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The Court of Errors.

The Court Of Errors for Sou Carolina,
adjourned OH Thursday Of last week after
a session in Columbia Of three days. In
their Judgments in the cascs heard, the fol.
owing important points have been settled
viz:
l. That the discharge Of person liable
10 military service upon his furnishing an
accepted substitute under the provision of
the Act Of Congress of April Is, 1862
(sec. 80 wheihe regarded as contract
between the Government and the indiyidu.
al, or aneextcnsion TO the latter of mere
privilege, may be recalled by Congress,
whenever in its judgement, the public me-
cesslties require change of policy 10 this
respect, and the recent Act Of Congress de-
cariug tiat no one shall DO exempt from
such service by reason Of his having here
to'ore furnished n substitute, is not uncon.
stitutional. The questions whether Con.
gress intended 10 retain the substitute, If
not himself within the coascript age, and
whether this, IL intended, can be rightfuIy
done, were not under consideration, and
thefefore not decided.
2 That exemptions of .overseers, upon
the payment of five hundred dollars, under
The provisions Of the Act of October, 1863,
are noi revoked by the repeating clause Of
the recent Act OF February II, 1854, bu,
continue in force until the expiration of the
year for which they were granted. The
repeating clause must be construed, in ref
eredce to this matter, to be prospective on
w. and not also retrospective in fts opera.
ton.
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Soldiers Families.

We fiC d IN the Columbia papers tabu.
lar statement made by the Comptroller
Gene;al under the requirements Of ihe Act
18th December, 1863, showing "the mum.
ber OF persons 10 be relieved" as reported
by the several Soldiers Boards uf Relief
Of thi, State up to lst Februry las., and the
total quantity Of grain since received and
the distlibu,ive share Of the same to " which
"rach ind, idual" is entitled.
The number Of individuals TO be provi
ded for in Lancaster is Put down as 1867
The grain realized from the two per cent
tax is 4,Ol3 bushels Of cron aud 43l bush
els Of wheat. The distributiye share OF
the Board for this District is 6,7l2 bushels.
II will be seen, therefore, that Lancaster,
nader the general aFportionment, will e, I
upwards Of 1000 bushels Of grain from 9th
fr Districts. As the transportation will be
difficult and expensive, il would be well
for the Boards in Districts where there is a
deficiency TO draw their supplies from
sources most convenient to them. For il.
a!ance, in Chester there.is a. large excess,
and Chester is convenient 10 lancaster
There is also some excess in Kershaw.
The to'al number Of persons in the State
to Se provided for is put down at 5i.652
Total bushels Of grain, including corn,
wheat and rice, 2ss, s,A97.
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FROM GEN. JoHNsoN's ARMY.

fKoM GEN JOHNSON = ARMY.
BATTLE. FIELD l8 MILES FROM MARIETTA,
May 2S.-heavy skirmishing began at day
light yesterday morning on the left, and
continued without interruption TIL about 5
o clock, when desperate assault was made
upon Stsvenson's division, which was re.
pulsed handsomely, with severe loss to the
enemy. This is the fourth assault that has
been mnde upon this point, resulting in
heavy loss 10 the enemy.
A battery was run up within 200 wards
Of Stuarl's line. and opened terrific fire
on US. Our. sbarpshootcra killed every
gunner and horse. Fhe battery vas aban-
dOncd.
Last night, Mt IL O'clock, the enemy ad.
vanced on our extreme right, and were am
bushed by CIeburnc's diyiston, " hS followed
up with charge that routed the enemy
completely, leaving I48 prisoners in our
hands, including the brigade commander,
together with their xii ed and wounded.
The euemys loss was between five and
six thousand, and our loss about six hun.
dred.
The conduct Of Granby's brigade is high
iy spoken Of Granby' received Sigh,
wounc, but is still in the field Brisk skir
m'shlng began again this morning and still
continues on the extreme left wing. They
are massiny OIL our left this morning.
Heavy artillery firing continued up 10 IL
O'Clock.
ATLANTA, June 2-The movement Of
the enemy towards the Euiauia river is
generally accepted here as an indication Of
reIinquishing the "on TO Atlanta" move.
meHt.
The Yankee loss since the commence
ment Of the advance from Chattanooga is
estimated ~ well Informed circles rt 10000
killed and Wounded, and $4,000 sick, miss
INC and prisoners
Forage all eaten up, and the country raw
aged of every particle Of food
ATLANTA, June An otiica dispatch
from johnson, dated New Hope lst, says
the army is in healthy condition. There
has only been partial engagement, with
great advantage on our'side. The enemy
are represented TO be in suffering coudi
ton.
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Notice to Lancaster and Camp Creek
Churches.

