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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

BGr The Court of Errors adjourned on
Thursday, after session of three days. In
their judgments in the cases heard, the fol.
lowing points have been settled, viz:
l.. That the discharge of a, person liable
to military service upon his~furnishing an
accepted substitute under the provision
of the Act of Congress of April l6, 1862,
(sec. 81 whether regarded as contract be-
tween the Government and the individual,
or an extension to the latter of mere
privilege, may be recalled by Congress,
whenever in its judgment, the public ne.
cessities require change of policy in this
respect, and the recent Act of Congress de-:
claring that no one shall be exempt from
such service by reason; Of his having here
tofore furnished substitute, is not unoonsti-
tutional. The questions whether Congress
intended to retain the substitute, ii not
himself within the conscript sge, and wheth-
er this, if intended, can be rightfully done,
were not under consideration, and therefore
not decided.
2. That exemptions of overseers, upon
the payment of five hundred dollars, under
the provisions of the Act of October, 1853,
are not revoked by the repeating clause of
the recent Act of February l7th, 1864, but
continue in force until the expiration7of the
year for which they we're granted. The re.
pealing clause must be construed, in refer
ence to this matter, to be prospective only,
and not also retrospectivei in its operation.
We understand that orders embodying
the conclusions of the Court only have been
yet filed. The judgments at large assign.
ing the reasons for these conclusions will
be hereafter prepared. -
Columbia Is. CO. Guardian.
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pss- Some weeks ago the papers contain.

gar Some weeks ago the papers contain.
ed a notice of the death, in Baltimore, of
Mrs. Anne Kinlock Marshall, the sister OF
General Lee, and many years older than
himself. The Richmond correspondent of
the Mobile Register says: GA curious sto.
~ is told about her and the General
When he was quite a youth, and while
guest at her house, he one day playfully,
or unintentioDalIy, threw knife across
the table at her, and struck her in the arm.
The wound, strange to say never healed
A year or m ore afterwards, General Lee and
his brother Carter paid their sister another
visit and remained two weeks in her house,
during which they never laid eyes on her,
The excuse was that she was too i'll to see
them. The fact was, as they learned sub
sequently, that her wounded and unhealed
arm was amputated while they were her
guests, and rather than mar the pleasure OF
their visit, she concealed the painful Truth
by the device which I 6aye stated"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

ONE OF JoHNsToN's ssSKIRMIsHEs. =
A Western correspondent, describing the
recent attack against Grsubury's brigadesof
Texans, writes as follows.
The sight is horrible. For an hundred
yards you can scarcely tread without step.
ping over the, ,manglsd forms, Most Of them
are shot through the head, One fellow5was,
examined and found to have received forty
seven balls; another received seventeen
another twelve. The craftsmanship was
wonderful. Coolly these Texans wentto
work, repulsing an entire corps in three
hours. It was the corps Of Maj. General
Howard. 3 ''t'- 49, j
The figures above are not exaggerated |;
if anything, they,are under.statsd. ~
Our loss, 800 or 400. ,5 g ~
This magnificent fight has electrified The
whole army. Throughout yesterday, the
bloody field was visited by hundreds, who
all declare it unexampled. The reasoRsfor
the comparatively small loss on our side may
be attributed solely to the perfect aim Of
the Texans. Gen. Cleburne, commanding,
was on the field, and displayed his usual
resolution, grace and skill: y : z. z's,5H
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
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ss.e MACON, GEORGIA.
READY

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Price IS 90.
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YOUNG MAROONERS By Rev. Francis r. Gouding.
most entertaining book for young persons Pronounced
by good judges to be equal 10 Robinson Crisoe Price
50 90. :.
For the amount named remed in current funds, we
will send either all Of these books post paid to any part
= :" BURKE, BoYKlN s. CO.,
-.,.. Macon, Georgia.
ANY newspaper the Conederacy copying the above ad
vertiseaen; with this note will receive copy of each OF
the above books upon receipt Of the paper containing the
advertisement
June l - II
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Correspondence between Gov. Vance
and President Davis.
STATE OF North CARoL1NA,) !
Executive Department,
Raleigh, Dec. 80, 1868.
His Ercezlency President Davis:

