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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21
TheNew state.
EIdItors LnteRiqsncer II


Editors InteIigsncsr:
Much has been published in your yalua-
bic paper recently in regard to the proposed
new State of West Virginia. No doubt
but in the limits OF, the proposed new State
there are some who are opposed to new
State, and would vote against any cousti-
tuition that might be presented to them
With such we need not reason. In fact
there will always be class of men who
viii oppose everything that looks to the
Welfare of their fellow men. But the great
question is, will those who are truly the
friends of a new State either full to vote
at all or vote against the Consultation,
simply because in every respect the cot. !.
stitution does not please them We hear
Of some who reason in this way. They
say that Congress will not admit US, and
therefore they will vote against the con-
stituuon- But is it certain that Congress
Will refuse to admit the new State? By
no means. The true policy of all who de-
sire new State is to vote for the new cou-
stitution, and then if Congress does not ad-
init u.s. the Convention viii reassemble
and insert gradual emancipation clause,
which will no doubt secure our admission
into the Union as free State.
But it may be said, why did not the
Convention do its duty when in session,
and thus snTe unnecessary expense and de-
lay? Simply because majority of the
Convention thought that the wisest policy
was TO ignore the question of Slavery
True, many OF the members of the Con-
yention thought differently, and thought
gradual emancipation clause ought to have
been submitted to the people, and let them
decide whether the new State should be u
free or slave State. We have no doubt but
that would have been the true policy
Truly, all ought to desire a free State, as
our future prosperity would be greatly iu-
creased by getting rid of the system of
slavery. 80 .,s. -..s. ~
Now, If we, by large majority, show
that we desire a new State, aud then, in
case of our rejection by Congress, we vote
for free State, will we not present very
strong case before Congress, AMI will not
our admission be secureed beyond the pos
sibility of doubt2 Is not the Constitu.
ton submitted to the people, one that is
liberal in all is provisions, and that se-
cures to all classes their rights.
Is it not one Of the best Constitutions
ever presented to any people for their adop-
ton Will not the people be greatly re-
lieYed from unjust taxation under the eco
nomtcal provisions contained in, the new
Constitution In view, therefore, of get
ting rid of being any longer mere t'hewers
of wood and drawers Of water for Eastern
Virginia, let US as men who know their
rights and have courage enough left 10
maintain them, rally in support of our new
State cause, and show by our votes on the
third of April that we are worthy of the
rich blessings now. offered us. j. A.P.
.H#
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21

'4ta y 7o CPuslIoGNO. 2s.l 'Ra 7.ts1s
AN ACT making an appropriation 70 Oillum,natstAo
Puhltc BuiIdfnFH
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21

the radical men of the North. VIII Mr..
Lincoln yield to the insane ctamor of such
politicians? The opportunity, perhaps,
is near ut hand when he may exhibit him
self to the American people in the attitude
of broad minded magnautmous states
man. The policy OF the Government to-
ward these States will prove to the world
''What manner of man he is"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21
Andrew JOHNSON in Tennessee-His
,sa Speech at NashvIlIe.


The first Union speeches made upon
Tennessee soil since last spring were de-
liyered last night, by Andrew johnson,
Emerson Etheridge and Horace Maynard,
during serenade by one of the army
bands. A large crowd had assembled in
front of the hotel to listen to the music
and the expected speeches Governor
johnson, in response to enthusiastic calls
70! him appeared on the balcony, and
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21

For the erection Of temporary WoFks IN NsTaeSn-
sett BaysIhon, IN the indignant OF the President,
the expenditure Of the same, or any rart thSro1E
shall be advisable two hundred thoIIa5d dcllSrSis
Approved February, an 1852
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21

lPUBuc-No. %.
AN ACT making appropriations for the construction
preservation, and repairs Of certain fortidcatioa
ana ana other works Of defence for the wear endjn,
-ttinEtleth Of june, eighteen hundred and 9IiTtS
snEse, a1d additional appropriations for the yeSI
sixty.twO. iAheu ana
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-03-21

HNOYSt TOYSI-A good aSA6rttm6nt OF AtnSri-
eau and GeEmAn Toys, for ale cheap, Rh0lO5ale
j..So ESSSah' BY JOS. GRAVES; 7A
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
From Richmond.

