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The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
Vol Ill CAMDEN, @. WEDNESDAY,, JAN.14 ENo4o
The ATTACK ON Observation-Disclosures

IHE ATTACK ON WlLMINqTON.--ADM
PORTER in his lengthy report IF the Yankee
reverse in ATTACKING WI pington, askdoVleages
the following disasters ina single paragraph:
"I regret, however, t. haye to report sotpe
severe casualties by the bursting Of 100 ppun-
der Parrot cannon One burst on board the
Ticonderoga, killing six Of the crew and wospd.
ing seven others, Another burst on the Yam
tic, killing one officer and two meu. Another
on the Juniata, killing two officers and wound.
ing and killing ten others. Another on the
Macknaw, killing one offccrand wounding FIVE
other men. Another on the Quaker City,
wounding, believe, two or three. Another
on the susqfehanuah, killing and wounding
seven, l think. :
The bursting Of The guns-six in all-mHch
disconnected the creWs of the ysssels where
the accidents happened, and gave one and all
a great distrust Of the Parrott loo Founders,
and, as subsequent events prove, they we're
unfit for service, and calculated to kill more Of
our men than those oftl!!s enemy:
GEN. SHERMAN:--The Macon correspond
ent of the Memphis A2peah speaking Of this
celebrated Yankee General, says:
81 natise an ill-ti@ed and iDjudicious arti:
Gle going the rounds of the press entitled,
"Sherman an Insane Man." A friend re.
marked to me, on reading it, that he wished
we had crazy man to send after him. So
do 1. And so do we. Sherman has taught
our generals lesson they ought to. profit by.
We haven't q general in our army, from Gen.
Lee down, who doesn't constantly entertain
chronic apprehensions about communications
with his rear. This is, sheer, unadulterated
Westpointism, which it seems impossible for
our generals to get rid of. Sherman throws
West Point to the dogs, cuts loose from his
base Of operations, swings clear of all lines of
communication, and marches from Chattanoo.
ga to the Atlantic ocean, fighting his way as
he goes. There is n spice Of Napoleonic gen.
Jus and daring in this which is admirable,
even if it is displayed by brute.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
A Story er Gem. Sherman.

The Baltimore Clipper tells the following
story :.
A distinguished Official who was luteIy at
the headquarters Of Gen: Sherman, gives us the
following apecdote, of the latter, in the necessi-
ty under Which be lay Of sitting in Judgment
on class Of men in Atlanta, when that place
was evacuated by the citizens. Writing us,
onr friend says:
Let me give you little incident which
, took place in my presence at Sherman's head
quarters in Atlanta.
You will remember that an order was pro.
mulgated directing all citizens to leave Alfalfa
(North or Soutb) within twelve days. The
day of its issue, gentleman entered Sherman's
office and inquired for the general The latter
answered in this way, very promptly, III AMI
General Sherman" The colloquy was very
nearly as follows
Citizen-General, l am a Northern man,
from the State Of Connecticut; have been liv-
ing in Atlanta for nearly seven years; hdre
accumulated considerable property here and
as | see that you have ordered citizens to
leave within twelve days, I came to see.if you
would N not make an exception in my case. l
fear i'll leave, my property will be destroyed.
Gen. Sherman-What kind of property Do
you own sir?> Perhaps will make an excep-
ton IN your case, sir.
Citizen-I own block of stores, three, dwell
ling, aplantation two miles out of town and a
foundry ..i-
Gen Sfierman-Foundry, OH what have
you been doing with your foundry
Citizep-Have been making castings.
Gen. Sherman-What kind of castings {?
Shot and shell, and all that kind of thing!
.Gitizen-Yes, have made some shot and
shell. y.
=. Geek Sherman-You have been making
shot n shell to destroy your coultrE, have
you Z and; you still claim favor on the account
of being . Northern n,ap2 Yes. sir. will
make an exception in your. case ;.you shall 90
South to-morraw mosning at sunrise, Aaiu-
tsnt, see that this order is carried cut. Or
s,deffy, show this man The door. :. :
Citizeh--B1t, general, can't l go North z
Ger. Shermann--No,; sir. Too many of your
class there already sir.
A gentleman having put out a candle by
accident, one night. ordered his map, who was
q simple being, to light it again ip Che kitchen.
"But take care John, !" said he, .e'that you do
noehft yourself against any thing ilSthe dark" J"
: Mindful of the caution, John stretched out
, both his arms at full length before him, but
:ahlpekily,i door which stood half open, passed
between Els hands Ls and struck him woful
6 blow upon the nose: ., - .''' ~.
Chickens" muttered be when he recovered
BIS senses aiittle, 81 always heard had plag-
ney long nose, but l VOW I never have
thought before, thatit was longer than my
srm:"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
J. T HERSHMAN-Editor.
Camden, Wednesday, January II.

