The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-30
The New Fashion i'm EnglanG-WO-
men ;lS Smokers.

The custom of smoking by women has lately
been introduced in England, and, according to
the Court Journoi, is likely to ''become very
prevalent" The authority says
Fashion holds such tvIannic sway over
society that we need never be surprised at see
ing the most astounding change in manners,
custom and dress brought about its magic in
fuence High waists, short waists, no waists
at all, chimncypot bonnets, flat bonncts, pow
dered hair, disbevelled hair, rouge, patches,
enamel, hoops, farthingales, eronolne, high
heeled boots, sandals, high dresses, decoletees
dresses have all had their day; we have lived
to see the time when dueists and four bottle
men no longer exist, and when every man, high
and low, rich and poor, old and young, indul-
gcs in the German and Dutch luxurics of the
short pipe and mild Havana. But more
startling change is likely 'to come over the
spirit of our Dream" ladies belonging to Ia
creme de Ia creme of society have introduced
cig;Hrettes. We could mention the name of
many of Englands arisrocratic daughters who
openly indulge in mild Latakia. A clever CO.
temporary has alluded to "fast matrons;" let
us hope that unmarried ladies will lie slow to
follow the example of those who would intro
duce the noXions weed into female society.
The YANKEE SANITARY CoMMIssIoN."-A
Confederate Chaplain who was recently prs-
oncr in the encmys hands communicates to
the Richmond Sentinel some interesting par
ticuiars concerning the ~. S. Sanitary Com
mission" He says:
1t has its own officers, its own supplies, its
own wagons, and yet accompanies the Yankee
army whenever it moves; separate and indie
pendent, and in time of need always on hand
Among its stores, are to be found every con-
ceivabe luxury that the sick palate can desire;
such as ice, brandics, wines, cordias, lemons
broma, chocolate, etc, in fact, it wonld be tedi-
Gus to cnumeratc the different articles to be
had from its charitable counters. And not on
ly are delicate edibles provided, but its stores
comprise shirts, drawers, towels, beddings,
everything, in word, necessary to establish
first class hospital.
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE H. THoMAs.--It
has been already stated that this individual,
who is now connected with Rosecrans' army
is a native of Southampton county, Va. A
lady who resides at Jerusalem, the county seat
o: Southampton, informs the editor of the Spir-
it of the Age tnat Thomas distinguished him
self in the war with Mexico, and on his return
home was presented by the ladies of his native
county with handsome sword After the
beginning of the present war, and Thomas hat.
determined to array himself against the South,
he wrote TO his sister to send him that sword.
The true hearted, patriotic woman replied that
he could not have sword presented by the wo-
men of Virginia to turn against their brave
fathers, sons and brothers, who were fighting
in defence of the land whose birth place he
had disgraccd; and that instead of sending the
sword to him, she would prefer seeing it thrust
through his traitorous heart.
MAJOR JACK DowINe's Views ON FIGHT
ING.-Ilere is what Major Jack Downing said,
several years ago, on the subject of fighting.
True as preaching, isn't it
SIN the matter OF fighting there is one thing
/ always keep my eyes on, and found General
Jackson Of the same way of thinking, and that
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