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OUR V:CToRY.-Our victory at Richmond,
says the Petersburg Express, though not
decisive, was great and glorious one
The effects which j. will have at home and
abroad will be in every way important 1t
Will still more consolidate and inviCorate
the already resist'css military cnerpies of
the South. 1t will lead to new movements
That will still more forcibly Impress upon
the North the folly Of her attempt to re-.
unite the shattered fragments Of an nc
cursed Union, by cnslavin. Southern free.
men. IL will proclaim to Europe that w.
arc abundantly able TO achieve the indcprn.
dence We have declared, and To maintain. in
all It's dignity and power, the separate na.
tlonality which we have assumed. rh .se
will be some Of the effects Of the brand
victory which We have JUS, won, aud whicL
gives to history chapter not less glorious
than any for which war has yet furnished
the materials.
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Hunters Negro Brigade.

The Yankee General Hunter, Chief in COM
mani on the South Carolina Coast, has written
letter to Lincoln's Secrc tary of War, in an.
swer to certain resolu tons of Congress, calling
Tor information respecting the organization, by
General Hunter, of the Department OF South
Carolina, of C Regiment of volunteers, compos.
ed OF negroes, fugitves slaves, &c, and enaui-
ring whether authority for such organization
had been given him by the War Department..
Gen. Hunter denies that Regiment of fugitive
slaves has been organized in his Department,
but admits that regiment of persons whose
late masters are fugitive rebels" has been or,
ganzed. In regard to his authority to raise
said regiment, he says that the instructions
given to Gen. Sherman by Simon Cameron,
late Secretary Of War, and turned over to him
Tor his guidance, distinctly authorizes the EN-.
pioyment OF all persons Offering their services
in defence of the Union, in any manner that he
might see hit, or the circumstances might call
ior. The following Is the concluding portion
OF this remarkable document:
The experiment of arming blacks, 40 far n
nave made 1t, has been IA complete aud even
marvellous success. They are sober, docile. at.
tentive and enthusiastic, displaying grca, ma. .
urai capacities for acquiring the duties of the
soldier. They are eager, beyond all things, to
take the field aud he led into action. aud il il
the unanimous opinion of the officers who have
charge oi them that in the puculiaritics of this
climate and country they will prove invaluable
auI'i'aries, fully equal to the similar regiments
so long and successfully used by the British
authorities in the West India Islands.
In conclusion, | would say it is my hope,
there appearing no posi- bility of other rem.
iorcements, owing to the exigcncics OF the cam,
pa'Sh III the Peninsula, to have organized by
the end Of next fall and to be able to present
the Government from Is, 900 to 5O, 900 of these
hardy and devoted soldiers.
Should the fortunes Of war throw Gen Hum
ter into the hands Of our authorities, he should
be tried for violation of the law inhibitmg
serviie insurrection and rebellion, and if found
guilty he should be hung, as any other infrac.
tor of this law would deserve to be-
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4 a C A sTER led O. nR

Branch to cross, Longstreet to travel, two
tremendous big Hills to climb, and solid
Stonewali to batter down. Pretty good
for Patrick
The health of the Regiment is fast i'm.
proving. Col. Barnes, who has been in
Richmond for few days recruiting his
health, returned yesterday. His wound was
more serious than ut first thought, but we
are truly thankful to God that he escaped
so we'll ii seemed n miracle that he was
not killed, for there never was braver
soldier, and none occupied n more exposed
position than our gallant and beloved Col
onel. In fact, our field officers acted noblv.
and none deserve the notice of the Govern.
ment more than they.
The "llorneis" and "Blar Guards" are
IN pretty good health. We hear that our
Captain is doing well. He is los, to us "A
a Commander, and his place cannot be sup.
Piled Captain Vanlandngham did no. have
n man in his company who did not truly
love him. lie knew the feelings which
this Company entertained towards him, and
in return, he showed eqnal respect to every
man. He loved his command, az n father
loves his children. He took n delight in
supplying their wants. His purse was ever
open to their necessities. He commanded
universal respect throughout the Regiment,
and "s commander, he was not surpasse d
by any. "LocAL."
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Additional European News.

