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The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02
Brig. General Conner, of S. c., and Col.
Rutherford, oil the Sd S. c..


We extract from private letter, from the
Valley, the following remarks on Gen. Conner
and the late COL, Rutherford, of S. c.:
awe lately had a very handsome affair, on
the Winchester side of Strasburg We plan:
ted battery (Fry's) at convenient point, on
the top of hill, by the Valley Turnpike, and
began, shelling the Yankee camps. This soon
produced a stir among the confident Yanks,
who bad no idea of our having come down so
near and close to them. They soon turned out
q strong brigade, (by the bye, the Colonel
commanding that brigade was killed and fell
into our hands, which crossed Cedar Greek
and formed in line of battle, with the view of
carrying our impertinent battery. These fell
lows have, of late, been so successful in cap
turing pieces of artillery, that they entertained
no doubt of making a new addition to their
park of artillery With that view, and the
hope of instantly turning those pieces against
US, they took with them artillery officers and
men. This, however, was not to be. They
were confronted by Couuer's brigade of South
Caroina-that is, Kershaw's old brigade-and
although the enemy had the advantage of a
stone fence, the fire of our mnsketry was made
so hot that they had to break and run, We
captured sixty-ive prisoner, among them a
captain of artillery. Most of the dead and
woudded were left in our hands. The fight
was short, but vigorously conducted on both
sides-our loss 1872 killed and wounded, none
missing. The killed outright are only 20 in
number.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02


CINDERILLA's SLIPpER.-The Dublin Uni
versity Nagaztne, gives the following account
Of the glass slipper
Two centuries ago, furs we're so rare, and
therefore so highly valued that the wearing of
them was restricted, BY severe sumptuary laws,
to kings and princes. Sable, in those laws
called vair, was the subject of countless regu-
lations. The exact quality permitted to be
worn BY persons of different grades, and the
articles of dress to which it mi ght be applied,
were defined most strictly. Perrault's tale Of
"Cinderilla" originally marked the dignity
conferred on her by the fairy, by her wearing
slipper of Vair, privilege then confined to,
the highest rank of princesses. Ar error. of
the press, DOW become inveterate, changed
vair into verre (glass), and the slipper of sable
was suddenly converted into glass slipper.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02
The way Negroes are Treated in Wash
ington City.

A Virginian who. left Washington city O
few days ago, gives very simple exploitation
of the manner in which the Yankees coDtrive
to Eli up their armies with negro recruits. i,
matters little whether the negroes have run
away Of their own accord, or are kidnapped by
raiding parties sent out expressly to gather
them in. !. All are received and protected in
the same impartial manner-that is to say,
they are slapped into prison and fe upon
wretched food until they are forced to volun.
teer or dying of the diseases caused by INSULT.
cent and unwholesome nourishment
Sooner or later all volunteer: but only the
likeliest and most able bodied are permitted
to enter the army as soldiers. The rest are
made cooks or teamsters, or packed off to
work the, government plantations on the Mis-.
sissippi River, generally without chance of
bidding their wives and children farewell The
women and children thus deprived of their
natural protectors, are hudded together in
what are called "Freedmen's Villages" and
put to work at various employments, on daily
allowance of pay in shinplasters, which barely
enables them to keep body and soul together
The consequence is, the poor creatures become
the prey of home sickness Ga disease which, as
is we'll known, has often killed scores of strong
men. in the British armies, and which, in the
case of the negro women,and children, is much
aggravated by the contact of large numbers
crowded together) and hundreds of them per-
isb literally of broken heart.
There is a Freedman's Village on General
Lees estate at Arlington, near Washington,
which is crammed with negresses afflicted with
nostalgia in its worst form. Occasionally a
woman ors a disabled man. manages to visit
Washington ). and our informant states that it
Was most affecting to witness the joy displayed
by the poor creatures whenever they happened
to meet gentleman or lady with whom they
chanced to be acquainted: Nothing, ,noteycn
the presence ofthe Yankee guards, can restrain
them from running up to such persons and
begging the privilege Of shaking bands with
"some body from home"
Nor do they scruple to express aloud their
"wonJer if We will ever meet again anybody
like home folks" They declare openly that
thousands would gladly return to their mas
ters and mistrcsses if they were permitted to
do so, and do not hesitate to show by word
and gesture how utterly sick they arc Of YAM
kee land. But neither prayers nor entreatics
availwith their stony-hear.ed protectors, who
are determined at all hazards to keep them i'm.
prisoDed in Freedmen's Village until death
releases them from their suferings
Richmond Examiner.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

