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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06
THE AMERICAN FREEDMEN's Asso-
CITATION

klAl AllONs
The meeting Of the Association was held
in the Representatives Hall Tuesday evening,
Oct 27. The meeting was called to order
by the Hon. Bliss N. Davis, who in brief
speech, stated the object Of the meeting, and
introduced to the audience the Rev. Levi II.
stone Of Nor,bdeld, who, as Chaplain Of tho
first regiment Of Vermont volu nteers, had
seen some Of the effects Of slavery In the
South. and also personally had seen and con-
versed with very many of those who have
been freed from the tyrannical oppression Of
their masters. by the approach of the con-
queriDg armies Of the North.
Mr. Stone then addressed the meeting. He
stated the object of the association to be to
assist in bettering the condition of those who
have been freed from the bondage Of slavery.
He stated that the association has established
schools for the purpose Of educating these
freedmen, and that Intelligent teachers,
prompted by desire to do good in the world,
have gone from the North, especially from
New England, to take charge of these schools.
The Association has also turned the st,en-
tion of the freedmen to agriculture; and very
many large farms are already cultivated, and
very large crops Of cotton are annually raised
by the freedmen of South Carolina.
Mr.. Stone, after giving many statistics Of
the Assocat on, alluded in beautiful and
thrilling manner to the present state of the
country, and to the late elections, and made
very touching plea for the slave.
AZ the notice Of the meeting was not very
widely circulated, TIE audience was not quite
so large as the importance of the Association
merited. But, if small, no one could have
found fault with the intelligence of the audi
ence, for no one Of the meetings this season
has attracted more select and intelligent
audience, large proportion Of which were
ladies. Mr. Stone was repeatedly applauded
during the course Of his remarks. and every
one present departed with renewed interest
Ia the poor negroes, both free and slave.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Assignees and others holding orders for al
lotted pay OF the Ninth Regiment and LIST
Regiment of Cavalry, for months of May,
June, July and August; are hereby notified
that the State Treasurer is prepared to pay
the sums received in the usual way. The set
Element of the clothing account Of the Ninth
Regiment will explain the fractional amounts
received for members OF the regiment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

The New York Worlds Nashville corre-
spondent says -" At meeting held at the
Capitol on Saturday evening last, to congrat-
ulate on the Republican elections in the North.
Gov. Johnson spoke of the freedom OF Ten
nessee in the future. He adduced many facts
to disprove the assertion that slavery was
necessary to the culture Of cotton and sugar,
and advocated the policy Of leasing or letting
out in small leaseholds the extensive planta-
tions on the lower Mississippi. He dilated
upon the fine natural advantages of Tennessee.
and remarked that the war would contrib
ute to purge the State of the great curse Of
slavery, and throw its borders open TO the i'm
migration which free labor invites He re-
garded the defeat OF Vallandigham as a ma
tionN blessing, and concluded with advoca-
ting more vigorous prosecuti IN Of the war,
80 that a permanent peace might be eutsred
upon within the coming year"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06
eu atrbman & State JoutnaI.
BY p. WALTON
MONTPELIER. NOVEMBER G, 500.
TO THE REsCUEl

Governor Smith has promptly responded
to the call Of tho President, and issued his
Proclamation to the people Of Vermont for
volunteers. 1t will be observed that meas-
ures have been adopted to call upon each
town for it's share. and no more. Now let
the towns promptly GIL their quotas. Adj
Gen. Washburn will at once forward the
necessary instructions to each town in the
State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Mrs. M. @. Davenport acknowledges dona--
tons in September to the N. + Women's
branch OF the Sanitary Commission, from
Windsor, Westhaven. Fsiflee, Derby. Wey-
bridge, Barre. Morrisville, New Haven, As
cutneyville, Hydepark, Wolcott, South Lon
donderry, Victory, Wilmington, Ryegaie.
Shelbnrne, Springfield, Westfeld, Felchville,
Westford, Woodstock, Montpelier, and
Weathersfeld Bow. More are wanted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Col. Randall is somewhat severe ON the
fault finding copperhe' DIS. arecent speech
at Ludlow. he said they reminded him Of the
man who joined a Christian church, and found
fault with everybody and everything TIL he
broke up the organization. lie did the same
in one or two other churches, till at last a
deacon prayed that he might go to hell, for
ne felt assured that if he did 20 he would break
up that institution in about three weeks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

