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HEADQUARTERS.
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION.
CoLUNBIA, July 81, 1868.

CoLUxBrA, July 81, 1863.
CIRCULAR ORDER.
N IN obedience to the recent Proclamation
IA OF the President, and in pursuance OF or.
ders Of the AGjutant and Inspector General Of
the Confederate States, tho enrolment is here
by ordered of all persons in this State, between
the ages Of Is and As Yeas, who are liable to
Confederate military service, and not already
in service.
II. With the view to such enrolment, En-.
rolling Officers will proceed forthwith to regis-
ter all male white persons, within the ages indi.
Gated found within their respective Districts,
who are adjudged liable to enrolment and who
have not already been enrolled
ILL., Ii is the duty Of all male whites within
the ages indicated as well those who claim
exemption as those who do not], to report in
person at the District Office for enrolment but
Enrolling Officers will not wait their so report
ing, but will proceed at once to register all
persons who are adjudged liable, on such inl
formation as they may obtain.
lV. Immediately after the Goth day Of Au.
gust, En- olling Officers will forward to these
Headquarters list of all persons who have re-
ported as volunteers, giving descriptive partic-
uIars, with the Company and Regiment selec-
ted.
V. After the Goth day of August, Enrolling
Officers will transfer from the Register to the
Roll of Conscripts, the names Of all persons
who are adjudscd liable to conscription and
who have not reportad as volunteers, and will
send them forward to the Camp OF Instruction
as speedily as practicable. They will also use
all efforts to gather in the names of all persons
who have eraded the duty to report.
vi. After the first day OF September, En-
rolling Officers will enroll as Conscr,pts all per-
sons who, having reported as volunteers, fsil
to so forward TO their respective commands by
the said day and will spare no effort, resorting
TO arrests il necessary, to forward them prompt.
ly the Camp OF Instruction.
VII. The eHigences Of the service demand
ot Enrolling Officers increased activity and en-
ergy III the performance OF their duties. The
salvation Of the Contederacy may depend on
their exertions to increase the army. Tho
Commandaut will be rigid in exactiug Of them
this activity and energy.
Z. d. MELTON,
Major, Act Iomit Conseripts.
Aug. B, IL
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that he volunteered before being enrolled as
Conscript on presenting which ne will be ac-
cepted in the company to which he shall go,
aud he entitled to all the privileges of a volun-
teer. Those who go forward without such GER
tifcate cannot be received, or If received, will
be reclaimed and ordered back to the Camp of
Instruction
TX. Any person liable to enrolment may pre-
sent a substitute ut the Camp Of Instruction,
and il accepted, the principal will be discharged
from conscription. But hereafter every per-
son furnishing substitute will become liable
to service if his substitute shall DESERT or his
services be lost from any cause other than the
casualties Of war.
G, ID. MELTON,
Major, Acting Con,'dt Conscrpts.
Aug. 8, 1t
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SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
COLUMBIA S. c. July SOth IS

COLUMBIA S. {. July 30th 1868.
Mr.. ]. A. Cunningham has been appointed
an agent Of this department, for the purchase
of bacon, flour, corn, wheat and beef cattle, in
Lancaster District The schedule Of prices"
established by the board Of commission ers will
be paid for the above articles of subsrstence-
1t is to be hoped that the planters OF the Dis.
trlct will come forward at once with the above
supplies which are much needed.
|. d. WITHERSPOON,
Capt. and A. e S.
Aug. 8, 1868, 26-3t
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NOTICE TO DEFAULTERS,

Defaulters in Lancaster District for neglect
to furnish slave labor for the coast, under the
call ot the 9Th March, were nearly all adjudged
liable for the penalty winch the law ali ,es to
such neglect, by the Board Of Commissioners
Of Roads for said District, at a meeting of said
Board held on Monday, the 3d inst. The Treas,
urer, John j. Craig, is instructed to collect the
fines OH or before the 5th inst.
A meeting Of the Board is appointed to be
held OH Saturday, the l5th inst, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. for the purpose Of trying Deiaulters un.
der the call ior slave labor Tor the coast, OF the
18th OF July; and said defaulters are hereby
warned TO attend on that day (l5th August)
and show cause, before the Board, If any they
can, why they should not be fined
6. II. FUNDERBURK,
Clinr Commrs Roads and Bridges.
Aug. 8, lSS2, oS-lt
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FOR THE LANCASTER LEDGER.
PRAYER Meeting.