His Encellency President Davis:
My DEAR SIR: After careful conside.
ration of all the sources of discomfort in N.
Carolina, I have concluded that it will be
impossible to remove it, except by making
some effort at negotiation with the enemy.
The recent action of the Federal House of
Representatives, though meaning very little,
has greatly excited the public hope that the
Northern mind is looking towards peace. I
am promised by all men who advocate this
course, that if fair terms are rejected, it will
tend greatly to strengthen and intensity the
war feeling, and will rally all classes to a
moro cordial support of the goVernmeut.-
And, although our position is we'll known,
as demanding only to be let alone, yet it
seems to me that for the sake of humanity,
without having any weak or improper mo.
tives attributed to us, we might, with pro-
priety, constantly tender negotiations. In
doing so we would keep conspicuously before
the world a disclaimer of our responsibility
for the great slaughter of our race, and con-
vince the humblest of our citizens-who
sometimes forget the actual situatiou-that
the government is tender of their lives and
happiness, and would not prolong their suf-
ferings unnecessarily one moment. Though
statesmen might regard this as useless, the
people will not, and I think our cause will
be strengthened thereby. 1 have not sug-
gested the method of these negotiations or
their terms. The effort to obtain peace is
the principal matter.
Allow me to beg your Earnest considera-
tion of this suggestion.
Very respectfully yours,
U. B. VANCE.
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indeed, in the very heat of battle, they were
unable to do this 1t was an awful sight to
see fellow-mortal burning up before their
eyes, even though he, were foe, but it was
one of the fortunes of war, and the act of
the enemy. 1t isestimated that hundreds
of the enemy's wounded, and even some of
our own, were thus burned to death. The
loss of the enemy in this battle was very
great. His wounded lay upon the ground
for several days, and his dead yet cover the
field by thousands. Grant made no effort
to bury them, and Lee would not tire his
men with the work, in view of the coming
operations. There they lie, and there their
bodies will moulder to dust and their bones
bleach beneath the storms and sunshine
Petersburg Erpress. $780, g.
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ASTOUNDING INFoRMATIoN.-A late
Northern. journal fightens the Yankees
with the following: -
PHILADELPHIA, May 20, 1894 let
ter from an officer on an American war YES
sci, dated Dover, England, May 4, con.
tabs the following important information
1t has been known to us through rebel ma
val officers that the Alabama was com.
ing here, and that the combined rebel pi.
rates are to make demonstration on oul
Northern coast, as soon as they can get
ready.
The detention of the Ruppahanuock and
nor. arrival of the Alabama here postponed
it for o month.
This comes direct from rebel officers q.
board the vessels, through our spies.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

s. BOLD ACHIEVEMENT By ABoY The
Brandon Republican states that Henry D.
Hodges, q boy not yet eighteen years Of
age, joined Capt: w. P. Maxey's company
of cavalry few weeks since, but beingsa
poor boy, he was unable to procure q horse
and get ready by the time the conpaay-
started. His captain gave him furlengh
for few days; when be determined 10 zap
ture horse from the enemy, and started
for the Big Black. He got negro totake
him across the river in a skif, where he
concealed himself until au opportunity of.
fered, when he, mounted a fine Yankee
horse, swan him across the river, and made
his way into cur lines. That boy will make
q soldier. - =. : 81
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

The WoUND1Na OF GENERAL LONG
STREET.-THE following letter, from Capt.
Taylor, ,refutes the rumor that Gen. Long
street was wounded, or that General Jenk-
ins was killed, by the fire Of Mahone's brig
ade.
By whatever brigade the unfortunate ac-
cident was occasioned, none will more re-
gret it than the gallant men of Mahone's
brigade. ..
We regret to know that Captain Taylor
was wounded severely in the knee in the
battle of the Wilderness ~ '-..E
To the Editors of the Enquirer
RICHMOND, May "a, 1864. =.
SIR-It has been Generally rumored,
and. indeed, has appeared in'some of the
public prints, that the troops Of Mahoue's
brigade wounded Lieutenant General Long.
street and killed Brigadier General Jenkins
lam in receipt of a letter, addressed to
me by direction of Lieut.. General Long
street, in which he exonerates that brigads
from the charge. Did, possess facilities,
1 could, with equal readiness, refqte the
charge in reference to the-death of the Ia
meuted Jenkins.
Justice to those brave and true men, who
have so surely attested their valor, and
of whose numbers so large proportion has
fallen, killed or wounded, in the pending
battle, demands this contradiction of the
imputations cast upon them.
I am, Colonel your obedieut servant,
ROBERTSON TAYLOR,
Captain and A A. g., Mahone's Brig.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