BULLY FOR YouNG VERMONT willie
Johnston, Is years old, drummer boy in Co.
ID. Sd Vermont Regiment. has received med
al for his heroic conduct in the seven days
fight before Richmond. On the retreat. when
strong men threw away their guns, knapsacks
and blankets that they might have less weight
to carry. this little fellow kept his drum and
brought it safely to Harrison's Landing,
where he had the honor of drumming for d.
vision parade, he being the only drummer who
brought his drum from the field. Upon these
facts being reported to the War Department
by the division commander, Willie was pre-
sented with the Star Medal of Honor, by Sec
retary Stanton in person. Young Johnston's
parents reside in this town. His father is a
member of the Sd VT. Regiment CaledoniGn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Willard Ferguson Of Johnson, was thrown
from his meat cart on Tuesday. Get. 27,h,
and seriously injured, his head striking rock
with such force as to render him insensible
and cause him to bleed profusely
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

The following order, says the Burlington
Times, is deserved recognition of the emf
nent services of DR.. Carpenter. Since June.
1861, with the exception of few weeks leave
of absence last winter, tn, Doctor has been
faithful at his post and untiring in his efforts
to relieve the wants of his command This,
latterly, has been a very laborious task, from
the great amount of sickness in the Ninth reg
imeut. His experience and uniform success
have well fitted him for any position he might
be assigned iu the Medical Department Of the
army;
HKADouAETKRs DKFT or VIR0IsiA AND ~
CARoLIsA, Fort Monroe, Va, Oct 18Th, 1868. !
SPECIAL ORDERS, NO. IS
l. Surg. W Carpenter 9th Vermont Vols, is ap.
pointed Surgeon. Chief Of the forces under the
maud Of Brig Gen. Wstar, stationed at Yorktown Va
and It's vicinity and will relieve Surg John Wilson Goth
N, Y Vols. under orders for Newbern, n Caro-
lima.
BY command Of Maj Gen. Foster.
Southard Hoffman, A A. @.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Edwin b. Stafford Esq. has been appointed
Postmaster at West Rupert in place of Jonas
Wilder Esq, resigned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

BY Mr. Peek. for select com, House bill II, laying
ttx upon the county of Washington passed.
by Nj Bass Tor com Printing, against printing Sen
at bill 23 and IL referred 10 the judiciary com.
BH introduced and te'eryed by MI Safotd in
amendment Of section ~ Of chap 100 Of the general stat
utcs to the on Printing. Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-11-06

Re,dio, NJ the seriptures and prayer by Mr. Cooper
The journal Of yesterday was read ana appiofe1q'
nus introduced by Mr. Williams 10 pay AAhsoh
Allen and VIM Ii Stone TO com on claims A..
MIR Cleveland moved 20 reconsider the vote oy "hlVh
House bill 55 10 am end section 40 Of chap 80 OF the gem
ea statutes entitled Of private corporations, was feus
ed third re aiding Agreed TO, aud the bill on mouon OF
MIR Cleveland rscommitted TO the com on BANKS
House Bus referred--64 laying tAE on the county
Of Washington on motion Of Mr. richardson, TO me
Senators ffom Washington county. 10, proNdmB ioI
State nav 10 drafted soldiers aud aid to Their families 10
commitee on finance 90, in addition to act ncorpors
ting the Vermont Canada railroad company 70 Jpul
ciAry com 92 to reduce capital stock OF the pans VI
Mddlebury; 10 com on Banks 80, to incorporate uh-
dethl Centre Hotel company 20 general eomhitse'
SENATE mis- pased 22 in addition 20 ohap 20 OF ihe
general statutes entitled repairs Of highways ana oilus
es 81 to incorporate the Kchford copper mining com
Reuo,t,-By Mr. Stafford, for Judiciary COM House
b los explanatory chap los OF the general statutes
entitled mechanics and other iensi thrd Tesdihs Or
deted =, -
BY Mr Stevens for com Education, Win amend
ment, bill TO promote the efficiency OF leaene III
sututes; amendment ageed to, and oil PAsseu, -. -
By Mr. Stoughton, for Judiciary commltee, WIN Plo
posal of amendment TO the resolution appointing con
missoners to adjust the claims OF MILO l., penney
amendment agreed to, and the res 'luu'n aoh 'h
part Of the Senate. -. .,
By Mr. Stevens for committee on education, iesoISoil
on ST. in relation to the revocation OF teachers 'efuu
Gates
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
From VirgiHlia.