COMMISSIONERS FISH AND AMEs NOT TO BE RE
CEIvED-AN OTHER HUMILIATION OF SEWARD
SOUTHERN PRISONERS Observation-Disclosures
DISAPPEARS FROM PAMLICO SOUND.
RICHMOND, FEBRUARY 4.-Thc Yankee Com
mssioners, Fish and Ames, appointed bv the
Northern Government to visit the prisoners of
war i'll the South, are now at Fortress Monroe.
en- route South. The Government here has
decided not to allow them to carry out their
Emission" or to come South at all.
Nj. De Bibian, a French subject, resident in
Wilmington, n, c., and Mr. Kerr, of Savannah
arrived at Norfolk on Sunday NJ. De Bbian
was arrested last summer as scccssionst and
sent to Fort Lafayette. Through the interven-
ton of the French Minister at Washington, he
was finally released, but was refused permission
to return to Wilmington. He obtaindcd, how
ever, passport to 90 to Europe. Seward had
endorsed on it cit is understood that M. DE
Bibian is not to enter any of the insurrectionary
States" Nj. De Biban went to Paris and
sought an interview with the Emperor, to
whom he showed Stewards endorsement. The
Emperor decided that he should be allowed to
return to his place of business, and the French
Minister of Foreign Affairs prepared the ncces-
sary papers for the French Minister at Wash
ington. With these, NJ. De Bibian returned and
again applied to Seward for passport to Will
mington. He was again refused. Next day,
however, the French Minister called on Sew
ard and showed the papers sent by Trouvencl,
when the desired passport was Immediately
granted. NJ. De Bibian has applied to the
Rump Congress for damages.
A despatch from an authentic .orcc says
that Is officers and $50 privates would be re-
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
OBITUARY..

DIED, in this town, on the morning of We'd
neday, Jan. 80, Mr. PAUL +. VILLEPIGUE,
in the Gsth year of his age.
Mr.. NILLEPIGUE was one of our oldest and
best known citizens. He removed to this
country from the West Indies early in
life settled first in Charleston, and came
thence to Camden about the year 1925.
Among his sons is Col. JOHN B. VILLEP1GUE,
at present commandant of Fort McRae, in the
harbor Of Pensacola, and whose skillful and
heroic defence of that hotly assaled Fortress
during the recent bombardment, has elected
such warm and admiring praises.
The deceased, in his capacity as man Of
business, ever manifested a rare uprightness
and integrity. Beneath plain anG unposh-
cd exterior, he possessed shrewcd intellect,
firm will, and kind heart. In his peculiar
department of trade he stood in the foremost
rank; and no man in that line was SO
serviceable tc the wants of his fellow citizens,
or would leave vacancy so difficult to supply.
His disease was paralysis, under which his iron
frame gradually and slowly sank without acute
suffering.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
The News Of the Week.

From Europe the indications arc stronger OF
an intervention on the part of the French
and English Governments. From their want
of knowledge of our system of government,
we cannot expect anything favorable Cotton
has much 10 do with their zeal in the matter.
Our true policy-whch no doubt will be per-
sued by those in authority-is to put no con-
tidcnce in European interference. Keep aloot
until our rights are fully respected by the
Northern power. Much as peace is desirable
we want an honorable and, if possible, a last
ing peace. No hollow truce.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
General Beaulrcgard.

