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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-12-16

The GOVERNORS OF THE CONFEDERATE
STATES The following is list of the
Governors of the several States composing
the Confederacy:
Alabama-Thomas 81. Watts.
Arkansas-E. Flannagin.
Florida-John Milton.
Georgia-Jossph 3. Brown.
Kentucky-Richard Hawes.
Louisiana-Henry W. Allen.
Mississippi-Charles Clark.
Missouri. G. Reynolds, "a refugee.)
North Carolina-Zebulon B. Vance.
South Carolina-M. L. Bonham.
Tennesseee-Robert l.. Caruthers, "a re-
fugee, not yet inaugurated.)
Texas-Pendleten Murrah. ...
Virginia-Wm. Smith, (from January,
1861
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A BADGE OF FEMALE DIsLoYALTY.-
We find the following paragraph in the
news column of the New Orleans Era:
Not to wear crinoline has become badge
of secesh principles in the Southwest. AL
though hooped skirts are plenty at Memphis,
the women have agreed among themselves
not to wear them. 1t is their secret sign
their badge-their rebel. flag. No longer
allowed to faunt. past our brave fellows with
their emblems of treason pinned to their
dresses and bonnets, they have hit upon this
plan. They will wear no mere hoops: That
is their rebel mark now, and one, the other
day, when asked if such was the reason, she
tossed up her head and said: eyes, it is,
and you Yankees can't make US wear hoops,
neither"
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From the West.

ATLANTA, Dec. IA special to the
htezatgcnser from Dalton of the llth says
the enemy has gone back to Chickamauga,
leaving pickets at Mission Ridge. Two
corps crossed the river at Bridges Ford.
The track from Whitesides to Shell Mound
has been torn up and the railroad used as a
wagon road. Three small boats are running
mp the river to Chattanooga. Indications
are apparent that it is the intention of the
enemy togo into winter quarters, intending
to send $4,000 reinforceuents to Meade.
Grant is to supercede him.
Direct information says Longstreet was
at Beams Station, SO miles from Knoxville,
on the 9th.
Col. Ives, the Presidents aid, has arri-
we'd, supposed to report on the condition of
affairs. "
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0mtnarp.

Dup-In Laurens District December lst 1853, at the
residence of her grandmother, ANNIE ToLAND, daugh
ter Walter B. Met ESQ., of this place, In the 5th year
other age. Z
but little more than year has elapsed since the mother
of this promising child lady ofrare intelligence and piety,
was called TO better world And now the child which
more than any other bore the impress ofhe mother In mind
as well body likewise taken by the Great Shepard
and laid upon This bosom, housed In that same heavenly
home. We thedeep solicdde felt by this
Christian mother In her last illness for the tender little ones
whom she in the sinful atmosphere, amid the
wide blasts of this dark world and well t0odo we remem
bcr the triumph of grace over nature enabling her nnaiy
20 commit them with all carnness and assurance 70 the
keeping of her covenant God. Who knows but that He
who seet not as seeth may have answered the very
prayers In which so precious trust was committed TO Him
BY diving mother in relieving from the burden OF the flesh,
tie attacks of temptation and the dangers Of perous pill
grInage the young spirit that now reposes In ineffahle
security and peace the bosom Of It's God! Dear Annie
We drop the tear of affection over thine early grave and
shrine thy sweet image our heart Of hearts yet we re-
oIcc while our eyes srcdmng and hearts bleed
ing TO know that thy budding beauty has burst into glo
rios bloom iu the of the heavenly paradise, and
that thy young intelligence which gave such bright tokens
PROMISE grows and expands foeyermore thou blest
child bowes low before the throne of thy Savior cone
plating In rapt exacy the riches Of His grace and drink
ing In the sweets Of His eternal and infinite love II
In Ebenezervie, November 9th, MR.. EDWARD
AVERY, an aged and venerable citizen. -lsE4 - :
The deceased was born In Virginia, November lltf
1872 and emgrated South Carolina, 1916. Theust IS
years Of his life were spent in the community of Ebenezer
Vile. -ar' '.... ~ 5s@-s4s RI -
Cited with ne common sense, strong win and extra
ordinary energy Of ehafaete ht as necessarily marked
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DALTON, December 3.--Our loss Of ar
tillery in the late battles amounted to just
thirty.eighs pieces, namely: Ferguson's
Battery, 4 guns; Howells, 2 guns; Nc.
Cant's, 2 guns; Dents, 5 guns; Scott's, 8
guns; Yates, 8 guns; Faber's, 8 guns
Garity's, gun; divers, l gun; Auder-
sons, l gun; slocdmb's, 9 guns; Cobb's,
4 guns; Harris, 2 guns; Massinburg's, 4
guns. Two siege pieces were burnt at Chick
amauga Station. All are not equal to our
captures in the battle of Chickamauga.
Cor. Savannab Republican.
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From Charleston.