The Union Baptist Church in conference on
Saturday the lst August, 1868, in view Of the
dreadful calamities spread over our land by the
horrors OF war,
Resolved to set apart Friday the l4th inst,
as day Of fasting, humiliation and prayer to
Almighty God for the speedy close of the war
and the restoration OF peace again in our bleed.
ing country; that our suffering soldiers may
soon return home again, and for this purpose We
earnestly request all who desire these blessings
To- assemble .t their places OF worship and unite
with US in spirit aud prayer that We may OBJ.
tain these blessings.
August st 1868,
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TELEGRAPHIC.
Virginia lntelligeh ce,

RICHMOND, July 2S.-The fight heretofor
reported occurred Oh the 23d, at NJ Manassas Gap.
Gen. Wrights Brigade, comma nded by Col.
Walker, OF the Sd Georgia, approached the
Gap, but finding it guarded by force of Yam.
KEGS, estimated at from 5000 to 5000, halted
to await reintorcements, which were moving
in the same direction
The Yankees taking advantage Of the dis,
parity Of numbers, attacked the brigade A
severe engagement ensued, lasting several
hours. The Confederates retired with n loss
of from 200 to 800 in killed, wounded and
missing
1t is reported that Grant has joined Meade,
with 5000 men.
.PETERsBURo, July 2T.-lniorniation receive ed
from all unquestiohabls source states that an
immense Yankee cavalry force is collecting at
Portsmouth and Suffolk. 1000 bales OF hay
has arrived at Portsmouth. More raids are no
doubt on the tapis.
CuLPErER, July GA special despatch to
the Richmond Enquirer, says: "Meade's head
quarters were at Warrenton on Saturday
Sedgwck is reported moving towards FEEDER,
ickaurg."
RICHMOND, July 3l.-Gen. Less army is
represented AZ IN fine spirits It's now be.
heved that no engagement will take place for
some time.
Information has been received that General
Dick Tayloy defeated the enemy At Donaldson.
vile, J.a, taking several thousand prisoners
The battle occurred soon after the fall of Port
Hudson. Late Northern papers briefly aliude
to the battle.
Gen. Lee orders the immediate return of all
officers and soldiers from the Army of North srn
Virginia, and says that to remain at home at
this hour Of the country's need is unworthy the
manhood of the Southern soldier
Gen. Cooper has issued an order to rry into
effect the Act Of Congress requiring all quar-.
terinasters and coinmssaries to detail all disa
blsd soldiers that may DC necessary Tor service
III their respective offices. All citizens 80
employed will be reported to enrolling officers
for conscriplion.
New York papers received here contain full
details OF the repulse Of the Federal troops in
the assault on Battery Wagner, OH the Isth-
They admit loss Of 800 killed. wounded and
missing. The Tribune denounces the alta,
as u disastrous failure, and calls upon Lincoln
to ascertain who is responsible.
There is some probability Of the resumption
OF the exchange Of prisoners. The Commits
soner. will meet in day or two 70 compromise
the difficulties if possible
RICHNoxD, August New York papers. of
the 30th. state that the Secretary of " ar has
decided that Morgan and all his officers will b.
cOnfiued in the Ohio Penitentiary until the
rebel authorities remove The obstacles to negro
troops captured some time ago in Georgia.
The New York Times says that Gilmore has
been promised all the reiniorcements he needs
Charleston must fall. II energy and Is inch
guns will accomplish the result.
The Army OF the Potomac now occupies
practically the same line that it did two
months ago. The recent active movements
will necessarily be followed by comparative in
action.
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rB- OFFICE CHEF COMMlsSARY-

