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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

EXPENSIVE UNDERTAKING.-The New
York Daily Neaos, of the 10th instant, in
an editorial, says that the powder, ball and
she'll alone, which have been used in the
attempt to take Charleston, cost the United
States Government seven millions of dollars,
and the whole cost of the various expedf-
tions fitted out against the city has amount
ed to upwards of thirty millions of dollars
The cost will probably be doubled, adds the
Ne,os, and the undertaking will be aban-
doned.
1t further adds, that enough has been ex-
pended in attempts to take Richmond to
build .hatf.a.dozen cities of the size, and al:
mott as many lives, lost as would populate
the whole of them.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

PASS HIM ARoUND.-A man named
John Minsey, alias Williams, alias John
Mathis, who has been passing himself off
as first lieutenant of artillery in Confede-
rate service, and has several times escaped
from different places of confinement, broke
out of the guard house in Columbia, on the
night of the 22ud ultimo, and is now at
large. Said Minsey is about % years old,
FIVE feet ten inches high, sallow complexion,
coarse features, dark curly hair, cut tolera.
bly, short, no whiskers or beard; he had on
when he left grey round jacket, blue
pants and light colored soft hat. He has
been going about on crutches for some time,
in artillery uniform, and limps little when
walking. Chief of Police Burdell will give
a reward of twenty-five dollars for his ar
rest Carohaiun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

THE LOSSES OF THE WAR.-The Wash
ington National Inte1ligencer tells the fol.
lowing story of the enormous losses of the
war:
"We have now in the United States at
least 235 general hospitals for the use of the
soldiers, containing about $4,000 patients
To show on what large scale our battles
bave been fought, it seems that during four
months of 1862 there were treated at our
hospitals 2O,93O cases of gunshot wounds.
The wounded of the whole British army in
the Crimean war was little over $4,000,
and their entire hospital accommodations in
the three years would not have suficed for
the wounded at either of the battles Of Shi-
lob, Antiesam: or Gettysburg"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06
GEN. JOHN n. MORGAN.

Gen. Morgan has arrived safe and sound
IN the Confederacy. Having been confined
to close quarters for some months past, he
thinks little exercise on horseback will
benefit his health. Being a very social
gentleman, he dislikes riding alone: He,
therefore, through 1t. Col. R. A. Alston,
his A. A. General, notifies his old friends
and comrades to meet him at Decatur, Ca,
as scon as possible, in order to accompany
him when he takes an airing. He propo-
ses, as opportunity offers, to amuse and in
stuct the Yankees, by catching railway
trains, army wagons, and abolitionists !;
breaking up rail roads, burning down brid-
ges, and i" sloshin' around genery."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

FROM WEST TENNEssEE.-A writer I'd
the Atlanta Appeal, of the 26th ult:, says:
Col. M. G. Galloway arrived in this place
this morning, direct from the command OF
Gen. Forrest, at Jackson, Tennessee. his
reports as to the spirit and feeling OF the
people, the prospects of Gen. Forrest, etc.,
are of the most cheering character. One
thousand new recruits came out with Col'
Galloway as far as Okolona, Miss, for the
purpose of procuring arms.
On the 18th instant Major Strange, or
Gen. Forests staff, went into Memphis
under flag Of truce, with letter from
Gen. Forrest, setting forth the facts in the
case Of Captain Gurley, stating that he was
regular Confederate soldier belonging to
his command, and threatening retaliation in
the event of Gurley's execution.
BE also informed General Hurlbut that
in future he would hang every man detect
ed in burning the residence and property OF
non.combatants, exhorting that officer to
conduct the war on principles Of ciViliza'
ton and humanity.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