zS CHARLESTON, Dec. 1.-THE enemy a.
gain shelled the city at different intervals
during the day. Some six buildings were
Sstrrek but no person injured. About 9 o..
:clock this morning Fort Sumter took fire,
Icauss unknown YET, and communicated to
some of the outer timbers Of the work on
the southwest angle. The wood work was
burned and some ammunition Destroyed
Several casualties occurred. The enemy''s
land batteries opened heavily on the fort du.
gring the progress of the FIRE, which was re-
s Piled to from Moultrie and our batteries.
Heavy firing was kept up all day and ceas.
Ged at dark. Damage to Sumter not ma
3 terial.:
= DECEMBER I2.-The casualties at Fort
Sumter yesterday were ten killed and thir-
~ wounded. Among the killed is Captain
3 Frost, A. c. S., Sergeant Swanson, S. G.
artillery. Capt. Gaillard's company of regu-
lars lost three killed and two wounded
Lieut.. Col. Elliott was slightly wounded in
z the head by piece of brick, but remains
in command. P. G. Elliot, of the signal
sscorps,pis among the severely wounded. No
firing last night, and no more shelling of
the city. ~s-. @.'--'
DEoEMBER 13.-The boiler and pattern
shop of Eason's foundry took fire about 8
O'clock last night and were destroyed.
Eleven shells were thrown into the city
between II and II o'clock. Several con-
tanned Greek fire, which burned some ten
eor fifteen minutes after the explosion. The
enemy fred from four guns simultaneously.
The firing appesredtobe exceedingly spite
fui. No firing on Sumter. "
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society. He possessed that generosity of heart and
enlightened public spirit so orhe noble Ola
Virginia gentleman From the earliest rccoections Of the
writer his house was the OF the most beul and ele
CANT hospitality Many; doubtless In all parts Of the land
will long and gratefully remember the Old White Manson
near Ebenezer Church, and its intelligent Independent
portly and wurmheared proprietor. He hada very high
appreciation of the importance OF Education. For many
years he Chairman Of the Board Of Trustees Of the
old and honored Academy Of Ebenezer. And 70 his inu
ence and exerons, that much loved Institution Ia largely
indebted for Its great usefulness and success.
He was a member Of the Presbyterian church. Seldom
was his vacant the Sabbath, and he was always
most respectful and attentive listener To the word He took
deep interest in all that pertained to the interests Of the
Church of Ebenezer The constant friend lof the Pastor
he was always ready to counsel and support him. Mr.
Avery's death makes wide breach In Ebenezer! ! We
know It'll deeply and painfully felt by that highly respect
ed'pcople
His last sickness was and somewhat protracted
But he bore his senngs with Christian submission; and
In view OF death, expressed entire resignation 70 the Will
ofhis heavenly Father We esteemed fm almost as
father whilst living and rejoice in being permitted to hope,
that he now rests from n WEAKNESS pain and sin In the
Ineffable love Of Jesus In His kingdom above
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FROM KENTUcKY.-BRIsToL, Dec.

FROM KENTUcKY.-BRIsToL, Dec. 5.
Nothing to-day from the front.
Mr.. shsnks, of the Provisional Council
of Kentucky, captured with Morgan, in
Ohio, and confined at Camp Douglas, from
which he escaped, has arrived here.
BE says the Yankees have bridged the
Ohio river at Cincinnati, and thus connec.
ted the Kentucky Central railroad with the
Ohio roads, and have changed the gauge
of the Louisville and Lexington railroad,
making one uubroken connection from
Cleveland, Ohio, to Nashville. He furth.
er says that large droves of hogs and cattle
are being sent to Cumberland Gap from
Kentucky, and that large numbers of Nor
gsn's men have escaped from prison and
have gone to Canada.
There are no Federal troops in Kentucky,
except at Camp Dick Robinson and Lexing-
ton, and small scouting parties on the bor-
der. cEt
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Circular.
WAR TAX OFFICE,
COLUMBIA, s. G., Nov. %, 1868:

