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Pipes.
"Through the smoke do tiny elves
Bat their little, wicked eyes,
SnIrit like snOrfiyP -

There is no knowing the comfort which
tobacco has wrought in this wonder working
world of ours. There are few artificial
luxuries so universal, for where will you
find an elixir at once delightful to German
student and country clown? IT is quite
true that there are grades of employment
as there are grades of culture; there is nc
comparing the ETHEREAL fancies that ride a.
mong the curls Of smoke ascending from a
jewelled meerschaum, and the merely ami.
NAL qualification found by the rustic in a
cob pipe; yet this delicious aroma touches
the sense of both most tenderly, and makes
them kin. Each is affected as muchas the
other. The man of mind-the man of no
mind-have hearts of their own, beating
within them, and muse and marvel, mora
lie or calculate, just as their seperate
brains are disturbed by dreams of poetry,
.or schemes of worldly labor. There is a
genial spot in every heart. The poorest
man, the dullest man, has his hours Of
speculation, and it must be a truly wicked
fellow who, after the days work done, takes
up his pipe without some honest, homely
good nature toward his fellow man. The
rich man, too, is softened by the magic
odor of tobacco. His cold nature seems to
open itself, his hand relaxes its bony grasp,
and the flaps to his deep pockets hang list
lessly as he watches the wreathes 60 up to
his frescoed ceiling, and thinks, in his pla-
cid comfort, how easy it is to acquire a
fortune. But there is one to whom the
pipe brings ten.fold joys. The soldier !!
AS he sits by the camp fire and puffs pufs !!
pufs visions of home creep out of the
faggots and climb his knee, and angels
mingle with the clouds above him. The
heart of the soldier swells when he smokes
his pipe. 1t reminds him of duty we'll
done; itcheers him with the hopes it brings
him of the end. 1t is his faithful com.
panion, next to his musket and haversack.
What would the soldier do without bis pipe?
What would the country come to without
tobacco ?-AAanta Contederacy.
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SPLIT AMONG THE MoRMoNs.-There
is serious sohism in the Mormon ranks.
The secessionists declare against polygamy
and content themselves with one wife, at
least one at time. An organization fouu-
ded on this idea has been formed in Cincin-
natl, under the leadership Of. Joseph Smith,
Jr., and Isaac D. Rodgers. They say that
they have missionaries operating in Brig.
ham Young's dominions, who are very sac.
cessful in making converts. Their present
rendezvous is in the, vicinity Of Chicago,
but they have purchased thirty thousand
acres of land in Missouri, where they in-
tend to- settle when the war is, over land
build up Q city for tho habitation Of the
faithful .., -
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Four Per Cent. Certificates.


The nSentinel" furnishes the following
information as to the transferablility of foul
per cent. certificates:
"FoUR PER CENT CERTIFIcATEs.-As
some uncertainty and even misapprehension
exist as to the transferability of the foul
per cent certificates now being issued un-
der the recent Currency Act, the following
statement, which we make upon full infor'
nation from the Treasury Department, and
by its desire, will be acceptable to the
public. :.-. :.
.nThe four per cent certificates of deposit
will be received in payment of the taxes Of
tie person to whom they are issued, or q
any assigaees. The certificates are assign
able in the form usual with certificates Of
stock. We would advise holders to take
the usual business course of making an as:
signment before magistrate, using the form
to be found on the back of all Confederate
registered bonds, but leaving blank for
the name of the assignee. The name Of
any holder can be inserted to suit occasions.
We are further informed that when a
certificate Of deposit presented by tex
payer shall exceed the amount of his taxes,
the tax collectors will be authorized to give
him new certificate for the excess. For
example, if citizens tax be seven hund.
red dollars, and he give in certificate of
deposit foraone thousand dollars, he will
receive certificate for three hundred dol
lars. Thus, certificate for large'amount
may serve the successive uses of several
taxpayers. Fractional parts of q hundred
dollars, however, the tax payer will be re.
quired to pay in money, as no bond con.
tanning such fraction will be issued from
the Treasury.
The denominations of the bonds to be
issued in redemption of the certificates Of
deposit now being given, will be six, and no
more; vizs one hundred, two hundred, FIVE
pdred, None thousand, three thousand,
we thousand. '..77--1.
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Flat-Footed Courtship.

