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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-08-13

The Alliance Of the Cherokee indians
tas,saswith the Confederate states.:fnt
Z fThe following, lettergffom JohnTsRoss,
Principal Chief Of, the Cherokee nation, is
published in the Northern papers: This
settles the question as 70 the alliance Of tba.
nation with the lConfederates !: 1Iat'j '''5
IL s:sf'a .ExEcurIvE DEpARrMENT, 1aa
RI, Park Hill, 0sM, July.S, 1862. 81
a 60 Co., Col WmtI y M MR9eerr o. S, A., Gem
maaain9:. a., -, 80. ..;.:,,s
SIN: Your COMMUNICATION Of yesterday,
dated from Headquarters, H Indian Expedi:
tion,a camp pou' Wolfe Creek under a flag oi
truce per Doc. ,Giipatriok, has been duly
received, and in reply, I have 70 state that
treaty Of alliance, under the sanction and
authority Of the whole Cherokee people,
was entered into on the 7th day of October,
1861 between the Confederate States and
the, Cherokee natiou, and published before
the world. And you cannot but be too
well informed on the subject to make it ne.
csSsary for me to recapitulate The reasons
and dscircnmstaDces undefwhiot it was done.
Thus the, destiny Of the people became
identified with that of the Southern Con
federacy. There is no nation Of Indians, ]
venture to say, that has ever been more
scrupnlous in the faithful observance Of
their treaty obligations thanthe Cherokees.
; Allow. me; to further appeal othe history
of my long public and; private life to: :sus,
tain the assertion that my policy has ever
been to preserve peace and good feelings
among; my people, aud the obserssh of
law and ORDER st3 ;sFfia II ~ iis1SSlsIs
The horrors Of, civil war, with which this
beautiful country is threatened, are greatly
10 be deprecated, and I trust that it may
be averted by the observance Of the strict
principles of civilized and honorable war
fare by the army now. invading our country,
under your command. Icaunot, under ex
isting circumstances, entertain the PROPOSE
tion for an official interview between Us at
your camp I'have, therefore; respectfully
to decline to comply with yoarrequeat. il
have! the honor to be, sir, your most obedi-
ent servant, =, k..s JOHN ROSS, ~ -.
Principal Chief Cherokee Nation. :,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-08-13

HARD BODIES. "A few days ago, while
the friends of some of the brave menawbo
rece utly fell victims to the insane fury of
Linoo'n's myrmidons, were searching 10
the neighborhood Of Gaines Mill for their
bodies, they struck on something which
had such a hard feeling, that, though duly
labelled as Pennsylvania Colonel, they
were Induced to exhama the body, which
proved to be a splendid "a FOUNDER brass
howi.ser. Several other "Colonels"~ of q
similar kind were afterwards dug up.
.vy. Richmond Dispatch.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-08-13