COLUMBIA, s. G., Nov. %, 1868:
Whereas divers persons have been re-
ported to this Office as having endorsed up.
on their tcredits" their willingness to re.
ceive Confederate Notes in payment, and as
having thus reduced the assessment of such
credit from what would otherwise have been
much larger assessment; and whereas
such parties are said to have subsequently
refused to take Confederate Notes in pay
ment, upon the subterfuge that they swore
their willingness to take Confederate Trea.
sury notes TO-DAY, with mental reserva-
tion that they would not take such Notes
TO MORROW. All officers, therefore, of the
Confederate War Tax in South Carolina
are hereby instructed that the returns in all
such cases are fraud upon the Act of Con-
gress, as contemplated by the 9th section OF
the Assessment Act and such returns are
deemed fraudulent ab initio; and such Of
6cers are hereby further instructed, upon
any such case being brought to their notice,
that they proceed to re-assess such tax-pay-
er at the proper rate of value without re-
gard to any endorsement previously made
upon such credits; and, further, that the
party be forthwith indicted before his Hon.
or Judge Msgrath, in the Confederate
States Court, for the penalties prescribed
under the 9th and 29th sections of the As
sessment Act. The Act does not direct
any notice to the taxpayer making such
fraudulent return, but it is hereby directed
that fue days notice be given, thus follow.
ing the spirit of the Act in other particulars.
The Act of Congress does not contemplate
the idea of compelling any tax payer to take
Confederate Notes in payment of his "cred-
it's" but it does contemplate laying tax
upon the premium of such credits in con-
federate notes, and when the premium is
frauduleptly sworn away, the Act further
contenplates stringent penalties for such. Of
fence. In all such cases the Tax Books
need not be defaced or erased, but sepa-
rate list, under the head of "Fraudulent
Returns Re:assessed," may be opened in
the back of the proper book: and the names
entered therein the tax of the fraudulent
return and under assessment, (if previously
paid,) being considered so much paid on
account Of the true assessment subsequently
made. All officers of the Confederate Tax
in South Carolina will take notics and be
governed accordingly.
JOS. DANIEL POPE,
State Collector.
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west of Bristol. His retrograde movement
has been very successful, and the Yankees
have doubtless abandoned their ''pursuit." ."
Foster dispatched that he "mstght be able
to infict some damage" on our rear, but
gave little hope of vigorous effort in that
direction. T.,
There are some Indications of the renew
al Of active operations on the Rapidsn. The
impression prevails that Meade will advance
again, but by another route. Our men are
represented to be in splendid condition, and
receiving large supplies of clothing.
- Richmond Wing, lOh. {
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ARMY LETTERs.-We are requested by
Colonel W. E. NJ. Word, special agent Of
the Post Office Department, to say that the
Postmaster. General has established a post
Office to be called "Nort7serm Army Of Vir-
Siaia," and appointed Captain John l..
Eubank, of Richmond, postmaster. Said
Office is to be located near General Lees
army, and 60 with >it wherever it may go,
and the postmasters in this State and in
other States, finding letters in their Offices
for this army, will confer a favor on the SOL
diers by sending them direct to this new
post Office, and thereby expedite delivery.
. t. Charleston Mercury.
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THE LATEST "FAsHIoNs." ."--Our ladies
will, doubtless, be glad to learn something
of the styles of dress in vogue this winter in
the Northern cities. Our items of informa-
ton are few, but entirely reliable, as we de.
rive them from one who has sheen there"
The hat, which was much worn during the
summer, is entirely out of fashion. The
bonnets were worn quite large, the centre
of the front reaching over and arched; but
these went out of style at the commence
ment of cold weather, andare supplanted by
smaller and more tasty ones. The new
style fits more closely to the head, and does
not expand SO much in front, while pretty,
indescribable bend gives lovely shape to
the sides. AS crimson is the rage as COL
or, bonnets are mostly trimmed with it
Crimson cloaks, such as we're formerly worn
to the opera, are much worn, and crimson
Balmpral skirts are the only kind used
Hoops are worn very small, and the dresses
fit tightly and mostly trail-all those in
style being braided. Small, plain white
linen collars and cuffs worn outside the