LIEUT.. GEN. VIM. J. HARDEE.-This
distinguished soldier having succeeded, tenn
porarily, to the command Of the army Of
Tennessee, brief biographical sketch Of
him may not be uninteresting to our read
ers
Gen. Hardee is a native of Appling, in
the State of Georgia. He graduated at
West Point, in 1888; reared under Gen.
Taylor, in Florida, Lieutenant commanding
the I'd Dragons, and also under General
Scott, in Mexico, being present at all the
great battles, he 50 distinguished himself
for his skill and gallantry that he was twice
brevetted. He was subsequently commits.
missioned to visit Europe for the purpose Of
perfeoting tactics, and We have the result
in his we'll known work on the subject
He was next appointed .commandant at
West Point, and occupied that position
when Fort Sumter surrendered, in 1861
On the happening of this important event,
he resigned from the United States service,
returned to Georgia, and was placed next In
command of General Tyiggs. Shortly af-
terwards he was appointed by President
Davis senior Colonel in the regular service
of the Confederacy, and placed in command
at Fort Morgan, Georgia. he had not oc.
cupied this position many months when he
was appointed Brigadisr, and sent to Arkan-
sas, where he organized the troops in that
State. In October, 1861, he marched with
the army he had organized to Bowling
Green, and earned perpetual laurels at Cor
inth, Shiloh and Pennington, when be was
promoted to the rank of Major General
In October, 1862, he fought at Perryville
with such distinguished valor that he was
made Lieutenant.G General. From this
brief record of his services as a military
man, the public will be justified in placing
the utmost confidence in the, judgment, skill
and military ability Of Gen. Hardee.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06
From Virginia.

RICHMOND, January At is said the
President has approved the bill-to place 10
service all those who have furnished substi.
tutes. Members Of Congress are over.
whelmed with business before the depart
ments-muoh more than they could at
tend to if they had nothing more to do
A Senator to day remarked that he could
not reply to half the letters received, much
less attend to matters to which they relate !;
and that since it became probable that Con.
sress would put an end to exemption by
substitution and narrow down the exemp-
tions for other causes, an immense number
Of persons in his State affected thereby had
applied to him to get Offices for them which
would exempt them from service, and that
it was indelicate in Senators to ask for ap-
pointnents and then sit in judgment to con-
firm their nominations.
RICHMOND, December 29.-The recent
fire at Yorktown resulted in the loss of not
less than 100000 to the Yankee Gov
ernment. The fire broke out in the hospital
and extended to, the arsenal and powder
magazines. A tremendous report followed.
Exploding shells and burning beams were
scattered in every direction. Twenty-Five
persouss we're injured. Every house in the
town was damaged. Next morning, the
main magazine was reached, and an explo-
sion took place, which shook the earth for
many miles around.
RICHMOND, December 2s.- Commission,
er Ould sent down 500 Yankees in exchange
for the Confederates brought to City Point;
but informed Hitchcock that the Confede.
rate authorities could hold no communica.
ton with Gen. Butler.
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spstial Nutites.
Fine Opportunity for Investment

Fine Opportunity for Investment.
DESIRING to retire, I offer forsale the SOUTH CARO-
LINIAN AND COLUMBIA BANNER OFFICE, with
the paper,-dally, ui-weekly and weeky-BINDERf,
JoB-OFFICE and all appurenances.
The lot measures 66 by 1870 feet and the building Is well
adapted for its purposes There Is n valuable HOE (CYI-
INDER) POWER PRESS, an ADAMS PRESS and RUG
Giles CARD PRESS. The ENGINE is very superior
Hoes vertical, and the supply TYPE and MATERIAL
abundant The circulation Of the paper equal to that of
any paper In the State.
Terms cash, in Confederate bonds.
r. w. GIBBEs.
Columbia, December s. 1863 lp
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

n8- The Savannah Republican says: II
will be seen from the vote of the Yankee
House of Representatives, that very large
majority, nearly two to one, are opposed to
peace short of determination. Mr.. Woods
resolution for the appointment of a commits.
sioner to negotiate with a commissioner to
be appointed by the Confederate Congress,
was laid on the table by vote of 95 to 59.
We hope all the peace men of the Con-
federacy, and especially the North Carolina
lunatics, will now rest satisfied, and aban:
don their folly.
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The following is Commissioner Ould's
letter in relation to Beast Butler:

The following IS C0mmlSslOner Oulu
letter in relation to Beast Butler:
. RICHMOND, Va, Dec 9th, 1868.
Major General q. A. Hitchcock, Com.
missioner Of Exchange =.
SIR have this day received from Ma.
ior General B. F. Butler, copy Of COM
munication to him, signed by yourself as
Commissioner for the exchange of prisoners,
in which it is stated that by the authority
and orders of the United States Secretary Of
War, Major General B. F. Butler, was ap.
pointed especial Agent for the exchange of
prisoners of war at City Point"
You are doubtless aware that by procla-
nation of the President of the Confederate
States, Major GenerafB. F. Butler is un-
der the ban of outlawry. Although we do
not pretend to prescribe what agents your
Government shall employ in connection with
the cartel, yet, when one who has been
proclaimed to be so obnoxious as General
Butler is selected, self respect requires that
the Confederate authorities refuse to treat
with him or establish such relations with
him as properly pertain to an Agent Of Ex-
change. The proclamation of President
Davis forbids that General Butler should be
admitted to the protection of the Confeder-
ate Government, and he cannot, therefore,
be received under flag oftruce. Accord
ingly, am directed by the Confederate au-
thorities to inform you that Major General
B. F. Butler will not berecognized by them
as an Agent of Exchange.
Respectfully, your. obedient servant,
ROBERT GUILD, Agent
of Exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