The Sd Quarterly Conference for Ian.
caster circuit is TO meet at New Salem the
I'd Saturday and Sunday in June. This of
course will Interrupt my appointments at
the above.churches as given out during my
last round My next appointment at Lam
caster &. H., will be the 1th Saturday and
Sunday in Jnne--at Camp Creek the Ath
Friday in June at lOi o'clock. A full at.
tendance of all-and especially Of the Off
cial members is solicited to the Quarterly
Meeting. G. +. LAND, &C.
May 80, 1864.
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Casualties.

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nan, H. ,ha h,,,r. 81 Co.. r.... " N
,.,.h,ra M.v OOH K,II.d p,i..,s =
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'"s".' "' :. D' '''' s"'
H., a,.a. ,ka rs,,.s';.. '.o;,'". '" "1", =,
n" '.,,' 60 |.. '|' .."Os '""' .H e'nne''ea
~., - - 80, 80 .. ''' ! ~
e 'e" ,. "' :" ~ - 'oo' '"tSus"
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king about one hundred aud fifty prisoners
force Of the Yankee Infantry is repor
ted to have arrived at Tunstalls, from the
White House, extending up the York Rive,
Railroad. They are supposed 10 be a par!
Of Buffers forces.
(Signed) r.. LEE.
RICHMOND, June 3.-This morning was
ushered In with heavy cannunading north
ot The city, which continued until 10 O..
clock. About noon il was ascertaned that
The enemy had attacked our lines on the
right, with desperate energy, but had been
repulsed with ease.
Tho attack was renewed several times
with fresh troops, many of whom, it is said.
were drunk, but every attempt TO break
thrsugh oul lines was repslIcd and the pur.
poses Of tho enemy foilcd
Anderson commands our right, and Hi.
He centre, but only portion Of The latter
corps were engaged.
Early, commanding Ewel's corps, on the
left, attacked the enemy in his front and
drove him some distance.
Gen. Leo was at Gaines Mill this fore
noon in good health and excellent spirits.
President Davis aud Gen. Bragg rode 10
the front this afternoon. All accounts re-
ceived concur in representing tbs enemy's
loss in killed very heavy. Ours compara-
lively light. About ] 900 prisoners captur-
ed.
Among the casualties on our side arc
Gems. kirkland AND Lane, Of North Carroll
ma, wounded, the latter severely.
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Editoria. Brevitles.