RICHMOND, Sept. 14.-Thc report from Fred
ericksburg OF a threatening attempt of forco
of Yankees to cross the river at the place is
not true. Nothing additional from tho upper
Rappahannock except report of renewal of
the fight at Culpepper to-day.
RICHMOND, Sept. 15.AIn the fight at Bran
dy Station on Sunday, General Stuart loss two
pieces horse artillery. The enemy has ad-
vanced to the Rapidan, and skirmishing was
going on all day yesterday between the cav
airy and sharpshooters. 1t is thought that
final engagement may occur near Orange
Court House to-day.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
l. abOr for Coast Defence.

1t will be seen by reference to our advcrtis-
ing columns that Col. SHANNON makes a call
on all persons in possession of slaves liable to
road dnty within the limits of their authority,
to deliver one5ourM of their slaves liable to
such duty at the depots nearest their owners
residence by 10 o'clock this day. Every plan
ter or slave-ow as therein mentioned will
find it to their interest to read and digest the
order for Division No. .. Not only will they
find 1t to their interest, but sense of duty
aud love of permanent nationality should
prompt them to respond to this appeal without
delay, as such labor withheld at this time might
blight and ruin our most sanguine expectations
for the complete success of our delenccs on the
coast.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

RICHMOND, Sept. l6.--The Baltimore Ameri-
can, of the 18th, has telegram from Chatta-
nooga of the 11th, giving details of Gen. Neg
ley's engagement. From all that can be gath
cred, the casualties were light Neglcy re-
tired three miles to the foot of Lookout Noun
tain. Large numbers of descrters come in
daily. Three hundred of the 10Th Tennessee
Regiment came in oody.
Gen. Crittenden is reported to have occupied
Lafayette to-day, and the army is again con-
ccntratcd.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
Notice to EXelnpts.

BY reference to our special notice column it
will be seen that DIR. F. OL1N DANNELLY, will
be in Camden on the goth or 3Oth inst, at
which time all persons in kershaw District
holding certificates of exemption dated prior
to first of March, 1868, are ordered to APP
pear before the Board in Camden for re exam
ination. Those failing to do so, lie saws II
be considered able for duty, and so reported.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
"A false Impression.

We have been requested to correct an erro-
neous impression, left on the minds of most of
our country friends, and others who may be dis
posed'to butcher their surplcs stock for the ac-
and its vicinity. The impression that those
butchering cattle, hogs, sheep, or other meats
for market, Of their own stock, are subject to
war tax of fifty dollars, is false, and we know
not its origin. We have consulted Major
A. NJ. KENNEDY, War Tax Collector for Ker
shaw District, who informs us that any one be-
ing disposed to butcher and bring to market
any kind Of meats he may have of his oacn
raising (not bought for speculation, or making
it business) will be subject to no such tara-
tiom-the only public expense being stallege in
the market.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
OFFICE QUARTERMASTER.

CHARLESTON, S. c. October l. 1862
MIR. A. NJ. LEE is APPOINTED AGENT OF
this department, for the purchase of Corn and
Fodder. in the Districts of IKerslaXy and
Lancaster.
Planters desiring to sell, will communicate with him.
Particular attention must be paid to the packing
the fodder and must be used During the nast
year the Government experienced heavy loss from
improper packing and all such will be hereafter re
jected. MOTTE A. PRINGIE
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster
saS The subscriber can be found at his residence
DeKalb street. next west of the Presbyterian Church
octooer lO A. LEE.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
The Charleston Night Train DiScOn.
.tinUcd.