One long summer afternoon there came
to Mr.. Jones' the most curious specimen Of
an old bachelor the world ever heard Of
He was old, grey, wrinkled and ugly. BE
hated women, especially old maids, and he
wasn't afraid to say 30. He and Aunt
Patty had it hot andheavy, whenever chance
threw them together; yet stillhe came, and
it was noticed that Aunt Patty took unusual
pains with her dress whenever he was ex
pected. One day the. contest waged unu
sually strong. Aunt Patty left him in dis.
gust aud went out into the garden. sThe
BEAR" she muttered to herself, as she
stopped to gather blossom which attracted
her attention.
"What did you run away for ?" said a
gruff voice close to her side.;'
"To get rid of you" '~+
"You didn't do it, did you"
"No; you are worse than Burdock bur" "
"You won't get rid of me either"
81 won't, eh !"
,"Only in one way"
"And that" -.... -.
"Marry me-"
"What! us two fools get married? What
will the people say?' 9
"That's nothing to US. Come, say yes
or no; TIM in hurry" Es...
"Woll-no, then" -. ....
every well-good bye; I shan't come
again"
"But stop abit-what pucker to be in"
eyes Or no."
ri must consult" -. - 49,
GAIL right. I thought you was of age.
Good bye"
"Jabez Andrews |! don't be fool. Come
backbone back, say. Why I believe
the critter has taken me for earnest. Jabez
Andrews, I'll consider" s.-
III don't want no considering Pm gone.
Becky Hastings is waitingfor me. Thought
I'd give you the first chance. Albright.
Good bye"
"Jabez Jabez that stuck-up Becky
Hastings shan't have him, if l die for it
Jabez-YEs. Do you hear2 say
YES"
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SLAVE LABOR FOR THE COAST
--DIvISION NO. 4.
II THE Commissioners of Roads and

Is the Town Authorities within the Judicial Districts OF
Pickens Greenvle, Spartanburg hDderson Union, York
Chester, Lauens, Abbeyille, and Newbery, will forthwith
all the shareholders within their respective limits 10
deliver CSEF0URTH Of their slaves liable 10 Road duty
the Railroad Depots their residence MONs
DAY. thsrwenty- (25th) day of April proximo, at 10
O'Clock there await transportation to Charleston
for Thirty days. labor the fortlfcatons.r
H. The Act Of December requires the arrest all deful
ters thar be forwarded for double term of service
the expense OF the This requirement will be
vigorously enforced and that the Sae Agent may pro-
coed nellgently and do justice TO all, Commissioners OF
Roads and Town Authorities are earnestly enjoined TO
make without delay, tile Returns called for by the Act re
eed They will tate in every instance, the Names OF
-Dsfrtet-Number of Road Hands-and total
amount Of labor performed No District In the Division
now called made complete returns and in several
this important duty has been entirely neglected.
III. The Commissioners and Authorities aforesaid are
also required by law to impress and forward
of all male free negroes between the ages of l6 and 50
years. . .a.
~ The ONLY exemption recognized by the Statutes Is
where the owner has but one Road Hand.
r. B. JOHNSON,
,-rt.-s.g-- Agent of State OF S. c.
Camden, March IL, 1864.
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THE PRISON ON LAKE ERIE.

THE PRISON ON LAKE ERIE.
The full, round moon, in Gods blue bend.
Glides o'er.her path so queenly-
Dark shadows creep, fade into light,
And stars look down serenely,
captive looks out on the scene
Ascene SO sad and dreary:
And thinks weary captlves thoughts
In prison on Lake Erie.
The happy, happy days Of youth
Fit by him fast and faster;
The joys which gave no warning note
.. OF manhood's dire Disaster
The days when joy, and peaceful homes,
And firesides bright and CHEEKY,
Come back to find him sad and worn,
In prison on Lake Eric.
A passing cloud flies o'er the scene,
The light, amoment banished
Returns again, but now, alas
The vision brighthas vanished.
The happy view. of childhood's throne
Leaves but picture dreary,
To rest the aching eye upon,
In prison ON Lake Erie!
How many moons will rise and wane;
How many months will anguish
Ere Peace, the white winged angel, comes
To soothe n nations anguish?
God speed the long'd and pray'd for day,
When lov'd ones, bright and CHEEKY,
Shall welcome US around the hearth,
From prison on Lake Erie.
..AsA HARTZ.
JoHNsos's ISLAND, FEBRUARY, 1854.
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The Right Spirit.
The people of Louisiana have not