SOUTHERN INGENUITY And female in.
genuity. at that. But Why not2 Amin.
gsnius,energetic Southern woman, abouta
mile from this burg, showed 'us yesterday .
Gin Band which she had just takse frog.
the loom. She first twisted the thread into
large and strong ,wine, and then achieved
the Gin Band. It is to be three ply, and
then strengthened and thickeped, with
coating of tar. There IS not the slightest
doubt Of it lasting till the crack Of doom.
Aud1she showed Us also the siaie, and she
had made that too. Now isn't that worth:
telling Back. banks and wagon geas are
nothing to her. Actually believe she could
weave Columbiad = Edgefeag Aao.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

SALA ON BEAST BUTLER.-There are
few more curious subjects for speculation
than that involved in the probable recep-
tion which would be met with by the po
litical refugees whom the chances of the
contest may force, ere long, to seek an asy
lum in Great Britain. We have been,
from time immemorial, accustomed to ex
tend a frank hospitality to exiles Of every
shade cf creed and party. The dethroned
tyrant and the.esoaped have been welcome
Louis Philippe or Louis Napoleon Meter
Mich or Mazzini; Kossuth or Jean. de Bour
bon Charles the Tenth or Causidiere it is
all one to US. We should be glad to har,
bor Souloque; we should be happy to see
Juarez; and if His holiness the Pope
turned up some fine morning at Mavart's,
Exeter Hall would leave it's card upon him
to strive to convert him. Abraham Lin
coin in London would be q lion, and Mr..
Beresford Hope, the Marquis of Bath, and
Lord Robert Cecil would be prolific of civ.
ilities to Jefferson Davis. But how would
it be if Benjamin T. Butler came among
US? Would there be one spot of English,
or French, or Italian ground where he could
find rest for the sole of his foot? l seem
to hear the managers of the Grand Hotel
and the Louvre saying they were very sor-
,ry but they had not single bed left, and
hundreds of guests vowing that they would
pack up and leave Immediately if Butler
we're barbored. I seem to see the walters
at table d hostes and cafes turning away
from them. I seem to hear the whole Eu-
ropean continent crying out that Benjamin
f. Butler is pariah and an outlaw.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

PoLTTENEss.-Rey. Mr.. --had trav-
eled far to preach to a congregation at -.
After the sermon, he waited very patiently,
evideotly expecting some of the brethren
to invite him to dinner In this sbe was
disappointed. One after another departed
until the house was almest as empty as the
minister stomach. Summoning resolution
however, he walked mp to an elderly gen,
tleman and grauely said: ~; :
"Will you go home with mssto dinner
to-day, brother ." 49, az.
aWhere do you live 7''
"About twenty miles from this, sir."
:"No," saidsthe man col@ing, "but you
must 60 with me-" :
.Thapk. you.: ! will cheerfally."
After that time the minister bad no moro
trouble about hisd dinner 80 IS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

A JEWEL OF A W1FE.-The following
story sounds rather Frenchy. We do not
know that any one vouches for its truth:
A certain Russian noble, who lately Wis.
tied Paris, was noticed to be constantly
plunged into deep sadness. He wore on
his finger a remarkable ring, large enough
for bracelet, and extending over his hand
like buckler for the ring finger. 1t was
of greenish color, and was traversed by red
veins. 1t attracted the attention of every
body, but no one was bold enough to inter-
rogate the mysterious stranger, until one
day lady, meeting himin public parlor,
sentured to say: "You wear handsome
ring" The Russian made movement as
though to conceal his hand, but that feeling
gave way to desire to unburden himself.
cit is not ring" he answered, "but a
sepulchre." A shudder passed through
the whole company. "This jewel, madam, p"
he continued, sis my wife. had the mis-
fortune to lose her some years since in Rus:
sia. She was an Italian, and dreaded the
icy bed which awaited her after this life.
L carried her remains to Germany, where l
was acquainted with a celebrated chemist,
whom 1 directed to make the body a solid
substance, which I could always carry about
me. Eight days afterwards, he sent for
me, and showed me the empty coffin and a
horrid collection of instruments and alem-
.bics. This jewel was laying on the table.
He had through means of some corrosive
substance and powerful pressure reduced
and compressed that which was ny wife
into this jewel, which shall never more
leave me-"
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THE PROSPECTS OF THE. NoRTH.-The