OFFICE CHIEF COMMlSSARY-
lHARLESTON, $. Z, July Gath, ls62.-Hav.
ing been appointed CHIEF CUMMISSARY for
the tate oi South Carolina, with approval Of
the Secretary of War, with instructions to di.
vide the State INTO Divisions, for the proper
collection and distribution OF supplies, have
divided the State into five divisions for each
of which divisions q Division Commissary has
been appointed 10y the Commissary General.
Division No. !, Captain h. l.. SIMONS Di,
vision Commissary, embraces the Districts OF
Pickens, Anderson, Greenvile, Abbeville and
part OF Edgetield adjoining.
Division No. 2, Captain 8. c. MEANS Divis.
ion Commissary, embraces she Districts of
Spartansurg, Laurens, Union, Newbery and
part OF Edgefeld.
Division No. 3, Captain |. u. WITHER.
SPOON Division Commissary, embraces the
Disnicts Of York, Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster.
kershaw and Richland.
Division No. 4, Captain JOHN +. RILEY
Division CoInmissary, embraces the Districts OF
Lexington, Orangeburgb, Barnwell, Colleton
and part Of Edge6sld.
Division No. s, Captain WM. NETTLES,
Acting Division Commissary, embraces tho
Districts of Chesterfield, Marlboro, Darlington,
Marion, Sumter, Williamsburg and G larendon.
The Division Commssaries will publish list
OF their Sub -Commissares and Agents as soon
as they are appointed.
Each Division COmmissary is furnished with
the power Of impressmeuL and will, WHOM nee,
essary for the Subsistence of the Army, i'm,
press Substance Stores within their Division
bought for sale, paying according to the rates
fixed by the schedule of tho impressment Com,
mlssioners. Spectators are warned not to
offer for Subsistence prices beyond those fixed
by this schedule.
No Commissary nor Government Agent,
from any quarter, is authorized, under any pre-.
text, to make purchases OF Substance Stores
in this State, except under the orders of the
Division Commissaries above nsnsd-it being
the design OF the Secretary Of War to prevent
competition between the Comlnissarles of diff,
fsrent States. The Division Commissaries are
instructed, therefore, to prohibit interference
within their Divisions, TO prevent the shipment
OF supplies purchased by Commissaries or
Commissary Agents under other than their
authority, and 70 impress the stores il nec'
essary.
II. c. GUERIN,
Major and Commissary Subsistence.
Aug.b, 81
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ComRissary Supplies.

A notice from Maj. II. c. Guerin, Chief Com.
missary for The State Of South Carolina, states
that he has, under instructions from the Secrs.
arv Of War, divided the State into five divi.
sons, and appointed division Commissary Cor
each
For division No. 3. embracing the Districts
Of York, Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Kershaw
and Rehland, Capt. !. d. Witbe spoon is apt
pointed. .Commissaries and Agents are
TO be appointed hereafter.
This regulation relates to the procurement o!
supplies for the army by imprsssmsnt, and 10
the collection Of the Tax in kind Each divi.
sion Commissary has power to impress subss.
tsnce stores, within their respective divisions,
bought for sale, paying according to the rates
fIsd BY the lnpressmen, Commissioners. Spec
ulatos are warned not TO Offer for subsistence
prices beyond thoss fixed by the Schedule Of
the lmpressment Commissioners, published a
short time since.
Persons, therefore, Who contemplate buying
provisions to sell again, would do well to con.
suit this seheduls
II will DO seen by the notice from Capt. With.
erspoon, published elsewhere, that Mr.. J. A.
Cunningham is the agent for Lancaster.
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FsoN the IsLASps.-An occasional shot was
exchanged between the land batteries Thurs,
day night, until an early hour Friday morning
when the snemy's battery, about half mile
from Wagner, opened a heavy fire upon the
latter from their Parrot guns, followed by three
other batteries in rapid succession. Our bat,
teries replied, and the cannonading was con.
tnued with great spirit on both sides for sever.
81 hours. The ironsides and monitors made no
demonstrations. The casualties on our side
IRON the mornings bombardment we're repor,
ted to be two killed, and 6ve wounded. In the
afternoon, another sharp FIRE WAS opened from
the enemys battery. and continued tor about
two hours, when it ceased.
Fort Sumter and the batteries on james L.,
land kept up their fire on Morris Islsnd, and il
Is believed had the effect OF stopping the Yam
KEGS At their wdtks, besides doing some dam.
age among them.
A gun boat and small schooner were along.
side the lronsides yesterday, apparently trans,
ierring a fresh supply Of ammunition to the
latter.
The monitors remained inactive through out
the day Charleston Courier, LIST.
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The New York Herald, Of the 2Sth, con.
tains lengthy despatch from Washington, of
which the following Is the substance
ut Is now admitted by the most sangulns
members Of the Administration, that never
were our foreign affairs In so menacing = state
England, so official advicss indicate, is de.
termined to furnish the South with an iron clad
navy. IL Is equally certain that the Emperor
Of France has made up his mind definitely to
interfere in our domestic affairs. The fall of
Vicksburg and Port Hudson, and the rebel de.
feat at Gettysburg, will not, it is believed by
the most sanguins friends Of the Administration
alter the character Of the action which France
and England have determined 10 adopt, On
the contrary, the moment there Is danger of
the North overpowering the South, interven
ton will be tried to compel the separation,
upon which England and France are de,
termined. England ia determined TO cripple
the po~sr Of ibis srss, Republic, and France
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We regret to learn that Capt. William Reed,
al aged and prominent citizen of this District,
died on Monday last, from disease of tho kid.
nsys. Capt Reed formerly represented this
District in the State Legislature, and has al.
ways been highly respected throughout the
District. His death will be much regretted.
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From Charleston,

