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probably never take place again. In broad day
light, in the teeth OF hundred guns, this craft
slowly and deliberately made her way. selecting
her own victims, and hurlng the glove OF defiance
a, the combined feet. 1t is an example OF cool,
dsring courage mexampled, and tie name OF
by all men as deserving n place among the list of
tnose who know no fear" The TACT OF her sue
cess is undoubtedly owing to the circumstances
under which she caught ue.
Our position and everything worked against us.
The Essex tad discovered burnt boiler the night
before, and new one was being Inserted at tne
time. Tie Louisville was lying at the biaeksaltn'
boat, repairing. The Sumter had her waste-lpe
out and a new one being inserted. Everything
worked in her favor. Those boats that We're all
ready could not their guns for fear OF DONG more
damage to their friends than their foes.
will leave comments on This singular transaction
for other pens than mine. Different persons VIII OF
course have different opinions. All that Il lett US 10
10 ray what might have been, and resolutions what
we VIII do The Arkansas is safe for tine.
won't answer for her being 80 long.
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THE STATE BOUNTY.

ALBANY THURSDAY July a. 1862
Paymasier-General George Bliss, jr., commenced
this morning the payment of the State bounty, and
will continue to pay promptly in all cases where the
proper evidence of muster and receipts presented.
Blank receipts have been sent to all the Adjataus
vet appointed for the new regiments and to all of.
fcers recruiting for the old regiments New regi.
ments that have not yet had an Adjutant appointed,
should apply for one at once, and then get their
blanks. For the new regiments, the Adiutant is the
mastering officer; the men must be mustered in by
him.
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HRADau ARTRRs ARMY OF VnoIylA. !

WARRINGTON. July, "a. 1867.
10 p.s Hon +. NJ STANTON Secretary q Var
SIR: A cavalry expedition sent ont by Gen. King,
Oh the I'D inst. from fredericksburg returned last
evening Early yesterday morning they net aud
defeated body of Confederate cavalry, about 100
strong, stationed near Carmel Church. on the 'e'e'
graph road from Fredericksburg to Richmond,
burned their camps and six loaded win corn
and broke up the telegraph to GordonsyiiIe.
An hour later large body OF Stuarts taNalfy
came up TO attack them and these too, were defeated
and driven across the North Anna RIVER ana pur-
sued till within sight of Hanover junction. Several
prisoners, large number Of horses and many arms,
were brought back A march OF 10 miles, and the
encounter and defeat two bodies of Rebel cavalry,
were accomplished in % hours, and without the loss
of q man.
nave not yet received the names of the COM
msnding officer and troops who have taus Dis
tinguished themselves, but will transmit them TO
YOU as soon as the particulars are received. The
damage done to the Virginia Central Railroad by the
expedition of the 18th inst has not yet been repaired
JOHN POPE, MajOr-Gen sral Commanding
CANT AT WATERLOO FAuQUITR CO., Va,
Thursday, July "A, 1862 )
Suffers are now precludtd from receiving supplies
by railroad, on account it is said, of salt and other
contraband goods having passed in large quantities
through our lines 10 the enemy.
The mill in which large supply Of cloth for Rebel
uniforms was four some time ago near Warentou,
wac destroyed by fire this week.
Sergt. Rally, OF the 10th New-York a., acciden-
tally shot himself yesterday through the thigh, and
W. Chapman, of the l05th Ncw-York, accidental y
shot himself in the abdomen. Though severe, it is
not supposed the wound will prove fatal. Dennis
Lawler and Lyman Gallup, OF the new regiment,
were thrown from wagon and badly injured.
Our troops rejoice in the great improvement, in
their culinary arrangements, consequent on the new
order 10 forage on the enemy. They now enjoy the
dehcacies Of the season. Some OF them have large
quantities Of Confederate notes, cheapy obtained,
with which they purchase any live stock the country
affords.
Intercepted letters possess some interest.
lady writing TO friend gays 1.-THE horrid
Yankees have arrived. There is skirmishing every
day about the Rapidan River The girls in this part
OF the country turn their backs when the Yankees
come in sight" She incloses dollar for the pur.
chase of tea.
Other correspondents express discomfort and des-
pondency at the state Of affairs at Richmond, and
throughout the South, and wish they were home
again. Richmond is said by others TO be an I'M
meuse slaugbter-bouse, the stencil arising from
which is almost ipsuherabe.
Some Of the letters contained pictures Of JEFF. Da-
vie, and other prominent Rebels. A number Of them
contained Confederate scrip, with directions to make
purchases.
There are no military matters al present to COM
punicate.
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and If active and ener'

