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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-28

T,0Ty sAT,E.-A STEAM ENGINE and BOILER
il Fifeen-hone Poweg Raue py laipou q bro..put nv
Tie used and lin good order
Apply to the subscriber at the Ballard Hotel between
the hours Of 10 and o'clock. JOHN T. BALLARD.k5
!. nn22-ff = 4. - -. - -
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-28
I,rrsr OPINION or TuE IoxDoS TIMES.

The London Times OF the ttA Of January, in an
article on the Canadian difficulty, is very much ln-
clined 20 synpdthze eh the federaIS, on account OF
the ESCAPE OF persons Who taking their departure
from the neutral territory OF Canada had inflicted
outraOes william the border Of friendly State. Ii
maDtains that the authorities Of Montreal ought to
bave taken upon themselves the risk and the respon
sility OF eiainiag the prisoners, eithoa legal
,raanf Tor the very brief period which wo Old have
been required to obtain the requisite warrant signed
by the Governor General. IL must be reecliected,
however, says the London Tines, that the Executive
government Is not responsible for the miscarriage OF
Judge aud whatever fault may be found ultimate
IL 70 assaqh 10 the Colonial authorities the people
|apd government Of this country had no power I'D the
natter and have no other wish than that the pro-
xsions Of the ExtradOn treaty shall be carried out
with the utmost fairness and falness.
rur foxpoS .sposr'' on THs' PROGRESS or rHE war,
{. Another important consideration that
s.a,.S "A have been lost sight Of is this, that il
Georgia has bosn Daad padeiended against the pro
~re.s Of sherman, il mast b. because tbs abe.bo;
died males have gone foF the pQst part q ioFntnaI
thin hut hard she'll which snrrppnas tne oohleosls =
c and which the Pcder2ls have found u SO eSeeed-
lingly dificult 70 ncnetrate, The oldest Ropt Y
this part 81 the that tie fact here Indicated
seems assune,snd implied IL, the hollow shell theo,
rs and yet there Is glarrg inco'Sisteneys ana
hc0utradietiou IN such reprgnfp FieFs being eencnr
renify hrgel Wcare told the saac breath thet y
soon As the bard shells penetrated the nhabitsats
the interior wilcome back TO the old Union, aud ye
that the whole manhood VI the interior has gone i
fsht in the large armies on The confines, snd hence
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-28
From the Maco0 Telegraph and Confederate
LETS RECONSTRUCT,
A soNc-TUNE, EXILE OF ERIN

BYX
ArFEcTIOSiyrLT DEDICATED ITO ALL wHox IT NAY
coScERS.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-28
- ELIIANT NnsRY.

-. lu-LJar- t-f,JfeU. has had the pleasure
e 81 t.. from Colonel uosby and Is happy to state
80 BID, wound ). nearly healed and that be win be
5...., s.iils by ti,5 ist of February
f..t.s Yankee, look out, as he Is a military Shy
..s .rI VIII demand Of them the debt they owe
... to .a- last arthing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
A CARD.
NEAR PETERSBURG, VA.,1
February II, 1866. !

The members of Go. A, 18th S.. G.
Regiment, have been presented, by
some ladies of Bethel names unknown,
with twenty-six pairs of socks, for which
they will please accept our most heart
felt, as well as footfelt, thanks. Such a
substantial gift as this, would be gladly
welcomed at any time but now, more
especially, whilst even the fathers of the
fair donors are called upon to repel a
cruel and diabolical enemy, under the
leadership of one of their ''cracked
Generals" marching through the very
heart of the "Palmetto State" such q
donation as this will nerve the hearts
and strengthen the arms of those who
have felt its comforting influence, and
enable them to,strike still harder blows
in defence of home and country. These
kind ladies of Bethel may rest assured
that they will ever be held in grateful
and feeling remembrance by this Com.
pany. J. A. WATSON.
End Lieut.. Commanding.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
GEN. ]. Is. JOHNSTON.

