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The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

Extracts from n Paper Under Fire.
Vicksburg Daily Citizen, printed semi-weekly
on wall paper, and published by J. NJ Swords,
has been discontinued since the fall of the city
It was rather amusing to read extracts from it.
An accident to the press" is accounted for in
an editorial apology by the bursting of 100
ID shell in the basement Here are some ex-
tracts:
We are indebted to Major Gillespie for
steak OF Confederate beef-alias mule meat.
We have tried it, and can assure our friends
that they need have no scruples at eating the
meat. 1t is sweet and tender, and so long as
we have mule left we are satisfied our soldiers
will be content to subsist on it.
Another article states that M. l.. Keiser,
having on hand more corn than he will pr roba
oily need himself, is distributing to the poor
free Of charge.
Porter" says our paper, "is enjoying sea-
son of rest. On Tuesday he fired few shells.
The mortars have not been used for "a hours.
Poor lool! he might as well give up the vain
aspiration he entertains of capturing our city,
or exterminating our people, and return to his
master to receive the reward such gascona-
ding dolt will meet at the hands Of the appre-
eating Government at Washington"
1--WE arc satisfied that many people have
breadstutfs secreted, and that-thcy are dealing
1t out at most excrbitant figures. 1t is charged
that some are selling flour at SIS pound, corn
$40, and molasses $40. If this is proved, let
the brand be placed on their brow, that hu-
manlty may scorn and spurn them as they
would the portals of He'll"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

SAFETY OF MoRGAN.-The Knoxville Chrcn-
icle learns that without doubt Gen J. II. Nor
gan has crossed the Ohio River, with one thou
sand men and his artillery. The crossing it
is said to have been made somewhere in the
vicinity of Blannerhasset,s Island-into Vir-
ginia we suppose. Our last Northern tce-
grams state that Morgan was evidently aiming
ito cross the Ohio above navigation. In this it
seems he has been successful. TIE island
where he is reported to have crossed is not far
from Parkersburg and the mouth of the Kama
wha River. This information is taken from
the N. Y. Herald of the oath. The Herald
admits that Morgan crossed with one thousand
men and his artillery. We are right glad of
so much; but we have little doubt that the
truth will be much more gratifying when we
get it.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

YELLOW JACK AMONG THE YANKEEs.-The
Mobile Register ofthe Oath says: "The vel
low fever has broken out at Fort Pickens
Barrancas has been turned into hospital
There are eighteen ships of war in Pensacola
harbor-plenty Of food for "Y Yellow Jack"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

The Lynchburg Republican records the fol-
lowing affecting incident:
In the fight with the Yankee raiders at
Wytheville, was a Methodist preacher who
made himself quite conspicuous for gallantry.
During the melee he singled out his men and
fired, and at the crack of his gun the Yankee
fell. Horrifed at shedding human blood, the
preacher rushed up to his fallen foe, and grasp
ing him by the hand, with tears in his eyes,
implored his pardon for having shot him, and
finding the man was mortally wounded, fell
upon his knees and offered up solemn and
fervent prayer, during which the spirit of the
wounded Yankee winged its final fight to the
bar of God. The incident was affecting in the
extreme, and is worthy of record.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07
TFoR THE CAMDEN CoNFEpERArE.I

Miss CHEsSUT, acknowledges the following
donations for the Aid Association for july :.
$3.50 from the young Ladies Tableaux :;
$3.50, proceeds of basket presented by Mrs.
Bonney, ratified, and won by Mr.. Willie Nc
Dowell; IS from regular contributor; SO
from Mrs. T.J. Ancrum 81 from Alfred Dolby :;
$780, proceeds of a collar presented by Mrs.
Bonney, and won by Mrs. j. T. Hershman ::
SIS cents from Joe Bonney; $3.50 from Lizzie
Halle, proceeds OF a seed basket, won by Mrs
Oppenhem; So from Miss. Habbersham $40
from Mrs. Rodgers; pair Of socks from Mrs
DeHone pair of socks from Mrs. J. Wbita.
ker; pair Of socks from Mrs. McRae.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

We have received no return from the clec-
ton which took place on Friday last, for field
officers for this regiment, to serve under the
late call from the President We will no doubt
be able to give the result in our next issue.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-07

YANKEE TRAITOR CAueHr.-On Saturday
last, @. w. Chapman, a Yankee schoolmaster
in Columbus, Ga, was brought before the Ex-
amining Committee on charge of disloyalty.
He had written several letters to his friends in
the North, and endeavored to send them to
Nassau by Mr.. L. 6. Bowers, who recently left
tor Europe The military at Wilmington
overhauled these letters and sent them back TO
Columbus. Their whole tenor showed Chap
man to be an enemy to the South, but laying
HIM open to no specific charge. He was re-
leased, but notified to leave the country in ten
days. AT his request, the time was extended to
twenty days. But the Post Commandant be-
llevlng him to be an enemy calculated to do
great mischief, ordered his arrest, and he is
now in Jail awaiting his trial before the mill
tary authorities.
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FOR THS CAMDEN coNFEDERATE.1
CAMDEN, 8. c., July 80, 1853.


