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The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
Tax i'm Kind.

BY reference to our advertising columns it
will be seen that the Assessors for Kershaw
District is now prepared to received returns for
so much of the present crop as has been Sc
cured at this time. The Assessors will be
found at the War Tax office, at the usual hour
for such business
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
Yankee Reports from the West.

SENAroB1A, Miss, Sept. 25.-The big CAom-
pion, with full cargo Of government stores,
burned up at Memphis last night. Guerillas
fire into all boats passing below Memphis.
Five regiments of Indiana troops left Indi-
anapalis for kentucky, on the 18th. The 18th
Missouri regiment mutlnicd on its way from st.
Louis South, took command of the boat and
went back, refusing to do duty. Part Of them
arc under guard, the rest scattered. No troops
are called for from Illinois in this draft.
Federal papers report that four or five YES
sells had run the blockade at Wilmington.
The draft is ordered to be enforced at once
in Missouri.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
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
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DR.. REENSTJERNA has removed his Office to
the building occupied by Messrs Hammerslough l.
McCurry, and offers his professional services to the
public
September lS
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY IN:
forms his friends and patrons in Camden, that having
joined the army he no longer discharge the duties
of the place assigned him by their confidence.
They will generously excuse the breach Of engage
ment thus involved in the performance of what is
deemed more imperative, and on that account only
more agreeable duty to his country.
Those indebted to him will please make payment
to the Rev'd. Paul Trapier.
R. MIDDLETON, Jr.
FLAT ROCK N. c., October
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October 2
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE EXERCISES OF MISS DENOON'S SCHOOL,
for Girls and Boys, will be resumed on the lst Octo-
Der, and will continue until August lst, 1864 Pupils
received from to l3 years of age.
Terms made known upon application.
September 25
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
DIR. JOHN McCAA

OFFERS HIS SERVICES TO THE CITIZENS
of Camden and surrounding country.
.Ofice two doors above the Branch Bank Camden
So Ca January 30
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
Special N Offices.
SCHOOL NOTICE.

THE REV L. r. STAUDENMAYER INTENDS
to open School for the admission of pupils in Eng
iish Mathematics, Ancient and Modern Classics.
Terms of Tuition and location Of school will be an
nounced in the next issue of this paper.
October
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
TAX PAYERS TAKE NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS IN KERSHAW OR l7TB COL
lection District S. c., who have Registered Business,
required within ten days after the first Of October,
1861 to make return of the gross amount of sales
made from the first of July last to lst of'Ocober and
pay the per centage upon the same.
A. NJ KENNEDY,
War Tax Col. l7th C. u.
October 2 3
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, IsGa.

Frost.
We have been informed by many of our
country friends that they have, during the past
week, been visited by heavy frosts which has no
doubt proved very injurious to the pea and
other crops, throughout the district.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02
From Bragg's Army.

ATLANTA, Sept3O.-A staff officer, who left
the lines yesterday afternoon, reports that
Rosencranz has sent in flag Of truce, and af.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-02

The New Orleans Bee of the 9th inst, ,Gt
was in other papers also,) gives the particulars
of treaty of peace and commerce between
Hon. John Slidell, on the part of the Confcd-
eracy. and the Emperor Napoleon, and that
one of our Commissioners was to accompany
Maximilian from France to Mexico with feet
of French and American vcssels-all to sail on
the first of October.
This news it is stated, completely changed
the programme Of the enemy respecting the
attack on Mobile. Thirty-fve thousand men
are now on their way up Red River, enroate
it is supposed, to the Mexican frontier. 1t is
represented, further, that there are now about
twenty-five thousand men in the different bar
racks around New Orleans, and that all the
steamers in the rivers, schooners and other
crafts in the lakes, have been seized by the
Government, and all provisioncd, with wood,
water, &C., ready to sail at moments warn
ing.
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BURNING OF THE PARAGON FIGURING MILLS


