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Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-28
The Progress. of the War,

In the absence of any late reliable news, the
following may prove interesting to- mary of
our readers-being some of the incidents taking
place during the six days preceding the
capitulation Of Gen. Lees army, as published
inaast Mondays issue:
On the 25th,of March, Gen. Lee made q
demonstration on the left Of Grant, capturing
Hare's Hill and other neighboring works.
From that time till April 2, the skirrnishing
was heavy and inccssant, Grant meanwhile
throwing the main part of his army to the
South side, and massing in front of our right,
which was near the Petersburg Railroad.
AT daylight, on Sunday, April Q, general
issue was joined from the mortars and artillery.
Tie forces here to meet the enemy consisted
of.the corps of Hilh CA: P.) Anderson and
Gorabn-tbe corps of Longstreet being in the
I: defences Of Richmond. The attack Of the
enemy was at once heavy and impetuous. They
were repeatedly repuIsed and driven back; but
finally, their overwhelming numbers prevailed.
! In columns six deep, they broke through our
defenceless right and left. Gordon's corps
succeeded in driving from the left, but proved
unable to dslodge them from the position taken
on the right. All this was Immediately in
front of Petersburg. On our extreme right,
after frequent charges and after enduring great
slaughter, our ammunition having become eA-
.hausted, the enemy captnred Burgess Hill, on
Hatcher's Run, and though our troops fought
with clubbed muskets, they were overwhelmed
and surrendered. The spirit of the troops was
everywhere good, but the physical capacity was
unequal to the spirit. The lines once broken,
/ various other works were carried in succession.
"a large part of Pickett's division was captured.
lSetwas Gen. Lees headquarters, and the enc.
my, that night, advanced to point within two
miles ,of Petersburg, and held possession of the
South.aide Railway. We lost largely in pris.
oners this day. Our loss in slain and wounded
was small in degree with the magnitude of the
!. cngagements-a fact due to our entertainments
+ Gen. A. P. Hill was killed, struck by several
balls, at the head Of his command. Gen
! Gordon escaped unhurt.
The sesult of this engagement vas such al
:s4o render necessary the evacuation of Peters
burg and Richmond. The paramount object
was to save the army: On Sunday night, Gen
Lee retired in the direction Of Apelia Court
House, in a Westerly direction from Peters
. burg and on he:road;to Lynchbufg.
j MONDAY, April s.-Gen. Longstreet, whc
. had successfully escaped from Richmond with
s.siIiS column, Joined the main army before day
ssSone esdesultory fighting took place, the enemy
closely pursuing with mounted and regular
Infantry and cavalry. Tho artillery took every
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-28
Con frmation Of Lincoln's
Death.

No telegraph news has been received. The follow.
inc official confirmation of the death Of Lincoln, We
take from the Raleigh Progress, now published within
the lines Of the enemy. 1t will bc remembered that
the Progress and the Standard were always strong
seace organs, and favored re-censtruction Of the
Union AS soon as the enemNcame within the city
they turned, like the whipped spaniel, and licked
their masters feet. God save from ever becoming
so low and degraded as to do the editors Of those
papers have done:
2 H,DoRs MILITARY DIV. OF THE Mss,
In the fold, Raleigh, April II, 1866. d
S2ecial Order, No. so.
The General commanding announces with pain and
sorrow. that or the evening of The lth inst, at the
tTso,rc in Washington City, lis ExcclIency, the Presi
dent Of theUuted Statcs Mr. Linco, was assassina.
tod hv one who uttered The State motto Of ofVrsnia.-
Ar the same time the Secretary Of State, Mr. Seward
whilst suffering from broken nrm, was also stabbed
hv o,otber murderer in his own house. but still sur
vives and his son was wounded, supposed fatally.
II Is believed by persons capable Of Judging, that
other hieh officers were designed TO share the same
fate Thus il seems that our enemy despanlng OF
meeting us in manly waT1aIe oeg,ns 10 resort 20 sne
r that this is universal Tor he knows that the great
ss nS the Confederate army would to sanction
sMch SI' acts but he believes the legitimate conse
oueucs @ Of rebe iliQn against rghtful authority We
have met every phase which this war has assumed,
and must prepared for 1t IN Its las. anq Worss
shane that of assassns and guerillas but woe unto
the people who seek expend their wild PASSIONS in
sp,h NJ manner, for there is but one dread result,
Rv order of Maj Gen. W. T. SHERMAN
L. NJ. poytqn, Maj. and A. A. G.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-28
CAMDEN FRIDAY, APRIL, &C.