A.. CHARLESTON, July Sl.-Cummings Point
WAS severely bombarded yesterday morning,
commencing about ~ o'clock-the Ironsdes
and two monitors being engaged which lasted
till about 8 in the afternoon, when they with I.
drew. Batteries Gregg, Simkias. Sumter and
Wagner participated. Bastssy Gregg lost two
killed and seven wounded. The bsttery was
not materially injured. Bassssy Wagner is said
TO be In better condition than bsfore. No
firing Oh James Island aud but Ssey li,tle from
Battery Wagner to-day.
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Death of Mr.. Yapcy

Hon. W. l.. Yancy died at his plantation near
Montgomery, Ala, on the esth ult., from the
effects oi kidney disease. Mr.. Yancy was re-
gsrded as one OF the first Statesmen In the
Confederacy, and was leading spirit in the
present revolution. Ills death, at this time, is
Hrisvous national calamity.
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to preserve her dominion in Mexico. With
these indications before them, Seward and the
President are convinced that this is the most
critical time so far, as regards our relations
with foreign powers, since the commencement
Of the war. From what hear, am inclined
to the belief that measures are now on foot to
put an end to the war. 1t is not impossible
that we may see sudden change OF parties
next month
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We direct attention to the orders Of Maj
Melton, commandant Of conscripts, published
an this paper. 1t will be seen that persons liza.
BILE to this call have the privilege of volunteer
ing and Of selecting their companies up to the
goth inst
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THE HosrAGS 0rrIcxRs.-ln response to the
announcement that Gen. VIM. H. F. Lee and
Capt Wiudcr have been placed in confinement
at Old Point as hostages for the two Yankee
officers, Flynn and Sawyer. condemned to be
shot by the Confederate authorities, our ON
missioners has informed the Federal Govern,
ment that the Confederate Government will
not be intimidated by any such threats, and that
execution of said officers will take place as soon
as the President may see fit
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Among the recent arrivals in Richmond is
Hon. Pierre Soule. lie is said to be not san.
guine as to the mediation of the French I'm.
psror, basing his opinion in part on the unpop.
ularity of the movement against Mexico, and
the adverse recent elections in France
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Carolinian Of Sunday-two days in advance Of
the mail
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Rags! Rags !!

We will pay 7 cents per pound for all
clean cotton or linen Rags delivered a. the
LeIgsr Office.
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Gold sold at auction In Atlanta last week at
from 81 10 TO Sl2 ,07 IN Confederate notes for
81 OF gold: Bark iotes brought from % 20 20
q 50 for 81.
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4ilitary Election.

The following 10 the vote Of the Lancaster
company, for Field Officers, held on the 3it
uls.- under order 2s. from the Adjutant Gen.
srs:
FoR CoLosn.
Evening star., 1863-03-25
SHARP SklRMISH NEAR FAIRFAX
COURT HOUSE.
THE ENEMY REpCLSED.

FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, March 3d. 1867
AT p. m. our pickets in front OF Chantilly
were attacked. The Videttes were on the alert
and gave the alarm. The reserve of about
seventy men were Immediately under arms and
charged the enemy, who fled for two miles along
the Little River Turnpike. Between Saun-
der's toll gate and Cub Run, there is strip of
woods about half mile wide, through which
the road runs Within the wood, and about a
quarter OF mile apart, are two barricades Of
fallen trees.
Our troops pursued the enemy between these
barricades. Behind the latter some of the
enemy We're concealed. The head of the column
was here stopped by a fire of carbines and
pistols, anG also BY a fire upon the flank from
the woods. The column broke and was pur-
sued by the enemy mile and a halt 1t was
then rallied by the exertions of Majors Bacon
and White. Capts. MEG uire and Haberauck
when they heard the alarm, proceeded on a
gallop from Frying Pan, and Joining Major
Whites command, pursued the enemy for eight
miles. Night coming on, and the enemy being
more numerous than we were, and the horses of
our force being exhausted, the column halted an
returned to Chantilly. The line of pickets is
now re.established. Our loss was-killed,
Giliico company H, 5th New York cavalry;
mortaily wounded, John L. Harris, company
l., do; wounded, Sergeant Layhey, company
&, do prisoner, Lieut.. Merrett
Evening star., 1863-03-25
HOSPITALS VACATED