well fitted for the position, and il active and ener-
eeic in fulfilling its duties. $3.50.
Two thonsand bnsbels Of damaged corn and | 900
busbels of damaged oats are advertised by bulletin
ON Cartain j. Il. Windows tent for sale Ivy
ancricn this day at II o'clock. lmmense qnan,ities
of hav at least 200 bales, have been thrown into
the riyer during last week. the banks Of the rivcr
for niles a, either SIDE full Of u. Those con.
tractors who were bound to deliver the hay here had
not one bale destroyed the hay was protected by
a covering of BOARDS, while those who contracted 10
deliver in the cities subject to the order Of the CO.
vernmcnt merely packed the hay on the decks OF The
gchOoners withou: any protection whatever. The
co sequence is that the loss has been very great.
The 1000 bushels of corn the cargoes OF nine vessels
win he sold for anything II brings aud If there are
no buyers, ni3 to be Immediately thrown into the
river.
send Won copy of TIE Richmond Dispatch
of the odd for which am indebted to Col. Alien Of
the llth New-York-formerly Of the LIST New
York. l also send you q copy Of The Richmoad
Erdmiaer OF the 2lsr and have to thank Quarter
master II. A. Grants for it. Both OF these gentle
men were up with the flag OF truce y sterday.
! have TO record the death of Surgeon George
Wtitesell of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr.. Whiesell vol
unteered his services to this Amy. lie only abored
two weeks when he died
Tie weather here cocld not be finer, and all the
troops aie in the very best of health and spirits.
d. !, n.
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MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA TO AID IN
RAISING VOLUNTEERS.

PHILADELPHIA Thursday. July "a, 1862
a meeting Of prominent citizens was held to-day,
at the Board Of Trade rooms, to aid in raising the
quota Of volunteers for Pennsylvania. Mayor Hen.
ry presided.
Forty.ive thousand dollars was subscribed toward
raising ten regiments in this city by thirty parties
several subscribing Two and three thousand dollars
apiece, and none less than . thousand dollars.
grand war mass meeting, with the same object
will be held in Independence Square, on Saturday
afternoon.
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EXTRACTS FROM RICHMOND PAPERS 7,


EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.
II i, now understood that II general exchange OF
pri,oners of war has been agreed upon; lhe basis
81 Ihis exchange IA the cartel OF 1872 between the
Tnit,d State and Great Britain. The surplus on
either side will be paroIed.
IIHe Examiner says that 1t IS cfeoiOp "o'"eu
that the exchange will leave the Rebels between
5000 and 10, 600 surplus to be Immediately pafo'eo
THE DASH ON BEAVER DAM.
No train was sent West from the Senira, aepo,
Yesterday but dispatch was received ast evening"
nom Col. Fontaine announcing that the enemy Tau
left the uciaLDorhood and that tie necessary re-
pairs TO the road had been made. Consequently, a
train will leave for Staunton tins morning az a
usual hour, and we have reason 10 Dehe'e ''"'
travel will not again be interrupted
SEIZURES.
Government officers, last week, seized large
amount of noar and some 500 barrels of flour, when
were stored in Charlotte, N. G. Thirty cents pedi
pound was allowed for the sugar. Inc Soe" ""u
hOur both were taken for the soldiers.
THE YANKEES IN ORANGE COUNTY. 4,
The Lynehtnrg Reputiea" Of tho ls'n says 'h'
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BUuORED CAPTURE OF THE
REBEL RAN ARKANSAS.
CHICAGO. Thursday, Jnly "a. IL

