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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice.

TIIE City Council of Augusta, Georgia, will
Il make application to the Legislature oi South
Carolina, at its next sitting, Tor chafteT 10 me
Sou,h Carolina end of the Bridge leading across the
Savannah River from Augusta. Georgia, TO Ham
burg, South Carolina
''' 7' 0 ABNER P. ROBERTSON,
Mayor City of Augusta, Georgia.
Augusta, Ga, Aug 81, 1854. 3m 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Important to Farmers.

FNIIlS will inform the Planters Of Edgc!icld Dis
Il trict that We have lately bought from Mr.. j..
7. & l.. J. WAIT The right Of very
Valuable Cotton-Seel Planter,
for the above named District. We will have al
\ gent to exhibit the PLANTER, and will sell in
dvilua Rights and Machines on reasonable terms.
1t opens the bed, drills the seed and covers it ::
and it is also excellent for drilling Guano Or any
other Manure The Planter WIS Patented last Au-
gust bv the NIcssrs WATT and is sail to be second
10 none in the Patent Office.
W. D. CALHOUN,
WAl. CARTER.
o.1n ,f Al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Bethany Academy for 1866 |!

'5NIlE Trustees OF this Institution take pleasure
l. in announcing t" the public, that they have en-
gagged the services ot Mr.. GEO. GALPlIiN for
the ensuing year. lis industry and ability need
no cnmnrn,!;on at our hands.
The OK trciS Of the Academy will commence on
MONDAY 18th January 1855.
Terms rates Of Tuition, &C., same as hitherto;- -
Int fr. particular in'orma,"n address Mr.. GALrnIH,
a, l.Cngniirc p. o., 5. &.
Ey order Of the Boarl.
W. HARRISON, Charm.
Nov 3m 43
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
BAG CHELOR'S BALL!

V7HERE will be 4 GRAND BALL given at
L Mr. ABNER BUSIlNELL'S, two niles from
Edgeicld c. H., on the evening of the 10th Nover-
Der, 1854. in honor of the Esssefield EiscEac-
Iors, all Of whom must dance on the occasion or
undergo punishment 70 be imposed by the Ladies
present
A limited number Of Tickets can b. obtained by
early application to either OF The Committee Of AR
ranCC.GcntS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made at the Legisla-
N ture at its next Session, BY sundry crditurs of
the late Henry Shultz, to amend the Charter OF tho
Augusta Bridge to Jones & Kennedy, as to require,
the tolls received by them to be divided among all
the Creditors, instead Of prefering the present hoi
dcrs of the Charter. =,
Hamburg June Il ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
n N0tICe.

A PPLiCATIoN will be made at the next Sss.
"A sion of the Legislature for Charter for Q Rail
Road from some point on the Blue Ridge RailRosd,
NJ or near Anderson c. H., via Edgetield c. H., to
some point on the South Carolina Rail Road, at or
near Aiken.
Auu 10 3m 81
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
The WinnshorO Casket,

TNIIl3 Subscriber will publish about the first Of
l. D,.,.rnLyr next the first number of Il nc,T pa
per with the above name, provided sufficient
amount of Subscriptions be obtained to warrant h.;'
in doing so. To be neatly printed on good paper,
containing Twcnty-lour columns of ma!tcr, it will
be the design anl intention of lh: Manager 10 MAKE
it an acceptable FAMILY NEWSPAPER, free from every
ting having vicious or Immoral appearance, whist
he will cndeavor 10 prove it i welcome visitor to
the Domestic circle, making lis members more hap
py ans, cuntrnlcd; the yarons classes o. working
men and mechanics will find in it somcms t" IN
s,ruct them in their different vocltions. ihc latest
Improvement in Agriculture, Patents Of recent In
ycn,ion and Discovery rs we'll as everything COLI
cernins or affecting the great Industrial Pursuits
and interests of our State and Country, will be gwen
In short. it will be devoted 10 everything in gen
cral and Equa! Rights, in particular.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: ): % oil the reception
of the frs, number, or - i! delayed three months
". RICE.
AZ >
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made at the next Ses-
N sion Of the Legislature for a Railroad Charter
from some point on the Greenville & Columbia
Rail Road near Higgins Ferry on Saiuda Kiver' 10
some point on the Hamburg s Columbia Rail Road
near the Pine House.
Aug2, I'm -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
NGt ice.