BURNING OF THE PARAGON FLouRING Mills,
AUGUSTA, GA.-The Paragon FIGURING Mills
were totally DESTROYED by fire last night, to-
gether with their contents. The fro was dis
covered about o'clock, and, notwithstanding
the great exertions of our fremen and citizens,
thing of destructive nature was destroyed
The mills were owned by A. Baker, ESQ.
Loss about $2OO,OOO. Insurance only $4,000.
There were several reports that the mill had
caught fire from one Of the elevators. Upon
inquiry, we found these statements incorrect
The machinery had not been in motion since
one o'clock, and several persons had been at
work around the elevator in which the fire
was first discovered. If there had been any
fire in it, would certainly lave been observed
The fire was, undoubtly, the work of an noen-
diary. The loss of these mills is very great to
the community. In fact, their value cannot be
we'll estimated in times life these.-Auqusta
Chronicle.
JOHN MoRaAN.-This individual, who is now
confined in the Ohio penitentiary, because of
his purposecss raid through Indiana and that
State has, although he has got his head shaved,
stock Of chivalry about him. We are in
formed by United States army officer that
when he reached Versailles, Ripley county,
this side of the Ohio line, he found in the safe
of the clerks office three thousand dollars done
up in packages, sent home by soldiers in our
ranks, fighting for their country and our own
glorious flag, to their families. Morgan had
the money in his hands, but understanding
from whom it was and what was its destination
Immediately returned it, remarking that if it
was Uncle Sans money he would take it, but
never would he punder any brave man in the
field, conscientiously performing his duty as he
understood it. There is streak of honor and
chivalry about this "thiei' called Morgan, as W.
have before remarked-IndianapoA Sentinel
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The Late Battle i'm Tennessee.

As yet VIC have been unable to receive any
correct list of the casualties, in the late BATTLE
which suspense causes great anxiety in our
midst. Amongst those we have heard from,
are Capt JOSEPH DUNLAP, wounded severely
in the arm; Lieut. JAMES RIDDLE, severe flesh
wound in the leg; Lieut.. DANIEL K1RKLEY, Sc
we're in the leg, causing amputation. OF the
killed, we hear the names of Sergeant REUBEN
GERALD, BENJAMIN ARRANTs, Sergt. RICHARD
KIRKLAND and FRANK DEVINE, all Of whom
were good and true men, and rendered efficient
service to their country, and their loss will be
mourned by many friends and near relatives.
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TAX IN KIND.

TAX IN KIND.
THE UNDERSIGNED ARE PREPARED TO
receive returns for much Of the present crop has
been secured at this time
VIM. MCKAIN, Assessor.
j. A. SCHROCK, Asst. Assessor
October 2
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OFFICE QUARTERMAsTER,

CHARLESTON, s. c.. October l, 1862.
Mr. A. NJ LEE is APPOINTED AGENT OF
this department, for the purchase of Corn and
Fodder. in the Districts Of KershaW and
Lancaster.
Planters desiring to SELL will communicate with him.
Particular attention must be paid to the packing
the fodder and water must be used During the past
year the Government experienced heavy loss from
improper packing and all such will be hereafter re-
jected. MOTTE A. PRINGLB,
Captain and Assistant Quartermaster.
rB- The subscriber can be found at his residence
DeKalb street. next west of the Presbyterian Church
October 10 A. M LEE.
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Adjournment OF the State I.esisia.


The Legislature of South Carolina adjourned
on Wednesday last, having past the following
Acts:
To prevent dcsertion from service.
To provide voluntary companies of mounted
infantry.
To provide for the election Of members of
Congress, and
To amend tho Act to supply negro labor for
coast defence.
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TO THE TAX PAYERS OF KER.
SHAW DISTRICT.

WILL ATTEND AT MY OFFICE ON TUES.
DAYS. WEDNESDAYS and THU RSDAY'S o
each week, commencing on Tuesday next, the 22d
inst, until the Oath of October for the purpose OF
collecting tho money on the returns made. All who
fail to pay will be Double Taxed.
A. N. KENNEDY, T. C. 18th c. d.
September Is 3
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-07-17
From General Lees Army.

