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Election for Field Officers.

An election for field officers for the regiment
recently raised from this brigade, occurs to-day.
We notice that COL WIrnERspooN, of Ian
caster, DIR. a. j. GREEN, of Richand, and Col.
HOS }. ANcRUM, of this place, are announced
for the offices of Colonel Lieutenant Colonel
and Major, respectively. The ticket is a first
rate one, and we hope it will be selected by
the regiment. Our acquaintance with the
other gentlemen is slight and mostly founded
on reputation, but not so with Col. ANcRuM,
the candidate for Major. He was present at
the firing of the first gun at Fort Sumter, and
has been in active service nearly ever since
His military knowledge and experience we'll
qualify him for the position sought for him by
his friends.
Since oenning the above, we learn COL ].
d. BLANDlNa, of Sumter, is also candidate
for Major Of the same regiment.
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Our Church Esclls.

The ears Of Our community were again glad
dcncd on last Sunday, by the sweet tones Of
the "church going bell" Twelve or fifteen
month ago all of our churches offered their
bells to the Governor, TO be cast into cannon.
pnrpose, as Was expected tncy would be, and
the one belonging to tho Methodist church has
resumed its old station. Instead of hurlna
death and havoc on the battle field, it again
pcals ont, on the quiet Sabbath air, the wanted
summons, to hear that Gospel which is ''peacc
on earth and good will to men" May those
tones which so touched the hearts, of all who
heard them, prove the harbngcr of an early
and honorable peace to our war-worn land.
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Latest from Morris Island.


IN sToNo RIVER.
The situation of affairs in our neichbcrhood
remained without material change yesterday.
There was but little firing. Occasionally, du-
ring the day, our batteries threw few shells
at the cncmy's position on Morris Island; but
no reply was elicitcd either from the Yankee
fleet or land batteries. The enemy is evidently
vigorously at work with the spade On the
beach, Immediately in front of Battery Wag-
ner, the Yankees have constructed small
semicircuar work, containing Gas far as can be
asccrtained by observation) only one mortar.
But few men appeared to be working on this
new battery.
The cnemy's fleet off the harbor was in
creased yesterday by the arrival of several
Transports The whole number of vessels in
sight last evening was twenty-seven. Among
these were six monitors and the Ironsidcs.
There were, besides, some twenty-five vessels.
mostly transports, in StoAo. This would seem
toportcnd warm work on James Island.
The enemy were observed yesterday dis
mantling a brig, probably one of their own
vessels, which had been driven ashore.
The casualties on Saturday in Company G.,
Captain Stallings), Cd Regiment S. G. Arl-
lery, We're Z. Morris killed: H. Morris wounded
- Ncrcn7y Of Tacsdoy.
The mutual bombardmcnt Of the hostile
forces down the harbor yesterday WAS kept M
slowly during Monday night, all day yesterday
and last night, up to the hour at which the pa
per went to press.
On our side the firing was from Fort Sumter
and the batteries on James and Morris Islands.
The enemy has four land batteries upon Morris
Island. all of which participated in replying to
our batteries. About noon two of the Moui.
tors came up and opened fire upon Battery
Wagner They desistcd and withdrew about
four o'clock.
AS for as we could learn all goes on well
at our batteries. The firing yesterday was at
no time rapid but late last night the intervals
between the reports were very materially
shortened.-Mercury qf Weanesday.
CHARLESTON, July 29.-The bombardmcnt
was little more spirited to-day. The Iron
sides and two monitors took part. Two were
killed. None wounded on our side.
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Latest from tho North.