The night Express train on theSouth Carolina
Railroad has becu discontinued for the present.
Also, the through train to Columbia, from
Camden, on Mondays Wednesdays and Fri
days. Due notice will be given of any change
made in schedule.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
Office of Subsistence DC partment,
DIVISION NO 3
Corr ~

J
JOHN CANTEY, AGENT FOR KERSIIAW.
The above appointment being mado for Kershaw
District, with the sole authority to purchase and i'm
press Subsistence Stores for the Army all other
agents are prohibited from purchasing in said District
except agents the Quartermasters Department who
will also be restricted to the schedule of prices cstab-
llshed by the Board of Commissioners for this State
The army of Charleston demand an immediate SUP.
ply of Grain, Flour Bacon, &c. and it is expected and
earnestly solicited, that planters will como forward
and relieve the wants of the army by sale 10 the agent
OF this Department, and avoid the necessity of i'm.
pressment. j. ID. WITHERSPOON
oeptemDer Captain & A. c.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
A Acknowledgement.

The managers of the Soldiers Rest, in Cam
den, So. Ca, thankfully acknowledge the re-
ccipt Of Fifteen Dollars from the Ladies Aid
Association at Flat Rock, through Miss E. E.
PERRY,
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Sept. 16.-Thcre was consider
able firing to-day from our batteries against the
enemy's. A magazine at one of our James
Island batteries exploded accdently this NOR
ming killing Lieutenant and five men.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

The two branches of the General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina are invited, by
Governor NJ. L. BoNHAM, to assemble in their
respective Halls on Monday the 21st inst, at
Z o'clock p. M.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, September l6.-Weather
damp and misty to day. Very little firing.
The enemy still working hard on Morris Is
land.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
Exchange OF the VicksburS Garrison

The Atlanta LnteUigencer learrs from Col.
Benson Blake, of Mississippi, that the garrison
of Vicksburg are exchanged, and will immedi-
ately be put into the field
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
Appointment.

Lieut.. J. A. ScnRocK has been appointed
Assistant Assessor of War Tax for Kcrshaw
District
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
OBITUARY.

DIED. in this place, the 2sth ult.. WILLIAM
ROBERT, infant son of. R. and SUSAN f. ARRANTs,
aged year, 6 months and 90 days.
81 take these little lambs, satd He,
And lay them in my Breast
Protection they shall find in me,
In me be ever blest
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
MEDICAL NOTICE

DIX w. Il. SKIES TENDERS HIS SERVICES
as practising physician to the citizens of Camden and
vcn'ty Office on main street, in the rooms formerly
occupied by DR.. r.. J. WORKMAN.
February 27
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

ARRIVED SArE.-The guns and machinery
from the captured gunboats Satellite and Re-
lance have arrived safely in Richmond.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE EXERCISES OF MRS. PECK'S SCHOOL,
for Boys, will be resumed the first Mondry IN October
in the Academy next to- the Presbyterian Church.
Terms Fifty Dollars for the session, closing on the
first Of July next
September Is 5
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
Special N Offices.
MEDICAL NOTICE,

DIR. REENSTJERNA has removed his Office to
the building occupied by Messrs. Hammerslough
McCurry, and offers his professional services 10 tho
public.
SeptemberiS
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SFEC1AHI NOE1CE.
ALL PERSONS IN KERSHAW DISTRICT
holding Certificates of Exemption dated prior to first
of March, 1863, are hereby otdered to appear before
the Board, in Camden on 29th 3Oth September for
re-examination. Those failing TO do so will be con-
sidered able Tor duty, and so reported.
f. OLIN DANNELLY,
September l8 President of the Board.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

SENTENCE CARRIED INTO EFFEcT.-The ten
men who were sent from Richmond last week
to the army, to be shot for desertion and kill
ing, near Scottsville, Va, of Adjutant Mallett,
sent to arrest them, were shot on Saturday
last, IN obedience to the sentence passed upon
them by a court martial. They belonged to
Company Ii, Sd North Carolina Regiment,
ituarts Brigade, Johnson's Division, Ewell's
Corps.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
BRIDGE NOTICE

BRIDGE NOTICE.
THE REFUGEES FROM THE LOW COUNTRY
residing in Camden or tile vicinity, invited to ex
tend their pleasure rides tho Bridge over the
Wateree River, at their WILL free of charge.
By order of Directors.
JOHN NJ. DESAUSSCRE, Prcst
September Is
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