European dates of March 10, announce the failure Of
several large blockade running firms. Drafts for large
amounts having been madeby the Confederate Gov
crnment on Nleir financial agents in Liverpool, Frazer
Trenholm Co.. were after thsee days, delay refused
acceptance and protested ono fthe drafts was for
Sl36.OOs. The alleged cause is want of advices. 1t
is Asserted that the drafts will not Lie over beyond
few days. x;
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-28
FOR JOURNAL Aid CoNFEDERGrs.1i
Won't take Confed derste
Money.
Money.

&EssKS EDITORS Prior TO visiting the town df
Camden lad heard through various sources that the
citizens thereof, with one or two exceptions, most OBJ.
stnately refused Confedera moneyas an indemnity
for any article they might have for sale. AS matter
of course regarded this as calumny of the dfssx
magnitude, put into circulation by some disafectedl
person or persons who ready create pry1-
dces and bring down upon Few the whitening sar--
casm Of many I Say that could not, for moment,
allow myself to ensetan the thought that there coudt
beafound in the Palmetto State-the home of Cal.
houn, Nemmngef, q Rhelt, with many other dstin--
eusled advocateyof Southern independence
dyidual much less community that would in the
time of adversely be among the first 70 relax his energy
AMI enter an edict against the he at one time scs
willingly and noby avowed. But, to my snrprise-to.
my entire astonishment found upon entering Camden
that the spirit of 'Gl was longer extant-that an
apathy existet-that the people wore despoled o'S
their patriotism and could no longer recognize Con.
eJertis mouey This to a Kentueian, identified:
with the great cause i. which we ars engaged is truly
appalling. TO South Carolina had always looked
with the brightest hopes and most pleasant anticn-
tions She the first to- lead III ca,,se, to e1pect1
that she ~cald never he found *mfing, let come
what may. But how have the mighty faen-uow~
none 50 poor rs 10 do her rsverence
A. EESrrCKIAS.
GIN camp near Camden s. c.. April p, 1865.
Journal and confederate. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-04-28

In another column will be fouuda communication
over the signature Of "A Kentuckian.' We feel
alarmed for the sake Of posterity if from no other con-
sderaion, at the fast ebbng noble and ciyalrous cor'
dton of many Of the sons of Carolina. Truly, show
have tha mighty falen ?" On tho sustenance Of our
currency depends, ina great measure the success
and surety of oundepcndencc. Could not our revered
friend "Merriaac" favor us with his views on the
present condition ofthe finances of the country, the
probability Of its redemption, &c? Anything he
might suggest touching this vital subject would be
read with interest.
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SENSIBLE DocroR.-A handsome young
swidow applied to a physician to relieve her Of
three distressing complaints, with which she
was afflicted.
SIN the first place." said she, II have lit
tie or no appetite. What shall I take for
hiatt"
"For that, madam you should take air and
exercise" -
sand doctor, I am quite fdgety at night,
and afraid to lie alone. What shall take for
thatp
"For that, madam, can only recommend
that you take-a husband"
"Fie. DOCTOR But'I have the blues terribly.
What shall I take for that p
"For that, madam, you have, besides taking
air, exercise and husband, to take-the news
paper"
Sensible doctor, that.
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occasion to throw shells at our wagon trains,
and before night we burned some of the wagons
to prevent them from falling into Federal
hands. The spirt of the men, notwithstand.
ing their revei was excellent, and in all the
encounters ,wi.hthe enemy they fought with
tieir usual eclat.
TUESDAY, April 4.-The enemy harasscd
our rear not little, and when near Farmville,
captured a considerable number of wagons
among them one containing the wife Of Brig.
Gen. Clement A. Evans. Marched nearly all
night. -,
WEDNESDAY, April 5.-The Fedcrals still
pressing, but with little fighting.
THURSDAY, April 6.--This was not only the
most trying day of the retreat, but the scyerest
tax upon the endurance Of the men engaged
which they have experienced for many months.
The fighting was almost incessaDt. The enemy
appeared to he determined to bring the army
to a stand, and 10 these attempts captured
many wagons Gordon's corps held the rear
A battery of artillery was also lost. Brig, Gen.
Lewis, commanding Pegram's old brigade, Sc.
verely wounded. Our cavalry skirmishing
constantly and holding the enemy in check.
In the evening, Gordon's corps was relieved
by Mahone's division. The Federals attacked
in force. Malone received their charges COM
placently, and while they were in progress,
sent couple of his tried regiments to the
Yankee rear, who captured a thousand men,
including major and brigadier general.
FRIDAY, April 7.-Heayy rain, which pre-
vented active operations on both sides. Roads
heavy, wagons and artillery stalled, and the
tive armies maneuvring for position.
->.-
TERRIBLE DISASTER AT HATI.-Bl late adj
vices from Port an Prince, we have details Of
a fearful conaagration in that city.
On the 2sth of February last, at the close
Of the carnival, thtre was to have been per
formance in the evening at the theatre; bat
lighting the lamps, through some carelessness,
the scenery caug int fire. The building was
soon destroyed, and the f0nes spread from
bosse to house, until four hundred houses were
destroyed, involving loss Of forty to fifty mil
lions of Haytieu dollars, and depriving hun
dreds of persons Of their homes. The fire
though lasting only six hours, destroyed the
most active business part of the city. There
were but few fire engines, and such scarcity
of axes that hardly any thing could be done to
arrest the progress of the flames.
The CONSERVATION of the people was great
For several days after the fire, the city was
patroled by guards The government is tax
ing measures to assist the sufferers, and q
general subscription has been opened for their
benefit.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
Inauguratios Ceremonies at Washington.