CHICAGO. Thursday, Jnly "a. 1872
A special dispatch from Cairo to The Tribune
states that officers by the Dispatch bost from 'lcks-
burg, say that on their arrival at Memphis, there
was a rumor through Rebel sources that the gun.
boat Arkansas had been captured. They are in
clued TO believe the report, as an expedition was
planned before their departure 10 cut hcr out.
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desire 10 send letters abroad they will coon have an
opportunity Of 10 doing
Strange 10 it may appear, il is nevertheless true
there are rersons here residing who cling to the
Union idea Of our enemies; bat they are Of the
ignorant class, and females who wore born and
reared in the North. A goodly number OF our popn'
la'iou is composed Of natives OF tho Eastern St"es,
sad they are as harmless hare no they wohid DC III
heir PuTiianical homes.
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REPORTED DISPERSION OF GUEBA
RILEAS.
Sixteen Prisoners Taken and the Booty
Taken at Greenvill Recovered.
PILor KNOB, No.. Thursday.

PILor KNOB No.. Thursday. July "a. 1861
1t is reported this morniog that the detachment Of
four companies under Major Lppcrt, sent out from
Rivas Station by Col. Boyd to intercept the guerri.
las who made the raid on Greenville, has fallen In
with the enemy, completely dispensing the band,
taking l6 prisoners and recovering the booty taken
at Greenville. No further particulars are yet 70
ceived.
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD BOUNTY TO
VOLUNTEERS

PnILApELPHIA, Thursday. Jolly o. 1907.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will con-
tribute $500 to provide for the bounty to volun
teers.
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sster shot her boilers Diekey struck three times
Champion stuck three times. Great western struck one
time.
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FROM TIE ARMY OF VIRGINIA.

ANOTHER CAVALRY EXPEDITION.
Two Battles and Two victories
The Rebel Cavalry Twice Whipped.
GEN. E'S RE PORT
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John Il. Thompson, the "Dixie" correspondent Of
TIE Grenada Appedi, writing from Richmond,
July :, says of
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ITO THE PLANTERs.v
AGENCY OFFICE, 40 BROAD STREET, }

Charleston, August, IL, 1862.
MIR EDIToR-From the number of letters, |
am still receiving FROM various parts of the
State, requesting information about the splcd-
= gcd Cotton" and as to the manner of rcmittnr
all amounts for Cotton already sold, re
Gently Published on both of these points in
yonr paper could not have been seen by all
parties interested. Will you therefore, allow
me to state again that Mr.. Thomas II. Johnston.
an experienced Cotton Broker of this city with
Ills assistants, will call on all parties in due
time and negotiate with them as to the pur-
chase ofthe loan Cotton;" hut will thank
all planters who have already sold, or intend
selling to others, than The Government, to re-
NIT he the net proceeds of sale, either in a
draft Oh one of our City Banks, or in Treasury
Notes, without further delay. AS soon as I
can ASCERTAIN whether they prefer Confederate
Bonds DR. Certificates of Stock, (both bearing
eight per cent interest, but the former PAYABLE
to bearer and The latter to order,) will have
them prepared and RENTED to the planters.
But it is important that I should first receive
the remittances, for my orders are to give eight
per cent, interest from the date of the receipt
of all moneys, and it will be impossible to
make calculation until | receive the amount.
AS the Bonds and Certificates of Stock are
only issued in lOO0's 5oO's zoos and sos.
should the amounts of sales be uneven, l will
further thank the planters to add on the frac-
ton. so as to make it conform with the issues
OF the above securities Pressing engagements,
in connection with the duties of my office.
compel me to adopt this mode of communica-
ting with my friends in the country
]. S. *. BENNETT,
General Agent for State of South Carolina
EH-All papers in the State will advertise
once week for two weeks and send their bill
to the Charleston Courier Office
September 2w
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South h-Carolina---Kershaw District.
BY wM. NJ BULLOCK, ESQUIRE, ORDINARY.
JOSEPH ALLEN APPLIED I

BY wM. NJ BULLOCK, ESQUIRE, ORDINARY.
EXJHEREAS JOSEPH ALLEN, APPLIED TO
w mo for Letters Administration on all and
singular tho goods and clattles rights and credits Of
james l.. Allen, 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 atour next Ordinary
Court for the said District be holden at Kershaw
Court House the 18th day of September next
to show cause, if any, why the said administration
should not be granted
Given under my Hand and Seal, this twenty-seventh
day Of August, in the year of Lord thousand
eight hundred and sxty-two, ard in the eighty
sixth year Of the Independence and Sovereignty of
the State Of South Carolina.
August 29 2 VIM NJ. BULLOCK, o. X. d.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