DERSONS indebted TO the Estate Of Drury
T. Morgan. deed, are requested to come forward
aud s,lt!r without delay, and those having demands
aga MS, the same t" present them properly attrsrd
Il; IN carly day rs desirous Of closing up the
oui standing debts Of slil Estate.
GEO. w. MORGAN, )r~,o-o
GEO. w. NIXON. 'N " Il"
Sro ou l3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Administrators Sale.

DY an order from H. r. Wright, Ordinary Of
ID Edscfirll District, viii sell on Tuesday the
5ih Dec the personal estate of john Crawford.
decd. consisting Of one Horse, Stock OF Cattle,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
TERMs-All sums Of and under $40 cash-ovcr
that amount on credit of twelve months, with in
trrc<t from date Purchasers VIII be required to
give notes with good security.
+. Ii. ROPER, .\dm'or.
Nnv 3t i3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
N office.

a PPLICATION will be made TO the Legislature
IN of South Carolina, at its next Session, TO IN
corporate the I" Hamburg Building and Loan Asso-
ciaon Company" .,
Hamburg, August 81, 1851 3m %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Executors Sale.

NXTILL be sold on 2st November next, at the
w late residence Of Lewis Asbill. decd, the
following property belonging to said deceased, viz ::
THREE NEGROES,
Eight head of Horses and Mules, Three Wagons,
two Carts. two yoke Of Oxen. Corn and Fodder,
Stock OF Cattle, Hogs, Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, Plantation and Blacksmith Tools, and other
articles.
Also, at the same time, Three Tracts of
GaMd, lying in Edgefcd District, ON waters of
Clear and McTycrs Greek.
Tract No. |, contains three hundred acres, more
or less, bounded by lands of Thomas Pitts and
others.
Tract No. ., contains -Four Hundred Acres,
more or less adjoining Tract No P. B. Asbill and
others.
Tract No 3, contains Three Hundred and Fifty
acres. more or less-all wooGland-and adjoining
Tract No ., Benz Catnc and others On this place
there is good Mill Seat--dam ready made:
TEEMs-Twclye months credit with note and two
approved securities All sums under 100 cash.
\. w. ASBELL,
P. Il. ASBELL, s
II. CATOE. !
Oct a6 1t al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
70 Country Merchants.

70 Country Merchants
yUE have on hand, ard are receiving by every
w s:ra:!lcr froa New York, Baltimore and
Philadelphia, Il LARGE and WE'LL SELECTED
Stock Of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods,
Which we will sell TO Country Merchants, as cheap
as they can purchase the same Goods in any house
in this country. Our Stock has been purchased
very closely and in part, expressly for the country
trade. Among our Stock can be found
cases Irish Muslin DELAiNES;
3 do. GINGuAAlS, 10 inches wide
5 do. French do. do;
, DO. Lancaster d.. DO;
do. Scotch do. Co:
Is do Manchester Muslin Dl.LAlNES;
3 DO Fine French MEEIN0:
> do. Plain c'l'd DELAlNES, oil wool;
> do Coburgs:
5 do Black ALPACA:
20 do. Prited CALICO, standard brands -
10 do Brown an.l Blcachcd SiilRTlNGS;
10 balc; Blue STRIPES. and Il full assortment O
C#ss;mcrcs, Ca>Simrrc,,s TwcrGs. Kentucky Jeans
Sa;;!ac;;s, krrscy<, Hlankrts. Lindscvs &c.
GRAN sE23S'E2EEiS,
300 BROAD STREET.
Augusta, Oct at If al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
SGsscG

Is illus Given 70 all pcrs"ns indebted to Mrs.
: { Elizabeth Martin, deed. 10 make immediate
paymrmt. ami to>c having demands against si.d
lS;atc Wi! !cn,!cr them III forthwith, properly al
tested. G ". BURTON, EX o.:
Nuy q Il III
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Administrators Sale.