The PROSPECTS OF THE. NoRTH.-The
Army and Navy Gazette, of April 9, says !;
"We have through good and evil held to
the faith that the North must sucoeed.-
But ignorance and incapacity, faction aud
corruption, may counterbalapce all the IN.
hueDces which should operate in producing
a natural result. The Union, let US say it
for the:twentieth time, can never be restor-
ed. 1t begins to be doubtful at,last if the
means which>the Northerners employ to
subjugate the South are equal to the 8ork." !"
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Mistur' Editur :-Pta klene busted out
of all mi kalkilsshions. I-got some frens
to pertisbion fnr mi survisses as skule
teechsr. / newer did like that bissniss, fur
Ikin make lots more mummy spekilatin, to
wich l has q naterul turn. But l were
willip to teech vile the war lasts, so as to
sta to hmm But, drot them fellers at Rich
nun, they wouldn't hearn of mi teecbing
a skule-so tuck to zfssikkin smiself like
all:rath,- aud=etiu.ndthin, aud got stick
AID walked lame, ,sso that 1 fell off amazin,
and looked like 1 was alters in. phuneral
attetood, g. was grately to be pitted-but
drot them docturs, they seed threwit all,
and seditw no go, Ismust jinethe armi
and I feel w,like ISwas apla3in on a
harp ola thousand strings. and every breeze
that msruers by semes to say sfareWeil
brother Crawford-ahl" o Lord! how
my stummiok hurtsmsl-S Sumter Watca- J
man. ;s.q ss -
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08
BY REQUEST
TO AN,ARSENT FRIEND.

Your image Is with me 60 where r may,
As an Angel II comes, rs bright rs the day;
Dear one, II Is so-f'I love thee too well,
Too deeply, too blIndly, for language to tell"
The fond look of that face, so lovely and fair,
Those sparkling black eyes and dark glossy hair,
O'er shading those cheeks Sd blushingy fair,
And sweet coral lips bewltchingly dear. . -.
I can never forget that sweet penslve face
The form moulded In beauty and d'movlng In grace
Your soul wears charm cannot well tell
There is something that peases love fondy and well
IT'S these which have tled and tightly have bound
This heart all to thee, with cables around;
They ARE part of my soul-1 could not nave less
Break one of these links and you sever the rest.
Oh, doubt not, when tell thee all that feel,
Doubt not the love cannot conceal -
Keep 1t sacred and holy, rs you only know
The flame that consumes, which, cannot show.
If still you would ask the love bear thee,
Come count the stars In heaven with me
That love is as great rs the numbBrless lights
That gem the blue vault of heaven at night.
Or walk to the surf, and there you nay sec,
Reflected from Heaven, my fneadsnip for thee;
Count the sands of the beach and number them true,
My love is rs great and countless for you.
Then forget not the heart whchloves thee too well,
For you, although broken and crushed I'M the spell,
Still, had as many as drops In the sea,
They would all beat as wildly aud only for thee.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-08

NICE DoINGs OF A YANKEE CONSUL
The Halifax IN. 81 Journal of April 20,
says: 49, -.'..-....
We understand that the American Con.
sui at this port has been endeavoring to
bribe the engineers and other officers on
board the Confederate steamers in this port,
to betray their trust, asst is'belieged he
was only too sucoessfulin in doing in. the case
of the Robert Lee. he succeeded in. gain
ing, admittanoe to the city of Petersburg
the other day, without the Captains knowl.
edge; and We are requested by, Captain
Fullerto state that when he. repeats his Wis.
ithewil be provided With: a speedy passage
to the bottom of the dock,. with sinker
upon him sufficient to keep him there
This is digniied work certainly, for the
representative of nation which claims to
be civilized-the playing of the role Of the
spy, and resorting to bribery.
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STATE OF sOUTM CAROLINA.