Through the telegraph, and our Rich.
mond Exchanges, we have had as yet,
with an exception or two, no accounts of
Lees army in Pennsylvania and Mary
land, save those of our enemies, through
their most venal presses. These accounts
are denounced by the Richmond press as
false. After so denouncing them, the
Examiner, OF that city, says:
"And it was only at the late hour of
the evening that anything could be OBJ.
tanned giving the lie to the monstrous ro-
nance of the Baltimore American. The
Central train from Staunton arrived at
five O'Clock p. m, bringing several sol.
diers who were wounded at Get tysburg.
One Of those, who says he left Gettysburg
on Saturday at noon, reports up to that
time our army had met with no defeat
There was no decentralization existing in
our ranks, but on the contrary, the men
were as confident as ever; nor was there
any evidences of hasty retreat being
about to be made. Our trains were in
motion towards Ilagerstown, but at
leisurely pace We had taken hirtee..
thousand prisoners, who were being
escorted towards Williamsport.
Late in the evening it became public
ly known that there had been received
at the war Office an official dispatch from
the command Of the post at Martinsburg,
stating that General Lee was at Hagers-
town with his army in fine order and con.
djtion. This dissipated the gloom of the
general public, but there were some who
persisted in believing the worst. and be-
ing miserable. They insisted that Gen.
Lee had exhausted his ammunition, and
the Potomac being too high to be forded,
he must inevitably be hemmed in and
cut to pieces or be captured; that though
he had ammunition and could keep the
enemy at bay, he must perish, &c.
Last night the President received a
dispatch from the commandment of the
post at Martinsburg, which was in the
highest degree cheering. 1t stated that
General Lee had been victorious in every
engagement with the enemy, and had
fallen back to Hagerstown simply that
he might put across the Potomac his
wounded and prisoners, both of whom
were numerous.
"a gentleman reached here last night
who left Washington city on Sunday
night. He says the Yankees were much
detected and the secessionists jubilant, in
consequences of the result OF the battles
at Gettysburg, the former admitting that
Lee had beaten Meade in every fight.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-07-17
Richmond,

Attention is invited to the paragraph
below from the Richmond Enquirer of the
8th:-
RICHMOND CITIZEN SoLDIEGs.-Gen. FL
aey issues the ORDER which will be found
below, returning thanks for the prompti-
tude ana zeal of the force under General
Gusts Lee. Our city volunteers deserve
this praise; but what less could they have
done? Richmond is worth keeping and
holding; and if its citizens would not turn
out in such an emergency, they would de-
serve to see their city In ashes
The examples so nobly set by the peo-
pie of Rome in Georgia, and more lately
by those of Knoxville, in keeping at bay
regular forces, on full march for those
towns, has not been thrown away A Ma.
TIoNAL GUARD should be organized at once
in every town and in every county; and
until peace is finally declared, every man
able TO bear arms should sleep with his
musket at his bedside. At any moment
of day or night, the alarm-bell may ring;
and let him who fails to attend the sum-
mons, forever thereafter hold his man
hood cheap.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-07-17
Address of Gen. Lee TO his Troops

The following address of Gen. Lee to
his troops, in regard to their conduct on
the enemy's SOIL deserves to be recorded
as part of the history of the times.
HEADQ'Rs Army NORTHERN VIRGINIA, |
Chambersburg, Pa, June 9th, 1868.
GENERAL ORDERS, No. 49,
The commanding General has observed
with marked satisfaction the conduct of
the troops on the march, and confidently
anticipates results commensurate with
the high spirit they have manifested
No troops could have displayed greater
fortitude or better performed the ardu-
Gus marches of the past ten days. Their
conduct in other respects has, with few
exceptions been in keeping with their
character as soldiers, and entities them
to appreciation and praise.
There have, however. been instances
of forgetfulness on the part of some,
that they have in keeping the yet unsul-
lied reputation of the army and that the
duties exacted Of us by civilization and
christianity are not less obligatory in the
country of the enemy than in our own,
" The commanding General considers
that no greater disgrace could befall the
army, and through it, our whole people,
than the preparation Of the barbarous
outrages upon the innocent an0 defence
less, and the wanton destruction of pri-
vate property, that have marked the
course Of the enemy in our own country
Such proceedings not only disgrace the
perpetrators, and all connected with
them, but are subversive OF the discip-
line and efficiency Of the army, and de.
structive to the ends of our present
movements. 1t must be remembered
that we make war only upon armed men.
and that we cannot take vengeance for
tho wrongs our people have suffered
without lowering ourselves in the eyes Of
all whose adherence has been excited by
the atrocities Of our enemy, and offend
ing against Him 10 whom vengeance be
longeth, without whose favor and sup
port our efforts must all prove in vain.
The commanding General, therefore,
earnestly exhorts the troops to abstain
with most scrupulous care from unneces-
sary or wanton injury to private property;
and he enjoins upon all officers to arrest
and bring to summary punishment all
who shall in any way offend against the
orders on this subject.
R. y. LIZ, General.
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jacksonville, July Q, 1885,