iutV y tfh<kV N2oesSSS ESAsetAS FSJ t~[S~~~1
quantities at time, mash them well With ?
wooden pestle, and. then popria . certain
quantity Of common Icy, aud boil thorough
y strain 10 an Ordinary ssiye, and proceed
iinse the ausuai way, In drying and s'cnttiug
into cakes. q ... .ssaG
SOLDIERS PosTAGEs7-The change eff.
fected in rates, of postage, which went
into effect on the lst instant, does not
apply to our troops. The privilege
given them remains the same as sawheh
the postage onssingle letters was fge
cents. - ac.S r%i g,s;5t'ffi 'sfsE. Y7rEaossa
,a>CHAaLorTEsvrsLE, VA.,aAugusts4.+ T
The National latsiliassesr and BaltimsSe
Sun, Of late date, haye been received II
Staunton. They announce that Willism
n. Seward has resigned tie Secretary sadip
of State underth Lincoln Administrafisn.
CoNrEpERArrE BoN,Dl,s,.:-There is sl great
demand for Confederate bonds ia CoidH.
bus, Ca Over $4,000 was einvestsdean
them last week. At Macon Ga.,s fewdeas
since. one gentlemen purchased sl4os mp
Of the Confederate 3 per cent. loan. ,,,a
&, s@- The official account Of the loasasef
the Yankee armies in the Western Depart
ment since the war began, is given ID Tie
New York Tribune at 6S,500. tesasa 90
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" s''s z 7 e IN UMDEhgJ
aEaiERaAiE, 4 e sco1TsT.-.ssa. Loyssinlgsoso,d S. gsoso,d
having safely arrived with nld AbsFia
WasBiBeS6 Willard gissslths 1alIoEa
jog racy description of Cen. Scott. ~
/ ri hessn atnoiaslin the passage glksths
rollip oye . wheel barers mixed up xitha
heavy .trampg sonn 7 ,thot bill, ,Her Irish
man fstchfn Goats, wien thes sdore fu vide
opans and In katn speaSoc feathsr;s ;ssi6
foot long, with allthe fuzz atripszoff, asspt
the, eye atthe. pint, then cum, a bet, sharp
like onto q fanpi and kivesed. With gold
and har and whiskss enuf 10 stuff bsd, =,
and more gold lesfsnd shiny butsouss and
then the forrasd end gs swosard, with old !
Matoy's head ion top. the hsndil !; chen spsx.
Of boots Yhot mont a bin FIRE buckets foot
ca and then t6st9 hind aind eSss that orfaf
s#ofard, ,oum suppSrtsd from cue 4foor by
aWhsel es bigBsaRash pan, 1tekseptlss
scabbard from Raliag out.a sssailip onths
gropn. and whsa hit all g,os insn ne rnns
and wers tuck together bic proved To- be-
Lieut. GeDefal WihdGald Scoss, cotamah
deraintchefs oss aip yeafth and Ithse seHhSl&
afars when nsaightahsd 1up reschea a7oBtd
the 4, tselin; about ssisu fourteen fstss fas saF
II BaUraf1 EvidsaSss 30 Sibfdtsfi
procesdingssofs sthsisY ankss5 diiin, sGsapdpes
county accumulate. daily. The, latest cass
reporss is that6 M iss EIla Sladgh ghics, an !
accomplished young iady, ssHkEo swssg gfosslys
'ipsulteds bya soldiet lRhensH drsas sspisx
tol and commanded him 20 lsagssheFpsss
sencs., The rufian 1immediately took bin
departure, but soon 5af ftarBasd returned
with ofResrana q fiApf fnshSS SSNh6afsss.-
ted MisseS Sssand 9impFisausd fhsr ID The
county, jail -whefs she renamed ats last acs
counts subjectedlto thsfare and treatment
,of the most hardened criminal. The high.
hsnadsd deeds Sc BstIsf ini New 0Sleans
3uili,hanify ySbearcompssi twiththssatrSs
cities :af Pepe and s,hisa mems ius NoBhsta
!, J lfgleGa. soss:asss lsslsss
! <WHEsz'sfHE BEocK There eass
be noinpropfiety inc our, statiag,s Rhat M !:
know to ibsa fact, that an arrival has g.
Gently taksn piacss st 4 Southern port
which #illa add greatly tos tie ssaprliesSf
the South, and sanabis bisgthes qpnfsderatG
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miles distant, threatening Frankfort 10 or
der 10 draw off the troops from Georgetown.
Remained there until the return of my
courier from Frankfort, who brought the
information that there was force in Frank.
fort of two or three thousand men, consist,
ing of Home Guards collected from the ad-
|jaceut counties, and a few regular troops.
s From Lawrenceburg I proceeded to
EShrykes' Ferry, on the Kentucky River,
raised the boat which;had been sunken, and
crossed that evening, reaching Versailles at
Z o'clock. Ipfound this place abandoned
10y Its defenders, who had, fed to Lexing.
ton; remained there that night, and on the
next mo-ning marched towards Georgetown.
Whilela Versailles, /, took three hundred
Governments horses mules. 2sssz.t :
Ipassed through Midway on the road to
Georgetown, and was informed, just before
reaching the place, that a train from Frank
fort was nearly due. with two regiments Of
Federals. / tore up tie track and posted
the howitsers to command it, and formed
.ny command aloog the line of the road ;
but the train was warned of our presence,
and returned to Frankfort Having taken
.possession5of the telegraph Office, / inter.
cepted a despatch asking ifesthe road was
clear aud if it would be safe to start the
train from II ,exinoton r T srpnlied tn send
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-17