To Miss Chesnat, Presendt L. Il. H.:
In behalf of the Kirkwood Cavalry, allow me
to return my thanks through you to the ladies
of the Association, for the very liberal donation
ofclothing furnish my command, which was
very acceptable and highly appreciated. These
repeated acts of liberality furnished the stron-
gest incentive that can move the arm of the
soldier, and interest of our imperilled country
With the blessings ofGod, and smile, and &C.
tive benevolence of our country women, a
conquered people we never can be.
would have answered before now, but re-
received the bale of clothing on the eve of
marching orders. Nothing more, but remain
Yours respectfully,
JAMES L. DoBY,
Capt. Co. E, Holcombe Legion, S. c. Cav.
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Important from the West-victOry In
Louisiana.

Louisiana.
MORTON, Mss, August IA large number
of the chiefs and braves of the Choctaw tribe
passed through this place yesterday to visit
their "Great Father" President Davis, at Rich
mond.
GRANT has established garrison of about
5000 men at Natchez.
Writ ADAMS scouts bring intelligence that
Banks attacked Dick Taylor at Donaldson
vile, La, on the 22d, and was defeated with
loss of 5000 of his men, including 1000 pri-
soners. Taylor's and Magruder's forces have
since united on the Teche River, which, if true,
will enable Taylor to place in position the siege
guns captured at .Thibodeaux.
MORTON, August 3.-Our latest news from
the Mississippi represents the river above Vicks-
burg as swarming with gunboats and trans
ports Eight gunboats and ten transports were
counted last Friday between Vicksburg and
Natchez. This, however, does not cut off our
communication with the Trans Mississippi De
partment. The accounts from that side are
cheering, but, as yet, contraband. The enemy
has placed garrison of $500 men at Carthage,
prominent point on the river. Logan is
watching the movements Of the enemy, aud we
expect to hear from him soon. No Yankee
troops have gone up the river, excepting Nc
Pherson's corps and part of Burnsdes COM
mand.
RICHMOND, August 4.-Authontic accounts
of the battle of Manassas Gap, on the 23d in
slant, states that Wright's brigade, after about
three hours fighting, was compelled to fall
back about four hundred yards, but rallied and
in turn drove the enemy back completely
routing him and holding the position until re-
ieved after night. Our loss was 165 killed,
wounded and Missing. The enemy's loss must
have been five times as great, including some
field officers, who were seen to fall from their
horses. General Ewell, in his report to Gen.
Lee, compliments the brigade very highly for
its gallantry.
The following promotions have recently been
made Brig. Gen. S. D. Lee to be Major Gen
eral; Col. 0. S. Strong, of Tennessee, to be Brig
adler Genera!; Col. James Deshler, of Alabama
COL Lawrence S. Baker, of South Carolina
Colonel Lumsford L. L. Lomax, Col. H. D
Roddy, of Alabama.
We have nothing from Fredericksburg to
day, except that no Yankees are in that vi
cinity.
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The President Of the Soldiers Rest gratefully
acknowledges the following donation:
One bundle of rags, soap and sponge, from
Mrs. Oppenheim, Miss Susan Lang IA eggs,
Miss Grant One ham, rice and tea.
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July 81
DEKALBHOUSE,
Camden, S. C

THE SUBSCRIBER INFORMS HIS FRIENDS
and the travelling public that he has leased this COM
modious HOUSE, so eligiby situated in the growing
town of Camden
His personal superintendent and best efforts aided
oy competent assistants will be devoted to the COM
fort anu satisfaction Of guests and visitors He conf
dently asks continuance Of the favors of all who
have visited the DeKalb House, and calls from any
OF his friends who visit Camden
January l6 H JUNGBIuTH
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FRIDAY, AUGUST =, 1853.

BY reference to advertisement, in another
column, it will be seen that Mr.. w. G. Ellerbe's
Flour and Grist Mill, are in fine working con-
dition.
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On the first page of the Confederate will be
found the Proclamation of President Davis,
setting apart Friday the 2lst day of August
ensuing, as day of fasting, humiliation and
prayer
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MARRIED.
necessary.