GA PRIVATE" writes from "Bvouac near
fredericksburg" to correct the exaggeration as
to the number of clerks in the Comnssary and
Quartermaster service in the field. The num-
Der in Lees army is not over two thousand.
He says the duties are so arduous as to require
hale men, and that the comfort and welfare of
the army depends upon it.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

RALEIGH REGIsTER.-The editor of this
journal announces his purpose to remove his
printing establishment to the city of Peters
burg, where he is to issue daily and semi.
weekly paper, and perhaps a weekly, under
the name Of the "Register'
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

YANKEE CHApLAINs.-The chaplains of the
Army of the Potomac held, a meeting recently
to discuss their grievances, the chief of which
was the deduction of their pay dnring sickness,
and another the insult to which they were cx
posed. The zridune's correspondent, in this
report ofthc meeting, relates the following in
cident:
One rough and ready speaker from Penn
syivania regiment said he had lately had the
Colonel's fist under his nose, and that he drew
oft and threatened to make guano of the Colo
mel, or any one else, so help him Cd, who
obstructed him in the discharge of his duty
lie moreover informed the Colonel that he
had once been blacksmith, and cautioned
him to keep away from his "sledgehammer."
"What people!'
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
DEKALBH0USE.
Camden, S. C

THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS HIS FRIENDs
and the travelling public that he has leased this COM
modlous HOUSE. so egibly situated in the growing
town Of Camden.
HIS personal superintendcnc ond best efforts, aided
by competent assistants, will be devoted to the COM
iof ana satisfaction of guests and visitors He conf
IDENTITY asks continuance of the favors of all who
nave visited the DeKalb House, and calls from any
OF his friends who visit Camden
January l6 J.H. JTJNGBTJITH
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

SOMETHING To BEAR IN MIND.-We must keep
before us the fact that this is not war of con-
quest for the qualification of the ambitious, but
war upon which hangs the destiny of every
inhabitant of the Southern States. If we are
conquered in this contest, (says the Mississip-
pion0 the last hope of liberty npon this CONT
nent will have expired, and VIC, with future
generations, will be doomed to live under
dcspotism worse than any in the Eastern
World.
We must not wait to count cost-al that
we have is at stake. If we are victorious, and
have lost our money, we arc Independent, but
1--WE have our money and are conquered, then
we are slaves.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18

GooD SUGGEsTIoN.-In view of the fact
that the enemy in their raids could DESTROY but
little corn if not cribbcd, we heard planter
suggest the other day (says the Kosciusko
Chronicle) that the present corn crop should
be left ungathered in all the exposed localities,
until wanted by the Government
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-18
DIR. JOHN McCAA

OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS;
OF Camden and surrounding country
r. .omce two doors above the Branch Bank, Camden
20 va. January 80
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1863-12-03
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Tribune.
The War in I'eunesSee.
CINCINNATI. Nov. 90, lS,

II. CIxcINNATI, Nov. 20, ] S63. =
Pars IN Br"wnl.,w has just arrived
ir"n Knoxville, where he left .'I
W-.ine~.la, evening. IL say that The
place was cl'.sei, invested hy the rebels
uri-r L"ng-,,.et, hut that Gen. Burr
sale Mas .i~rire-,ly sati-fie,l that he
couII hold i''e al mr. ..s...ao raiie;
Gen, Fy>t.r had not arrived when
Bf..wni"~ he'll.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 26.-rhrrr la.
been nr II sn'Img ~ The front Z" day.
the enemy has concentrated below
aud near Dalton with the view of max.
ing "a stand.
Oar lie is beyond Rinygol.l.
Az order from Drag. recalled Long
street from before Knoxville onthe 2Otb.
lie, il now embarrassing To in that
chiefisin near Dalton by a rncnii"ns
route. The situation from Knoxville
to- lBsi,l.-p.,rt - All that can he desired.
.cCIxcIxxATf, Nov. 28.-Latrsi new
iron, Rockville il l." W eins~.lay. The
nnrri. part "f the town j. sgirn.d, in
Chilling the railroad depot.
Burnside is cheerful and confident