RICHMOND, July 25.-We have Northern
papers of the 22d instant.
The New York Herald, OF the Odd says the
defeat ofGcncral Morgan, in Ohio, is confirmed.
The remainder of his troops, not previously
captured, surrendered on Monday. General
Morgan dccampcd with small squad. All
the prisoners, $500, were expected in Cincilr-
natl on Tuesday. Morgan, with 500 men, was
proceeding. at last accounts, in the direction of
McConncllsvle, with the evident intention to
cross into Virginia above gunboat navigation.
The Federal forces were pursuing. The fol-
lowing are the latest dispatches
LOUISVILLE, July 21.--A dispatch from Gin
cinnati says Morgan, with five hundred men,
encampcd last night at Meathcr, Vinton county.
This morning he is within a mile Of Ninton
band of gucrillas made a raid on Maysyille
on the 3oth stealing horses and clothing
CINCINNATI, July 2l.-Gencral Shackciord
tecgraphs to headquarters in this city that he
chased Morgan 80 miles to Giggcr Creek, when
a fight of one hour cnsucd and all the com
mand except Morgan with a small squad sur
rendered. Morgan escaped. The number of
prisoners was 1900, includinga number of line
officers. All the prisoners, $500, with Easil
Duke are now at Pomeroy. Two hundred of
M"r@an's men were killed and wounded in the
effort to cross the Ohio at Burlington
WAsuNcroN, July 2l.-Thc following was
received this evening;
L. S. STEAMER MOOSE. J
Above Burlington Island Ohio River 10th
lion. Gid. WeHes Secretary Napy:
After chasing Morgan nearly three hundred
miles, at last met him in the river at this
point, engaged and drove him back, and cap
tnred two pieces of artillery, and he abandoned
the rest to General Judah. The enemy broke
in confusion from the banks, left their wagon
train, many horses and small arms in my pos
session. Since the above followed further no
the river, and met another portion of Morgans
force fording fourteen miles above. Sbelled
and drove them back, with several killed. fif.
teen or twenty wounded, and twenty horses
captured. Created great confusion in the rebel
ranks, killing and woundng many.
(SIgned) LEROY FITCH
New YORK, July 24.-Morgan crossed the
Muskingum river at Eaglesport yesterday.
Scouts report his force to be one thousand
strong, with artillery. The latest reports cav
that the Saith Ohio regiment was fighting the
rebels and driving them towards GAINESVILLE.
A telegram from Cairo, dated the 2lst, saw,
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The Soldiers Rest

Will be in readiness on Saturday for passing
Soldiers. Arrangements will be made for sap
plying them with meals as long as they may
be detained there. Contributions from the
citizens Of the district and town, in money or
provisions, for that purpose, will be received
by MIR. BoNNEY, or MRs. RopGERs, at the Dc
Kalb House.
The Association acknowledge the receipt of
SllO for the benefit of Soldiers Rest.
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ATTENTION! CONsCRIPTs.

ALL M ALE RESIDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES
of Is and 40, not legally exempt will be conscrped
on the Goth of August. Previous to that time they
are allowed the privilege of volunteering in any
branch of the service they may seect-and upon vol
unteering will receive Fifty Dollars bounty At and
after the goth August they will not De allowed this
choice and will receive no bounty
will remain in Camden two weeks, to receive re-
crn's For Company G, 9th Regiment S. C V, and will
pay the above bounty to all who volunteer
II. NJ CANTEN,
lst Lieut Co. G. 9th Rcgt S. C. V.
July 81
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Announcements.

The friends of Col THOS. J. ANCRUM announce
him candidate for MAJOR of the Regiment of State
Troops to he formed from the districts of Kershaw,
Sumter, Lancaster, Richland, Clarendon, Fairfield,
Chester Darlington, Chesterfield and Marlboro
July 81
Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce ]. d. BLANDING
Qate Colonel of the 9th Regiment S. c. w. as can.
ddate for MAJOR Of the Regiment of State troops,
to he formed from the districts of Sumter Lancaster
Kershaw, Richand, Clarendon, Fairfield, Chester,
Darlington, Chesterfield and Marlboro
July 81 I
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Latest from North Carolina

GoLDsBoRo, July 27.-Maj. J. w. Houston
and Captain Wm B. Avery, of the 18th New
York, were captured on Saturday by scouts
from the 6Sd North Carolina Troop. When
taken, the prisoners were on pleasure excur-
sion, nine miles from Newbern. Their torse
and buggy were also taken.
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Special Notices.
RECRUITS WANTED.

ALL PERSONS DESIRING TO JOIN GOOD
and select company of Cavalry, now on duty on the
Peninsula, in Virginia, will do we'll by making app-
cation to me, at the Branch Bank Camden S. G. ALI
recruits must furnish their horses and equipments.
For further particulars, address me at Camden.
JAMES T.. DOBY
Co. E, Holcombe Legion S. c. Cavalry
July 81 ,
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MONTGOMERY, Jnly 2e.-Hon. w. L. Yam
cey died at his residence near this city to-day,
after an illness of four weeks, from diseases of
the kidney.
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Notice..

I EFT ON MY PREMISES. BY A NEGRO BOY
IL ono MICH COW Any person having lost a
cow and will prove property and pay expenses, can
have her by calling upon the subscriber.
July 81 } j. j. LOVE-
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The Weather.