MARRIED, at the residence Of the brides father ON
Thursday, Both July, by Rev. J. L. SHUFoRD, Mr. NJ.
P. KELLY to Miss ELIZA A. II. THOMPSON.
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AShSlSNAIloN OF GENERAL PRICE --Th.

kEs1aNATIoN OF GENERAL PRrcr.-The
Montgomery Mail, of the lst inst. says:
We have learned, with great regret. that
Gen. Price has resigned his commission. and
retired from the army in Arkansas. It is said
that being placed in subordinate position to
zen. Homes' he was unable to execute his plans
for the liberation of Arkansas and Missouri
from the preseuce of the Yankees. It is also
said that despairing to received from the Pre-
sldent Davis the position to which he was en-
titled by his military services, he finally de.
termined to retire from his command
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
T II f N A v Y.

JrNArA-Nine, screw stcamer-which has failed at
Philadelphia is 10 be examined by board OF engineers,
that the Of her nferIprity may be asoertaned
TeSAwASDAtwo, iron-ciad-now building at the Phila-
delphia Navy Yard s progressing with much rapdity.
During the week twenty three ribs have been erected
besides number Of other improvements in and around
her. The ribs will all be connected and form a solid
compact frame exclusive of the pankng she being
struccd plan different from other vessels and even
from that OF the New Ironsidcs She will carry but four
guns nut they viii be large pieces Of ordnance The
building OF ths vessel viii necessarily be slow account
Of her exposed condition 10 the weather she viii not be
ready for launching before late in the spring
FUNERALS Two officers buried in Philadelphia on
Friday Ono OF them, Foxha Parker Smith, was Inferred
from the dence Of Rev Dr pucache No 106 Girara
street. Mdsbipman Smith was . grandson OF the late
Commodore Foxhal A. Parker lie died at the United
states Naval Academy, Newport. R. L., on Monday last
The funeral Of the other, Lewis T. Rogers, Master
Mate of the United states ship Saratoga took place from
his fathers residence In Greenwich The funeral
was attended by and guard of honor from the
Marine Corps also aparty Of his sailor shpna,es rsm
the saratoga Tho deceased bad in the service Of
the United states period of sixteen years, having
entered II when he was only years Of age He was
greatly esteemed by all with whom he was brought in
contact. inc Marine Guard performed the military
honors over the grave in a crcdtabie manner.
rns Is ONE TAX AT NAVY Ylsp--rhe last regular
nav day at the Brooklyn Navy Yard the crowd Of
officers and men were the paymas,er's Office Three
rcr cent bc deducted from the salaries or all who
have over $500 year. This fact pnohes many, who do
not hesitate to grufnble The was deducted once
before but strange TO saw the government refunded H.
The hope that viii act In like this occasion
iesscus the dscntcnt Of the parties interested There
mus, be ave thousand names nov the pay ron,
and SEQ 900 monthly the lcast TIA, will pay them
The New York herald., 1863-01-25

friends Of General POHss that he 70 BE- acquitted
and he would then Resign.
THE ALADdEn pKluDR IN ruB QuARrERx AsrER's
DerARrMts'T Ar pntLADELpHiA.
lAe Judge AdvocssS General has taken preliminary
sssps fsr nun Investigation Of the alleged frauds
secsd With tina Qurtermasters Department. Philade
phis The testimony in part. has already been procured
Iho transactions relate 70 TENTS caps clothing and other
suprsss; shoddy entering largely u sad into the
tracts rhs reportsates that the frauds 1t large figures
In The aggregate several millions.
THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD.
10 known here that there s no intention 10 recon
struct the Norfolk Navy Yard.
rns PROPOSED LEAGUE ISLAND NAVY YARD.
II was supposed tint the proposition TO build navy
yard on large scale a Philadelphia would find favor ib
Congress; but in the Senate to-day It failed.
GENERAL CAMERON IN WASHINGTON.
General Cameron s being feted here
the terrible revelations Harrisburg Some people are
verdan enough n suppose that be may be required 70
yield his appointment Of Minister to Russia.
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
The military Governor. OF Memphis.

on sunday Geueral s. 4. furlbut was relieved Of tho
position ~ conmandant of the post ~ Memphis sy en
lames T.. yeatch. ri fndisps Gen. Hurbut has been
appointed To- command the sixteenth army corps which
in charge Gen Hamilton, while Gen Tiurlbut
" absent a brief visit 10 his home General Y,ri.
br has rcos0d ~ appointment u major scptal bf ,u
not Gssume ne rand until hs is oonfrpteo.
General Ncstch leading member of the bar of
indiana talents n the highest order and will
bring to The discharge of the duties deyolved
upnn him clear head an enlightened Judgment and a
Kindly hsart W. anticipate brilliant career Tor hsn ,n
fhe rositsn IN winch he is placed and for thr ds.
rbafre " the duties of which he preserves in an
ds.let, IsIt senbpaiop a tact and talent
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
INTERESTING FROM FORTRESS MONROE
Captures Of Rebel vessels.-Exscution or
an Army Teasaster Ter she Murder Of =
Negro, &C., &c.