CotuNBIA, S. c., May 90, 1861
i IN the present situation of affairs,
it is deemed proper direct the attention of peo-
pie the State TO The stsecton Of an Act of the General
Assembly, entitled San Act provide for volunteer
panes Of mounted infantry and for other purposes here
with published, and TO call upon all male citizens capable
of bearing arms and who not liable Confederate mil
ary service, organize themselves into companies, in
pursuance of its provisions.
IL, Companies oganized in accordance with said Act
upon presenting their rolls TO be filed In this Office, win be
accepted fos service thersn provided for and will be
armed and furnished with necessary ammunition. -
I. TIE troops called into service under this Act will be-
snbiect orders Of The Governor and Commander in
Chief and whist In ucfual service will be TO the
Articles of War and Army Regulations Of the Confederate
Sates and shall receive the same pay and allowance as
Confederate troops OF the class entitled receive
w The Commanding officers of companies and the
poie authorities whom arms have heretofore been de-
hvered or who have the In custody, charged
with keeping them In good order and any expen
diture made purpose will be paid by the State upon
the being duYcered and approved at this Office
:,
- By command. -
= (SIguedD A. c, GARLINGToN,
Adjutant and Inspector-General s. c.
Official: G. A. FoLLrs, A. A. G.
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(SienedD A. C. DARLINGTON.
! Adjutant and Inspector General s. c.
oficial: G. A. FoLLrs, A. A. G.
ErTRAHT.

SEC. l. Bet enacted By the Senate and House Of Repre-
senctires nor sitting General .7erby, and by
the authority the That the Governor be and ne
of mounted infantry Lay be oed to consist OF not less
than sixty five more than one hundred men, exclusive
Of commissioned officers, who shall be organized by him
into baalions ana regiments by the election of Field Off
GERS If number Of companies be sufficient for that
and said companies shall be called OUT at the discre
on Of the Governor suppress instructions repe
actual or threatened raids of the enemy within tbs State
and shall be discharged from actual service Whenever, In
his judgment, the actual necessity for such se1'ce has
ceased. - =. ..
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nae Patriot Mol Finegan, With q Wheel
barrow, ran race with q locomotive; as
the lattor went. out of sight, Mac observed,
snA# Wid ye, ya roarin' blackgrard, or I'll
,bs Arthur runEin into yezl - - :, =,
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sss A man broughta cow aud calf into
Petersburg the other morning which he Of
fered for sale at 81, ,000l No saie.
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nm The late, Gen A. q. Jenkins, wasa
native Of. Virginia, but graduated at Har
ward Unigersity, with great distinction.
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STATE OF SSUTW CAROLINA,
YORK DISTRICT.

Rodeey &-Co., VS. w. B. Dunlap.-ArTAcHEEsr.
NTHEEREAS, the plaintiffs did on
against te defendant who (as it is said absent from and
Without the limits this State, and has neither wife nor
attorney kaown within the same upon whom copy Of the
said declaration might be served II is therefore ordered
thar the said defendant do appear and plead the said
decaatlon on or before the 10th day OF October which
WIN be in the year Lord thousand eight hundred
and sixty four otherwise sna and absolute Judgment will
then be awarded against isl. o,,
(sl6) s. E. MOORE, Clerk.
October 18th, 1863. -.. ra
November "A oily.
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NTOTICE.---TEE SUBSCRIBER
/ would respectfully inform those who may have b,si-
ness with him. that he will be found In Yorve, only on
Friday and Saturday of each week.
May25 al
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Your image Is with me 60 where + may,
As an Angel 1t comes, as bright rs the day;
Dear one, 1t Is so-"I love thee too well,
Too deeply, too blindly, for language to tell"
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YORKVILE SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY EVENING" 1864
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The fond look of that face, so lovely and fair,
Those sparkling black eyes and dark glossy hair,
O'er shading those checks 50 blushingy fair,
And sweet coral lips bewltchingly dear.