Backing! Blacking!! Blacking!!!
A FINE ARTICLE. OF, SOUTHERN MADE
~ BLACKING - warrented to equal anything
manufactured North Of the line of demarkation-may
be had at the most reasonable price, by making i'm
mediate application at the sold Brick Corner"
October 10 T. MYERS
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-17
PINE GROVE SEM

Fall Goods.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS ON HAND OF HIS.
Il last Fall purchases: .eT - 81
Super Black Bombazines 90 t'-e''s''s
Cd Black all-wool DeLane =. y. -buV,l 3
Cashmere and Merino. 49,.
:, Plain and Drilled Alapaccas
-" A English Grape. ! - 60 iss,,9'
Colored English Merino H'y
Printed DeLanes i-'- ''' 'fA'l.'A
Domestic, Welch and Saxony Flannel ,st
Merino Vests for children. Misses ladies bows man
Drawers, for Ladies and Men. :.
' Union Dresses for Ladies' aE!a.3 q
Jaconets, Canlbrics, Checks, Swiss ParIaton Mus.
Edgngs and Insertngs, Laces, Linen Cambria Hand
kerchiefs, Plain, Hemstitch and Embroidered, A 81
good stock of English Cotton Hose and Half Hose,; I
with fair stock of other goods suitable for families
fa,I use. w. d. MoD0WALLn
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COMMITTED

TITO THE JAIL OF KERsHAw DISTRICT oC.
i TOBER 4th, a negro boy says his name is JIM,
and says he belongs to Washington Allen near States
burg, 8. @. Said boy is about feet or 10 inches
high. 10 or 20 years old, will weigh about so pounds
The owner is requested to come forward prove prop.
erty, pay charges and take him away.
: DUNCAN SHEORN, JaLor K. d.
October 10 ~ss .ir,qo ~. .,,e,' eI,3U-s1II .
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Notice..

'>HE UNDERSIGNED INTENDING TO MAKE
L change in his business on the first of January
next will dispose of his stock of goods at erceedinov
1oao pr'ces until that time for cash. or to punctual
customers. My object is to turn as MANY goods "a
possible into cash, giving the purchaser a LIBERAL
bargain Tor his money. r. w. BONNEY.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-17
South Carolina---Kersha District

BY WIN. NJ BULLOCK, ESQUIRE, ORDINARY
:" HEREAS, w. d. GASKIN APPLIED TO
w me for Letters of Administration on all and
singular the goods and cattles rights and credits of
Charles K. Baskn, late of the District aforesaid de-
ceased:
These are therefore, to cite and admonish ALL and
singular the kindred and creditors OF the said deceas-
ed to be and appear before our next Ordnary's
Court for the said District to be holden at Kershaw
Court House on the twenty fourth day of October ns
to show cause, if any why the said administration
should not be granted. go .tsrre.ea- seaN G.
Given under my Hand and Seal, this third
day OF October in the year Of Lord thousand
eight hundred and sixtytwo, and in the eighty
year of the Independence and Sovereignty of the
State of South Carolina. .Nst ~ s.,
October 10 2 VIM. BULLOCK, o..K.D.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-15