We read in Sheffield paper Chat sthe last
polish to piece of cutlery is given by the
hand of woman" The same may be said of
human cutlery, that "the last polish to a young
blade" is given by his mixing with female So.
ciety.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

CAN'T RECEIVE THEM-The address Of
Northern Methodist bishops recommends that,
hereafter, no ministers or MEMBERS who are
either shareholders or tainted with treason"
be received into fellowship. ip.-Chrtaiau Index.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02
[From the Augusta Register
TO CASA HARTz."
BY THE AUTHOR.

[Supposed to be Jas. R. Randall.-Bps. CARo-
LINIAN. a.
0, heart of Hartz how must it throb and leap
To hear the foot falls on. its native heather;
How must bright smiles cross Asa's visage creep
And congregate together, !
To hear once more the good old Anglo-Saxon, r
Without the twang the snobbsh Yankee tacks on.
Come, tell us Of the life where thou hast been
We'd have it all in thy peculiar stanza;
Thou canst "a tale unfold" of what thou'st seen
Without Extravaganza
'Twould be a tale well worth second hearing, \,
Then nib thy pen and give thy thoughts an airing.
Has close confinement dulled thy pony's wing?
lf.so, we'll take thy tale little prose y
Birds just from prison rarely care to sing
Thy cage not over cosy,
Perhaps 'twere well to punish with thy punning,
And in plain prose do up thy little funping.
man that laughs misfortune in the face,
And fings his satire while her frowns are on him,
Must needs be ready for bitter race #
With freedoms sun upon him. =.
Then, tell all thou hast that's worth themention,
And what's the latest gotten up invention.
What is the opinion now about the war?
What is the universal nation thinking
About McClelan's prospects; or mayhap they are
All going to vote for Lincoln
What think they now of Petersburgs reduction?
Or what's the latest bout a Reconstruction I? +
Dost know if Sherman yet has told tn Marines
How often they are like to hear it thunder,
Before the Southern Ship of State careens
And Rebellion knocks under?
We know these things thou utterly abhorrests-
But what's the'latest trap for catching Forrest?
How farcdst thou in that island home of thine?
Vastly case hard; ltmigh have been much harder,
And praised be fate that twas not one of pine,
For we opine thy larder
Furnished no food for thy special wonder,
And scarce as good as ours at Castle Thunder
But there was something charming in thy home
To wing thy muse in spite of homely diet;
1t may have been the dash of Erie's foam,
1t may have been the quiet
Twas something-fOr thy witty rhymes assure us
Tha! thou didst live no whit too near Arcturus.
But knowing, as We do, that thou art free,
Wen meet the Yankees with heavy wager
That they were feeced when we exchanged for thee
Some azure coated Major
However Prentice rate thee in his Journal,
We hold thee, Asa, worth at least Colonel.
But curb the jest, while fortune deigns to smile,
And let our musing fancy follow rather
The longing for the fragrant aowery aisles;
Where bends the yearning father,
Eager to press. with fatherly embraces
The babes who dream, perhaps, of his caresses.
An! he has sterner trials yet to brave
Than was his lot within the moated prison.
To weop-if that were all-above the grave
Of her whose life has risen
Unto climax, and has reached supernal
Being in the light of life eternal
AUGUSTA, October 90. ,
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02
Camden, Wednesday, November 3.
J. II. HERsHMAN-Editor.