. =. 3 aI H-
Inauguration Ceremonies at Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 4.
President Lincoln was inaugerated for an
other term OF four years, at ~ O'Clock to day.
Overhead the weather was clear and beauti-
full, but on account OF recent rains the streets
were filed with mud. Despite this fact the
crowd was exceedingly large, and thousands
proceeded to the Capitol to witness the in
auguration ceremonies. The procession moved
about IL O'clock. President Lincoln had
been at the Capitol all day, and conse-
quently did not accompany the procession to
the sc sne of the ceremonies. Several bands of
music, two regiments ofthe invalid corps and
a squadron OF cavalry, q battery OF artillery
and four companies OF colored troops formed
the military escort. The Mayor and Council
men of Washington, visiting councilmen from
Baltimore, the firemen of this city, and the
visiting firemen from Philadelphia with their
engines were also in the procession. Among
benevolent societies present were the lodges
of ODD Fellows aud Masons, including a
colored lodge of the latter. o
The public aud principal private buildings
along Pennsylvania Avenue were gaily decor
ated with flags, and every window was
thronged with faces to catch glimpse of the
President. ira
The oath to protect and maintain the Con-
stitution of the United States was administer
ed to Mr.. Lincoln by Chief Justice Chase in
the presence of thousands who witnessed the
ceremony while standing in mud almost knee
deep. The inaugural was then read, after
which a national salute was fired. The pro-
cession then again moved up Pennsylvania
Avenue, the President being conveyed in an
open carriage; seated with him was his son
and Senator Foster of the Committee of ar
engagements. The President was escorted to
the White House after which the procession
separated
Everything passed off in most quiet and
orderly manner, and although thousands
participated in the ceremony, not an accident
occurred to mar the pleasures of the day.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
Obituary Notices.

We often receive requests to insert obituary
notices, or to add verse or more of poetry to
the notice of a death, the person making such
request not knowing. perhaps, the rule of the
office. In all cases such notices, as well as
resolutions of respect passed by Masonic bod
les and others, in honor Of deceased members,
have to be paid for. 1t costs us money to put
sucn things In type, and 1t is right such ex-
pense should be betrayed by those for whose
accommodation it is incurred. Mere notices
of deaths, or, If requested, notice of the
time and place of funeral, we insert free |:
beyond this legitimate charge is incurred.
The type in which we print such notices
will average eight words to line. and the
price is ten cents hne-which is only one
half the price charged for regular business no.
tices in the reading columns. Let those who
forward obituaries, &c, count them up and
calculate the cost, and then they can remit ac-
cordingly.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06