For several weeks our district has been visi-
ted with frequent and copious rains more so
than for years before. Earth, air and sky seem
saturated with notwithstanding dampness
rules supreme. We regret to learn, that much
injury has been inflicted on the corn crop, by
the excessive wet weather.
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We call attention to the notice of Lieut. r.
NJ. CANrEY, of the 9th Regiment S. CIV, who
will remain in Camden two weeks to receive
recruits for his company. A favorable oppor-
tunity is thus offered to those who are within
the conscript ages, to attach themselves to one
of the most gallant regiments of the State and
of the ,Confcdcracy.
The card of Capt. JAMES DoBy, to be found
under our Especial Notice" head, gives those
who prefer the cavalry arm of service, a fine
chance to connect themselves with company
composed Of as brave and gallant spirits as our
Conlcdcracy can boast oc
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For Sale.

a North Kirkwood, containing Four Upper Rooms
and one in Basement, with Kitchen, Stable, &C. Also,
10 acres of Land attached, or less For partic
uars inquire Of j. NJ DeSaussure or the subscriber.
July 81 JF SUTHERLAND
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FRIDAY. JULY 81, 1863

by reference to our advertising columns, it
will be seen that Rattle for a very fine silk
dress new one--wll take place as soon as
the chances arc all taken. The dress may be
seen by calling at Mrs. Crosby's. The list of
chances, at the store of MArnEsoN IL Co.
The Aid Association have three hundred
dollars collected for the sufferers in Charleston.
With it, they will be glad to purchase at the
market price any of the articles named IN DIR.
Bachman's letter.
Funds for that purpose will be left in the
hands Of Mr.. r. NJ. Kennedy and Mr.. Bonncy
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Rattle.

\ MAGNIFICENT SILK DRESS TO RE RAE
"a fled for tho benefit of, the soldiers go soon az
chances to the amount of $3.50 can be made up. Tho
dress can be seen at Mrs Crosby and list for chances
at Matheson l. Co.
July 81
The Abingdon Virginian. [volume] (Abingdon [Va.]) 1849-1883, 1863-02-06
The Ground.Ho~ CO., 8,

= = an old Dntch saying. tho We do not
know that It e 70 be found in the Dutch al
.mEanacs. that the Ground. Hog comes from hi.
winter retreat on the LIST day Of February. and
!. ne sees his shadow, he goes back and STAYS
slx weeks Others say the "a day of Februa..I
y e uround- Hog day. If the latter se right,
ve are to have six weeks winter yet. for the
q was : bright day, all the ground hogs could
nave seen their shadows and probably retir-
ed and pulled the holes IN altar them. for
there was respectable snow on the morning !,
Of the Sd, and the air was as keen Is Z razor ]
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The Johnson Busl,,vhac, e :,