v6BUehO@HXeGut10n
an Army TeaMstcr Ter she Murder Of q
Negro, &C., &c.
Fosruzss MONROE Jan. %, 1883
Commodore Norris captured one schooner and two
rloops last night At the mouth OF the Carruck creek
near the James river.
The schooness cargo purchased In Norfolk and the
bills amounted to I've thousand nine hundred dollars and
consisted Of gum shcac qunine boots shoes and gen.
eFal assortment.
Frederick Lett, German, hung At O'Clock TO-
day, at Fort Wool, on the Rip Raps, In conformity with
the decision Of the court martial recently held Fortress
Monroe, and the approval Of tho President
Letx formerly lived In Baltimore, but had been e.
ploycd teama,er in the army while the Peninsula
He shot negro about three months ago the town Of
Hampton, Va, with whom he had had controversy
Rev. Mr. Kcrfoot chaplain Of the Third New York rsgi
ment his spiritual adviser and attended him his
last Of time She solemn passed OF quietly and
perfect order.
The steamboat John A. warner Captain Cone, arrived
here this afternoon from Washington, loaded with army
smbulances.
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
DEPARTMENT or THE EAST.
The SeabOard Fortified cations-Genssa
Wool's Headquarters.

Vm0 Se00O0r0 McAttOno-GGHaYAA
Wool's Headquarters.
Brigader General Harvey Brown has recently been in
spec,ng the foncasoDs Of erection on ssasep
Island. The works being put In defensive coDai,c
rapidly as possible, and In the of short time
the defenccs Of harbor will be strong enough
successfully any force which may attempt the passage
General Wool expects bs able 70 leave for Boz
ton, for the purpose Of inspecting the fortsca,ons
Tending the Hub Of the Universe.r
The General has had his headquarters during the
few weeks at the ST Nicholas Hotel but from the foIo
ing General Order readers will perceive thaS bas,
secured more central location for his permanent head
qusvters;--
GENERAL oRDERs-NO. 10,
HEADQUARTERS, bKpARrhEST EAsT
NEw YORK CRY, Jan. %, 1853. I
The headquArters OF the department are located At No.
~ beecker street. in this city.
ing Assistant Adjutant General, at tho above address
BY command OF Major General WODl.
c. 7. CERsrESsEr, Major and Abide. Camp AcsnS AS
sistant Adjutant General
GENERAL WOOL AND THE STATE FORCES.
General Wool, under special authority Of N. svne 81
government issued orders Wednesday sgSt
mental commanders OF the whole OF the New York stsS
Militia 10 report him each their individual strength
men, arms &c The Second division reported - dudS.
form, but under protest from General Hail. portion q"
the First division positively refused to report The
ground that Governor Seymour was only lgA' con4
mander Of the State forces. the
GENERAL wooL's DKPARruRE FOR THE sTAsH-
CAPITAL.
General Wool left thcsti Nicholas Hotel for Aban, BY
the three O'Clock train yesterday afternoon " have s
interview with Governor seymour in reference 10 The
seabosrd fortincatsns Of this state Ho expects 70 rs
turn to this city Tuesday next, when, should hQ.
weather permit he win personally inspect all the Iorta~
csous in tho vicinity Of this city. Another he obs
ects General wool has yiew during his visit TO The
State Capital 10 mako arrangements by Which there
shall be Disagreement between Tia state military
M
sary take carrying out the objects the geperAh
government had IN view when the department was put
under his control.
An invitation dinner TO be given Thursday neat,
a. the 81 Nicholas Hotel has been rendered 70 Major
General Wool and staff, by Colonel Roome and other
officers the Thirty seventh regiment New York stats
Militin.
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THE REBEL NEWS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI.
a Battle at Port Hudson Expected-Pre-
parnttOn for Resistance.
IIral.a 4 fh.. Ia.rl.a n.nnl...