Gen, Johnston has been placed in
command Of the army Of Tennessee,
and seems to be rapidly restoring con-
faence to thst badly fought and badly
disciplined body Of men. There is a
great task before him, and if he sue
ceeds in giving it the esprit if nothing
more; that attaches to other corps in
the field, he will deserve the thanks of
the country. The people and'th army
know the man, and have the highest
confidence in his generalship. His re-
cent action In consenting to resume
command Of an army that was taken
from him perhaps without sufficient
cause, and afterwards almost disinte-
grated by its subsequent commander,
commends him to the country as pure
and unselfsh patriot, ready to do. all
and sacrifice all, for its deliverance.-
Let him be sustained by the resources
and confidence of the people, and we
believe the Army Of Tennessee with its
fayorite commander again at its head,
will do its share in the present cam
paign.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
OUR PAPER.

We must offer our friends and patrons
an. humble apology in failing to furnish
them a;paper for the past two weeks.
To those who understand the difficulties
in the way Of getting out paper with
ont exchanges, or news of any kind,
ourapology Will be readily appreciated.
Toethose not Of The craft, we can only
say We have done the best we could un-
der our difficulties, and can only hope
that it will not be our misfortune to So
licit their forbeatanee again during the
year.
The interruptions of the mails and
presses, throughout the State, prevents
Ms from. offering this week, the interest
ing news sheet $eaould gladly give our
readers. Nearly everything we get in
the way Of news comes from that high 81
b popular source-the 'srelable gentle
man. 'hbut as we have our doubts about
theeharacter Of the fellow, we must be
excused for not giving to the country
all he teys Of late. He was always dis
posed, to talk over much, and it is said
sometimes falls into mistakes therefore
he and the country cannot reproach us
for our incredulity respecting his latest
budget.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

JAPANESE LITTLE FoLKs.-During more
than half. years residence in Japan, / have
never seen quarrel among young or cid. I
have never seen q blow struck, scarcely an
angry face. 1 have seen the children at
their sports, flying kites on the hills, and no
amount of intertangled strings or kites
lodged in trees provoked angry words of i'm
patience. I have seen them intent on their
games of jack: stones and marbles underline
shaded gateuays fthe temples, but I have
never seen an approach to a quarrel among
them. They are taught implicit obedience
to their parents, but I have neVer. seen one
of them classified. Respect and reverence
to the aged is universal. A crying child. ID
a rarity seldom heard or seen. We ihaye
nothing to teach them id this respect ont Of
our abundant civilization. ! speak what I
know Of. the little folks Of Japan, for more
than any other foreigner hare I been among
them Correspondent Home journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
For the Yorkville Enquirer.
A CARD

Of thanks, from the Matroas Of 4th
Division of Winder Hospital, to the
Ladies Of Yorkuizle and Rock HILL,
s. c.
DEAR AND KIND LADIES 1T is with
sentiments of the deepest gratitude and
highest esteem, we tender to you our
thanks for the generous and valuable
donations youhave sent us. And while
we regret our inability to make any re-
turn for such favors except our lasting
love and gratitude, we will ever hope
and pray that kind Providence viii
make your pathway through life happy
and prosperous, and at last give you a
seat at his right hand.
With sentiments of the highest es'
TEEN and affection We are, dear ladies,
most sincerely your,
Mrs. JUDITH STORES, Chief Matron.
Mrs. ESTHER STATzER,
A. E. JONES,
Rose EVERETT,
MARY s. DoGG1T, ! Assistants.
JULIA SAUNDERS,
JANE CHAMPLAIN,
MARY Ross.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
coLuMBIA BURNED.

Columbia has been burned. The un-
gloyed hand of the demon has done his
vile work well, and defenceless city
5thatEainly besought elemency and pro-
tection toperson and private property,
: IS given to the sack-to the soldiers in
human lust, and then-to ashes! A
demeniae shout of exultstion will ring
throughout the North, at the announce
ment Of this grand coup de guerre of
an army fighting under the assumed
auspices Of philanthropy and freedom.
Such is the hberahty offered to timid
submission; and well may the few, who
have fayoreda peaceable reunion with
the bitterest foe that humanity ever
feinonntered, doubt at the consequences
Of their policy. Columbia offered
scarcely the semblance of resistance
A skirmish upon its outer defences by
q few men against overwhelming mum
bers, decided it's fate and its authori
ties treated with the enemy for the pro
lection Of the innocent and helpless
who were unable to flee from it. Vair
trust! Its spoils, and innocent vic
TINS, are given to the lust of a drunker
soldiery, as an incentive to valor, ant
the reward ofsueeess.
Can we promise ourselves anything
better in the future? If the quiet sub
mission ofa city does not protect the
property and persons of its citizens
will that of State or a nation ensure
anything more? 1t is for those wh'
would advocate such policy, to deter
mine. 1t may not cost as much il
blood, and less perhaps to him wht
evades the just demands of his country
forhis services in its defence. He only
barters his manhood and sacrifices al
ill-gotten wealth, and the sanctity o
his 'freside-and gives to the halter ant
the dungeon the brave men who hav
struggled through fire and blood Il
his defence-to secure this boon. It i
not cheap. Better an endless war up
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