The Kentucky Provost Marshall is en-
rolling negtoes, aud takes them as substi.
tutes.
Maj. Gen. McLaws has arrived in Savan.
nah, where he assumes command, relieving
Slaj. Gen. Gimcr.
Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor has been made
Lieutenant General. The Richmond Dis
patch says the prone ton was made at the
instance of Lieut., Gen. Kirby Smith.
Gen. LoDgstreet has authorized contra.
d,ction Of the statement that the woupd
under which he is suffering, was inflicted
by Mahone's brigade~
New Hope Church is situated on the
road from Powder Spring to Dallas, Ga ..
and about four miles from The latter place.
The Richmond papers announce that
Colonel WIN. Butler, OF the Ist South Car.
olina (Regulnr) Infantry, has been commits.
sioned Brigr dier Geuernl 10 the Provision a!
Army.
"O1stenaua" is said. in the Indian Ian.
guagc, to import Il will be ffiendIy" As
Johnston ana Sherman have been fiphtino
there, it hardly seems that we have iuproy.
ed much on ,he aborignes
The Lynchburg Virginian, Of the. 2ith,
says: This gallant officer .continues to
improve daily. Ills medical attendant, Dr.
Cullen, SO well satisfied with his condition
has LETT him and returned to the arny.-
The General mag now be regarded as en-.
tirely out of danger. Mrs Longstrret and
brother Of the General arrived from the
South on Saturday, 2lst."
The Enquirer has "A statement, on the au,
,hority Of an officer of the Ho- -pi,rl Depart.
ment, that the total Of wounded soldiers
sent from Lees army, on account Of the
Tate engagements, TO Charlottesville, Stann.
ton, and other towns, ~ we'll as to that
city, is s1ll3O. The total from Gen. Beau
regards Operations on the South side i,
3,Ol0.
We have reason 10 believe that General
Lees army in Virginia is in no danger Of
suffering for want oil supplies, and that ary
calcplation Of the enemy based upon the
hope Of compelling him to fall back en- that
account, Is doomed to disappointment
We are requested 10 say, (says the Char.
lesion Courer) for tho information of all
non eombatants desiring to 60 to Virginia,
whether to visit sick and ounded relatives
and friends, or for any purpose other than
Government business, that pereDptory in.
atrucuons have been received Mt Depart
ment Headquarters from the War Depart.
mont, prohibiting the granting Of passports
to them. These instructions are riven with
great reiuetance.by the War Department,
and only under the pressing emergency
that none but combatants shall at present
go to the scene Of war.
. Ata time like The present, Of deep excite
ment, It Is wrong. TO circulate reports OF
casualties. no, fully vouched for. Such re.
ports shsnld not be circulated.
The London correspondent Of the New
YORK Times Of s0;h Of April, says e memo
rial will shortly Be presented to Parliame n,
from every point Of the kingdom, under the
auspices Of the clergy OF the Established
Church, praying the Government to use its
influence to stop the war IN America
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TAX PAYERS

WILL please prepare inventorie, of ,,..
entire estates, (owped by them on the ,n.s
February, 1884, or held by them In n r.r
ressntatiye capacity for Others } preyious to
the time of making their returns 10 the As.
SCISSORS, EN- bracing the number OF acres Of
Laud, number OF slaves, horses, m lies. asses
jennetts cattle, sheep, goats and swine.
number Of pounds of cotton wool and Ia
bacco, number bushels corn, wheat. rva
oats, buck wheat, rice, and all other grain
also the amount Of groceries, -four, msaI
sugar, bacon, lard, &c. Spirituous LIQUORS,
wines, cider, vinegar, &c. Household ana
kitchen furniture, agricultural tools and i'm.
plements, and all tools of mechanics or
others. Musical instruments and all articles
OF domestic use. No. Of carriages, wagons,
carts, drays and every species Of vehicle on
wheels. All gold aud silver wares and
plates, jewels, jewelry and watches. Also
books, maps, pictures, paintings, statuary.
and all other works of Art. No. of sharea
in banks, rallroad companies, DC. Amount
Of gold md silver coin, gold dust, gold or
silver bullion. Amonnt Of all solvent cred
its, Bank bills, aud s.aH other paper issu
as currency (exclusjve of non.iuterest b
ing Confederate Treasury notes and
employed in taxed business) Valu
all personal OF, mixed property, not
braced in the foregoing. Slaves will
turned and tax on their value
owners, and not by the hirer. MS<S
will he saved by the tax payer, msSi,
list or inventory of his property as
indicated, JAMES X. MAGILH
18th District Collie
May q, 1864. l5-tf
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lyoR rnE LANCASTER LEpoEs.I
sroTTsrLvAYA c. ii, Va.
MAY 81 1854
May 81, 1864.