ID. F. JEMISON, PRESIDENT OF THE
Convention of tho people Of South Carolina,
by virtue of the authority vested in me bv the
said Convention, and in compliance with the
provisions of an Ordinance passed. on the sew
enth day of January, in the year one thousand
eight hundred and sixty two, which ordains
that the President of the Convention, s'if he
shall be requested in writing so to do, by ahy
twenty members of the Convention, shall by
notice of his hand, duly published, assemble
this Convention without delay, at a time and
place to be by him fixed" and as such request
in writing has been made to me by twenty
members of the Convention, do hereby convoke
the same, and summon the members of the said
Convention to assemble at Columbia, in the
State aforesaid, at IL o'clock, M on Tuesday,
the ninth day of September next
Given under my hands, Burwood, this twen-
ty-third day of August, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
two. ~ <. (.lIAi} 5t tc
E,e d. +. JEMISON, g 5t
President of the Convention. q
RF All papers in the State will copy.
: August 20
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South Carolina --Kershaw District.

By wM NJ. BULLOCK, ESQUIRE, ORDINARY.
wv uEREAS, SEABORN j. TRUESDELI. AP-
w Piled to me for Letters of Administration on
all and singular, the goods and clatcls, rights and
credits of Col William }. Truesdel late of the District
oresaio, deceased:
These are, therefore, To cite and aimonsh all and
singular the kindred and creditors Of the said de-
ceased to be and appear selore at our next Or
dnarys Court for the said District to be holden at
Kershaw Court House the l5thday of Septem-
Der next to show cause. if any, why the said admin
istration should not be granted
Given under my Hand and Seal this twenty-seventh
day of August in the year of our Lord thousand
eight hundred and sixty-two, and in the eighty
seventh year of the Independence aud Sovereignty OF
the State of South Carolina.
!. August . WIN. NJ. BULLOCK, o. X. d.
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ALSO
Estate Sale.

P1 PERMISSION OF WILLIAM NJ BULLOCK,
- Ordinary Of Kershaw District I will offer for
sale at pubic outcry at the late residence of John
Mcleod on wednesday, the 10th day of September
next all the personal property belonging to the estate
OF Jamos S. Holland deceased consisting of three or
four head of catte-a set of shoe toos-some carpen.
ters tools-one shot-guh-saddle, Bride household
and kitchen furniture. &c
Terms made known on day Of SALE
ELISHA HOLLAND, Admir- y
August % st.tt4a'. ~ q
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MIR. EDITOR: You will please announce ALIEN
ANDER l.. MCDONALD as a suitable candidate TO
fill the Office Of Tax Collector of Kershaw District at
tine ensuing election.
August s ~.
Mr.. MCDONALD has been engaged in the ar
duons but honorable vocation, if rot !, lucrative
one, that Of II school teacher, for upward of
forty years in our Town and District and coun-
try around. He has been unfortunately Grip
pic from his birth, as many of lis know, but
has acted his part we'll Assduouslv trust
worthy in his profession as an instructor of
youth, from his own South, annually having
taught many of the parents and children of
our section, and even some few grandchildren
of his former pupils. He is still engaged in
teaching, and is now well stricken in years and
short of means of support Now, we, as citi-
zens and friends of the needy, the aged and
the crippled of our District, feel it to be our
Indispensable duty to support him with our
uffrages at the ballot box of our District, in
October next
THE FRIENDS OF JUSTICE.
AugustlS
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81 sdf 5FsE Ss HSssYY Ysstsss, sstsss .s.;,.
occ6fi Nm 5 9llIsjn1 force fore 81 eu. TassdaY
ham and the neieL bSrhd on their retreat to
Nashville: They msy be Caught at any rate
Tennessee will soon be entirely in possession
Of the Confederates. We have a rumor that
Huntsville IS eyacoateds gss
PowER OF THE SoUrH. Statistics show the
South TO be riclsin agricultural and mineral
wealth. She has, says the the Richmond
Wing, q. soil unsurpassed in feftility--almost
nuniberless navigable rivers, and smaller streams
which furnish water power sufficient to propci
any amount or description of machinery. She
has large and Aourishing, cities. both on the
coast and in the lnteiior-an extensive coast
and capacious harbors, and long and profitable
railways, reaching into every section and neigh
borhood. She, has as the basis of her system,
q aaboring population of four millions, who arc
moro contented and happy than they possibly
can be either under the emancipation or APP
premiership programme. 1t is to this class
the world is indebted for the great staples Of
the South. These staples furnish surplus
above the'cxpenscs and consumption, far ex-
cecding in value that whicl,n no other nation
can boast.
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MARRIED.