ne Johnson BU1hyvhackers.
" are almost afraid to insert any inteli
gence from johnson county, Tenn. for II.
q reason that We have been $50 often ,,leea;ve.a
not designedl7 but By persons comlaunicat
ing 70 Us what they believed to be true. bu,
which subsequently proved to be erroneous
4 For instance two gentlemen Of veracity Is.
formed Us at one time that there we're several
hundred tories encamped in d certain ne;pb-
oorhood, with view Of getting to the Lin
com army; other gentlemen, Of equal yeracitv.
afterwards informed US that the estimate Was
greatly exaggerated, and that there were NOT
more than dozen or two tories encamped il
the place designated, if even that many. This
leftas IN doubt as to which story was trne
and Vie doubt never has been aissipsted
AGAIN, as reliable man as there il II
johnson county told US sometime ago that )
Volunteer company for Southern service had
Deen organised at TayIorsville, and that ano.
sner was IN progress Of organization, will; i
lar prospect Of success. A short time after
another man from the same county Of eoual1
sefacity, stepped into our Office apDarently
muen excited, and rudely pronounced the
statement false. We we're at . loss which t.
believe, and 50 the nader rests ! ( q n. s..
sent moment. +. IS rs IS -
~ ven now haye+another item which ne ia.
lieve TO be true. a. We not only have 4 f,o,,
COCO personal authority. but also sfind Il $.
'0rded q the Lynchburg and Knoxville s..
pers, from other sources. We allnda' +
ne tight that Col. Folks and so q GO q b;s
'agaiEy had with company ofbushrhacker,.
'ear Dngger's Bridge. insJohnson county =
.r!day, the 2ad alt. When iirst di.co,. !.
q. Folks ordered his men to charge than
trough TIE river. This they did, ana tbe i.
'es took to their heels and mais their ray =
high steep cliff thatoverh the river The
ayalry disnounted and pursued them and | ],
N capturing their leader and Az
slz Others the balance shaking their escans
trough the bushes and sravines wbera cavsl b
could not follow them The leader, nan. 8
- Taylor, 2 noted bush hacker; Win; : q. q
liar commission from the Lincoln Cavern. 4
ent q his pockets His respite was abor. !,
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Tor no sooner was he identified. than the q,
OF bis head was blown If. One Of twn of Ii,
men were shot, and two others hung to ths
nearest limb. One of the latter wax-a bona
/ noe Yankee, from the land of wocden nut.
pegs. A boy of about Is was retained d ]
prisoner and carried to camp, on the promise
that ne would reveal the plans and purposes
OF the gang. since which We have heard 90
thing. Col. Folks Is doubtless doing 1 GOOD
work IN Garter and Johnson counties, and
ought TO De sustained and encouraged.
| This Is the more necessary. as there Is now
band Of robbers infesting johnson county.
whose depredations ought 10 be looked into.
On Sunday night. the 25th ult., they visited
the neighborhod of Shown's x Roads. and
robbed several Southern gentlemen Of everv
thing they could lay their thisvish hands %. (
on. There were some IS 10 the gang, some
Of whom were known to the persons robbed. |
and If any one will furnish rs q list Of their
names, We will give them more extenied |
notoriety than they might relish. We under
stand they went to one gentleman's house.
ana stole shears, candlesticks, piece Of new
carpet, all sorts Of blacksmith and ,carnenter
toois' and even tried 70 carry Of his grind
none ! Indeed, they stole from him and other.
everything they could fad and convcpiientlv
larry These depredations will continue onf;I
mere Y sufficient force sent there to SECURE
ne whole country, and catch the marauders
z drive them entirely Of. Il Is out Of the {
question the. any loyal connunity should BE- ]
nus kept ~ terror while they have asGovern.
nent that onght to protect them. 1.-THE force
1nrnished Col. Folks he'll do the; work, but:
9 cannot do il with his present handful q !.
zen. We hope the proper authorizes win |
tend 70 this matter, and hence We call their l,
ttention to il
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the annals of history, that he shonld .alon
take the initiatory step, thereby ensur;n
peace to this continent and thwartinp Eno
lands scheme Of selfaggrandizement il Sc
curing to herself the exclusive monopoI,
of the great commercial staples Of the vor, i,
and compelling her to cooperate with hin
from considerations Of interest, which co.ope
ration she would then surely render a. she
knows no criterion in the administration !,
her foreign affairs but expediency and inter.
est, similar action on the part Of Russia and
other powers would speedily follow Aft.-
France had taken the initiatory step. i w1onld
be expedient for England to cooperate With (
her, that she might enjoy with her the hens-
fits accruing from the establishment Of on, s.
dependence.
France, BY such course, would secure IA
good will Of our Government and of our neo 3, s
pie, to such an extent that they would IL 81.
ling to make such commercial treat;es w;,b
her as would secure to her, for the present
our chief carrying trade, which would i q
short time, be one Of the greatest IL the World
and also secure the great bulk Of our surnlus |
cotton and tobacco for tie French martet
which would ensure 70 her degree Of con,.
nercial and general prosperity unknovn IL.
ore IN her history.
May we not, then, Indulge ii the belief that
his iniqnitous proclamatio REVEALING = a.
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abluaooll Dlraiilliall.
BY COALE Sc BARR
Friday, Feb. q, 1868.
Lincoln's Proclamation.

Lincoln's Proclamation.
It the ukase Of Lincoln, the modern tyra1
procla ming liberty to four millions Of blacl
now happy and contented, who neither deei
nor are prepared to receive that which
sought to be forced upon them, and incitil
them 70 serrile insurrection, murder, rapil
and ether crimes, at the mere mention
which humanity shudders. were not merely
proclamation of his brutality and blackness
heart, which will surely invoke the indignar
resentment of the civilized world, and ca
down upon his head the general scorn an
exccration # man kind, it might be with othe
iaeilnsgs than those Of profound contempt, tha
y = Is received by the good people throughou
'nese Confederate States. But we know tha
ne and his minions are powerless to do tina
which hllt he has proclaimed to the world ID
public lie. as an accomplished fact, and i
causes lis no uneasifess Our latest date.
give Us no Intelligence as to the influence THU
document will produce upon the leading now.
ers Of Europe. In this particular we are still
left to conjecture. But we think its efeot.a-
broad will be entirely different from that an
tiflpated by its author when be published ii
i 70 the world. While fanatical England, from
selfish and interested motives, might desire
and be willing to see the social institutions
OF the South br9ken up and destroyed. her
slaves liberated. and the painful scenes &c San
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a. Col Arthur G. Cummings. of this plac,
has been appointed BY the Governor Of VII
ginia Visitor Of the Virginia Military Inst
tnte, at Lexington. S.
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HANNARAN-On Mond., Jul, g. Ms. Elissbeth Hsnnsrsu.
widow Of the late Philip Hsns IN the sad Of hsl