Mr.. EDITOR IL have obtained from the
ist SargL Of Company T., i2th Regiment,
commanded by Lieut. J. b. Black mon, the
following list Of Casualties 10 the battles Of
May the 9th, sth and l2th. II forwarded a
list Of the killed, wounded ana missing in
this company IN the fgats Of the 9Th ana
9th, two weeks ago, but as this is 4 correct
report, ~ !aJ as can be ascertainsd, you will
please publish. This includes all the loss.
es up 10 the present time.
May 9th aud 9Th Wounded. .-Sarg't. G..
J. J. Moody; Sarg't. +. N. Dean, 10 leg
Corpl J. p. johnson. 10 thigh; Pbva,es ].
c. Blackmoo. in thigh J. y. llin.on, in leg
John Msngo, in foot [; G. r.. Miller, 10 side
ard n,issing,J. N. Sowsll, in arm and breast;
J. b, WiIIia,ns, 10 leg:
Missing. - w. Umphriss, w. Ia d. Lu.
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4 a N q As r. TzR LEpG Err.

blay l2th.-Lieutenauts J. B. Blaskmon
and J. K. Faulkinbury are both missing
and seicved to be killed. Also, Sarg't. J.
+. Blackmon and r. Hilton.
! Kiied.-Corp'.W w. a. Williams, Privates
w. J. Bowers, VIM. johnson, G. w. Lyles
J. J. Outen.
Wou"ded-F. l.. I.yles, and missing ]
F. Faie, in finger; w. E Robets; I'D
Small, and missing; also, J. Sims, w. C.
Roberts, and Thos. Tolbert; w. j. Will
Jams, in head.
Missing.-D. F. Garduer, II. p. A. Halle
L.. b. Outen.
MaGowans Brigade has not been en-.
gagged since the 18th. The eneray arc m 0.
wing to the right, in the direction Of Fredi
ercksburg. Our Brigade has suffered more
than any other in the army i, was de,ashed
from the Division by order of Gen. Lee and
sent up TO reiake some hreasiwo orks that n
portion of EwelPs corps had shamefuly
given up-the StonewaIl Brigade.
Repeated charges had been made by
Johnson's Division to retake the works, but
wero driven back by the enemy each tme.
.Fhe attack commenced ut daylight and had
been raging with unabatrd fury up to 9 o.
clock WREN Gen. McGowan rendered his
Brigade TO Gen. Lee in person, pledyiuy
their reputation. in The contest. Gen. Lee
ordered up the Brigade and led il in posi-
ton when the command was given TO charge
1t was terrible contest, but our men finally
reached the works and occupied them.
The old 18th, under command Of the in
vlheiblc Clyburne, distinguished themselves
IN this, as they have done in all other en-.
gagements. Our flag staff was shot ia two
Twice before reaching the works, notwith-
standing it was the hrst colors planted on
the line. To give you an idea of the con.
test after the works were retaken, | will
mere state, that trees in our rear two AMI
half feet through were cut down by mus.
ket b"''s. The enemy charged repeatedly
massed in ten columns, but opr men fought
with desperation unequaIed since the war
commenced. The loss of the enemy at this
point is estimated by Yankee Colonel,
prisoner in our hands, at twenty thousand.
Everything now remains qnir, along The
lines except an occasional fire from the out.
posts. Reports say Grants troops ar.
greatly demoralized. An attempt was mad.
TWO days ago to get them 10 charge our
works at the Court House they advanced
IN good order, until they arrived in range
OF grape and canister, ind n few shots from
our batteries confused them 49,, that their
officers could not rally them, bat they fled
In confusion in evcrv direction, leaving n
large number killed and wounded in front
OF our breastworks.
The loss in our Brigade up to the pres
ent time is about $50; out Of that number
the 18th lost l53, but good many of the
slightly wounded cases have returned TO
duty. Should another battle occur will
usc all possible Dispatch in seLd;ng you the
casualties.
Yours LOCAL
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The Crops.