tAPE RACE, July S.-The steamer great
Eastern passed off point at o'clock thi.
afternoon. Her ndvices are to the Ist inst.
with telegrapbic advlccs to the 2d-two
days later.
The Morning Post editorially concludes
That The mastery Confederate movements
in Virginia had compelled immense armies
destined for its conquest to cease the often
slve, and content themselves with action on
the defensive.
The city article of the Daily News re.
CARDS the latest news as portending the
most indefinite postponement of peace.
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Hope.
wood asked If Government intended to TAX
steps rs mediator.
laImerston expressed deep sympathy
Win suffering operatives, and eulogized
their endurance. lie wished it was in the
power of Government TO take steps for their
relief; but interference in America now
could only aggravate matters. Both Eng
land and France would be delighted to take
media'ory steps. When fitting opportuu.
NY arose, he should look upon it both us a
duty and pleasure.
Alter another debate on Notifications, the
Government bill was read the second finn.
by l5s to 56.
The operatives at Blackburn held meet.
ing 10 urge mediation, but overwhelming
opposition was shown, and the Government
was finally called upon to try and re.estab-
lIsh the confidence Of the Southern plan.
ters in Lincoln.
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Notice to Tax-Payers.

The books nre open for the reception of
the Confederate War Tax.
] will be at Lancaster Village on Monday
9TH July (Saleday.)
At Matthias Crcnshaw's, Friday July llth.
At Nelson Bells, Saturday 10th.
AT J. w. Tw:ty's, Store Monday l4th.
At lessee b. Mobley's, Tuesday 18th.
At Horizons, Wednesday 10th.
At Taxabaw, Thursday 18th.
At George NJ. Funderburk's Friday 18th.
AT John 5. Smalrs, Saturday " 18th.
At Mrs NJ. T.. Hueys, Monday 1" 2lst.
At Craigsvile, Tuesday 22d.
AT II. X. Mngllrs Store Wednesday I" .23d
At Bellair, Thursday I" 2ith.
At Ross Store, Friday 25th.
At The Village, Saturday Goth.
The tax books will be closed on the 3lst
day of July. Those who paw on or before
that day will have five per cent deducted
from their taxes; the books will be re-.
opened the 18th day of October and closed
the 18th of November, those who pay then
will pay the full amount of their taxes. No
bank notes will be received in payment os the
Confederate War Tax, except notes OF the
banks Of this State, and confederate notes
and bonds. J. K. HUNTER.
Il. G. L. ID.
June IS, 20 Ct.
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OBITU UARY.

DIED at Wmder Hospital; near Richmond.
Va, on the 9th of July 1852, Lieut. Jos l..
DUNLAP, i'll the 25th year of his age Lieut..
Dunlap was born and brought up in this vii,
Iagc. lie had just entered Oh a promising
manhood, when in the beginning of 1861 he
volunteered his services to his State, He was
a member of the Lancaster Greys," and in the
reorganization was elected to a Lieuten ancy in
that Company. AS soldier and as an officer,
he was faithful in the discharge Of every duty,
unit! the afternoon of June the 30th, when he
received his mortal wound whilst charging the
formidable Batteries of the Yankees, on the
banks Of the Chickahuminy. In his death the
country lost good soldicr-ths community n
promising ci'izen-his mother most excellent
son. 1t was her privilege to reach his bed. side
III time to receive his parting smile. Through
tile klndnesS OF Almighty God, his brother and
several other friends were there also and adj
lninistcrcd as best they could to his wants, but
hs amlablc disposition made those wants TO be
but lew IN number. When he thought his mo-
ther would not reach him, he left a message
lot her, that Tor sometime past he had been
aiming to make preparation to meet his God.
The writer of this notice had the pleasure OF
engaging in prayer with him as many a. half n
dozen times. On the 10th inst, his mother,
brother, Captain, family physician and pastor
| followed his REMAINS to liolley ood Cemetery
where he now sleeps undisturbed by the tramp
OF war which reSounds through the Capitol OF
this country. Peace to his ashes-honor to his
memory. PASTOR.
Departed this life at his residence, in this
District, on the 9th July 1862, LEVI BLACK
MON, ESQ, in the G5th year Of his age.
The Suljec of this notice had been a consis-
tent member of the Baptist Church for about
80 years previous to his death. He had n se-
we're stroke of Paralysis about years before
his death, since which time he had been con.
stantly looking for the final summons, and
when it came he was ready and willing to meet
it, Thus died good and upright citizen, high
ly esteemed by all who knew him. We mourn
not as those who have no hope. His was the
christians hone
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Brilliant Dash in Middle Ten nessee--
Recapture Of Murfreesboro,