The Rebels Claim a Glorious Victory for
jackson over Ere emont-Thefr Account
Of the Affair mt Chattanooga-Bcaurc
gard Stil Rctreating-Shipm o1
Produce 10 st. Louis, &C., sc.
MEMPHIS, June IL, 1862.
Mondays Mobile papers contain Richmond dispatches
Calming glorious victory Tor jackson over Fremont ON
Sunday They also state that jackson captured two
pieces Of artillery from Shields on Monday.
The rebel accounts OF tho affair Chattanooga state
that the enemy opened their batteries with shot and
shell without giving tho slightest notice creating panis
among tho children OF tho place. who hsd In
every direction. Some rebels were wounded but none
killed, and but one building was struck
The secession sympathizers becoming more bold
daily in the expression Of their sentiments Union
citizens complain that the rule Of Colonel Fitch ID toe
lensnt and that until they assured Of better protsc
tion they cannot their sentiments.
The Provost Marshal requires oath from all applI
passes for permits ship goods The strn-
gency OF its requirements such that II has already
caused considerable excitement in the city ~
An officer occupying an important position 10 enc q
the railroads running from this city has just rsturnss
from aranada General Hindnan is said to have gone
Arkansas with the troops Of that state after the eve
cuaton OF Corinth General Pope had reached okolona
General Beauregard stl rctreating General Price
was with him. and Jen. Thompson a. Grenada, With
less than thousand men. t-
Tho rolling stock Of the Memphis and Ohio RailroaA
is all 81 Pamela station, this side OF Grenada.
The Post Once and Adams Express Office are Sosh
open here to-day.
MKMms, June a. loe1.
Two steamers leave here to-day with cotton sugar and
noiasses for 81 Louis Numbers Of citizens are asa
leaving for tho North.
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The Temper OF the Town.


In long career Of journals have never seen
anything sudden and marked the cheerful change
which has taken place in this city during the past two
weeks Tho people abroad, tho shops open and
the city seems natural The Mississippi herself This
is the result Of natural causes. General Butler whom
the enemy had described as monster, whom tho New
York scavenger Lowell had fasned has proved him of
ajudicous ruier--mpai tia between and man, and
ambitious only 70 do justice re-estabsh order and law
We arc justified In this Interpretation Of his motives by
the fact Of his expulsion OF Monroe the Mayor and the
scounGre} Chet OF Police. We also every prCclan
tn OF the General manifestation Of such justice the
people Of New Orleans have known little OF for years
past EA&
1hs accomplished gentlemen who surround the Gene
ral-hlaor Strong Major Bell (who discharges the func
tions OF Provost Judge In manner worthy OF his ae
ilustrous law partner, Rufus Choate the learned Dr.
Brownel Captain kensel, Captain Davis, Lieutenant
Wictze Captain Clark, Captain Haggerty, and TO
tho end OF tho istare among the most respectable ct
OF the United States. They have impressed their
own high character on our people Thor dignity has
been equal TO every occasion. Il@
Tho Provost Marshal too, is happy change from the
{ hief Of Police Under him the wicked tee, whether
pursued or not. There has been such scampering
among the williams since the incorporation OF Now o.
leans Evory body admits that gentleman sits in tho
Mayors chair for the Hrst time for years. General
shepiey efficient able, and, like the General In Chief
means nothing In his visit but the Union and the stars
and Stripes.
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IMPORTANT FROM TIE PENINSULA
Mysterious Movements Of the
Rebel Forces.
Large Bodies Moving Towards tho
Late Battle Field.
Rebel Cavalry Going in the Direction
Of Fredericksburg.
.-~~o>>~.~>~>~~.>~~>>~N>~~
Furious Cannonade in General
Summers Front
&C., &C, 90
WASHINGTON, June -, 1852.