DY IN Order from H. T. Wright, Ordinary Of
- Edgciicld District, will proceed to sell at the
lat. residence of Simeon Matthews, decd, on
THURSDAY, 23d day Of November, the follow
ing property viz:
Fifteen Likely Negroes,
4 STOCK OF MULES, COWS g. HOGS,
Crop OF Cotton. Corn, Fodder, &C.,
Tools Of almost every description, &c, &c.
TEeMs.-On credit Of twelve months Pur-
chasers will be required to give notes with ample
security before he delivery .: any Of the property
al sums under $40 cash.
SIMPSON MATHEWS, Adm'or.
O.t 10 ST 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice

rs hereby given that application will be made 10
Il the Legislature at its next session to amend the
Charter of the Edgeiield N Cheatham Plank Road
Company. =,
Aug II 3m OIL
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
TinsacEy Notice.

ySTO save Cost and 10 benefit his Creditors, IN
earnest appeal is made TO those indebted 10
SAMrEL E. Bowers to come forward and pay up.
Ills Assigned Estate mus; be speedily closed
w. W. SALE, Assignee.
Hamburg, Ang s. 1854. 3m 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
VEW DRY GOODS HOUSE,

NEXT DOOR TO "BANK OF AUGUSTA"
EsroaG ST. Augusta, Ga.
->~~~--~-o->-0~-.---o--~~--1-
TE'IIE Suj,crlbr would respectfully inform the
l. c;;.zens Of Ergc.icl District and vicinity, that
he ;s opened Il LARGE and ELEGANT AS
SOETMENT o.
Fancy ard Staple Dry Goods,
Consisting in part Of the following Stocks, al OF
which viii b., i;,;:nd well assorted. viz:
LINENS. PRINTS. GlNGHAIS. DOMESTICS,
CLOTHS. CASSIMERES, FESTINGS,
DRESS GOODS, SILKS, MERNOS,
ALPACCAS, DOMBAZINES,
HOSIERY. WlIITE.GOODS. LACES.
EMHROIDERiES. SIAWI.S. MANTlLLAS,
CLOAKS. DRESS-TRLIMlNGS,
RIBBONS, &c, &c.
On the Second Floor is a spacious room where
will be displayed the RICHEST
'lFAar2:EL L9g .[2 sS.[i2sG8:GsII8, 9
With every article PERTAINING 10 tbs branch Of the
trade ever offered in Augusta.
T.arg. Stock "f Negro BLANKETS, EER-
SEYS, PLAINS, SATINEl'S, KENTUCKY
JEANS, OSNABURGS, &C., always on hand
~" Country Merchants would do well to exanl-
inc this Stock before purchasing elsewhere.
3. *. BANCROFT,
Next door to Bark OF Augusta.
Augusta, Oct II Gtt 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
T. Z 9 ES'S
Patent Metalic Burial Case
pineV Wood S Land for Sale.

'sN!E Snbscrib, RS hcat! being such ls to prevent
las aticnhin. 10 his Plantation and MILLS, he oilers
!nr sale Twenty-Five hundred (2:Go) acres Of land,
living uu Shaw's Creek, about III miles South cast
"l Eigc.cli c. H. and / miles North OF Aiken
One hnif nr tic above Tract is good planting land
a;iA there is on it quantity of timber, and GRlSf
and SAW MILL, on 4 never failing stream. The
proposed Rail Road from Aiken to the Grccnvillc u
Columbia Rail Road will pass near or through it.
The s,rclrn affords sufficient water for Il large
factory aud Ia Capitalists rare chance for invest
mrnt is offered.
Persons wanting Information rs to terms, &c,
will apply to my Lr"t!icr, George y. Addison, at
E,sc:icIi {. Il. JOS. y. ADDISON.
Oct II st 40
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Administrators Sale.

DY Virtue OF an order from II. T. Wright Or
} binary. wil! sc at The late residence Of Vim.
Dolby dec , nn Tuesday the 2Stl Nov.. the per-
s,aaI estate Of said deceased, consisting of
SIX LIKELY NEGROES,
Crop of Corn. Fodder, Stock of Horses, Cattle &c,
one Yoke Of Oxen, Household and Kitchen Furni-
iurc. Plantation Tools Sc.
TERMS III sums of and under $40, cash-ovcr
that amount on |. credit OF twelve months, with in
tcr,.st f Or, d:;c Purchasers will be required 10
girr n",cs AMI approved security. Property not to
b. removed until terms OF sale arc complied with,
ana il rcsuI it will bc III Tie former purchn> er S
risk. NM. l.. DOB4, AdinOr.
Nov 9 st as
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
&OLicC.