s9~ An apprentice, not subject to conscrip-
ton, and who is willing to be governed by
printing office rules, aud is Of industrious tenn.
perate habit might dud It to his advantage to
make immediate application at the CoNFEDEk-
ATE Office
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
FUNNY OLp GAL-A Canada paper tell
the following curious story:

Funny oLp GALA Canada paper tells
the following curious story:
A few days ago an old woman died in the
small town of Lievikzee, on the banks of the
Scheldt The old lady was regarded by her
simple neighbors as being only "a few removes
from positive poverty; but she died, and as
she had always had her will during her life
time, she left no will behind her to the as.
tonishment Of her neighbor,, what she did
leave behind her was cash, bank notes and
stock, amounting in value to about two mill
ion guilders. There were pots full of gold
and silver, of withdrawn and forgotten curren-
cies, which had been buried for years. There
was box full of Austrian and other stock
certificates, the coupons of which had not
been cut off for a quarter of a century while
in tin canister, which might have been tho
domestic tea-caddy, wass quarter of millions
worth of bank notes, musty with the accumu,
lated damp of years.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

Persons desirous of subscribing, or those al
ready having their names on the books of the
CoNFEDERATE, will please notice the advance
rates of subscription and advertising, and gov
eru themselves accordingly. We have some
three hundred different accounts outstanding,
and due us by responsible parties, contracted
during the past four years. We would be
pleased to have the money for the same. Our
subscription in future, for The paper will be
80 invariablc in adyaaee. Advertising terms
-s5 per square of ten lines or less, for first
insertion, and 81 for each subsequent.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

A letter from Wilmington to the london
Times says "If, instead of iRdelging spite
against Charleston in April, 1868, the whole
power of the Federal navy had been turned
against Wilmington, the course of the war
might have been more influenced than by bur-
mig ten cities of Charleston or capturing half
dozen Vicksburgs. Wilmington, being unmo-
Tested, has grown into such fortress as to de-
fy the utmost efforts of Yankees from the sea-"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
SHERMAN CoMpLiMEsgED.-Tho Macon

* =.
Telegram. relates the following:
While the Yaukeo troops were at Milledge-
vile, a. lady residing two miles from town,
sent,a note to Sherman requesting Him to SEND
q guard to her house to protect it,from pillage !,
4 faithful old negro named Daniel, was tho
bearer Of the note. Upon arriving at the
house where Sherman was auartered, Dan was
shown into bis presence BY gnard, and taking
off his bat, presented the niissiye. The Van!
kee Gcneral;read the note, and looking up,
said -
"Takc seat, old gentleman, take teat.".
"No tank ye, lmsssa," said Dan, "rse jst
~raitin' for de, ,sflswer to missus note" = =
ave are about to dinc," said Sherman, "and
will be happy to have your company. Takea
seat.''
"Yah, yah! massa, yc make fun wild de old
niger" -
q insist uponit. You must dine with uic.
I shall be much pleased to talk with you"
In vain Dan protested. Sherman. insisted,
and the result was, Dan teok dinner wthsthe
Yankee General. As soon as he could escape,
Dan returned to bis mistress.
Sherman has COED cause to boast Of the
honor done him. 1t is rarely he has as heneat
man as Dan to sit at bis table.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11
ny WIFE.
BY MAJOR GEORGE M'SIGHT..

Ye soft winds sigh your mournfur song
Above the bed
Where sleeps the dearest one among
The myraid dead ~, :.
Sweep gently DER the grassy mound
l,ze:; iFhoY weeping willow,
Where my own loved and lost hath found
A dreanless pillow !.
). 70 sunbeams as ye play upon
The hiilock green,
Spread DER the slumber of this one
.s. .Yclr Brightest shaenI
paTlingl l love thee as ns'er
Can love another;
And mourn thee in thy, happier sphere
BY children's mother
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

CoTroN IN SAVANNAH THE Southern
Contfderacy lOarns from a high official source
that there were about $50, 900 bales of cotton
in Sayannah-at the timc SHERMAN entered il.
Near 100000 bales of this amount belong to
foreign merchants and cannot pc ;nterfcred
with. The remaining 10000 bel longcd to
American merchants,
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