WASHINGTON, June n, 1882
despatch from General McClcian's army, dated 70
day, says
The movements OF the enemy to-day havs been sxten.
sve, and as yet involved in mystery.
Large bodies Of mon have been moving down from
the OF bridge and Richmond
towards the late battle field.
Our pickes wero yesterday driven In from Old Church,
during which Captain Roya Of tho cavalry was wound.
3D. showing that the enemy designs making demon
stration in that direction.
A contraband who came in yesterday reported thar
three thousand cavalry left Richmond Wednesday,
going in the direction of Fredericksburg This pro-
baby the force which appeared at Old Church.
Tho rebels opened, day light this morning. sharp
are from artillery in front oi General sumner 1t lasted
for about three hours. We had killed and ena
wounded.
number or prominent citizens living between New
Kent Court House and the Chickahominy have bsen
arrested by order Of Colonel ingalls,, on suspicion
Of communicating with tho enemy. These
Is no doubt the rebel generals daily advised
every movement Of troops by the people who have
remained at home.
Tho weather il hot and sutry. stst.s-s
Dispatches received to-day at the War Dspsrta
state that demonstration made yesterday evening
by force of rebel cavalry and artillery the right
flank Of General Mcclellans army, at nsalls station,
apparently with tho intention Of nterrupting his rail-
road communication. Tho attempt was met By force
Of infantry ana the enemy retreated No Damage was
done 20 the railroad. t.-*A+.tsf
No adviccs from General Haleck's army have bsen
received to-day
The valley of the Shenandoah remains quiet a. far ~
heard from. ~
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NEWS FROM NORFOLK.

Oestruc tiOn OF u Rebel POst Omcc-The
Union Meeting I'm Norfolk-Brutal Mar.
der OF . Union Man by Rebel Gueril.
las, Sc.
BAIrxoRE. June II. 1867
me Old Point boat has arrived and brings the follow
NcRYorK, June IL. 1852.
An expedition was made TO Deep creek yesterday BY
Major Dodge who found rebel post onico there,
which had been in line Of communication between this
place and the Richmond establishment. II was broken
up Dsep creek is ten miles south Of Norfolk.
Corday Of feeling ia increasing At most satisfactory
rate.
General yels has been offered the OF hne house,
free OF rent and the oer has been accepted Trade Is
rsvivng. dozen schooners are in port 10 ding or dis.
charging.
me Union dsmonstrs ion made yesterday was not a.
successful II was anticipated would be, account
Of The absence Of Governor Perpont Senator Carls,
and others who expected to address the meeting
very large procession, however, assembled on the
dock and learning the speakers were not coming.
marched 70 Ashland Hall where eloquent address was
delivered by A. Thomas Esq, Of Iowa. Great enthusiasm
was manifested.
CAPTAIN johannes watson Of outh has received
authority 10 raise regiment Of volunteers for the
SUFFOLK, June II, 1862
Colonel Spear who has been securing the country be-
tween this place and the Backwaer river for days
pass brought last night rebel colonel named Cope
land and two citizens belonging 70 the Fourteenth vr.
ginis Militia.
Ycststiaya most brutal murder wss committed IN
Isle Of wight county, near the Backwater rivor. The
name of tho victim was Elisha Langford, Union man,
who was supposed to have given Information 70 our
scouting parties Hs attacked by number OF South
ampton cavalry, and shot down in his house. Not
satisfied with that these suoras bayonestsd him he
lay and left him unburied.
It Is believed there rebel troops Of any
ausuce this side u the Backwator river.
very general feeling Of gloom prevails at this place
on accent Of the uncertainty reference 10 the fate Of
fathers, brothers and in the rebel army.
Communication being cut or u is impossible 70 get lists
! al ths killed aud wounded IRON Richu.opA
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y
General shcplsy the Military Commandsnt and Acting
Mayor OF the city, summoned the baksrs of the city
appear before him this morning. This owing the
numerous complaints made to him by yocr people who
were compelled TO pay 70 bakers at least double
the tariff price xsd by the city ordinance Tho inter-
view with the bakers highly intcrestipg one lie
told them and ALL that while he held his present
position not only the starving poor but evory oter
Glass; should be protected from imposition; that any
baker who hereafter violated The ordinance regulating
the weight and price Of Bread he would punish 10 the
extent Of taking possession of his aud the
stock OF Dour hand, working with bakers from the
army and distributing the bread grstuitsusiy TO ths
starving poor. Before closing the Interview General
shepey told the bakers that he desrous OF pro
tsctipg their interests those Of the consunere That
he did not make the ordinance regulating The price aud
weight Of loaf bread that " the ordner GO was I'm
fair or unjust he would pleasure lay ing before
tIs Council reinonstrance from tho with Tho view Of
having IL amended repealed; but 80 long was tho
lavvhe would hold cvery 10 It's strict obedience
This explanation seemed 10 satisfy the bakers and tsy
all departed much bette spirits than when ,Loy en-
tered The Mayors oNcN;
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from the New Orleans Delta. May 20.
The arrival of the United Sstcs raymnsterr, Majors
Hewitt and Locke with their portions II coin pay The
troops, viii be hailed with delight by soldier and oi,
zen Most OF this money viii probably 20 immediate
into circulation. and will relieve all classes The soldier
like the saior " provsrbaily reckless q expenditure
and liberal TO suffering. large amount will undoubtcd.
" he spent and large amount givcn to relieve tho
thousa poor souls ruined By the ruthless action Of
heartlsss cabal which has beaten them TO ssrth Tor
ssir aggrandizsmeut. The knowledge thai their own
fr snus homs provided for will enlarge the scope
OF the soldiers beraty We only contest against giving
way 10 evory generous Impulse.
ihe oamer brought 10 the city yesterday the expert
cnced Medical Director or this Department Dr D Hew
son Bachs II gives feeling OF security 70 have him
by equal to that OF pleasure to be gathered from bis
conve saton Dr. Bachs at liateras AT which place he
was stationed for six months, and afterwards at ship
Island, performed services which ought TO be remcm
bored.
Il was certainly better than carly slackberries 10
the ovia countenancs of Colonel shsner Quar- tsrmassr
OF this Division spreading itself in the dim light Of the
sanctum At curfew last night. What the Colonel don't
know u hardly worth knowing, and he tells what bo
known In manner 10 cause one 70 smile The war is
over
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The city Police.

