they arc at the
present time.
, 1862-04-26

OFFICERS OF TIE MICHIGAN SOUTHERN AND
n. I. r. Rat q meeting Of the Directors OF
this road, held ct Toledo, on Wednesday last,
the following officers we're elected for the en-
, 1862-04-26

ITO RENT.-Furnished Dwelling
u House, S7g Haba4h Ave.ue. containing eleven
roomE closete bRth: q Agoo4 etable attached Ap-
Ply 10 J. K VALENTINE. No. LpQnnIs' Building
nsr Clark aud South Water sta. ap4p4lpo
, 1862-04-26

CuR.sTY's ETHIOPIAN BrGLEsQUE OPERA
Hersz--Our city is at present overrun with
The hnrnt-cork Negro Mnstrelsy element,
but ne:haHs it nigh: receive visitation OF
more serious and detrimental character. #.
A. Christy, in lis efforts to open here and
keep T1lpning first class Bur1esque Opera
House, LIS thus far met and should continue
to receive the countenanee and support OF
all Our citizens. The house was veil filled
last teyening, aad the performances excellent.
". A, CATisty, his brother, Byron Christy,
aud Little Bobby" the lady's pet-but six
years Of agc-were frequently cncorcd. An
afaeETiece is presented each evening worth
the price Of admission.
, 1862-04-26

TOR RENT OR SALE-The five
storF Marble Front Store, No 70 Lake street. 2!x
80 feet deep, between Wabash and Michigan Ayehue,
Inquire of A.J. BRO I'M, No. ST Clark st. ap-pzi 4W
, 1862-04-26
BGar1ln4.

DOARDIN G.-Parties seeking
II beard will and pleasant 1oozns snd good esc2aa.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24

The Charleston .Vcrc"ry Of the 10Th instant
says John Iyor, the nobIq Old Virgnian, has
not long survived the wreck Of the Union over
which, i'll its integrity. he once prc,iIcd lis
career has been strange and cvcnt1ul, linking
together, i'll most singular manner the period
of the bittcrrst political agitation in the Past,
with these present days of blood and rcvolu-
ton. Few men have obtained IA larger share
of popular honors. lie wac born in Charles
City County, Va, in 179O.-Entcring the
political arena while still quite young, he was
elected to the Virginia Legislature at the age
of twenty one, and five years later, to Congress-
In 1926 he was chosen Governor of his native
State, and before the expiration of his term of
office was selected by the Legislature to fill a
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
column.
Col. s. G.. DeH;ass.

The above named gentleman, VIC see by the
Charleston papers, has been justly promoted
to the position of Colonel of the 10th Rcoi-
ment S. G. NJ, on the 11th inst, having served
in the same Regiment as Captain, Major and
Lieutenant Colonel, prior to his present clcc-
ton. MIR. DEPAss is a native of Camden, and
enjoys the confidence and esteem of large
circle of friends at home and abroad; is a
graduate of our State Military Academy, and
is entitled to much consideration as an accom-
plishcd gentleman and experienced military
officer. His is one of the few cases on record
where sterling worth and true merit has been
duly appreciated by the people, who have it
in their power to elevate to high positions
those who are entitled both by education and
experience. The good citizens of Charleston
who have cast their vote in his favor will never
have cause to regret the result of the issue
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24

THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION AT HATTERAS--ITs
PROBABLE Observation-Disclosures OF THE wo-
MEN AND CHILDREN FROM NEwBuRN, ETC.
ETC.
WILMINGToN, y. c. January 2l-A special
Express Messenger, Just arrived at Goldsboro,
states that, at +, pm. on Saturday last, there
were no less than l25 sail of the enemy at
llattcras: of these 100 were inside, and 25
large steamers were outside the bar Private
Information las been received here that the
enemy intend to attack simultaneously New
bern, Hyde County, and Roanokc Island.
The utmost confidence is expressed in the
ability Of our forces to maintain their posi-
ton.
Loter.-A despatch from Goldsboro, dated
4, p. m., says that a large crowd of women and
children, fugitvcs from Ncwbern, had arrived
there by the rain this evening There was
no news of no further movement, but a fight
was hourly expected.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
From Nashville.