FORT HUDSON.
From very significant Indications think battle
Port Hudson IL Imminent. The public are fully aware
that the most ample preparation has been made TO sue
ecsfniy battle the approach Of the enemy below and
y also woll known that tho vigilance OF the new
mander o this department has been untiring since his
arrival We hdce nal the diSies tsrrs bw thai attack
ea Po't Hadson rR resuh another ricJugy disdser
hasd arars. The Mississippi al Baton Rouge has
been covered with their feet and transports for the
last three weeks under the orders of Banks and was
eNpccted that that force would cooperate IN the late
attempt NIcksburg For reason tho Yankee fleet
below did not Got up % time; presume the cause
~ the sudden departure cf the attacking forces 1t vcks-
burg was 10 await the cooperation of their forces below
We think i would he safe thing to bet that tney will
1Imisa the eonncrtonr - -
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General JohDston Forg giving Rebel De.
-eters sf They Return 10 Duty.
iMrORTANr MILITARY ORDER.

General Johnston has, by general order modified
previous order is-ned from headquarors n reatun 10
Unauthorized absenccs belonging TO the departments OF
Tennessee Alabama, Mrsssippi and ousana 90 0rlnf
us,s JtW pardon, prordsd Mey J,iurs u fasg ,n.r
commands ~ ns 2oiA na This /. a highly commentaries
act OF enency IN Gcnsral Johnston and We none win hc
duly appreciated by absentee many of whom lot duty
account Of scknes. furousbs having been stopped
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
DRANDRErH PILLS.
ID THEY trRE DYSPEPSIA. REDUCE LESSEN AND
ExPEL TBE PRINCIPLE OF DISEASE

DR.. Thomas Hazard. Of Portsmouth, r. That,
twenty experience with this medicine cannTm
hi. belicf that u very lew cascs would the
vices he reaiired ~ Brsndrrhs Pills promptly
the early stages of disease
Mr. Louis q. NaN Publisher the Morristown Bsnner
says IN ha napei - us month Of January. 1858 h,d
own Signature that this noble Notwithstanding prR-
dreihs rilseard hnn q DysTp.a and costiyene-- wh
all other rcdcncs and advice which he yoecH
ALTOGETHER Useless for bis ief, and, further thai Their
effect q 70 pleasant hat child would not Complain
Nv d. Penney, The well jewcler of this city wA
by
nRANpRErH's PILLS.
when All other medicine had failed
Sr Cook ~ bennington, Vermont, aso cafef - sps,
useurss and dyspepsia when given 10 ie vi br
doctors Nr. CooE is well known aud distinctly hei
owes his i = y Blandreh's Pills
York who haze beeu ced Of rheumatism aud esrry iorrs
Of dscsse by these pills.
IN the cods eong6a dizziness and influenza soe
eltsDt pret an 10 safer or medicine upsdI
They entirely and nnocent vide the es monr
% Dr. Chiffon Witch hle ~ the once 2e4 Cana sres
Bnt their merits we kuewn IN full dosss there sos
pnrgsvr smaller ones they act ~ rrnt'" s
los curing and parilyps The blood I.y s.e<
every thousands whoeNere deemed in"nfabse
IN ID medicine was Used.
PRINCIPAL OFFICE 29t CANAL STREET
Sold also At No Union square and BY all eetAties
dealsra al y, O. per bor, with full directions.
he 81 RE AND GET NEW STYLE
The New York herald., 1863-01-25


The public should receive the staemcnt Of the radical
papers, that the Court Martial who tried Major General
fiez John Porter were unanimous for his conviction for
what II 10 worth-for no more
Under the sixty.nipth Article or War any member OF
Court Martial, Including the Judge Advocate, who d.
vuges tho vote OF member upon Of the charges
on which an accused may have been tried even
the Of the United States commits papable and
fragrant perjury and 10 punishable for that crime of
course. so II Is impossible that any but the Court
and Judge Advocate Holt can know how the individual
members OF the Court voted in this as bare ma
jorty Of enc voted for conviction the record presented
70 the President simply saes that the Court found him
guilty, without stating by what vote ----
In military circles here II believed that there but
bafe majority Of vote for his conviction either
charge.
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
Fire at Buffalo,

BrFsAIo, Jan. %, 1861
fire his morning destroyed portion Of the City Hahs
including the Council chamber The books anc raperu
sere saved Tho amount Of the loss Ia not ys ascsr-
tanned.
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

AT pAwLEYs BUSINESS CARDS 81 A LEGO; bill.
"A heads 81 resm; circulars ssc 1oo0 labels 3ss i,np4
Books spacrs pamphlets catalogues posters ni snds9
eQua, Paper purchased be ofc the great e
trqe etrest
The New York herald., 1863-01-25
SLIP NEW 8.

BELOW.
ship Young Sam Of Portland. from Liverpool 80 aays
Ship Ellen Austin.
BY pilot boa, Washington, No. 4.