Artemus Ward is lecturing in New York on
"Life among the Morhons." He sends com
plimentary' tickets to editors, inviting them to
come to his show and bring one wife. q
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

SPIRIT OF THE. PREss.-Time natures the
strength of nations, as of individuals, says the
Richmond seutinel. So,will it strengthen our
Confederacy. What is to become of the Uni
ted States, is problem for their own people
to solve; our duties, at present, lie within
our own Government.
From the organization of our Government
to this time, we have been greatly encouraged
by the success Of our arms. Though we have
suffered reverses, orr means of defence have
sefadily multiplied, and the confidence of our
soldiers has largely increased. The greater
the efforts OF our adversary, the more certain
his Ultimate failure. The. larger his armies,
the less effective his6ghting. The old saying,
"thc morc the merrier," may be strictly true
in song, but not necessarily in battle. Let
the morale of our army be preserved, the high
merits OF our officers be appreciated, and the
ardjr of our Soldiers be encouraged, ,sand their
camps supplied with the best We can furnish
them promptly, aud soon the renown of the
Southern Confcderacy will equal that once en-
.joyed by the United States, and her people,
freed from the evils of fauaticism and miseeg-
enation, enjoy peace, prosperity and bappi-
ness.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

Deserters in Florida, who have recently re-
turned to our side, report that nearly all of
the enemy haveleft Jacksonville and St. Johns,
to reinforce Grant. - g.,
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

/ FROM THE TRANS -Mlss1sspp1.-Tbe spo,r
crop of Texas this year, it is said, will tsrn
out $500 hogheads. Trade with Mexico and
through Mexico with the outside world an
pears to be unrestricted.
The people of Texas seem to be getting on
we'll. Crops were never more abundant
The Confederate Commissioners for the State
have fixed the prices for bacon, for September
at fifty cents a pound, and other things in pro.
portion.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

The Presidential election in the United
States takes place on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November, which will be
on the 9Th of the month ;,'
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

The Union Prayer Meeting meets every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, commencing
for each week in order at the Baptist, Presby-
terian and Methodist Churches. s
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

Court OF COMMON PLEAS AND GENERAL
SEssIoNs.-Last Monday being the day fixed
for this Court to convene, the Grand and Petit
Juries were empaneled, but there being NO
Judge or Solicitor present, the Court was ad-
journed. t
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

Ringgold is between Tunnel Hill and Chatta-
nooga, eight miles north of the former and
twenty-three miles south of Chattanooga.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

The next or second session of the second
Congress, will commence in the city Of Rich,
mond, on Monday the 7th inst.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

The Augusta Register says if Hood is oner.
atipg against Sherman's rear, it is only what
every honest boot in the land should have
been doing long ago. s
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

A BIEL. FOR AIMING NEGROES un-
derstand from authority which we regard AZ
altogether reliable, that the features Of a bin
for arming the negroes and placing them in
the field, is being canvasssd By a circle Of
politicians prior to its introduction before
the Confederate Congress. The bill pro
poses:
lst. To eonscfibe all the able-boded negroes
of the country between the ages of 26 and As,
respectively.
I'd. To organize this force into regiments,
brigades and divisions, and to arm and equip
them thoroughly as soldiers.
3D. To officer the force thus organized from
mertoriOus soldiers and subaterns now in the
field. -a..
4th. To offer each negro who serves faith
fully to the end of the war his freedom.
1t is assumed by the friends of this mea-
sure that its passage will at once supply two
hundred and fifty thousand fresh troops that
it will avert the necessity for an extension of
the eopscriPBry limits that it is essential as
the only means of,inmediate relief; that it
is Unsuitable us an expcdient; that it will be,
popular abroad, and that, in short, it will
ensure successful repulse to the swollen
armier of the North next spring.
The bill will be presented to the House
by one of the most eloquent and influential of
its members, and Il is likely to form prom
inent arch in'the debates of the session upon
military affairs.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

A THAKsGIvING PROCLAMATION FROM LIN
coLN.-Liecoln has issued proclamation ap-
pointing the last Thursday in November next
to be observed as day of Thanksgiving and
Prayer in the United States. The following
is an extract from the proclamation
1t has pleased Almighty God to prolong
cur natiodal life another year. Defending US
with His guardian care, against unfriendly de.
signs from abroad, and vouchsafng us, in His
mercy, many, and signal, victories over, the
enemy '(who is Of oar hOuseholdD, it has also
pleased our Heavenly Father to favor as we'll
our citizens in their homes as our soldiers in
their camps, and our sailors on the rivers and
seas, with unusual health. He has largely
augmented our free population By emancipa.
ti;on and by immigration, while he has open
ed to US new resources of wealth, and has
crowned the labor of cur workingmen in every
department. of industry with abundant re,
ward.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