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM KENTUCKY--T ENE-
MY ADVANCE AGAINST FORT HENRx AND
PARIS, KY.
NASHVILLE, January 2l.-Adviccs from
Fort Henry, dated yesterday morning, say
that three Of the encmy's gunboats came with
in three or four miles of the Fort on Saturday.
and fired some % shots from behind an island
three miles below the Fort. All their shots
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24

vacancy in the U. S. Senate. Soon afterwards
he resigned his new position and went into
voluntary retirement. In 1910 he was chosen
Vice President, and upon the death of Presi-
dent Harrison, became the Chief Magistrate of
theC. S. Upon the close of his term in 1s45
he returned to private life in Virginia. Thence
forward he took no part in public affairs until
the opening Of the present struggle. AS soon
as the last hope of peace had died away, aged
as he was, he became one of the most Jealous
and efficient champions of the war, and he has
died in the faithful service of the new Concd-
whole South will depIorc his loss as that of an
honest statesman, a true patriot and good
man; while Virginia will mourn over his tomb
as that of one of her tried and trusted sons.
He was buried in Holly wood Cemetery, by
the side of the grave Of James Monroe.
The Charleston Mcrcury says: At the sale
of the cargo of the Ella Marley, which took
place on Friday last, block tin sold at
S1.90a1.95, and English cheese at IL cents.
The following correspondence will explain
ITSELF
DUNBARToN, S. G..
GENERAL BEAUREGARD :-Dcur .Sir: Please
accept the enclosed two pair of lambs wool
socks, as Il small token of the grateful atfcc-
ton entertained for you by your country
woman. Mrs. JOIN DUNBAR.
CENTERvILLh, Na. December 21St, 1861.
Dcor .N"Iom: accept, with much plca>urc
the two pair of lambs wool socks vor had the
kindness to make for me, and which have Just
been received. They arc the more acccpta blc,
as VIC have already begun to fee! the necessity
of warm clothing.
Hoping that your gallant State may soon be
freed from the poutiny tired of the Northern
invaders.
| remain, dear Madam,
Your most obcdicnt servant,
q. Il. BEAUREGARD.
Mrs. JOIN DUNBAR, Dunbarton, s. c..
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POST OFFICE NOTICE

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, TIE MAILS WILL
be closed daily at p m.
The Office will be opened from a. to IL m, aud
from to- p. M, and for one hour after opening of
the mail in the evening. For the midday trains the
mails to Richmond and Charleston are closed at IL a.
m and for all the other Offices at 10 a. m.
Letters dropped into the Office for delivery, must DO
prepaid, two cents each No letter is delivered unless
so prepaid. r. w. PEGUES, p. NJ.
November Is If
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL
From Memphis.

NriHrAING NEWS FROM PARIS, KY.-THE EMO
ots ALREADY BEGUN, ETC.
MEMPHIS January 2l.-Thc latest mtcli-
gcnce received here from Paris, Ky, is to the
effect that a large force of the enemy is at
Murray, Ky, threatening Fort Henry and the
Memphis and Ohio Railroad, with the object
of cutting off communication between Memphis
and Bowling Green. There is great excite
ment at Paris, 25 miles from Murray. Scvc-
raj Shareholders have already brought their
ncgros to Memphis. There is nothing new
from Columbus. The garrison there are in
momcntary expectation of an attack.
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FOR THE CONFEDERATE.
Acknowledgement.

Mr. EDITOR: | take this method of acknowl-
edgng on behalf of the Kershaw Grcys, the
receipt of 90 pair of Socks, received from the
which they will please accept our heartfelt
thanks. J. L. JONES.
January %. Capt Kcrshaw Greys.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
AM Election for a Delegate 20 the
State COMYcEtiOn

There will be an election held at the differ
cnt poll of Kershaw District on Monday, the
Sd of February, for Delegate to represent
our District in the State Convention, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hon.
I. j. WIrnERs. See election noticcm another
column.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
From New Orleans.

BREAKING UP THE GAMBLING "HELLs".
New ORLEANS, January 21-Mayor Nor
roe to-day closed all the gambling houses in
the city. He is determined to convict the
gamblers, if possible. They on the other hand
are holding an indignation meeting.
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Expected to Arrive.

We understand that Capt j. d. KENNEDY
and Company is expected to arrive in Camden
by tomorrow evening-probably earlier the
great majority having rc-cnlistcd for the war,
and to return to service after Through of
forty-fve days.
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fell more than mile short. The enemy Their
retired, but it is since ascertained that they
landed $500 troops at the Ferry, 22 miles
below the Fort. 1t is understood that between
5000 and 10000 Northern troops are march
ing from Mayfeld, Ky, against either Fort
Henry or Paris.
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Notice..

The board of stewards of the Waterec Mis-
sion South Carolina Conference, are requested
to meet at the store of j. S. DEPAss, in Cam
den, on Saturday, the 1st of February, at IL
o'clock, a. M
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From Petersburg.
TWO UNRULY SOLDIERS sHo,

TWO UNRULY SOLDIERS SHOT.
PETERsBuRG, Va. January 2l.-Two mcw-
bers of Wise's Legion, named Campbell and
George, were shot at the depot to-day for in
subordination. One of them was shot by the
Captain of his C company, and the other by "a
sentinel.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-24
Special N Offices.
COTTON WANTED,

THE SUBSCRIBER WOULD INFORM ALL
persons indebted to him that he will take good Cotton
at cents per h. in payment of and accounts
due him.
He will be here only short time, and is very des-
rous of settlements in way before he leaves for
Virginia. J.J MCKAIN
January "a