Reports from the country in regard TO
the wheat crop, indicate that n tolerable
yield will DO made, unless como disaster
beiaIls it after this time. The prospect is
far better than it was in the early Spring.
The work Of harvesting the early wheat
will begin in few days. The corn is small
md backward, but has healthy appear
ance. The oat crop Is promising The
rains in this vicinity have been entirely too
frequent for crops upon the fat lands.
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Northern News.

Joshua Giddings dropt dead in Montreal,
on the 9th
Aio'by has destroyed all the storehouses
and bridge. vest of the Rapidan.
The Chicago Times correspondent, of
the l7th, says that the loss in front Of Res.
aca was 600 killed, 5000 wounded. and 400
missing.
Hooker was slightly wsundedat Resaca,
Fitzpatrick painfully, Manson seriously, aud
WiIIick mortaIly.
The philadelphia Enquirer Of the 3O;h
bas dispatches from Grants army, which is
filled with gascorade. They say that Lee
mas been eutgeneraled, and the whole army
is across the Pamunky, moving on to Rich
mond
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1t now appears TO be unquestionnLle that
the announcement Of the death Of Capt.
w. J. Stewart was premature. He was Ia
ken prisoner and probably unhurt, and is
reported to have escaped from the enemy
and rejoined his command. Great caution
should be exercised by correspondents in
reporting casualties, and thus tbviate any
unnecessary inflic'on OF pain upon relatives
md friends at home We withheld the
publication of the report Of the death of
Capt. s. until nfter it appeared 10 have
been fully confirmed, and then pronounced
n fitting eulogy npon the supposed deceased
We rejoice to know that this token Of res.
pect was altogether inopportune, and hope
that il may DC many years before the Cap
tain will really require an obituary tribute.
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LOCAL.
FOR THE LANCAsTER LEDGER
HANOVER JUNCTION, Va.
n. ,a.,

ii"NoNER JUNCTION., VA.
May "a, 1864.
ME. EDITOR No general engagement
has t"ken pluce since my last. We retired
from our entrenchmsnts. Mt Spottsylvania
L. r., on the night Of the 2isr 1t was
known on the goth that Grant was endeav.
Sring to form junction with Butler, who
bad retired FROM the James River, and was
landing his forces at Port Royal, on the
RaPpahannock River, thereby gaining an
Important position on our right flank.
u became necessary, for the safety of our
communication, for Lee to faIl back to this
place, so as TO front both Grant aud Butler,
asd the better TO protect the city of Rich.
mond
Yesterday the enemy attacked our rear
guard at this place. and were handsomely
rspul,ed by WiIcox's Division. McGowans
Brigade were acting ~ rear guard when at.
tackled and held the enemy in check until
all our wagons passed eut OF danger, and
until reintorcements. arrived. The fight
lasted about one hour, resulting 10 the dri
wing back Of the enemy about one mile,
capturing and killing large number. Our
loss Was small.
In company |, four were wounded, and
four missing ;sz:.-J. &. Truesdale, right
leg broken, since amDulsted :. A. J. SuIli-
van, arm broken; w. II. d. McAteer, in
calf OF leg; J, A. Montgomery, in right
cheek. Missing.-W. w. Davis, ]. X.
Fleming, J. Mathis, and }. II. PIyler.
We are sorry TO inform you that tho
gallant Maj. Frank CIyburn was severely
wounded in the engagement, while gallant.
iy leading his regiment in chang, upon
the ehemy's battery. A grape shot passed
through his right thigh, though not injuring
the bone. His conduct was conspicuous
for galiantry, and excited the admiration Of
our generals commenting.
Col. Brown, of the l4lh s. c. Regiment.
IN command Of the Brigade, was killed
We have lost heavily in officers since the
campaign commenccd--a Lieut.. Col. now
commands McGowans Brigade. We are
| pleased TO hear that Lieut.. Col. Bookter. Of
the 18th. who was supposed TO be mortally
wounded, is dSing well, and hopes are now
entertained Of his recovery. He is one OF
the best sficsfs 10 Wileox's Division, and
Is looked upon as far superior 10 any in
this Brigade.
Oar army is here at this place Ia lice OF
battle, and heavy cansonading and skirmsh.
Ing has been going on aIl day. Gen. Breck.
inridge has arrived with his Division. also
Gen. Picket. The troops are in good spir,
its, and confident OF success. Grant i. me.
wing in the direction of the Peninsula. The
bloody battle Of the war remains yet TO be
fought predict in the vicinity Of Rich.
mond. More anoI,
LOCAL.
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Notice to- the Relatives and Friends
of Deceased Soldiers.