ATLANTA, July lS.-Murfreesboro, Ten.
nessee, was captured, on Sunday M morning
last, from the Federsls by General Forests
command Of Confederate troops. A courier
who arrived at Chattanooga on "Wednesday
night reporis these facts: That General
Forrest attacked the Federals in Murfrees.
boro on Sunday morning, killed and woun-
ded some 200 Of them, and capturing the
balance of the garrison, numbering some
1900 or 1900, including five pieces Of ariil
lery, al! the enemy's camp eluipage and
stores. Our loss was five men killed. No
wounded reported.
Another account says that "the town was
taken. after severe Sighting, with considera.
BILE loss On both sides. The Federal Gen
Cri,tenden was among the prisoners taken
The forces on both sides were nearly equal
at the time Of the recapture. We learn
however, that there has been an uprising OF
the people Of that section Of Middle Ten.
nessee, which bids fair TO largely add TO the
nunbers Of our forces.
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The PEoDUcE LoAS.-We learn that the
government has determined TO require sub.
scrbers of cotton and money to the loan
TO comply Immediately with the terms OF
their subscription. Heretofore the pay.
ments Of this loan have been at the option
Of the subscriber the suspension Of the
collection being allowed by the department
In consequence Of the low prices Of produce
and desire TO facilitate the interest Of both
the subscriber and government. No further
indulgence will be granted, and Subscribers
will be required to perform the obligations
which they have assumed. - Richmond Er.
aminer, l6h
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From Vicksburg---The Ram Arkansas
Under the Confederate Guns.

JACKSON, July l5.-A special despatch TO
the NisSissiPpian says that the monster
Arkansas this morning came down through
the Federal fleet under n terrific fire, losing
five killed and three wounded. The dam.
age t" her was triflrg-the balls having
only touched her smoke s:.:ck, and she is
now at Vicksburg. Her wounded have
been sent ashore. Generals Van Dcrn,
Breckenridge and Smith have visited her
The Federal loss il unknown.
JACKSON, July Is The Arkansas sunk
wv" boats in coming out Of Iazoo River.
The Federal fleet opened on both sides,
pouring in terrific fire as she passed. On
opening port hole for mir, shell entered
killing nine and woundlng several others.
The ram Benton attempted to but the Ar.
kansas, but missed and was struck bv the
Arkansas. She put for the shore in n sink.
my condition. Another Federal gun boa,
was fired All the transports from the flee
below have left. One mortar boat groun
dcd and was burnt. The Arkansas i.
scarcely injured, and is expected to &c
down the river
a heavy bombardment is now, a, 8 p. M
still going on. Guns are distinctly hearc
here. No teIegraphic intelligence has b..l
received from Vicksburg for the last tire,
hours.
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GEs. MAGRupER IN CoLUaRIA.--The
Columbia Guardian Of Tuesday, says: Moi
Gen. Magruder and staff arrived in this city
yesterday, and took lodgings at the Conga
rec House. In reponse to tho call Of .
large number Of our citizens, and to the
compliment Of music by the Fort Sumter
band, Gen. Magruder expressed his gralii-
cation and thanks in few soldisrly words.
Re said that Gen. Mcclellan had been com.
pleiely defeated, and that the change Of his
base Of operations from the Chiekahominy
TO the James river was the result OF neces.
sity, and not strategy. Gen. Magruder
looks the dashing leader that We know him
to be. We are informed that he is on his
way 10 East Tennessee, bis presence being
needed there al Ibe Prssen, juncture Of at
fairs.
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IFOR THE LANCAsrEK LEDGER. |

MIR EDITOR The following is list Of
The Killed and-wounded in Comp B. 26th
Reg. N. c. Troops, Capt Stceles, from
Union County n G., ia the Gyht !.clow
Richmond, Of July lst.
h'lIeA-Georse W. Cook, Charles F.
Deese.
no""ded-Sargrs Isaac f. Gay, Leroy
X. l!eton.
PrIvatrs Alexander Osborne, Nc. F. Bowie,
John }. McCHin, John :. Mccain, Charles
r. lIeIm', S"m'i II. Walkup, William J.
Broom, Philip Water, Drummer b. B. John
son.
The above are generally slightly woun
ded' Some are very painfully but it i.
thought they will all recover.
Yours Respectfully,
J. J. &. STEELE.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
LANCASTER DISTRICT.