NAbiopN'ihLEi 'Nig " A"'''
Editor Post Every cloud has a silver lining,
every desert its oass, and even so are the hard
ships of tho soldiers life relieved by bright hap
by spots that linger in his memory and rise in
prospect before him to make him forget the tolls
troubles and hardships of camp aud campaign
and feel that be is toiling and fighting for an OBJ
ect worthy of it all Such was an entertainment
gotten up by the ladies of Madisonviie last night,
part of Company of Cavalry are taking a
few days recreation, while exchanging horses,
and understand that for their special enjoyment
and the benefit of the sick soldiers this exquisite
"Tableau" was arranged The Female Academy
was chosen for the theatre. In Tue time tho cur
tain rose, and a scene Of beauty delighted the
expectant audience. One young lady, perFonating
the Goddess of Liberty and wrapped in Confed-
crate ,olors, formed the centre Of semi-circle Of
beauty each Of the Confederate
wreaths of flowers Dixie vas sung, chorussed by
the circle Of ladies. thought IL never 30 beau
tiful before. After this, scene followed scene
many amusing, many instructive, all calculated
to drive away ennui and make tho soldier feel
that be is engaged in good cause, and that his
services are appreciated by the fair daughters OF
the South at least The different scenes we're in
torsperssd With appropriate and well chosen music,
Of which "The Confederate Toast" aud Tho
Homespuu Dress" gave particular delight The
whole wound up With selection of ludcrous
characters, in which Mrs. Partington and Ike
played a conspicuous part If such receptions
at home will not make tho boys hght harder /
don't know what will. More anon, whom the
scene shifts to war again. G. GRAY.
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CONGRESS-.

no We are authorized TO announce Col.
JOHN II. SAVAGE Of DeKalb county, as a
candidate for Congress from the 9Th COngresSion-
al District, at the en- suing election.
Mss- We are authorized to announce /. J.
DUPREE, as a candidate to represent the Elev-
enth Congressional District Of Tennessee, Mem
phis District in the next Confederate Congress.
lfs- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce Hon. WIN G. SWAN, Of Knox county,
MS Il candidate for reelection TO Congress for the
Second District. The following counties compose
the District: CAMPBELL, Claiborne, Union, Grain
ger, Jefferson, Knox, Sewer au3 Bloupt.
mr. We are authorized to announce Major
HIRAM S. BRADFORD. Of Haywood county,
as a candidate for Congress in the 1lth Mem
phis) District, subject TO the action of the Con-
vention to be held at Winchester, on the 18th OF
June
GzIs- We are authorized aud requested to an
nounce Col. PETE TURNKEY, of Franklin coun-
ty, as candidate for Congress for the Third
Congressional District Of Tennessee. Election
in August.
&l- We arc authorized and requested to az
nounce the name Of Hon. j. D. @. ATKINS, as
a candidate for reelection to Congress, from the
Ninth Congressional District of Tennessee.
&Si- We are authorized and requested to au-
nounce the name OF Hon. L, MENEES, as a can
didato for reelection to Congress, from the
Eighth Congressional District Of Tennessee.
HTl~ We ARE authorized to announce Hon. DA,
VID NJ. CURRIN as a candidate for reelection
to Congress from the Eleventh Congressional Dis
trict.
Gsfs~ Editor Poa:--The friends of JAMES r
MOORE, of Meigs county, now a private soldier
in Capt. Ssndaskey's Company Col. Ests' Regi
ment of Cavalry, hereby request you to announce
his name as n candidate for q seat in the House
of Representation in the second Congress of the
Confederate States, from the Third Congressional
District Of Tennessee. MANY CITIZENS.
ase~ We are authorized and requested to an
nounce the name of Hon. SAM. A. SMITH, o.
Bradley county, as n candidate for Congress il
this (the Third Congressional District.
G.fS~ We are authorized to announce the nam
of Gen. JOHN C. VAUGHN as candidate TO
Congress, to represent the Sd Congressional Dis
| trict, at the August election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1863-07-17
LEGISLATURH.