= Rev. Daniel Waldo, who has attained
the remarkable age of 1O1 years, preached
at the Presbyterian Church, in Fulton, N.
York, October 11th.
- The Paris correspondent Of the New
York World, says "Maxamillian will 90 to
to Mexico in February; the new Empire
and the Southern Confederacy will mutual
ly recognize each other; France must back
up Mexico in the recognition Of the South,
and Spain, Italy and other powers will
promptly follow France"
The authorities of number of towns
in Massachusetts, propose to fill their quotas
of volunteers by recruiting contrabands from
Virginia and other Border States, and ar.
rangements to this end have, in several ca
ses, nearly reached completion.
- The contrabands at Newbern, N. c.,
are dying at the rrte of about fifty day
from small pox and other malignant dis
eases. .
Let our people remember the declara-
tions of our enemies. "Every line written,
and every word spoken against the Presl-
dent weakens the confidence of our people,
and undermines the foundations of our
Government"
- Wonder if everybody who snug them
selves under warm blankets at night ever
say their prayers in that position, and If
they remember, in their prayers, the blank.
etless sleepers around Dalton?
The Yankee Government has informa-
ton, it is said, that about ten thousand de-
serters from its army are now in Canada,
and in destitute condition.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

AN INCIDENT AT GETTYsBURa.-A sur
geon Of the Virginia army relates the fol.
lowing incident!
AS I was pushing my way through a
crowd of idle spectators at the End Corps
Hospital, Gettysburg, one of our wounded,
from North. Carolina regiment, called to
me in feeble voice. I went to him and
he said; =
"You are Confederate surgeon, are you
mott"
81 answered him: eyes, what can I do
for you ?"
He caught me nervously py the arm, and
in manner very striking and very elo'
quent he uttered, "What do you think Doc
tor? lam aoounaea and dying IN defence
Of my country, and these people are trying
to persuda me to take the oath Of azlegi.
ance to theirs"
The crowd around him scattered as if a
bomb had fallen in their midst, whilst I,
overcome by the fervent eloquence Of his
words, could only bow in silence over the
gallant fellow, upon whose brow Che damp
shadow of death was already gathering.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06
THE CHARLESTON SUFFERERS

THE CHARLESTON SUFFERERS.
We would call the attention of our
people to the notice of Mr. Robson, in to-
days paper, and hope it will meet with a
prompt respose. Surely we can spare lit
tie of what we have, in support of our old
city, in this her hour of trial. Mr.. Robson
informs Ms that the distress there is great
some ten thousand women and children be-
ing dependent on his exertions to supply
them with food. These women are not
living in idlensss, but are engaged in the
Arsenal, Commissary and Quarte,master
Departments, and other avocations, all try
ing to do what they can to aid our cause
and, at the same time, earn support for
themselves but the high price and great
scarcity of provisions puts it out Of their
power to do so, and the object of Mr.. Rob-
sons mission is to try and help them, by
procuring and sending to the city those sup.
plies which would not otherwise reach them.
The city has appointed special Committee
and no family is allowed to draw supplies
before showing that they are in need Of
them.
Mr.. Robson informs us that he has met
with great kindness on his mission, and al
though he has full power to impress, he has
not used it in single instance, believing
that the people would more cordially re-
spond to the call, when left to their own
feelings of patriotism, and he is happy to
say this has been the case-nearly every
one to whom he has appealed sparing some
thing. Mr.. Robson is buying the proVi-
sions he obtains at Government rates, and
he will cheerfully gi7e any information on
being applied to.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06