RY p. II. Hammond, Esquire, Ordinary
ID for said District.
WHEREAS, b. A. CULP has applied
to me for Letters of Administration
on all and singular the Goods and Chaitles,
Rights and Credits of u. NJ. J. Cup late of
the District aforesaid, 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 at our next Ordinary's
Court for the said district, to be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the 4th day of
August next, to show cause if any, why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
- Given under my hand and seal, ,
( l.. s. this l4th day of July in
w. )the year of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixtytwo, and in
the elghty-sixth year of the independence
of the State Of South Carolina
p. Il. HAMMOND,
o. l.. d.
July, Is 1861. -23-2t. $3.50.
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THE CoSFIsCATIoN BILL.


The Conflsca,ion bills, after apparently a
dend lock, were suddenly resusci,ated yes.
ierday by the Conference Committees, and
report was agreed upon, made to the
House, and PASSED that body by avote OF
81 to i2-the Republicans almost without
exception voting for it, and the Democrats
against it Three members from slaves
States voted yes. ! he bill adopted is much
stronger than any heretofore proposed. It
declares death for treason, and the freedom
of n traitors slaves or he shall be impris
oned five years, fined SIC, 600, and his estate,
except slaves, shall be seized For melting
rebellion or giving it aid and comfort, for
fc,ure Of personal property, ten years in
prison, $4,000 fine. aud slaves set free
The President is authorized, tor putting
down the present rebellion, TO seize the
property Of all such persons and convey
the proceeds to the Government lie is to
proclaim tha: it in 60 days Rebels do not
return to allegiance, their property shall be
forfeited. Slaves of persons engaged in re-
bellion or who give aid and comfort to the
Rebels, that take refuge in our lines, shall
DC held us captives Of war and be forever
free from slavery. So also shall be all
slaves deserted by their masters aud com.
ing under control Of our Government also
all slaves found at places occupied by our
troops. No slaves escaping from one State
In AZ h,n I,., Ali
cept for crime or some offence against the
laws Of the United States, until the claim
ant shall make oath that he has not borne
arms in the present rebellion, or given aid
or comfort thereto. No person engaged in
naval or military service shall decide on the
validity Of the claim OF surrender such
slaves, on pain Of being dismissed frou the
service. The President is authorized to
employ rs many persons OF African descent
for the suppression Of the rebellion as he
may think tit and use them In such manner
as he may deem best for the public welfare,
and he is also authorized to make provision
for co!onizing tae BLACK. beyond the limits
Of the United States. The President is al
so to extend 10 prisoners pardon aud am.
nesty as he may deem expedent.
The effort to stay the passage Of this i'm
portant bill was very feeble; point Of or-
der from Mr. Mallory, one from Mr.. Cox
Doth overrulrd, and motion TO table it
from MIR. Allen, which got but A. votes,
was ali. 1t will doubtless pass the Senate
at once, and then the people will look TO
tho President for it's vigorous enforcement
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WAR NEWS.
Important from the West.

JACKSON, July l4.-'rhe Memphis Bulle
Tin Extra Of Friday, claims that Mcclellan
gained succession Of victories in the re-.
cent engagements near Richmond
1t also states that Gen. Hindmap has
captured Curtis, with 5000 prisoners. in
Arkansas. The officers were retained and
the men were paroled. Preparations were
being made in Memphis to send Curtis
men home.
Four gunboats and one mortar boat are
in sight Of Vicksburg
ln New Orleans, Butler has arrested per.
sous for reporting McCIellan's defeat.
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GETTING UP ENTHUSIASM FOR THE WAR.