TFTOIh INT NvW UTIVans Flcay yunS june II
The city has just gone through n process which a
m light have been Anticipated, would produce, II not a
sonvulsion, more Of sensation than Il seems o
lave done The entire pesonnd u tbe police has been
changed within the compass Of single week and Il now
In sood working order, day and nlAht doubtless Il,
making the change some OF the best aud useful II
the old force have been omitted from the new list and
shers particularly some Of the captains and lieu
yenants whose intimate knowledge OF the aud ali ts
sope made thor Invaluable, and whom we do
mo- find In the catalogus or rcappointments.
Now Orleans, at the present moment, needs " she
did her oundsiion the active and faithful
OF rood and efficient poce That important part Of
te gov ernment Of this city has too often been entrusted
% unwo rhy and unreliable hands, the posts unier il
having boo considered tho price and reward Of past par.
tisan services, or OF such services yet 10 be ncred
whs ever n be the character OF the furce just APP
polntsd--snd tkit has vet 70 bs dsyelopsd-we may
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fairly conclude that i. upon no such grounds these

fairly conclude that 1t ID upon such grounds these
that IL has been appointed.
Thus 1t tho completely has II IN its power to act
Independently and 10 discharge the important duties do
vclvinz upon faithfully and without favor or fear
Great interests condel to its keeping among which
not only property and personal immunity fr N n-
jury. but even the liberty and lie OF the citizen Ger
tainy position OF great add heavy resp visibility ID
that OF the policeman and 10 meet that he should con-
slider II aud its obligations most seriously upon assum-
Ing the discharge Of its iunctions
We have been informed that the new Police has not
been selected from the large number OF applicants with
out much discrimination and dcberation On the art OF
Provost Marshal French, from tho prompt manner IN
which that officer has performed the duties OF his once
since his accession thereto, dsducs the CONCLUSION
that he will exercise such superv ison OF TINS inpr
ant department will its lasting efficiency In
the protection OF the best interests u our community
We believe that there yet good many vacancies
in some Ui the dist ics 10 be filed and In tho meantime
suppose that deachments Of the mi itary viii con-
nus do police duty whore their services are needed