The subscriber having supplied himself
witn Tho necessary papers for the purpose
OF making application for the payment Of
claims Tor arrears OF pay and allowances
due to Deceased soldiers Of the Confcder.
ate Army. Will take pleasure in pr, par
InS aud se"ding on all such papers neces.
sary for the procurement of their dues
prompt attention will DC given and every
effort used on application. Those wishing
10 apply will lind it to their advantage TO
apply AS seou as practicable.
II. X. PRICE.
Lancaster G. H., June !, 1864, l7-3t
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IfoR THE LANCASTER LEDGER |


MIR. EDITOR AS the time for the cleo
lion for members Of the Legislature is fast
approaching, it becomes all good citizens
who have an interest in our District and
State. to look about them Tor those who
may be fit representatives Of our interest,
honor and dwelare. Feeling it my duty TO
do 70, have carefully surveyed the merits
OF our prominent citizens and can find no
enc whose character, intelligence, and puri
" Of principle, is so eminently conspicuous 3
rs that of 5 B. Massey, Esq. His family
and himself have grown up in the District
and his conduct has been always such as to
identify him with US and our citizens. Firm
Of purpose, dignified in manners, truthful
and honest his moral character is only
equaIed by his intelligence. am firmly OF
the conviction that he will ably represent
this community and this District in The Rep
resen.ative chamber of our State. He has
always been an advocate of the present wor
and has not only advocated IL, but has piyen
II support, and contriba ated himself and son
- the cause. His beneyoience and charity
Is familiar to the widow and orphan and
they can testify that the needy never leaves
his deer unsuPplisd. Soldiers can aud will
appreciate the kind heart who looks kindly
and benevslently upon their wives and
childrsn when they are far away suffering
the hardshiPs Of the field and ibe danger.
OF the batlls. He will receive the earnest
and unanimous support Of the
SOLDIERS"
Su)liysn's Island, May 25; 1864.
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The military situation in Virginia still
invites the m ost absorbing interest, with,
as yet, no decisive results. The scene of
strife is now near Richmond-not fer from
that Of The memorable seven days 6ght in
1862. Eate accounts indicate that Buffers
forces have united with Grants, with the
view TO another desperate end-avor to reach
Richmond by the route selected by Nc.
Cle'lan two years ago God grant tha, they
may be as signally defeated as he was -
We have everything to encourage the be-.
lief that they will be: the result Of the
fighting on Friday (,he date Gf our latest
reporD was very satisfactory. The enemy
is being .!nip and is pressing. the comics, at
nra,e which must speedily terminate the
awful .lr"ggle. In al probability the fight.
ing was resumed on Saturday, but of that,
We have, rs yet, no account,
Accounts from Georgia are in tie main
favorable. sherman's losses have been i'm
inense, and lis army is represented IA suf.
fering forsuppiies lie will be compelled
to risk general engagement speedily, OF
ingiorisusly retire. Johnston is prepared
for either contingency.