The official report of this distinguished Off
Ger, of the great Battle of Manassas Plains
appears in the Charleston Mercury and Courier
OF the 4th inst. Its great length prccludcs it's
appearance in our columns. Although six
months have passed since the 21st of July
a day which will ever be remembered in the
annals of the Southern Confcderacy-there is
no one in whose veins flows the blood of a
freeman, who can fail to read, with intense in
terest, this able report; showing that he not
ouly knows how to handle the sword, but the
pen. With just discrimination and great
impartiality, he pays fitting tribute to the il
lustrous dead, and the living heroes of
that cventful day. All honor to the great
General. May he accomplish the purposes of
the Confederacy, where he has now gone and
soon be returned to his old command on the
Potomac, where he is so much and so Justly
loved.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

How sgnally has tn hand of an Al-wisc
Providence been visible in Disappointing the
large calculations made by the Yankees, in
sending storm to destroy so many of their
vessels, munitions and stores From their own
account-and they never tell the truth against
themsevcs-the destruction of ships and pro-
perty must have been very great, and the loss
OF life considerable. Many of the crews were
saved from the wrecked vessels. Enough is
known to hive crippled the feet, and delayed
entirely, we trust their attempts to destroy our
people and ravage our coasts
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
The Grand Finale.

Not the least gratifying result of peace will
be its effects upon the Yankee nation, whom
it will leave high and dry, without dime in
its pocket or friend upon the face of the
earth. 1t will be at once the most impoverished
and dispised of nations. 1t will be shut up
to the cultivation of cod fish and potatoes, and
the contemplation of its own miraculous imbe-
cillty. Its people will spend their days in cheat
ing one another, and their nights in remorsc,
that, in making war upon the South, they
"cast away pearl richer than all their tribe
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
Election Results.

AT the election held OH monday last. COL.
VIM II. Taylor was elected Delegate to rep
resent the District of Kershaw in the State
Convention-thc vacancy having occurred by
the resignation of Judge T.J. Withers.
On the same, day Mr. Duncan Sheorn was
elected Sheriff Of the District-Mr. E. M. Sill
having resigned.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
Arrivals from the Army.

Col. j. B. VILLIprcuE, who distinguished
himself at Pensacola. where he was wounded
in the arm, from which, we are glad to learn
he has entirely recovered, reached home on
Saturday last.
Lieut.. LEIrNER, of Capt KENNEDY's Com
pany, returned on Tuesday last. lie reports
the health of the men generally good.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
Death of "A. $. wilmington, ESQ.

We sec by the Charleston Courier of Tues
day last, which come shrouded in mourning,
the death, on Sunday last of this aged and
venerable veteran of the press. A fitting trib-
ute is paid to his memory in its columns, with
which he was SO long connected.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM EUROPE.
DENUNCIATIoN OF STONE BLOCKADE
AN ARMED DLNTERVENTIONP PROB
IBLE

NORFOLK. fcOuary o.-1ne New Ork HPr-
aid, of FEBRUARY 1, has been received here.
The Africa has arrived with Liverpool dates to
the 10th ult. In its summary ofthe European
news, the Herald says:
The indication points to an carly alliance
between France, England, and, perhaps, other
Powers, for the purpose of arrestng the further
progress of the war between the Northern and
Southern States. The attempt to destroy the
port of Charleston, and the probability of SINH
lar "stonc fleet" operations being cssaycd against
other Southern ports, arc creating intense in
dignation throughout Europe. The subject of
raising the blockade is evidently becoming a
serious and pressing question among the Euro
pcan Powers.
Later.-A coalition was about being formed
between England and France for the purpose
Of armed intervention between the North and
the South. The allies vchcmcntly object to
the stone fleet blockade of Charleston harbor
The entire sham blockade will, also, be i'm
pugncd with view to its annihation. The
New York Herald says that England openly
espouscs the project Of Anglo-French interven-
ton or the pacifcation of the Fedcras and
Confederatcs. The English journals all indi-
cate that the Government will speedily make
objection to the blockade. The New York
Herolds Paris correspondent says that Napo-
leon will lead in the matter.
The Confederate war steamer Sumter, Com.
Semmes, having been ordered to leave Cadiz,
has gone to Gibrater. The Yankee Govern
mcnt has despatched four steamers and three
sailing vessels to capture her. The steamer
Constellation is now fitting out at n. H., with
the same object.
An overland expedition is now fitting out
at the North, to attack Galveston, Texas
"GencraP Jim Lane is to command it,
Gen Scott is gone to Key West to recruit
his health.
Picayunc Buffers expedition, with the troops
on board the steamship Constitution, is now in
Hampton Roads, and is expected to leave at
any moment for Ship Island.
Captain Raphael Scmmcs, of the Confcd-
crate steamer Sumter, publishes in the London
Times long and defiant letter, offering to
meet in battle any Yankee war vessel afoat,
of the size of the Sumter Charleston Mercury.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
From Nashville.