1t is said that all of General QUARLEs' Staff
who were with HOOPS army in the battle
Of Frankvlle, were either killed or noygeed
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

::"tssL Sorts OF LADIEs."-A sign painter,
being called upon to letter the front of a large
general clothing establishment, finished one
line across the whole front, ihus-"Deader 10
all sorts of Ladies', and 6udinshis ladder ter
long to Bqipt the next line, returned to bis
house to get one suitabls length; but stepping
on a stone, it turued bis foot up, sprained his
ankle s., SO that he conld not finish the lettering
till the next day. IN tie meantime, the peo.
pie stared at the new sign, and many Of them,
knowing the character Of the man to be strict,
lly in keeping with that of a good husband and
father, it was unaccountable, as "all sorts .oot
ladies'" comprised commodities in their anti:
podes, the. bcss and worst on earth. The
heighbors MADE theRselyes busy that day IN
surmiscs, scurrilous remarks, and injurious
quizzing; which could hardly be overcome
when the fpishing lettering, Sand genflelnen'ss
ready made clothing," was added "
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

The New York "Herald" says grass will be
growing in the streets of Atlanta IN three
months.
We suppose it thinks. blue grass will spring
up from the large number of blue bellies that
were planted there.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

A letter from London in the New York
Herald, says: "Tho hard times arc easier
Rebel bonds are going up, and grecnJacks
down. Interest has fallen, and the severe
pressure seems to bo over But few failures
lately"
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

A QUICK WAY OF POPPING THE QUESTION.
bashful acquaintance Of ours sue.
ceeded" few weeks since in performing that
delicate operation in the following handsome
manner: M ?R
"Mitt, arc you good glammarian ?"
"Only moderate"
4Cau you parse kissing ?"
"No, sir"
"Can you decline matrinonyl"
"No, SIR"
"Well then, we'll go to house keeping mex.
week." :"
She blushed, and 'impesed, "All right
Macon Telegraph.
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

The highest legal Tribunal of Scotland. not
long since, decided that, according to the
Scotch law of marriage, consent is the essenos
of the contract, and is sufficient to constitute
marriage without any ceremony publication,
or even without the parties living together
that if the parties seriously and actually con.
sent to be man and wife, from that time fortk
they are man and wife, in Scotland. Il
The Camden confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1861-1865, 1865-01-11

THE DEsoLATIoN OF WAR.-A correspond,
ent of the indianapolis Journal paints tho fuE
lowing picture of Northern Georgi
Ks you wind fhrough the forest, rayins and
open country; frcm Resaca to Dalton, the ut
tes loneliness, the want of human life, strikes
one with a feeling Of desolation. The fences
are gone, the houses are deserted, the bub-
bling spring on the roadside shows no happy
child drinking or padding in its waters. No
sheep Craze in the fields, no cattle browze in
the woods, not even the Growing ola oock is
heard. The beo hive is deserted by its once
busy tenants, and the ruined mill is still. So
startling is the utter silence, that even when
the wild bird of the forest carols note, you
lock around surprised that amid such loneliness
any living being should be happy. This is
the result of war-stern, desolatins war T! And
should the rebels succeed, our homes will pre-
sent similar picture.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

How TO MAKE POULTRY PRorrrABLE.-The
INQUIRY Is often made, Is the raising ofpoultry
proftablei I will give you my experience. and
you and your readers can judge for yourself
My father. being hotel-keeper, has raised and
bought great many fowls. Having observed
that there was great difference in them, and
that pure breeds were more profitable than
mixed. was induced several years since, to
raise pure breeds, and finding It profitable have
enlarged my stock until now have any vari-
cites, and each variety Is kept separate. 30 %
to keep each breed pure. In 1864 ! sold over
$500 worth Of fowls and eggs, and took over
500 in premiums. besides having large stock
on hand. keep an account Of the expenses,
have fed them we'll and advertised them lber-
ally, and thereby found It very profitable. l
would say to nil. make good poultry house.
and fix up q room In the corner Of stable,
with yards to II, SO that you can let them out
in pleasant days. Give them fresh water. plen-
ty of gravel. old lime or plaster, and fresh
meat when they cannot get insects. II isa
good thing to give them sulphur mixed with
corn meal in boiling water, once q week. Have
plenty OF nests, 30 that the hens will not I've
crowded. and then procure pure breeds. and
you will find It both pleasant and profitable
Cor. ". E. Farmer. ~.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