THE WAR NEws.-There is nothing posi-.
lively new from any of the seats Of war
General Lees lines are quiet, and there is
no change or incidents reported in his front.
In the department Of the Carolinas there
are said to be certain new movements in
progress and if there is to be any active
campaigning this winter, it is probable that
this will be its theatre. Reports, more or
less reliable, have reached the government
that Butler is concentrating a considerable
force at Newbern, North Carolina. There
is considerable apprehension in North Caro-.
lima that the enemy meditates raid on Will.
mington, and the alarm has been notified to
the government.
From Tepuessee.Georgia linea there is
the general intelligence that the enemy is
opening his communications by way Of
Knoxville and the Chattanooga railroad,
and that these two points are being held as
depots of supplies. Large droves Of cattle
are said to be on the way from Lexington,
and immense trains, ready prepared, at
Nashville.
The Atlanta papers conjecture that Grant
is now arranging his troops for a campaign
against Atlanta, by way Of East Tennessee
and Rome, trusting to outnumber us large.
ly by both columns, and, in the event of
the defeat of either, to fall back for another
start into the entrenohed smps at Chatta-
nooga and Knoxville.
Richmond Eraminer, 3lst uh.
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The Richmond CORRESPONDENT of the At

The Richmond correspondent of the At
lanta Intellgencer. writes:
l see from the accounts of the battle pub
lished in the Northern journals, that Grant
is gloating over his successes in the most
high flown and exaggerated terms. If VIC
are to credit the statements of his own pro-
cess, he is the great Napoleon of the West,
before whose red right arm no power can
stand. 1t is really the first time in the his
tory of the war that the Yankees have gain
ed regular pitched battle by land. Hence
his loud Growing, and the responsive crow
ing and quaoking of all the Northern jour
nails. If "pride goeth before destruction
and naughty pride before fall" this bloat.
ed General is certainly himself doomed to
some sad and early reverse of fortune
Many are the victories achieved by General
Lee in this war, but when have we ever
seen him employ the press to trumpet his
fame to the world, as the hypocrites do p
He simply states the facts without exagger-
alton, claiming no merit for the most bril-.
liant achievements, and ascribing his sue
cess to the Intervention of higher Power.
But not word do we hear from Grant that
shows he has the slightest reliance on Provi-
dence. He depends entirely on other pow
ers-those which originated this abominable
war-to aid him ; the devil and his angels,
who may lure him on for awhile, with their
fgnis tatuus, but will ultimately lead him
down to his own destruction, to "weeping,
wailing, and gnashing of teeth"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBIA, 8. c., January /, 1864.
BY his Erceueney MILLEDGE L. BoNHaM, Governor
and Comma,der-in- Chief In and the State Of So,Rh
Carolina.
WHEREAS, in pursuance of the Act
w of the Legislature of this State the for
of the Second Congress Of the Confederate Sates of
America have been counted by the Commissioners ap-
pointed that purpose, and appears that JAMES H.
WITHRRSPOON has been duly elected for the Congress
siona District composed of Lancaster Chesterfield MARI
boro, Darlington, Williamsburg, Horny and Georgetown,
MILES for the District composed Of Charleston, exclusive
of the Parish of ST. John Coeton, forming the ID Congress
sonal District; L. NJ AVER for the District composed of
Beaufort Bawell, Orangebufg Coleton, 81. Johns Col
leton forming the Sd Congressional Districts w. D. SlMP
SON for the District composed Of Lexington, Edgefeld,
Newbeny, Laurens and Abbevie, forming the 4th Con.
gressonal District JAMES FARROW for the District
composed of fAnderson Pickens Greenyle, Sparanburg
and Union, forming the 5th Congressional Distrct W. W.
BOYCE for the District composed Of York. Chester, Fair
field, Rchlnnd, Kerhaw, Sumter and Clarendon, forming
the 9Th Congressional District. ..r
Now, therefore MILLEDGE L. BONHAM, Governor
the State aforesaid do issue this my proclamation
ylug and declaring according 10 the provisions ofhe said
Act that James H. Wherspoon, w. Pofcher Miles, l.. M.
Aver, w. ID. Simpson, James Farrow and W. w. Boyce
had each majority Of the votes cast In their respective
Congressional Districts, and are therefore duly elected
Representatives in the Cd Congress Of the Confederate
States.
Given under my hand and the seal of the ate, Colum
bla, this first day Of January, In the year Of
H.. 81 Lord thousand eight hundred and sixty four,
and in the eighty-eighth year of the sovereignty
of the State Of South Carolina.
WIN. R. Hrsr1, Secretary of State.
Tann
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-01-06