DEsERTER ARREsTED.-Charles Goodwin,
who was arrested in Lawrence last January
on suspicion of being deserter, was brought
to this city Friday evening, and was taken to
Augusta Saturday to stand his trial before a
court martial. From his own confession it ap-
pears that he enlisted as substitute for man
in Sanford, and, while at a saloon, where he,
with others, was sent to get his dinner, sue.
ceeded in making his escape, broke into q
house, stole suitof clothes and made his way
to Great Falls, N. H., where he took the cars
for Boston. Subsequently he was arrested in
Lawrence on suspicion, and was confined eight
weeks, but would give no account of himself.
When brought before the Provost Marshal last
Saturday, he denied being deserter, but an
officer present recognized him, and then he
owned up. He is said to be notorious thiel
and blackleg.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
From the Army Before Richnaond-W Whole
sale Desrtions from the Rebets-ErecW-
HEADQUARTERS ARMY POTOMAC,
T

SAFE OesTtto"s from the heOetS-EEech-
ti0ns.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY PoToMAc,
March 3.
Nothing important is transporting. Desefters
continue to come into our lines in large num-
bers. Fifty six arrived, nearly all bringing
their guns and equipments, for which they are
to be paid. The number OF muskets received
from deserters since Feb. 22d is 240, all of
them in good order. In addition to the usual
stories by these men, they say that two com
panies from each regiment of several brigades
have been detailed from the army defending
Petersburg and sent to hunt up deserters,
thousands of whom are said to be scattered
through the country endeavoring to reach
their homes. This is particularly the case
with the North and South Carolina troops,
who are sick and tired OF the contest and are
anxious to join their families now within our
lnes These men are principally veterans OF
tnree or four years service. Many of them
have been lately exchanged and refused fur
loughs, and have not been paid fer long time
nor with any prospect of getting any soon, and
they take French leave"
A few days ago Sergeant was sent out in
charge OF team and six men to get wood.
Inc men were unarmed, but the Sergeant was
armed with revolver aud sword. After get
ting outside the rebel lines the mules appar.
emily ran away, but the Sergeant guided them
straight for our lines and the whole party ar
rived safely. They received for the mules
seven hundred dollars, which was divided
equally among them.
The cheering among the rebels on Wednes-
day evening was on account of their receiving
a ration of whiskey, which seems to be quite a
rarity In their commissary department.
Gen. Cook, commanding a brigade in Gen.
Hettis' division, is said to have harraugued his
men on the occasion while grossly intoxicated.
Anthony Raymond and Newell j. Eagle of
the Gath New York Volunteers, were shot to-
day for attempting to desert to the enemy.
(Signed) W. d. MCGREGoR.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06

4u NEW YORK, March 5.
The Herald's Washington special dispatch
says authentic information, not from Rich
mond, has been received that Gen, Sherman's
advance has reached Fayetteville, N. G.
The same dispatch also says that Porter's
gunboats have also reached that point.
The Herald's New Orleans correspondent
has information from Mobile to the 4th ult.,
at which time the rebels were receiving rein
forcennents and strengthening the defences.
Beanregard was there on the 4th inspecting
the work, and made speech expressing great
confidence that the place can be held.
The force in Mobile is said to be much
larger than has been generally believed.
Gen. Granger was at Pensacola on the 18th
and reviewed the Union troops.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac cores
pendent says that every fresh batch of rebe
deserters that come within our lines reiterate
the statement made by previous ones, that the
rebels are preparing to evacuate both Rich.
mond and Petersburg.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
EVENING SESSION CONTINUED.


The resolution in regard to Lucien Anderson
wss agreed to-79 to SO.
The conference report on the bill amending
the tariff act was agreed to.
The conference report on the bill relative to
various military subjects. including the enroll
ment bill, was adopted-71 to 81.
The bill was passed to dispose of coal lands
on the public domain.
The conference report on the bill reorganiz-
ing the subsistence department was agreed to-.
Inc Senate's amendment to the resolution
OF thanks tdsGen. Thomas was disagreed TO-
The bill to extend the time for locating Vir-
ginia military land warrants was passed.
After long debate the House receded from
the amendment concerning the Illinois Central
Railroad ao
The bill then passed. eo9.
The bill eremovlng all disqualification of
color In carrying the mails was passed
A resolution was agreed to requesting the
Secretary of War to direct the order prohibit
ing negroes from leaving the District OF Co.
lumbia without pass to be rescinded.
At 7l5 the House took recess until nine
o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
From. Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 5.
The Senate before its adjournment yester-
Gay, cleared its executive callander OF all
presidential nominations, 800 in number, and
nearly all of military character which were
confirmed.
The President yesterday sent in the nomin-
alton Of j. d. de Frees for Superintendent of
public printing, and the Senate unanimously
confirmed it.
The amendatory tariff imposes an additional
duty of 80 a ton on railroad iron.
The Chronicle of to-day says, speaking of
tne reception at the Executive Mansion last
night, that many colored persons appeared to
pay their respects to the President and his
lady, among whom were Frederick Douglas
and wife.
The extra session of the Senate has moth
ing to do with legislation, but will act upon
nominations for offices and viii probably con-
tinue for two weeks.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
...,1.yIc Observation-Disclosures Me..o,