S,RcAsrIc.-Commcnting upon the fault
found by Democratic papers. because col
ored man was admitted to practice in the SUE
preme Court. the Baltimore American gives
them some wholesome advice:
Just rs we expected. As soon rs the ne
gro, availipg himself Of the opportunity Tor
improvement which freedom affords, shows
himself capable Of being something more
than slave and beast, the narrow minded
Democrats raise howl about "negro equal
ity." Better Try to keep yourselves superior
to the negro by cultvating your own minds,
instead OF doing so by preventing him from
cultivating his. Precious few Democrats IN
these parts viii ever be able to gain admit
lance to the Supreme Court in the present
condition Of their learning. Come, gentle
men, spruce up. or the "niggers" will beat
you. ..H
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10
HIGHLY IMPORTANT
TO FEMALES IN DELICATE HEALTH.

DIR. DOW, Physician and Surgeon, No. En-
dicott Street. Boston, Is consulted daily for oil dis
eases incident to the female system. Prolapsus
Uteri. or falling OF the Womb, Fluor Albus, sup-
precision, aud other menstrual arrangements, are
now treated upon new pathological principles, and
speedy relief guaranteed In . very fcw days. 30
that most obstinate complaints yield under II, snd
the scted person soon rejoIces In perfect health.
DR.. Dow has no doubt had greater experience In
the cure OF diseases or women and children, than
any other physician In Boston.
lioarding Accommodations for patients who may
wish TO stay In Boston few days under bis treat
ment. '.,....y. "a. ..s- r.
DR.. Dow, since 1915, having confined his whole
attention 10 an oce practice for the cure Of Pri.
yate diseases and Female Complaints, acknowledge
no superior In the United States
N. Ball letters must contain four red stamps
or they will not BIO answered. ....H.... ..... ..
Once honrs from A. u. to9P.N.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10
RUFUS SMALL & SON,
AUcTIoNEERS,
LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS,
Office in City Building, BiddefOrd, No.

We are giving our whole time and attention to
the above business, and represent the following
Companies as Agents, vizi-7hs Massachusens NM,
tual LIFE, located at Springfield, Mass, capital
Al. 100000. In this company We have upon our
books over 200 members OF the first men In Bid
deford, Saco, and vicinity.
Also, the NeW England LIE Company, located AZ
Boston. Mass, capital OF 81 500 900 Its cash dis
bursements 10 Its Life Members In 1853 was $685.
OOc, and its dividend In 1869 was s.45,0O. We opo.
rate as Agents for the following hre companies'
Morris Fire ms. Co. OF New York. capital S6OOOoo
Quincy Mutual, Quincy, Mass, Hortrieh Fps las:
Co.. Norwich, Conn.,, incorporated In 1903, capital
500 900, Pi,eafagua, OF Maine, all good, reliable
stock companies.
Thankful for past favors, we ask continuance
of the same Call and see us and bring your
friends All business entrusted to US will be faith-
fully and promptly perfSrmed. ,., soy
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

EprcAroSAI--The Legislature made rad
ical change in educational matters. The bill
provides for Superintendent Of Public In-
structiou, at Salary OF $500. 1t also pro-
vides for q County Superintendent, With So, 90
DER day, and 81 per day for expenses, who
shall not charge for moro days than There are
towns in the County. The State Superintend-
emit, will be chosen by the Legislature after this
year and the County superintendent by the
seyersl School Committees OF the County, ut
a County Institute. The County Institute may
issue certificates which will entitle person to
teach for three years. without examination, ior
$500 : and this fund Is 10 pay the Super'n
tendeut. This last seems like making law
yer for $20.--Orford Democrat. -., ~
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

A superintendent Of mission school. being
annoyed by the noise, finally. In appealing to
the boys, raising his hand said. 'now let's see
II we can't hear pin drop" All was silence.
when little fellow in the back part ofthe room
cooking his ear aud placing himself in an atti-
tude Of breathless attention, spoke out, LEI
her DROP" The stern features Of the superin.
tendent arc said to have slightly relaxed.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10
Manhood: how Lost, how Restored.