The people of Louisiana have not beer
surpassed in self.sacrifcing devotion to the
cause of Southern Independence by those
of any other State in the Confederacy.-
Notwithstanding the wrongs, suferings, and
despotio rule Of the Lincoln tyranny, the
spirit of her people is still unconquerable.
The glorious Creole State still breathes de:
fance to the minions of the despot. The
following joint resolutions of the Legisla,
ture of Louisiana in relation to the further
prosecution of the war have the ring of true
metal, and cannot fail to commend them
selves to the approval of her sister States
Whereas, The United States continues to
wage war against the Confederate States
with ruthless barbarity and an utter disre.
gard of the rules of civilized warfare; and,
whereas, the despot who wields with abso'
lutte power the destiuies of that government
has manifested in all his messages and proc
lamations malignant hatred to the people
of the South, and a disposition to heap in.
suit upon injury and outrage; and, where.
as, this course of conduct has'strengthened
us in our determination to maintain our sep
aration from the government and the people
of the North, therefore,
LIST. Be it resolved by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the State of
Louisiana in General Assembly convened,
That the barbarous manner in which our
enemies have waged war againstus, deserves
the execration of all men, and has confirm.
ed and strengthened us in the determination
to oppose to the last extremity, a reunion
with them, and that the spirit Of our people
is unabated in the resolution to resist every
attempt at their subjugatiop.
I'd. Be it further resolved, etc., That,
relying upon the ability of our Chief Mag
istrate, the skill of our military leaders, the
bravery of our soldiers, the heroic devotion
of cur. women, the ardent patriotism of our
men, and, above all, upon the justice Of our
cause; invokingthe blessing Of Almighty
God upon our efforts, we confidently abide
the result. .
Sd. Be it further enacted, etc., That in
this hour of trial the State of Louisiana
tenders to her Government and sister States
her warmest sympathy and cordial coopera.
ton; and she hereby declares her unfalter.
ing determination to spare no expense of
blood or treasure in defence Of the Confed-
crate States of America as free and inde-
pendent republic.
4th. Be it further resolved, etc., That his
Ezcellency the Governor be, and he ishere.
by, requested to transmit copies Of these
resolutions to our Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress, and to the Governors Of
our sister States.
. j. B. ELAN, &C..
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
A. H. IsAAcsoN,
Clerk of the House Of Representatives.
W. +. WAGNER,
Secretary of the Senate.
Approved February 9th, 1864.
HENRY W. ALLEN,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
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S0UTH CAROLINA'S. DEAD.
GEOGRAPHICAL ROLL OF HONOR,
received freouent aDplica