/ A,nERMANIc DINNER Alderman Messer
Of Ward 8, who has for two years SO accepta-
bly, and ably represented, not only his Ward
but the whole city, in the Board of Alder
man, and who has been President of the Beard
for the past year declined a denomination to
the office. On Saturday last he gave dinner
to the Mayor and Aldermen, to which the
City Treasurer, Engineer, Clerks of the Wards
and other officials were invited, including the
local editors Of the daily papers. The dinner
was served up by Capt. Barnum in his usual
good style, and nothing was wanting to reEder
the feast pleasant one.
1t is to be regretted that the city is to lose
the valuable services of Alderman Messer.-
The time and attention he has given our streets.
as one Of the committee, have made his duties
arduous; but he has faithfully attended to the
business entrusted to him and will retire with
the plaudit from the people of "Well done good
and faithful servant"
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
Portland Soldiers Rest,

List Of men who have passed through the
city, and have stopped at the Soldiers Rest
during the week ending March 4th, 1866:
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
Soldiers Home.

The following named Soldiers were admitted
and left the Portland Soldiers Home for the
week ending March 4th:
Admitted-Albert Spearin, Co. A, LIST Me.
Heavy Artillery; Joseph Carter, Co. D, 18th
Me-; Moses Merrill, Co. K, 18th Me-; Angus
tus H. Morrell, Co. F, do.
Three lett forir the homes.
VIII. PLUMMER, Agent
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
GceM Flood at Nashville.
NANHv111E Tam M

NAVHvILLE, Tenn, March 4.
Inc heavy rains of the past three days has
caused great rise in the river, which is over
It's banks. The city is entirely surrounded by
water, and the lower part submerged. One of
tne railroads running south is much damaged.
Inc trestie bridge over Stone River, near
MqIifeesooro has been swept away; also one
at Franklin. There has been no interruption
as yet on the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road. The river rose seven feet Yesterday and
last night, and Is still rising. Much damage
has been done to property in the vicinity of
the river. The flood is believed to be the
greatest ever known. Two soldiers of the 9th
Indiana regiment were drowned yesterday in
Edgefeld.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06

New YORK, March. 5.
The Times says letter from Winchester,
Va, states that on the 25th ult., cavalry re-
Inducements and pontoon trains arrived there,
and that on the 9th, Gen. Sheridan started
with about $1,000 cavalry, it is said to operate
in the vicinity of Lynchburg Some say
Sheridan and Sherman will meet and act to-
gether in that direction.
Gen. Hancock assumed commsud at Win
chester, on the departure of Gen. Sheridan.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06
Mission of Gen. Sickles.

New YORK, March 5.
The Panama Mercantile Chronicle OF Feb. Is,
has report the thatmission of Gen. Sickles is
to procure from the Columbian government
concession of lands on which to form settle
ment of 100000 of the negroes emapcipated
by the great secession war. The report says,
but the Chronicle doubts it, that 81 100000
would be paid for the privilege.
The Portland daily press., 1865-03-06

THEATRE.-The great sensation drama of
Streets of New York;" which has been in
preparation for some time, will be produced
this evening with new scenery, prepared by
Mr.. J. B. Hudson, Jr., and strong cast. Mr..
Murray will appear in the character of Tom
Badger, gentleman expelled by the Vigi-
lance Committee of San Francisco. Miss Bid
well appears as Aida Bloodgood, and Mrs.
Pike as Mrs. Fairweather. We predict full
houses to witness this drama which has had
unparalleled success throughout the country,
wherever it has been performed.