as1S.p Just published,a new edition OF DR.. Cul.
~, II. verwell's Celebrated Essay on the rad
N.6A,iicai cure (without medicine) of SPERMAroR-
w TsRHGA, or Seminal Weakness, Involuntary
Seminal Losses, IMPorEScY, Mental and Physical
Incapacity. Impediments to Marriage. etc.. also.
Consumption, Epilepsy. and FITS, induced ny SELL
indulgence or sexual extravaganza.
~ Price, In a sealed envelope, only cents.
The celebrated author In this admirable essay
clearly demonstrates, from thirty years success.
full practice, that the alarming consequences OF
seleabuse may be- radically cured without the dam
cerous use OF internal medicine or the application
OF the knife-pointing out mode OF cure ~ once
simple, certain and effectual, BY means OF which
every sufferer, no matter what his condition may
be, may cure himself cheaply, privately, and rod
really.
Rj-The Lecture should be In the hands OF every
youth and every man In the land.
Sent, under seal. In plain envelope, TO any al.
dress post paid on receipt OF six cents, or two post
stamps. Address tho publishers,
CHAS. J. q. KLINE h CO..
"a 1877 Bowery, New York, Post Ofncc Box 1886.
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DIR. DOW continues 70 b committed o. ~ o@os'
Nos. Ana Endicott Street Boston On Al disess-
O. Of a PRIVATE OR DELICATE hATuHk1 ~
long course OF study snd practical expeIience OF
unlimitsd extent, Or. D. has now Me- gratneeuon
Of presenting the unfortunate With remedies nat
have never. since 10 hrst introduced them. M,N1
70 cufs the uess alarming cases. o. GSssrsoe -
SyyAsts beneath bis treatment, al the norron %
rensresi and impure blood, lmpotency, oe,oaeIs'
uonoThus, ulcsu, pains and distress In tne "
gions oi proereshou, Inflammation OF The blsoaef
and kidnsys, uydroosls ,Abossses, HumoIs, Fright
ul SWelinxn, and the long train or horrible symp-
toms attending this class or disease, are made 70
become q haimless ~ the simplest ailingD Of
child. SEMINAL WEAKNESS. Dr. u, deVoSss
great part Of bis time { tthe treatment Of thoss
eases caused by secret and solitary habit which
ruins the body and mind, uniting the unfortunate
Individual for business OF society. Somc OF the
sad and melancholy effects produced by early hsb
It's OF youth, are weakness the Back aud Limbs.
Dir,lnsss Of The bead, Dinnsss q sight .Paiplts.
rsngemsnt Of Che digvssivs functions, symptoms
OF Consumption, 90. The fearful effects on che
mind arc much TO- BE- dreaded loss Of memory,
confusion Of ideas depression Of spirits evil fore.
holdings, aversion Of society, .slfdi strus tmidity.
&C., are among the evils produced Such persons
should, before contemplating .matr mony, consult
. physician Of experiences, and DO at once restored
10 health and happiness. "a ~ ~ lu.N,t -
Patients who wish 70 remain under Dr. Dow's
treatment . few days or weeks, Will be furnished
with pleasant rooms, and charges for board moder
ate. -.
Medicines sent TO all parts OF the country. with
full directions for U.S. on rsesiving Descriptions u
your cases, M .H .f
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Certain CiSre In all Cases,
l-... Or No Charge Made. .ns 40

DIR Dow 10 consulted daily, from "a. n. 70 8P.H.
rs above upon all difficult and chronic diseases OF
every name and nature, having by his unwearied
attention and extraordinary success gained rep
utation which calls patients from all parts OF the
country 10 obtain advice. 'l q. ''
Among tho physicians In Boston, none stand
higher In the profession than the celebrated On.
DOW. No. = Endicott Street, boston. Those uho
need the services OF an experienced physician and
surgeon should give him call.
P.S. Dr. Dow Imports and has Tor sale NV
article called the French secret. Order by mall, .
tor 81, and 0 rcd stamp. H
Boston. April 1864. n f........ II. lyl9 .
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

There are souls which fall from heaven like
aOwsn; bat Gro tho pure and fresh buds can
open. they are trodden in the dust Of the
earth and lie soiled and crushed under tho
foul tread Of some brutal hoof. i
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-03-10

N. w. DAY,
Auction and Commission Merchant,
WOULD inform tho people Of Blddeford, Saco
w and vicinity, that he has taken out license 70
sell OF Auction for oil who may invor nun Win
,,all Also. All kinds Of Second Hand Farnifnre
sough, and soid on reasonable terms. Second hand
stoves of all kinds on hand. Cane-Seat Chairs re-
bottoued. Feather befls constantly on mana '
Place of business Liberty street, r. cdr
No. Gothic Block, Bthsford. Me.
December ID. 1862. ....... Oh