n6E- There is something inspiring in
the strong, earnest, vehement tones,
which are being echoed and re-echoed in
every mail that arrives from the army Of
Gen. Lee. Full of hope, confident Of
success, defiant as in the first hour Of
the struggle, these veterans of half an
hundred fields sleeping the.trenches
and, undergoing hourly hardships Of
which we know nothing, are teaching
the people of the country to standfrm,
and proving themselves really the main
stay of our moral as we'll as physical
greatness. When a people have such
defenders-when the ''men at the from"
embody the brain and Drawn of q great
contest like this, it behooves the nation
if it be not possible to keep pace with
their spirit, to follow, at least, in their
wake. Were these soldiers at home, we
should find among them generosity, pat
riotism, sympathy for the poor, and a
fellow feeling permeating the communi-
ties Of which they form part; and
why will not our countrymen exhibit the
same noble qualities of mind and heart
on this great crisis ? Suffering stalks
abroad. His gaunt fingers clutches al
ready at the throats of our wives and
little ones. Hunger pipches our noble
women, while hundreds of the old men
the fathers of our soldier boys have
had swept away their all. The duty of
those who have been spared is manifest.
Bejust, be generous, reduce your prices,
receiYe not what you can get, but what
is fair; not what will pay, but what will
satisfy hospitable, country-loving,
sympathetic soul. Let us pull together,
and if we can only start the spirit in
motion, like brothers united in sacred
cause, We can fight on to the end, and
in bearing each others burdens suffer
more lig ghtly from our own.
Charlotte Bulletin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

Tested, from whence the people OF Col
umbia might draw subsistence; but
that the remainder of the State would
be overrun and wasted. There had
been no actual suffering for food thus
far. 49,.
A number of people were in the S.
G. R. R. Depot at daylight Of the morn
ing the enemy entered, and an acciden-
tai explosion of gun-powder left there,
killed twenty-seven persons. There
we're several women and children a.
mong them.
Among those who remained in COL
umbia during its occupation by the
enemy, were DR.. Gibbes, DR.. Boat
wright, Mckenzie, Stanley, Nickerson,
Janney, W. W. Walker, Radcliffe,
Breaker, Mason and DR.. Durham.
The Priests, and Sisters of Charity,
with their pupils, took refuge in Gen.
Preston's house, and it was spared for
their safety. Sherman's Head Quar-
ters were. at Mrs. McCord's residence,
and it was saved from fire in conse-
quence. The Convent was not robbed,
but all its contents destroyed by fire.
Large quantities of clothing, blankets,
and bedding, were carried of by the
enemy. Everything of any value was
taken. A gardener in Columbia named
Burgall, piloted the enemy through
town, and assisted them in every way
in its destruction. While they were
firing upon the city he assisted by poin-
ting out the most conspicuous buildings
and directing their fire upon them.
All the horses in Columbia and along
the line of march, were taken, and all
the cotton burned. The fire Depart
ment made an effort to extinguish the
fire, but the Yankees shut off the wa
ter, and thus prevented the engines
from working.
1t was the impression of persons in
Columbia, that Sherman would march
upon Wilmington first, and thence by
way of Weldon to Petersburg. The
Yankees were jubilant, and asserted
that the war would be over by the LIST
of June, without much more fighting.
In addition to their acts already E.
numerated, they blew up the Magazine
on Arsenal Hill-burned the Arsenal
and Armory buildings, and Military
Academy, with the exception of the
Professors residences, and turned the
Park belonging to the city, into a butch
er pen. AS an example of their treat
ment of the people, they robbed the
residence of the venerable John Cald-
we'll of everything it contained, and
finally took his boots from his feet,
when he had nothing else left for them
to steal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
The Situation.