HANNARAN-on Monday. Ju, g. Ms. Elisabeth Hsns.rsa.
widow Of the late Philip HsnaA 'os 01o yssf Of ~
Her remains WIN Be taken om her late rssidencs Fy
second street. between Eighth and INN svenues, on
wednesday, Ut 10 O'Clock 10 ST. Psuf -nefch corner
Of Fifty ninth sreet and Ninth avenue when somn Mass
Of Requiem will b offered up Tor the repose nei soul,
and from thence to Calvary Cemetery Her 'snos coo
and also those Of Der Philip T. As NEST
respectfully invited to attend
LANSDOWN-On Monday. July 8, sftes short but painful
/ illness William Lsnsdown. 10 his 69th year. 80 -
The relatives and friends Of the family respectfully Invita-
to attend his funeral this Tuesdsy) afternoou oesc
from his residence DobDs Fsny Wsschssser County,
Philadelphia papers please copy 49,. 10
PLArr-On Saturday, July Nathan @. Pett sged IS yesre
Tho relatives and friends of the family invited 10 attend
bis funeral from his late residence. No 70 Wsshnson.
VAN AMRiN0E = Al Rye Neck, on Sunday, Jolly D
Augustus Van Amrnge aged SO years
The relatives snd friends Of the family respectfully invites
to sttend the funeral from st. Tbomsss Church Mamsre.
neck on Tuesday, July 7, at o'clock D. Cars lesvs
Station NswYorf and Nsw-Hsvss
VAN HoUTEN-on Sunday, July s. after short illnsss
Frances B. Van aoutss, rsiet Of John Van Hsutsu he
10th year Of her ..f
The fisnds Of me family end Of her sons John H. and Dsnisa
b. Van Houten. and her sonn.aw Jas Huyier are re-
quested attend her funeral services which viii hsll
In the R. D. Church. Thirty-tourth street. Tassdsy
evening ct clock. Her remains will be inferred in the
Osi Nm Csmetsry, Nyack, on Wednesday morning.
New Brunswick and Nova Scott. papers viii please copy
WILLARD-Killed ct the battle Of Gettysburg on Thur
day. July D. Col George L. Willard. lash N. T. Vols.
His remsns were taken to Troy N Y
WARREN--In this city, Saturday. July Misc Mary A.
Warren, aged 90 years. formerly Of Charleston. 3 G.
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HARRIsBuRa. Monday,


The authorities here are in extacies over the news
received to-day.
The Potomac River has risen fix feet within the
past forty eight hours, which muet necessarily
destroy all tie foIds, and there being no bridges
within striking distance of Lees army, all means Of
retreat mast be cut off.
A dispatch received brought by Gen Couch, states
that Con. Gregg, with force Of Gen. Peasanton's
cavalry, had an engagement to-day at Fayetteville
in which be took 1900 prisoners.
Fayetteville is between Csshiown and Chambers
burg, on the east of South Mountain. After dispos-
of his prisoners, Gregg took interior road, and
advanced in the direction Of Grcencastie.
The Militia. under Gen. Smith, are in supporting
distance of Gregg, aod rapidly advancing up the
Valley.
The veteran troops Of the Army of the Potorasc
moved Yesterday in high spirits after the retreatng
Army of Virginia.
What their position now is, is not known here.
Deserters from the mountains sti continue to de-
liver themselves up in large numbers.
The report that Col. Coulter of the ith Pennsy l.
wanna wss murdered in the streets OF Gettysburg BY
r. bel officer is not true.
Il person, Representing HiIlietH as L"hsst'co" :
Adiuiaut General, wbo was captured near llageis-
town on Friday arrived bere to-day. He s'stee
that Longstrest and Lee both opposed the invasion
of Mar, lind and Pennsylvania fearing that would
be disastrous
But Davis would rot listen, and gave orders,
promising TO send $4,000 reeniorcemerrs under
Beauregard. When the Adn;apt was captured he
was on biz way to Culpepper 10 asceriain what had
become of Beauregarc's troops, and ws very sn1-
ions TO know whether any one here bad any know'-
edge Of them.
Gen. Si,el, who arrived here to-day, was sore
naded this evening at the Jones House. He made n
short speech.
Thirty army wagons arrived at Carlisle to-ca!
which were captured near Shippensbure.
Geutlemeu who left Gettysburg last evening ,ta
that Longstreet is deed aud within our lines.
Everything looks az though Lees army would be
forced to turn and give battls or surrender.