tight fitting sleeve, with sleeve buttons, are
universal. Walking dresses, with two little
flaps dropping from the waist over the skirt
behind, like pigeon tails, are worn by all
But most sensible of all is the ladies' gait
er, which is heavy, with thick sole. Caters
the color of the walking dresses were COM
ing rapidly into fashion. The great "rage"
is crimson, which ornaments every article of
costume and is seen everywhere. Buttons
the color Of the dress are. used in great pro-
fusion. Charlestoa Mercury. .,s..r
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A HOME THRUsT.-About two years a.
go cabal was got up in this city against
General Beauregard.. A General, now ont
of the army--a good and gallant and brave
man-was indirectly asked to join it, and
made this reply :'1 cannot be his antagon-
ist, but would fain be his rival" Brave
and beautiful words, spoken in the right
place, at the right time. This anecdote
we have just heard on good authority, and
the General is Gustavus W. Smith.
'"' .7H. Southern Panch.
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Congress of the Confederate States.
In the proceedings Of last Thursday we
note the following: 49,.
SUBSISTENCE AND TREATMENT OF YANKEE
PRISONERS.
Mr.. Wigfall, of Texas, offered the follow.
ing: ,.-. ..-..
"Resolued, That the committee on mill.
tary affairs be instructed to enquire into
the subject of the treatment and subsis-
teuce of prisoners of war in the hands Of
the military authorities, and report the re-
suit of their investigations to the Senate. "
Mr., Wigfall said he had offered the res.
olution because of statement made in q
quarter which should entitle it to our res
pect, aud calculated to secure for its Gre
dence among foreign nations, that the pris-
oners of war had been improperly and badly
treated. For himself, he believed that the
prisoners were really better treated than
they should be but, because of the source
whence the announcement had come, he
thought it proper the Senate should take
some authoritative action and direct inves.
tigation, that the real facts might be made
known. The resolution was agreed to.
THE LAWS ALLOWING SUBSTITUTES.
Mr.. Sparrow, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported back, with the
recommendation that it be at once passed,
the bill to prevent the enlistment or enroll
meut of substitutes in the military service
Of the Confederate States, and to repeal all
laws permitting or authorizing the same.
Mr.. Wigfall moved to strike out the
clause providing that all laws heretofore
passed permitting persons to furnish SUBJ
stitutes be repealed. Lost.
The bill was then passed and sent to the
House.
The following is the bill as passed:
"a bill to prevent the enlistment or enroll
ment Of Substitutes IN the military SER
vice of the Confederate States, and to
repeal all lars permittimg or au,hori-
zing the same.
"The Congress Of The Confederate States
do enact, That no person, liable to military
service, shall hereafter be permitted or al
lowed to furnish substitute for such ser.
vice; nor shall any substitute be received,
enlisted or enrolled in the military service
of the Confederate States and that all laws
heretofore passed, permitting or allowing
persons liable to military service to furnish
substitutes for the same, or authorizing the
acceptance, enlistment or enrolment of any
such substitute in the military service, be,
and the same are hereby, repealed"
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n@ A Young man writing from the bat
tie ground of Chickamauga to his brother,
among other incidents, relates that be saw
two Yankees burying dead comrade.-
They had dug the grave north and south,
and when they were about to consign the
body to it, dispute arose as to which way
the head should be laid. "Let's put it
south, said one. sNo," said the other,
"Let's put it north, for it's already been too
far south for it's own good"
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THE CoNscR1pp1oN IN North CARROLL:
Carolina has furnished during
this war nearly 100000 men for the Con-
federate army. For the year ending in July
last she sent II, ,s74 consoripts, and between
three and four thousand volunteers. In her
quota there has been only 2,O40 substitutes
"a smaller number in comparison than
any other State of the same population.
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sec bS Special attention is called to the
Confederate Tax Collectors Notice, which
will be found in our advertising columns.
Mr.. Mclean earnestly desires that persons
interested viii be punctual, and save fur
ther trouble and expense. =
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EVERYBODY TO 60 INTO THE SERVICE.