We see by the Barnwell Sentinel, that our
distinguished citizen, Gen. James Chestnut,
has been announced and his claims urged for
the position of the Chief Executive ofour State,
the election to take place at the ensuing meet.
ing of the Legislature. We heartily endorse
the nomination by the Sentinel, and would be
pleased to hear Of his consenting to enter the
control-though we greatly doubt his willing
ness to give up his military position for any
civil ofice-however honorable-at this time
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

The Irish Legion, which was raised for Cor
coran, and succeeded the Irish brigade, CONS
mandcd by Mtagher, now scarcely NUN bers
one.third of full regiment. Nearly all of
the l55th were taken prisoners in one of the
battles around Petersburg, and at present there
are but twenty-seven men in the 10th regi!
ment
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

> THE CONCERT ON LAST FRIDAY NIGHT-
The "Lone Star Minstrel" composed of COL
ored boys belonging to our town-gave very
entertaining exhibition, for the benefit of the
"Soldier's Rest" They were encouraged in
their patriotic enterprise, by the attendance Of
large audience. The proceeds, we under
stand, have already been handed over to the
ladies of the Crest" and amounted to two
hundred and fifteen dollars.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-02

Mr. Fillmore, in a late letter, says he see
no reasonable prospect of restoration of the
Union, without change in the policy of the
Administration, HI looks upon the election
of Mcclellan as the last hope for the restora-
tion of the Union, an honorable peace, and the
security Of personal liberty.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
Examination of recehers.

Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern. that shall attend at the
scaool-house in Emporia. on Thursday and
Friday, 1t and q days of September,
1864, TO examine all parsons who may ap-
ply for certificates of qualification to teach
school.
| would cali the attention of teachers an d
school officers to Section I4th pamp het
edition of school laws, See 45 Ibid, and
also Sec. 81 Of an act to amend an act
for the regulation. DC. of school funds in
the Laws and amendments to school
laws" passed last winter and published in
pamphlet form. Page II of pamphlet.
Some trouble and Inconvenience have
arisen on account of the neglect of these
wholesome regulations, arc officers and
teachers viii consult their owa interests
by adhereing strictly TO the law.
j. Nj. MILLER,
Sup't Public instruction.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
The Ly0n COuntY Teaoher,s Insti tnte.

The Lyon County Teaoher's Tnsti tute,
VIII hold its second semi-aunual ses-
sion, for 1864, commencing on Monday
29lh inst. at2 clock p m and continu-
ing through the week. or so long as shaIl
be deemed expetient. at the school house
in Enporia. Ills hoped that there will be
a large attendance Of the teachers of Lyon
and adjoining counties.
The executive Committee will use every
exerlion (and will 20 doubt succeed, J to
procure able assistance in conducting the
exercises.
The ohjecl OF this Institute as defined in
the constitution, is the "mental improve
ment of teachers and the awakening of an
interest in our common schools. by practi-
cal drill in the various branches taught. by
lectures, essays ani discu 7sions of the sub
jects pertaining to education"
No teacher can stay away without great
loss to himself aud great wrong to the in
teTests of our schools.
Ample provisions will be made for the
free entertainment of all who attend, and
all teachers and active friends of education
in this and adjoiniag counties are cordially
iuvitedto be present J. NJ MILLER;
Chairman Of Executive Committee.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
Demncrat,c State Conyention.

Demncfatic state Convention
The Democrats Of Kansas, through their
Central Committee, have issued the follow
ing call for a State Convention:
"The Democracy of the State of Kansas
are hereby requested to assemble in Dele
gate Convention. at Topeka, on Wedenes-
day, the 14Ih day of September next, at 2
O'Clock m, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for State offices, and a candidate
for Congress, and for The transaction of such
other business as may properly come before
it. The ratio OF representation will be two
(2) delegates for each kePresentativ i've D s.
trict.
1t is recommended that delegates be elect
ed in each Representative District, on Mon
dav, the 9Th day of September
By order of the State Central Committee
w. p GAMBELL, Chm.
II 3. WALSH. Sec'y"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
e4th Representntnve District.