Nashville, FEBRUARY 3.-Gen. Beauregard
and staff arrived here this evening.
Heavy rains fell here last night and to-day.
These will probably interfere with the enc
my's military plans.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

leased from Fort Warren and leave Boston for
Fortress Monroe on the Sd inst. Our merchant
seaman, now in durance, would also be released.
At the last accounts received from Pamlico
Sound, none of Burnside's vessels could be
seen there.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
FOR THE CAMDEN CoNFEDERATE.
Dedicated to DiStillers.

"What hast thou done: The voice of thy
brothers blood crieth unto me from the
ground" Gen. 4th and 10th.
You are making liquor; some one will drink
the liquor you arc making; he may get dnunk,
and while drunk may kill some one, or may
kill himself. Let the text in thunder tones
fall upon your ear "What hast thou done 2"
Echo answers, "kled thy brother" And the
voice of God, in tones of thunder, peels forth
again-"The voice of thy brothers. blood
crieth unto me from the ground"
swell, if do not still some one else will"
Granted-and if you do not steal some one
else will if you do not Kill some one else
will, and if you do not grind the faces of the
poor, some one else will.
Because others do wrong is no argument
that we should do So Must | murder my
brother to keep some one else from doing it {?
The voice Of his blood will cry against me as
from the ground
Once when travelling in the mountains of
North Carolina, l overlook an old man, and in
conversation he told me substantially the fol-
lowing tale: 81 am poor and have raised a
large family. Once while thinking how |
should support them, temptation whispered to
me, put up a still corn is cheap, whiskcy
brings good price, you have good orchard,
&c thought, this is the very thing; but
conscience whispered, will this be right, is it
not wrong, a moral wrong, one that effects not
only yourself but others?'
The tcmpter whispered, if you do not stiH
others will ; and | compromised with con-
science by saying, will not give it to my
neighbors; will not retail it, but barrel it up
haul it to South Carolina, and sell it there
Conscience whispered, Suppose you do, the
men you sell it to will retail it some one will
buy it, drink it, get drunk, and perhaps kill
himself or some one else. You may never
know it in this world, but in the Judgment
the souls that have been ruined by the liquor
you made, will meet You then, and with eyes
Of fire and breath of flame, will point at you
and say, the liquor yon made, sent nay soul to
heW have never thought of stillng since,
and have no fears of meeting soule in the day
of judgment, that have been ruined by the H.
quor have made"
"Thc sweetest cordial we receive at last,
Is conscience Of our virtuous actions past
AN OLD Son.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
POST OFFICE NOTICE

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE MAILS WILL
be closed daily at pm.
The Office will be opened from a. M 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 closed at IL
M and for all the other Offices at a. M
Letters dropped into the Office for delivery, must be
prepaid two cents cach No letter is delivered unless
so prepaid. r. w PEGUES p NJ
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

1t appears that Cameron did not resign, but
was discharged by the Rail Splitter, who con-
soled the deposed Secretary by offering him
the honorable retirement Of the mission to St.
Petersburg, which Cash. Clay desires to vacate
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