EVERYBODY TO GO INTO THE SERVICE.
The Senate of Georgia has unanimously
passed resolutions providing that every able
bodied citizen of the State, over fifteen
years of age, shall be Immediately enrolled,
ordered under arms, organized and ordered
into active service, for the defence of the
State, at such points and for such length of
tine as the Governor may direct. Nothing
is said about "over sixty" so every strong
man in Georgia not already in the service
may go to work and brush up his arms.
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From the West.

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec; l4.-The main
body of our army remains at Rogersville.-
Longstreet's headquarters are. at that place.
Large droves. of hogs and cattle are being
gathered up in East Tennessee by our cav
airy. Burnside is reported marching to-
wards Cumberland Gap, but nothing off.
cial is known in regard to this. ..
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LATEST NEWS,
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 14,-No firing last
night. Nothing new this morning.
No firing to day and nothing unusual, ex-
cept that we have one monitor less to fight.
An official dispatch from General Walker,
at Pocotaligo, of the 18th, says the Yankee
paper, the Ne,O South, published at Port
Royal, received by flag Of truce, contains a
report of the sinking Of the monitor Wee.
hawkeu in a gale off Charleston harbor on
Monday, 7th December. % lives were lost.
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GEORGIA LEaIsLATURE.-Both houses
passed the general tax bill. It exempts two
thousand dellars worth of soldiers property,
and leaves q tex not to exceed one per cent.
ON all other property. Its esttmated that
it will raise twelve million Of dollars, and
with the income tax of the State it will pay
all the expenses of the Government without
incurring further indebtedness; and thus
Georgia resolves to pay as it goes.
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Fine Opportunity for Investment.
DESIRING to retire, offer for sale the SOUTH CAIRO
LINIAN AND COLUMBIA BANNER OFFICE, with
the papers,-daily, ,ri-weekly and weekly-BINDERy,
JOB OFFICE and all .appurtenances.
The lo measures &C by 100 feet and the building is well
adapted for its purposes. There is valuable HOE CYL
INDER) POWER PRESS, an ADAMS PRESS and RUG
Giles CARD PRESS. The ENGINE Is q very superior
Hoes vertical, and the supply of TYPE andMATERIAL
abundant The circulation Of the paper equal TO That Of
any paper In the State. ,...
Terms cash, in Confederate bonds.
- R. w. GIBBEs.
Columbia, December 5, 1863. * lp = .
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GAMBLERs.-A bill WINS introduced in
the Georgia Senate Oh Monday, by Mr..
Gaulden, to rid the State Of gamblers
The penalty is thirty-nine lashes and con.
fnement at hard labor in the penitentiary,
for a term of not less than one year nor
more than FIVE years. ~
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p9 A resolution was adopted BY the
Federal House Of Representatives recon-;
mending efforts to SECURE an exchange Of
prisoners in the hands ofthe Rebels.
Yeas, 1Oe; nays, 49, e
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POST HEADQUARTERS.
Columbia, December IL, 1868

Columbia, December IL, 1868.
DR.. e. w. Gi6bes:
SIR: The Commanding General, having
been advised of the formation, in this city,
of "Mutual Association" for lowering the
prices of provisions, has ordered that the
impressing officers and agents shall not seize
on the way to Columbia, any provisions or
supplies purchasedin good faith for the said
Association.
The agents of the Association who may
be charged with the duty df.purchasing sup
plies will bear each certificate of appoint
ment, signed by the President of the Asso-
citation, and attested by the signature of the
Mayor of the city, under the corporation
seal. -.-
You will serve the interests of the com.
munity by giving this matter publicity.
Very truly yours,
G. D. MELTON,
Major Commandant Post.
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PHILANTHROPIC LODGE,

THE Regular Communication of this
i Lodge will be held at the Masonic Hail. Monday
Evening" 2lst Inst. at 6X O'Clock. There will be work
in the Second and Third Degrees. Also an Election Of
Members Will please take due notice thereof and govern
themselves accordingly J. ED. JEFFERYS, sec'y.
YorkyIlt a. C. Dee. Is, SO lw
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= Dr We regret the non.arrival Of our
Correspondents letter from the 9Th Regi.
Amsns of State Troops, in time for this week.
We do yery,muoh hope it will be the last
failure. - -. ...--
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B6T The news from Longstreet last night
was that his command had reached Beane's
Station, which is about twenty-five miles
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HEADQUARTERS.

So, CoMMIssARY- GENERALS DEPT, s. c.,
{. COLUMBIA, 8. c., December 6, 1863
WITH a view to assist the needy
ff families Of soldiers in the preservation Of their
meat the distribution Of SALT fer the quarter commenc.
fng January, 1864, will be antcipahd, 3 s. S.sia II
Boards Of Soldiers Relief are heree, notified that
OCEAN SALT will be furnished them %, costnnd expen-
BY order Of the Governor la.sl
RICHARD CALDWELL,
Lieut. Col. and Commissary General. 8. C.
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To Impressing- Officers.

We call the attention of impressing off,
GERS and agents to the subjoined communi-
cation of Maj. G. D. Melton, commandant
at this post