In accordance win the call of the State
Central Committee. the voters Of the 64,h
Representative District, composed of the
Townships of Emporia Pike and Centre.
who endorse the principles set forth in said
call, will meet at the usual places of hold,
ing elections in said townships, between the
hours of 10 o'clock, a. M and O'Clock
p. m. on Saturday. September 81. 1864, 10
cast their ballots ia the same manner as at
general elections, for one Delegate to rep
resent said district ia the State Convention.
to be held at Topeka, on the 9th of Septem
Der, 1864
The result of said township elections.
properly certified to. by the Judge and
CLERK. will be returned to the Chairman Of
the District Committee, by Monday, Sep
TENDER 5,h. and the said District Commit
tee will proceed TO canvass said returns on
said 9th day of September. at O'Clock D. m
Of that day at the office of the County
Clerk 10 Emporia, and will issue certifi-
cate of election to the person having the
highest number Of votes cast at the said
election. j. V. RANDOLPH,
Chairman Rep. Com 64th Dist
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20

We learn from the Council Grove Press
that the total amount of taxable property in
Morris county, for 1864, is sl93, 1877
For Emporia township alone, same year.
the total amount of taxable property, is
1921 $50. nearly 100000 more than the
whole of Morris county. Take the two
towns, and be it known that the Press has
all along represented that Council Grove
did the largest business, and was larger
town than EmpoFia. The figures are: En-
poria, 1921 $50; Council Grove. sI48. 528.
Emporia nearly doubles the Grove, Fig
ures are the best criterion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20

DEATH OF RICHARD MILLER Richard
Miller, one of the oldest and most estima-
bic citizens of Waterloo township, died at hi
residence. on Monday night last, of ty
phoid fever. He was quiet, honest. up
right citizen, and his loss will be felt by
his neighbors and friends. He was about
35 years of age. He leaves a wife and
several children, to morn his loss. H
was member of the Methodist church,
and expressed a readiness to go, fit was
his Makers will.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
G D. Humphrey.
lsl Lieut.. G mmanding Company.
Note from the President of the Agricul-
tural Society.

Note from the President of the Agricul.
tural Society.
Mr.. EDITOR: The Board of Directors of
the Lyon County Agricultural Society have
determined to run their Fair in the most
liberal manner. All persons from our
neighboring counties who feel so disposed,
are invited TO attend our Fair, and bring
their stock and other articles for exhibition.
and they can rest assured they shall have an
equal show with ourselves.
r. II. ABRAHAM, Pres't.
P. s. There will be a meeting of the
Board of Directors on Saturday, S-ptem
Der Sd, a, O'clock. All tue members are
urged to be present
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20

School BoNDs.-We have printed school
bonds for FIVE different school districts in
this county. These bonds are issueI in
pursuance of the law of last winter, author
'zng all school districts in the State, to is
sue two thousand dollars in bonds. We
have the form of the blank still standing,
aud if there are other districts wishing to
issue bonds, we can furnish them with the
blanks cheaper than they can be got elsa
where. Teey are printed on good strong
paper. Apply soon as We shall not keep
the form standing much longer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20
G. Y. FsKRtpoE. Secretary.

In compliance with general order No
from Brig General S. N. Wood, dated
July 31st, authorizing company comman-
ders TO call out their companies when ne
cessary, "for drill and inspection" you
are hereby notified to appear on Saturday
next. the eth inst, for drill and inspection
of aims. and accoutrements. Every man
must be in his place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-08-20

WANTED.-We have received a poster
from Lawrence announcing that twenty
more men are wanted to ell up Co.. E 18th
Kansas Cavnlry, to serve one. two or
three years. The above mum Der is all that
is wanted to I'll up the company to the ar
tillery standard of I41 enlisted men.
Those enlistiug for one year will receive
500 bounty; two years, $500; three years,
$500. This opportunity to receive this
bounty will expire the 9Th of September
we know of no better company to join
than T. 1t is composed mostly of boys
from this county, and has the best ofoficers
For further particulars. enquire of Capt
John D. Walker. Lawrence Kansas.