LII tons from the friends of deceased soldiers to place
In permanent form and make IL accessible all who might
desire COPY, the "RoLL OF HONOR" on which apl
engaged for the State propose TO publish work
tended In its scope and design than the State Roll emb
ing SKETCHES Of the officers and men from
this State who have fallen died In service during the pre-
sent war and whose friends may furnish with the
sary materials for such sketches
The plan is this The friends Of the deceased soldiers
desiring place IN this work. will forward TO the
say information - make for publication thcbosraphi
cal sketches aend me the notG they wish nserted
when they will d. revised and compiled for publication
Each biographical sketch be accompanied by the
Of at least subscriber and Ten Dollars cfay the
pense and labor involved In the preparation and compilation
of the sketches, for which receipt will be given ening
the holder to copy of the work the subscription price,
Lam perfectng arrangements with leading publishing
house for the publication Of the work. 1t will published
in monthly numbers, and issued in the best style of letter
press printing, ne white English book paper and print
ed with the bes english Ink. Each number will contain
more polts of officers and who have distin-
grIshei themselves during the The twelve numbers
win make four handsome volumes.
Terms $50 annum or for twelve numbers, payable ON
tile publication ofthe first number, of which due notice will
be given. The work will be continued until the Roll is
completed. Those intending TO subscribe furnish bio
graphical sketches should do without delay, the first
edition viii be limited TO the number of subscribers.
Address WILLIAM d. JOHNSTON,
Columbia, S. Z.
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FEMALE ARMY SURGEONS. The follow
ing extraordinary notice appears ina Yam.
kee paper: 80
|. Miss Mary G. Walker, M. D, who arri-
we'd here last week, with orders to report to
DR.. Perrin for duty, has been ordered to
report to Col: Dan McGook, commanding
a brigade in JEFF g Davis Division. She
left yesterday for Gordon's Mills, where the.
brigade is now stationed. The young lady
is ysry. pretty, and is slid to thorough un-
dersta1d her profession. s. - Z. :..:...s
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=
YANKEE IaNoyAT1oNs AT PoRT RoY-
AL, 8. O.-The New Hampshire Rdtriot
gives facts to show that the Female Adolf
tionists who went as teachers of. the negroesI
at Port Royal, have been very successful in
at Least one branch Of juvenile deyelopment.
It says:
Private adyices from Port Royal say that
many of the female Asolitionists whosWent.
to Port Royal to teach the little negroes
how toread and pray, have been obliged
within the past few months, toabandon
their black charges and open nurseries on
their own private account. An officer in
formed us recently that no less than sixty
four spinsters had contributed to The popu-
lation in and about Port Royal harbor.-
The climate seems to favor population even
more than the production of Sea Island cot
ton by paid negro labor. 80 :s'e -
The information furnished us BY the of
fcer concerning Tue sixty four little muIas-
toes, has been confirmed BY the testimony Of
the Rev. Liberty Billings, Lieut.. Col. Of
the First South Carolina regiment, who is
here in consequences Of III health. eaays
it is sad truth.
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BaIrIMoRH ANNUAIt CONFERENCE -
The Baltimore Annual Conference Of Meth
.odist ministers Is now divided into tssc
bodies, both claiming to be the genuine
ebody;and using the old name. That which
sits north Of the Potomac is thoroughly sb-
clifton ], while that which has iuriadiction
I'D Yirginia isas decided Southern, The
latter body met at Bridgewater, ID Rocking
ham county, on the lOtk of March; more
than fifty ministers present. Rev. Noryal
Wilson presideds Conference adjourned On
Monday, 10 meet next year 10 Newmarkets
in Shenandoah county.
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VOLUME 10.
RATES OF POSTAGE IN THE
G. STATES OF AMERICA.

ENOR the convenience of the public
thefolowing simpllfed of the of post
age under the Of Congress Of the Confederate States of
America, has been prepared. II must be borne In mind
that the Act Is TO into effect from and after such period
as the p. Nj General may, by proclamation announce:
s...- RATES OF POSTAGE.
Single letters, exceeding half ounce in weight to
OF the Confederate States shall be each 10
An additional single rate for each additional half
Drop letters cents each.
In the cases. the postage be prepaid by stamps
or stamped envelopes
Advertised letters cents each. =.
NEWSPAPERS.
Sent TO regular and bona de subscribers from the Office
Of publication, and exceeding three in weight
Weekly R paper, la cents per quaser
Semi-W Weekly paper, 26 cents per quarter.
TrLWeekly paper, 80 cents perquarter
-Four times week, Sc cents per quarter.
Five times week, IS cents per quarter.
Six times a.week, 7S cents per quarter
on PERIODICALS.
Periodicals published oftener Ean semi monthly shall be-
charged as newspapers.
In weight cent on each number and cent additional
on each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce.
on TRANSIENT PRINTED NATTER.
The inland postage every other newspaper, and on
each circular rot sealed handbll engraving, pamphlet,
peodica magazine other paper, which shall be
nected with any manuscript written matter, and not
exceeding in weight shall be cent and for every
additional ounce fraction Of ounce cent addition
al and books, bound and unbound not weighing
four pounds shall be deemed malable NATTER and the in
land postage on them shall be at the rate of cents
ounce or fraction Of ounce and the postage all such
transient matter and books shall be prepaid In all
cept when sent by officers musicians prvates Of the
army.
following persons only entitled to the frankin5
privilege, and in all strictly confined official busi
ness.
Postmaster General.
His Chief Clerk.
Auditor Of the Treasury for the Post Office Department.
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"a, -,