Quiet, not more sudden than gratify-
ing, has taken the place of the last
weeks excitement. Charlotte has sub.
sided into the usual flow of spirits, the
people breathe freely, business flows in
its accustomed channels, and the old or
der of things begins topreval. The enc
my are now believed to have thoroughly
indicated their intention to '1et us
alone" and according to rumors, are
making their way in another direction.
1t is evident that from some cause,
Sherman has been bafaed in the prose-
cution of his plan. The weather, and
possibly some military considerations,
have induced him, as we believe, to
strike out for the vicinity of Whining
ton, and abandon the march to Rich
mond on this line. Nevertheless, the
future is big with events. The Fede-
raj army of the West, in its own opin-
ion has q mission to perform in reaching
Richmond, capturing the army of Gen.
Lee, and ending the war; but until we
see the thing done, and hear the jubilant
shouts of the victors, We shall continue
to maintain that the aehieYement is sim
ply impossible. Sherman marches to
defeat, when he advances on the Capt.
tai Of Virginia. The men behind her
entrenchments have never known such
word as s'fail," and should they be
brought to stand face to face with the
proud army that has marched from At
lanta to the coast, the memory of des-
poiled homes will nerve their hearts
with fire, which in the hour Of battle,
will sweep like besom Of destruction
through the hosts Of the invader.
. Charlotte Bulletin.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

~ What we want hencesorth in the
Southern Confedsracy, (Saysshe Richmond
Dispatch, is business. We want no speech
90 longer thanathis Let us march against
Philip; let us conquer or die. We want no
high politics Of any kind. We Want no
rose water sensibility, nor any kind Of kid
gloves in legislation or in action. Wewsut
the jackson practicalness in everysdepart.
ment of affairs. We want our resources Of
men and means efficiently developed and
carefully economical. We want the right
men everywhere!in tbs,-right place, from
General Lee down to acorporal. Wetgant
the best military talent in the land at the
head of all our armies. We want, in short,
to live on this planet; and We cannot do It
unless these essential requisites 'are3had.
It has becomes question Of fife and death
and henceforth We shall expect to have our
strength SO handled and applied that Ii will
tell. .ra. s. 9%f as 2 :sa@
We trust the Congress Of the Gonteder-
ate States will come down from the .ahigh
sentimental ATTITUDES" on the African ques-
ton, and permit itself o.be guided by the
sagacious practical genius Of General Lee.
The President has placed the supremeimili.
+tary, command in his hand, but, in order to
give efeot to that action, the Congress must
place at his disposal all such mesus as he
requires. And whatever is done, must be
done quickly. . z.s ~.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
sae The New York HeraRs di

Er The New York HeralTs dis
patch from Charleston asserts that Co.
lumbia was committed to the flames on
the 24th ult., by order of Sherman, in
retaliation for bis troops being fred on
by citizens while passing through the
town.
The Heralds Washington telegram
says Gen. Sheridan has dispatched an
investigating committee to +ynchhurg
to ascertain the truth or falsity of the
reports relative to the anticipated move
ments of Lees army. =.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
Assistants.

The PENITENTIARY CoNvIoTs.-We
learn that Governor Brown has furloughed
the Penitentisry conviots for thirty days,
who have been in service, and doing, it is
said, gallant duty since they were released
from imprisonment on the approach of
Sherman to the capital, and will grant to
each one of those full pardon, as soon as
his Exoellency is advized that he has Joined
some command to serve during the war.
[Atzaata Lpteligencer.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

"disposed off, or murdered" for the
terms appear to be synonymous with
you, you-will let me hear oft, in order
that I Imay know what action to take in i,
the matter. In the meantime I shall
hold ffty-six of your men as hostages
for those whom you haye ordered to be
executed. T am yours, &c.,,
[Signedl WADE HAMPTON,
Lieut.. Genl.
Official: Jno. M. Otey,
A. A. Gen1
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

1@ The war is severely trying the peo-
ple of all the States-trying not ouly the
pluck and powers and endurance and ener-
gies of southernsrs, sope Of whom for years
could not find terms sufficiently expressive
for their contempt of Yankees, but trying
also the peoples of both sections whether
they are fit for any form Of government and
institutions approaching that founded in
17S7. The war is also trying, as all wars
do, the spirits and purposes of men, wheth-
CT they worship and serve God Or Mampop.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
Soldiers Pay--soldiers' Bonds.