was discharged by the Rail Splitter, who con-
soled the deposed Secretary by Offering him
the honorable retirement oc the mission to St.
Petersburg, which Cash. Clay desires to vacate.
EDITORIAL CoNvENTIoN.-It has been de-
termined that the proposed convention Of
Editors and Proprietors ofnewspapers through
out the Confederate States, shall meet in the
city of Atlanta, on Wednesday, the 10Th Of
March 1862.
REPORTED FIGHr IN THE GULF A friend
writing from Bainbrsdge, Geo, 9th instant
says:
"a report says they had fight on James
Island off the coast, near Apalachicola, by
which GO thieves were killed and 81 taken
prisoners-13 of our men killed; enemy rout-
ed'
Savannah Republican, 3oth inst.
We have the pleasant news this morning,
that fine steamship has reached one of the
Southern ports in safety, bringing 10000 en-
field rifles and 10000 pounds of gunpowdcr.
The arms are already in the hands of those
who know how to use them.-Mcrcury of the
5M instant.
Immense quantities of cotton seed, to be
converted into oil, are daily arriving at Mem
phis. The Argus says that after being pressed,
the oil cake is used for fuel, and it is excel
lent substitute for coal.
1t is reported that there are 1000 Smiths in
the Confederate service. Who says the Smith
family isn't patriotics
The PENALTY OF Truth TELLING.-Several
young officers at Washington have been cash
tered for saving "the South can't be whipped.'
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
Special Notices.
NOTICE..

AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON SATUR.
DAi, the 18th inst. for Warden of the Town of
Camden to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation
oil Dr. d. M Rodgers. Wm NJ Billings, S. Hammer
slough and W. c. Long are appointed Managers
BY order of Council
February 2 j. w. MCCIJRRY TR
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

The Charleston Courier suggests, as a means
to bring the war to a speedy conclusion, and
to give satisfaction to all concerned, that all
Generals now in the field resign at once, and
that their places be given to the editors of
Richmond and other captious papers.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

The PENALTY OF Truth TELLING.-Several
young officers at Washington have been cash
tered for saying the South can't be whippcd.'
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

LINCoLN's New SECRETARY.-Th Cleveland
Plaindeoler says of the new Secretary of war
eve know Edwin M. Staunton, the new
appointed, we'll He has more of the Bona
parte in his composition than any other man
in America. The army will move on now, if
it goes 10 the devil"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

A CALL FOR SEwARD's REMovAL.-The
Boston Traooler, prominent Republican
paper, Indignantly calls for the resignation or
else the removal of Secretary Seward
The Providence Post, democratic paper,
heartily indorses the call of the Boston Editor
Among the reasons urged by the Travele,
for the removal Of Seward, are his alleged
mismanagement of foreign relations, the "addi-
tiona causes Of distrust which is felt in regard
to his temper and habits" and the alleged
fact that "the country is disgraccd by the low
tone of craftsmanship manifested by Mr.. Sew
ard"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07
|'Ladics' Aid Association, ,,

We have received full list of the articles
received by the "Ladies Aid Association" for
Rickerville Hospital, which will appear in our
next, it having come to hand at too late an
hour for this issue.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-07

1t is reported that there are 1000 Smiths in
the Confederate service. Who says the Smith
family isn't patriotic?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1862-03-24

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Saturday for esr military authorities TO be present
and notice the delinqaents from military duty.
To keep up our weekly review Of commercial
iii cur chief staples for the week show considera
BILE falling of. The sales Of sugar reach about
1000 hogsheads, and molasses about $500 barrels.
Tho sales for the corresponding week last year
were 1900 hogsheads Of sugar, and 1000 barrels Of
molasses. There have been transactions this
week to the amount OFFS say s45 600. In the gen
eral jobbing and retail trade there have been no
movements worthy of note. There appears to be
a general inclination to abstain from buying any
of the usual staples and fancy.dry goods applica-
BE to the. season. With some few exceptions,
tiges of the times. The fancy and millinery bust
ness feels the effects Of The erissthis Is not IN
expected.
The great grocery trade has, Of course, dwindled
down to the mere sale of q few barrels of sugar
and Inolasses, few sacks of coffee, with now and
then few items of fancy groceries, Of Northern
manufactures, the stocks Of which are not all ex-
shausted. I'LL sg
There have been some few inquiries for ex.
change during the week, and now and then some
small sums of sterling were offering; but there is
dealing in sterling at from l5o @160 and 1885, and
francs ut a25@a.75, why. they can do SO. As for
domestic exchange, we are not aware of any
transactions. Sugar and mnlasses cannot be ship.
ped or transported thither, and, Of course, there
cannot be any basis for exchange transactions
worthy Of an ordinary notice.