Another great national Union meeting
was announced for Tuesday last in New
York. The Iribune Of Saturday, says:
We print this morning acali for great
national meeting, to be held in this city on
Tuesday afternoon next, in Union square
1t is quite safe to assume that it will be an
immense gathering OF loyal people, not sec
ond even TO that held in the samc place in
April Of last year, when New York signi-
fed, at the fall OF Sumter, its preference
for the Constitution Of the United States
over that bastard instrument framed by
rebel conspira,ors at Montgomery, and
which the traitor journal Of this city, the
Herald, had called upon the citizens Of
New York to rally under and adopt.
We learn tina, Committe Of gentlemen
have go"e to Washington to invite the
President to 10 present at this meeting on
Tuesday. Should he consent TO do SO an
influence will 20 out from 1t that will cleo.
trify tho whole country to its remotest
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border infuse n new spirit into the people,
and crush again into silence the traitors
who have lately, with or without disguise,
dared to raise their heads to conspire for
the overthrow of the government and the
destruction of the Union.
favorable answer to the invitation is
looked for from Mr. Lincoln and we under.
stand that his family, who are in town, re-
main here in expectation of his joining
them here early in the week.
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HIGH PRICES or NEGRoEs-Ths Char.
lesion Courier, Of the 10Th, says that at an
auction sale yesterday, by John s. Biggs
Esq, the following exceedingly high prices
IN cash were obtained Fer black girl
ID years Of age, Sl,+50; man, % yea:s,
$500; man, SO years, SSO5; man, 81
years, S'75; and aa elderly woman, "a
years, SAs5. The men and women were
very ordinary negroes indeed Several very
ordinary servants were also sold at the sam,
sa'e' at correspondingly high prices.
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Exchange Of Prisoners.

A telegram from Richmond states that nego
tiations are progressing to effect general eI-
change of prisoners. Tho cartel Of 1921 will
probably be agreed to a. the basis of exchange.
Gen. ID. II. Hill has been appointed to conduct
the negotiation on the part Of the Confederates.
This will be gratifying intelligence to those
who h. W friends incarcciated in Northern
Bastics
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NOTICE.-As it is believed that the
~ Estate of Caswell MobIey, decd. is in
solvent notice is hereby given to all per.
sons having claims against the aforemen.
toned Estate to present them legally au
thenticated within six MONTHS from date for
pro ratio distribution.
J. b. MOBLEY, Err.
Pleasant Hill, s. c, July 8, 1862. 23-if
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Observation-Disclosures OF Reserve,

|ol James IL. Witherspoon Of the 2lst Regi.
meht' 5. T. NJ, has been promoted to Briga.
'd'er General Of the 9th 5. G. Brigade. A for.
'mer order, announcing the selection of Col.
Robertson for Brigadier in the 9th Brigade.
seems to have been a mistake. At a subsc.
'quent drawing, Col. Withespoon was selected.
lie has been charged with the immediate or.
:ganization of the First Corps Of Reserves in
this Brigade, to consist of all persons between
the ages Of 35 aud so years, for active service.
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The Weather and Crops.

Our section, and District generally, so far as
we have heard, has recently been visited with
refreshing and copioss showers OF rain. These
have been followed by warm sunshine-quite
conducive to the health of tho crops The
corn crop is promising; by the aid of a few
more timely seasons, large yield of this valua-
bic grain will be realized. This will amend to
some extent the partial failure of the wheat
crop.
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Losses, &c., AT RIcnNoSD.-Fron: sources
having access to correct information and ent-
tied to full confidence, we learn that the Con-
federate losses in killed, wounded and missing,
during the late battles near Richmond, %il not
exceed twelve thousand, OF whom about three
thousand were killed. From ten to eleven
thousand prisoners were captured, and in all
sixty cannon.
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Curtis Army at Helena.

MOBILE, July ia special dispatch to
the Mobile Tribune, dated Grenada, July
10Th, .nys the Memphis papers of the l4lh
report that Curtis army arrived at Helena
on Saturday. This report is confirmed by
persons from Friers Point.
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. O u t h Carolina.
LANCASTER DJsTpIcr

ID for said District '""'y
WHEREAS, LANDY, and HEROp
JOHNSON has applied to me for Letters OF
Administration on all and singular the Goods
and Chattles, Rights and Credits of Mrs.
Elizabeth Small late Of the District afore.
said deceased.
THESE are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monlsh all and singular, tho kindred and
creditors Of the said deceased, to be and
appear before me at our next Ordinarys
court Tor the said district, to be holden at
Lancaster Court House on the 9th day of
August next, to show cause, if any, why
the said administration should not be gran.
ted.
Given under my hand and seal, this 2lst
{ ~ day Of July in the year of our
( l.. s. Lord one thousand eight hundred
~ land sixtytwo and in the eightv-sey-
enth year of the Independence of the State
OF South Carolina.
IT. HAMMOND d.. D.
July %, 1862. -24-2;. p { So SO