Orders have been issued TO vacate the fol-
lowing hospitals. Viz:-Georgetown College,
Union Hotel, Georgetown, Trinity (Catholic)
Church, Georgetown, Presbyterian Church,
do, Dumbarton street Church. do, Trinity
Church, Third street, Washington city, Uni
tartan Church, do, Methodist Church South,
Eighth street) do, Ascension Church, III
street,) do, Fourth Presbyterian Church,
(Ninth street) do, Grace Church, (Island,
do, Ryland Chapel, do, Ebenezer Church,
(Nayy Yard,) do, Odd Fellows Hall, (do, J
Thirteenth street Baptist Church, do, Epiph-
any Church, do, Island Hall, and the Patent
Office Hospital.
These relinquishments of buildings lately
used for hospital purposes are the result of the
great decrease of the number of the sick and
wounded men here-full six thousand beds
being unoccupied.
Several of the church hospitals have been
already vacated, and have been for some weeks
used for church purposes.
Evening star., 1863-03-25

Next day the rebels again appeared, but in
what force was unknown. This time the gun
boats got into play, and matters became too
hot in the woods for the "crackers" TO remain.
1t is possible that the presence of these negro
regiments at Jacksonville may lead to active
operations in that neighborhood, and may be
we shall not be content with merely holding
our present position. A considerable force is
expected to oleave here TO -day-more than suf-
ficient to clear out any rebels which are to be
found in that section of the State. There is q
rumoT that our volunteers are to garrison the
town, while the negroes penetrate into the in
terror.
On the morning of the l1th, Colonel Mont
gomery, with picked body Of two hundred
men, made Reconnaissance on the road to
Baldwin. Some miles beyond Jacksonville,
the detachment was attacked by the rebels that
had retreated from Jacksonville A lively
skirmisk of some duration ems ued, resulting in
the repulse of the enemy. Colonel Montgomery,
after obtaining all the irformationin in regard to
the country he wanted. and collecting quite q
number of contrabanas, returned to Jackson
Vile. 1t was understood that the entire force
was to march upon Baldwin, distant twenty
miles from Jackson willie, yesterday morning.
Baldwin, at this moment undoubtedly in our
possession, is the juncti on of the Jacksonville
and Tallahassee and Fernandina and Cedar
Keys railroads, and will be a most suitable
point for successful raids through the ad joinin g
country, one of the most populous districts of
Northern Florida.
Evening star., 1863-03-25
TELEGRAPHIC,
NEW JERSEY PUTTING HERSELF
RIGHT ON THE RECORD,
NO HOPE FOR CoppERnEADIsM THERE

TRENTON, March 25.-Last night resolutions
Were passed in the Senate. denying the truth
of the representations made for partisan pur-
poses, that New Jersey intends to resist by
force the execution nf nartain ao.s of Enngrass
The last resolution declares that the people
of New Jersey are a abiding people, and
araently devoted to the Union of all the States;
and while they may condemn and protest
against certain laws as unconstitutional and
unjust, yet, until repealed, or declared by the
competent tribunal to be unconstitutional, they
will regard them as laws, and will confidently
look to the courts and the ballot box for re-
dress.
After an animated discussion, they were
passed by party vote. The republicans op-
posed them in consequence of an implied GEN.
sure upon them as party This morning, the
resolutions passed the House by large vote
Evening star., 1863-03-25
FURTHER IMPORTANT NEWS.
COM FARRAGUT'S FLAGSHIP. THE HART
FORD, AT WARRENTON, BELOW
NICkSBCRG.
THE OTHER VESSELS OF HIS FLEET I'm
ABLE TO PASS FORT HUDSON.

CAIRO, Ill, March M.-Hon. Gideon Telles
Secretary Of the Nary: We have just received a
datrd Black Hawk, March Goth. The Hart
ford is below w Warrenton. Admiral Fsrragut's
Secretary came on board this morning en- route
to Admiral Porter. 1t will take him week at
least to communicate and get back. He says
that the Hartford TAdmiral Farraguts flag
ship.-Ed. Star] passed the fort. The others
Were repulsed, and one they saw in flames. It
is believed that the Mississippi was the ship
destroyed. A. H. PENNoCK,
Fleet Capt. Commanding Station,