PAsspoRTs.-We learn that under the
direction of the President, the following
rule will hereafter regulate the issuing Of
passports for foreign destinations:
"No passport will be issued from the
Department of State during the pending
war to any male citizen, unless the applicant
produce and file in the Department a certi-
fcate from tie proper military authorities
that he is not liable to duty in the army"
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THE MISSISSIPPI SoUADRoN.-A wrl-
ter in the Cincinnati Commercial says the
United States naval squadron of the Mis-
sissippi river consists of eighty-slx vessels
of all descriptions, in commission, with a
compliment of over 1000 officers and 49,
900 men. Many of these vessels are Of the
most formidable class, and heavily armed
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nr More than 10000 Africans ha,

p$ More than 10000 Africans have
perished in Memphis and its vicinity under
the treatment of their Yankee benefactors.
The negro has become pest 10 every new
ly formed Yankee community in the Valley
Of the Mississippi. Liberated slaves have
over.run the North western States. Every
where are hated, despised, maltreated, and
consigned to filthy hospitals or left to pilfer
ortstarve.
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LATEST NEWS,
From Oh h.arleston.

CHARLESTON, January 4.-The first N.
Carolina Hospital was destroyed by fire this
morning. The patients were all removed
safely, and all stores, medicines, furniture,
&c. saved. No other news of Importance.
There has been no firing to day. The Van.
KEGS are still working on their batteries.
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TAX ASSESSOR.

The Assessor, Mr.. F. NJ. GALBRA1TH,
having..failed to meeet his appointments at
Boydton and Yofkyille, in consequence of
high waters, he may be expected at Boyd
ton, on Wednesday, the 18th January, and
at Yorkville, OH Friday aud Saturday, the
18th and 10th of January, for the purpose
of receiving the returns of Stock and the
balance of the crop. ----.--
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CAROLINA-YORKDIS-

NUUTH ULINA-YORKD DlS-
~ TRICT.-Whereas, THoS. WHTTESIDES has ap-
piled to me for Letters Of Administrations on all aud sng
lar thc goods and eattes, rights and credits of j. CAL
WIN WHrrESIDES late OF the District aforesaid decea
scd.
These are therefore, TO cite and admonish all and snc
lar the kindred and creditors of the said deceased 10 be
and app ar before me- Ordinays Court for the
said District 10 be holden York Court House on the lStb
day OF January inst, to sew cause If any, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal this 2nd day of January
in the year our Lord thousand eight hundred and
sirtyour, andn the seth year of the independence Of
South Carolina. -
January 7M
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COUTH CAROLINA-YORK DIS

~ TRICT.-Whereas LEROY PIERCE has applied
to for Letters Of Administration all and Singular
the goods and chattes, rights and credits Of MARTHA
A. McCARTER late of the District aforesaid, deceased.
These are, therefore, cite and admonsh oil and sngu
lar the kindred and creditors Of the said deceased TO be
and appear before me, a our next Ordnarys Court for
the said District holden York Court House, on the
18th day of January instant shew cause, if any, why
the said administration should not be granted. =
Given under my hand aud Sea this end day of January
m the year OF Lord one thousand eight hundred and
sxty-four, and In the eighty eighth year of the In
dependence of South Carolina. = = "
JOHN 4. BROWN, o. Y d.
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r IST OF LETTERS-REMAIN-
~ ING in the Post Office at YorkvlIe, s. c., January
lst, 1861
Miss Nancy Aikens, T. L. Allen, Andrew Boyd Mary R.
Boleyn, Capt. o. II. Bets % Miss Mary Crow, Miss Jane
C. Crag, Miss Jane Davis, J. F. Davison Mrs. Dulcina
Dover, Lieut. james Dover 2; Miss Mary Forbes Mrs
IIobson ESQ., Eliza HAIL, Ira Hardin, W. X. Hanlton
Miss ANGELA Hof, Miss NJ A. Ingram, Lolin Lox, J. D.
Lonegan, Rev. R. /. McAister, Miss Mary Maony Jane
Mitchum, Miraim McCain, B. d. Myers, Esq, s. OWENS
2 Mrs. s. L. Pinkston, 81 Miss Mary NJ Plekston, Mrs
J. A. Peters, Philip Sandfer, Mrs. Dianna Stewart Capt
8. S. Walker, 7; Mrs. J. F. Wilson, Miss s. E. Wright,
Capt G. G. Wells, Robert Wells Miss Elizabeth Wright,
c. Yowgblood, X. l.. Young, Esq-56