LETTUCE AN CBgsg o ri is st,
ted that scattering a few lete s.aas e s;n 10
different parts Of the garden, ID s sn,sdn J.
for cut worm. The worms get tbs-
leaves of the lettuce and live on theas
do not touch any other plants. scattcrk
lettuce seed freely and when the plant
get to be in the way, pull them up.
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IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY


To Oliver F. Parish, R. r. Parish and D. +. Parish
WHEREAS, j. LEANDER PAR
w ISH has filed petition in my Office, praying 10 be
permitted prove in solemnfom, paper which has been
admitted probate In common FORM us the last VIII and
Testament Of ARTHUR PARISH, deceased.
These are therefore cite and amonis you, the said
OLIVER F. PARISH, r. 4. PARISH, and D. F. PAR
ISH, TO appear al my office, AT YORK COURT HOUSE,
on the 18TH day Of APRIL next, ut 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
with such witnesses may deem proper for or against
the confirmation of said VIII.
Given under my hand and seal Of Office, atYork Court
IL. ST. House, this 10th day Of January, 1864.
: (Sial J. A. BROWN, o. Y. D.
January l3 3tm
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IN EoUITY,seSK DISTRICT.

s'"' D. ''5s.''.'' : s :, ,,s!lios, SC,
TT appearing to my satisfaction Mat
7John <. CaroSers, defendant in above stated ~,
resides beyond the limits of this Snte-t Is, therefore
motion of Williams s Beatty, Solicitors for complanallF
ordered that said absent defendant 90 appear and
swer or demur to the bin fled in this case, within Use
months from the publication of this notice. or decree ~
eohfesso VIII be entered against him. SSiE
IS2D WALTER d. METTs, c'E ED:
lam s5u
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in EQUITY--YoRK DISTRICT

s'''"'p' Us. .; ' .Buto perfect Title.
Martha N. Harris, etal.)
TT appearing to my satisfaction that
Il Alfred Z. Hutchson, Malinda Hutchson, Joseph NJ.
Corkle, and Jane, his wife, Mary Wimberly and -
Wimbery, her husband James Hutchlson, Robert p ar
rs and Hugh c. Harris defendants in above stated case,
reside beyond the limits of this Satc Is therefore, on
motion Of Williams Beatty, Solicitors Tor Complainant,
ordered that said absent Defendants do appear and plead,
demur TO the bill filed In this case, within three
months from the publication of this notice, decree pro
oonfeo will then be entered and awarded against the
March 81, 1864. WALTER B. METTS, b..
-s1-s {S32 25.) '-4-#- Commissioner in Equity.
March % 12 49, 3m
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OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
~. YORK DISTRICT.
w. B. Dunlap.-ATTAcHNES

Roddsy & CO., VS. w. B. .Dunlap.-ATrAcnMEsT.
WHEREAS, the plaintiffs did on
w the 18th day of October 1863, file their declaration
against defendant, who las it is sad absent from and
without the limits of this State and has neither wife
attorney known within the same, upon whom copy of the
said declaration might be served II is therefore ordcrcd
that the said DESCENDANT do appear and plead 10 the said
declaration before the 10th day Of Ocober which
will in the year Lord thousand eight hundred
and sixty four otherwise final and absolute judgment will
then be awarded against him.
(Sl6) S. E. MOORE, Clerk.
October 18th, 1863.
November a Qly.
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Coz. VIM. PARKER WHITE.-At last
accounts Col. White was doing as well as
could be expected in view of the serious
nature of his wound. The ball shattered
the left knee joint and broke the thigh
bone just above, passing entirely through
the leg. He has been removed to George.
town, where he is receiving every attention
that medical skill and the, kindness of
friends can bestow. Amputation of the
limb has been decided upon as absolutely
necessary, though tits still too much sWol-
len to Justify the operation at this time.
We ars informed that a private in the
battalion, whose name we have forgotten,
has confessed that be was the author of the
cowardly attempt to assassinate his comman-
der. He says be was bribed with a thou.
aand dollars, a horse and equipments to do
the deed, an ex-Capt. Bowen, who was not
long since tried by court martial and cash
tered; being the instigator, and that he was
actively aided by Lieutenant Harper ofthe
same company. All the parties implicated
are now in Charleston Jail, and will doubt
less soon pay the penalty Of their infamous
crime.-Savannah Republican,.