soioielS Eay-.Soioiets ooS'
Ihe Richmond Sentinel makes some e1-
plantations IN reference 70 the oelerlea pay
OF our armies. pelafln paymens mas caused
many complaints, onf IL may Dc readhg con-
eeiVea tnat IL mas nos oeen sitogesnef AVOID.
able ID the year just closed. ine aos Q,
last February imposing nesyy TAX on al
currency anoat on Inc nFss OF april nasu.
rally created q reluctance on ;tne PATE oi
doyernmens ereaisors % receive pagnent
IN Inc in'e,lm, " ING lSsss Mlls. ssels 80.
soon 70 90 aepreO'a.so. vp.iu \ !, sase
oecn ia'r I" p.esS snese no'e0 " Inc o''e,g,s' -,
An were "ailing ios Tue nav money ins
pressure In consequence ai!er tns As. qI
April exceeded the posslpllsy q meesng
it. Inc new no.es coaia NOT pe msae l.ss
enough, espseiasly spla 'ss snssaaaslst W
slls psls.s nv sss.ass :. ~ ,Ass sIss q Z
.spy.s,. - = 4 y - ~ ~
"a ~ ms;s hs.nr - - -. G.. =
Az, 90 A. j;msai.;s. ;. vL;ss =. - -
N s I ~. ~ n.ao.a.';,. - n..,.ss - 80 ons Az
auosa IHu an.;, .Ss '.sss. ss..ut a -
..saI .ss Ia.as 50 .ss ysss, ra..,,:s. = y
mAy po, :uS' s,s pasI'u' l, - '0'' 10
speos % " .n,a;.s. W.. .hsrad aao,. of -. i
,;a1. M e hn. CO. ~ 49,. So :. ;,, III ~. @ ~ s0L.. ,an
hasss .sa -. Co. Ga,a,sn. ~, = ~ - I .bs :. =. 'O.s
sA.S :. .,S ~ 80 s,s. Is ). .a.ss. e. " ~. ~
up. I'll tn6'f uurS' ~, w PtvcutV lvL ~SDeW
snppnes oi iooa Aua o'o.nine' ss-o prs. 90.
1ec'' lne:, wages nave IN some cases been
necessarily oeleffed for the time, we hepe
they vii, aeqalesoe with thas cheerful pa
thence wnlcn tney nave 50 uniformly exhio'
lleo enaer .helr ptlvaelons, ana Wn,eh mas
won lor mem praise scarce second 20 snas
aue 20 sneu uonsplouous saiian,ry apa sne'f
auniiaIie paliio'lSm ana gooo temper
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

The DAILY SOUTH CARoLINIAN.-
The old readers and subscribers of this
paper are notified that it will be issued
from the Bulletin Office on Sunday morn
ing, and regularly thereafter. The first
number will contain a full account of
the evacuation of Columbia, and late
news from; that city. Postmaaters Of
regiments and brigade IN the vicinity
viii send;in their orders early. Two
or three good news-boys wanted. >.
Charlotte Bulletin, 4th.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
THR COLUMBIA GUARDIAN.

We regret to learn that this valua-
ble.j journal was lost in the destruction
Of Columbia, and its entire material
consumed in the conAagration. Its
managers have our sincere sympathy,
coupled with the hope that Phanix like,
it may yet spring from its ashes mail
ed warrior in the field Of letters.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09
HEADQUARTERS.
MILITARY DIVISION OF THE WEST,
Charlotte, N. G., March 2, 1865.
fEXTRACT.]
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, No. 8.

SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, No. 8.
n r. X X
II. Hereafter inpressments of Hor-
ses and Field Transportation will only
be made East of the Wateree river, and
South Of Lancaster, Chesterfield and
Marlborough Districts, Of South Caro-
lima. No one attached to the troops
operating in the field is authorized to
make impressments outside Of the limits
above mentioned.
By command of Gen. Besuregard.
JNO. N. OTEY, A. A. G.
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We learn from the Charleston Con-,

We learn fromthe Charleston Courier,
that the Rev. John s. Harris, who died
recently at Guthriesville, South Carolins,
bequaathed his library, which was of>eon.
siderable extent and value, exceptsdoh vol.
ums as his widow may select shd retain, to
Davidson College, N. G, ,J6f which institu.
ton be vas graduate. 'a '-.'.a /.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1865-03-09

held by a brave people, than ignomin-
ious covering to brutal foe, whose
highest success, and greenest laurels,
are in the destruction of those who fall
HELPLESS at his feet.