On the 4th day of August, by the Rev Manning
ANN, eldest daughter Of j. S. DePass all of Kershaw
District. NTrF
On the 10th ut, by Edward Clark, Esq, Mr. ABRA
Ham SOWELL and Miss W.. FRANCIS daughter
of Capt VIM. and Mrs. G. E. Mungo all of Kershaw
District.
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Administrators Sale.

PY PERMISSION OF THE COURT OF ORDI-
- nary, will sell before the Court House in Cam
den, on Monday the 10Th of September at IL O'clock
m., one pair very fine Buggy MARES and BUGGY,
one Saddle HOitSE-defectve eycs-wlth saddle &c.
Terms made known at sale
tefFr JAS. d. KIRKPATRICK Admir-.
August 30 ) Wm A Ancrum decd
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

tsEt tHf{sstt 80
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
COLUMBIA, S. c., August 10. 1862,
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS OF
the Governor aud Council have been or
dered to be published. tf
hesotved, That the Instructions directed (ia
the fifth resolution of the Governor and Coun-
cil, passed 2eth July utimo,) to the Commis-
sloners of Roads, be also extended to the May
ors and lntendents of Incorporated towns aud
villages, directing them to make similar return.
OF negros liable to street duty, as Commission
ners of Roads are directed to make
lereas, the call for negro labor for militia
ry defence has been extended to incorporated
town and villages, thereby increasing the mum
ber liable to service; therefore ~
i'esoloea, That the call for negro labor, made
under the resolutions adopted 2sth July, be SO
modified us to restrict the call to one fourth, in
stead OF one third of the slaves liable to r,ad
and street duty. H
BY order of the Governor and Council
Is. F. ARTHUR, Secretary
August %
..N...r III E.s "a.
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Estate Sale.

PY PERMISSION OF WM NJ BULLOCK, OR
ID dinary for the District and State aforesaid, 1 will
offer for sae at public outcy at the late residence of
NJ. j. Young, dec'dr on Tuesday, the 10th day OF
September next all the personal property balonging
TO the estate of said decd, consisting of one Wagon
and Harness, Mule and Buggy, one Sow aud
Shoats, Cows and Calves, one Watch and Chain Sad
die and small lot of house Furnnure, &c Terms made
known day OF SALE
JOHN YOUNG, Admir-.
z August 90. 3
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Administrators Notice.

EOERSONS HAVING CLAIMS ON COL. WIN A.
ANCRUM, decd, will please present them at
once to WM NJ. SHANNON, Esq, and those indebted
requested to make immediate payment to the
same. JAS ID. KIRKPATRICK Admir-
August % 3
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$50 REWARD!l

'ENHE ABOVE AMOUNT WILL BE PAID FOR
the apprehension of the scoundrels, or any one
Of them-who. broke into the Academy, owned by
Camden Orphan Society-injured the building and mu.
tiated the furniture. -r.... -. TX q
ONE OF THE TRUSTEES
ALSO
NIX. PECK WILL PAY A REWARD OF &25
Tor the detection of the person or persons who DESTROY
ed the Chemicals and Apparatus owned by the Cam
den Male Academy. 2
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Notice..

A LII PERSONS ARE FOREwARNED NOT TO
7 n trade for, or purchase a note given by L. NJ
HALLE, to VINCENT PARSONS, for fifty-six dollars
and twenty cents, dated about the 9th of May 1862
and made payable on about the lst day of August
nst with interest from dnte as the pay of the same
has been stopped. VINCENT PARSONS.
August 2l #s 2 !.