zrSs- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce Major WILLIE LOWRY as a candidate
for the State Senate in the District composed of
the counties of Monroe, Meigs, Polk and McMinn.
E4a- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce 10. r. WARE as a candidate to repre-
sont McMinn county in the lower branch Of next
Legislature.
IA We are authorized and requested TO an
ncunce VIM. c. PEAKE, of Moigs, as a candi-
date for Joint Representative for the District com
posed of the counties of Polk McMinn and
Meigs
Va. We are requested to announce 1t. W. E.
McELWEE as candidate to represent Roane
county in the next General Assembly of the
State 81
2ssl- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce Lit. W. G. ALL N, Of Rhea county, as q
candidate to represent the counties Of Rhea. Bcd-
soc and Van Buren,, in the lower house Of the
next General Assembly of Tennessee. 81
}g5as we are authorized and requested to an
nounce W. 9. P. JONES MS q candidate TO repre-
scat Monroe county in the next Legislature. Il
Gs1~ We pre- authorized and requested to an
nounce 1t. JAS. A. WALLACE, of Rhea county,
a u candidate to represent the counties of Rhea
Bledsoe, apd Van Buren,, in the lower house of
the next General Assembly Of the State Of Ten
nessee.
9ssS~ We are authorized and requested to an
nounce the name Of THOMAS ROGERS, ESQ.,,
as candidate to represent McMinn county. in
the lower branch of the next Legislature.
Gfs- In response to numerous solicitations, /
announce myself a candidate for election to the
House of Representatives from the DisIict COM
posed of the counties of Van Buren,, Bledsoe and
Rbea, at the ensuing August election,
S. Il. CARNES,
ESS~ We are authorized and requested to an
nounce the name of E. w. MARTIN, as a can
didate to represent Roane county in the lower
branch Of the next Legislature.
Esis- We are authorized and requested to an.
nounce the name Of Col. JOS. McCULLEY as a
candidate to represent McMinn county in the
lower branch Of the next Legislature.
jlsJ~ We are authorized and requested to an
nounce the name OF u. II. DUNN, Of Polk coun-
ty, as a candidate for State Senator for the Dis
trict composed of tho counties Of Meigs, McMinn,
Monroe and Polk.
;EsJ~ We are authorized and requested to an-
nounoe Maj. L. r. HURST, rs a candidate for
Joint Representative for the district composed Of
the counties of Meigs, Polk Gnd McMinn.
Esss- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce SILAS G. LATHAM as candidate for
Joint Representative for the District composed OF
the counties Of Neigs, Polk and McMinn.
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KNoxyIllr. TEss.. july .. 1888.

To the Fnesmsa Of Tezasssss:
lam = candidate from the Second Congression-
al District to represent yea in the next Congress
Of the Confederate States. Il is proper to remark
that have been an ardent and devoted friend
TO The South and eounselled resistance 10 Federal
power, ever since the hght at Fort Sumptsr. In
April, ls6l, shall IL elected, support the war
with whatever talent aud energy may possess;
to which end the highes, and sternest dictates OF
patriotism demand that the monthly pay Of the
soldier should be increased. A grateful country
should remuuerate him for h,s sacrifices and tolls.
While the price Of every thing has advanced
some FIVE, some ten f0ld-the pay Of the soldier
remains the same.
shall endsavor TO correct some Of the unjust
and oppressive features Of the tax bill, that all
classes without distinction shall alike feel its
butdens.
The writ Of Aa6e0s corpus is the bulwark Of our
liberties and | will not vote, except in most
extraordinary case for its sgspea sion, aud thereby
place the citizen in the power Of the military, 10
be arrested and imprisoned without warrant or
charge, with NO power in the courts to redress the
wrong. This would be military despotism. such
as the Lincoln Government at the North. where
their prisons are filled with uno1ending citizens.
and no court dare TO release them. ] would hail
with delight speedy peace, but IL mast bring 9th
Il q perfect and permanent national independence
for the South. Our desolated country--the blood
Of our brave martys-the tears and anguish OF
our widows and orphans, all cry aloud for perma-
nent separation and independence, aud VIC will be
content with nothing Else.
One word about the Winchester Convention. l
was In II, and insisted that it should make no
nomination for this District, irasmuch as the
great body of the Southern vote was not repre-
sented. / requested that the people might be
4 al. lafa hat