A TT. Pcrscns Indebted to the Estate OF Capt. f..
N B. BELCllEE. deceased, up TO the time Of
his death, are earnestly requested TO make prompt
payment. and tIosc ilavin. demands against sald
Estate will rcudcr them in to the undersigned prop
crly a,tcs.cd J. Z. LEWIS, Ex'or.
Nov If ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice to Classical Scholars.
NGtECp.

'FNIE Stockholders in the Eiccfcld & ChcatEam
L Plank Road are hereby notified that the third
inslalmcnt Of twenty-five per cent on their sub
scrip,:ons wiI! be required on the 18th Nov. inst.
j. Il. SULLIVAN, Tres'r.
My , 9t AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
TO former Friends and Patrons.

= " Iva SAASi O ~ - S>~ ~S~>~~ ." ~~~ S>>S'
q e. BOWERS, thankful for past patron
- age, would beg leave to inform the public that
he is now receiving LARGE Consignmcnts of
Whiskeys, Brandies, Wines, Cordials,
AND LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS,
Sugars,
BROWN, CLARIFIED, CRUSHED AND LOAF
SEGARS, HAVANA AND AMERICAN,
And all articles usually kept in the Family Grocery
Business.
-AG90-
Being Agcn; ror two large Wholesale Confectionery
Houses, one in New York and the other in Angus
Ia, he is prepared to I'LL all orders for
pa.a:.gs..tt:Hsss. I 3s.2?g5.TEa2. &C.,
At the shortest notice possible.
As he is acting as Agent only, he would re-
specially inform all thar his business must be done
on the CASH SYSTEM ENTIRELY for Lis low
prices and small commissions will not warrant ex-
tension of time on Goods Snl
lie is determined 10 Sell Low, for Cash,
and hopes 10 merit share OF the trade. Come one,
como al. and examine his Stock before purchasing,
it is al he asks.
sJ3" The business will be conducted under the
name and style Of :. T. Bowers, Agent.
Hamburg, Nov. /, If ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
N9s5cG.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted
~ to the Estate ot Amos Watson decd. 10
u,akr prompt payrl"mt aul th"sc l.yin; dr:na;%s
to present Them forthwith, Property tt:es!cd.
JOSIAH pADGETT, Adm'ur.
N,vo liz .I3
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice.,

2 IL Persons Indebted 70 the Estate Of E!jah
"a T. Rauci decd, requested 10 make IN
li,a:c pay:!cri, and ti"Sr having drInanis against
sid Estate will present them properly arSird, Il
intend 10 close Tic estate by the 10Th December
next. JOSEPH WYSE, Adn'or.
Nuy 5t l5
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice.

A PPLICATION will be made to the Legislature
n. of this State, at its next session, fOr Road
rem Grautevi!lc 10 ikcn direct.
Apo3l 3m 33
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Administrators Sale

Administrators Sale!
DY Virtue Of an Order from II. T. Wright, Or
- binary of Edgeiicld District, | will sell on
"Wednesday, 18th Nov. next, and DAYS following, all
the personal property of tie late John Chapman,
decd, consisting Of
Eighteen or Twenty Likely Negroes,
One is a very good Blacksmith, Seven or Eight
Hundred Bushels of Corn, several Bal's Of Cotton,
Hors, s. Mules, Cattle, Hogs, some excellent Mich
Cows, Wagons, &C., Household and Kitchen Fur
niturc. Also.
Some Eight or Ten CottoE. G;as,
TIIRASHERS AND FANS,
Shop and Blacksmith Tools, Sc.
The Sale will be at the late residence Of said de-
ceased, at Noun, Enon. 10 commence at 10
o'clock, y. NJ.
TERMs--All sums under $500 cash-over that
amount on credit Of twelve months with interest
from day of sale Purchasers to give note with two
approved sure;ics.
JOHN \. CHAPMAN, Adm'or.
o., ~ 4t 40
c5s3- Newberry Sentinel and Laurensye Herald
copy ) times. AMI forward account to j. A. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Notice

rs hereby given that application will be made to
L the next session of the Legislature for public
Road from the Kay place, OH the llisg'as. Ferry
Road, running due East to intersect the Pcfkn
Ferry Road at or near Maj. G. ID. llulet's.
Aug II 3m 81
NT Capt. C. PERRY is respectfully announced
by his friends as Candidate for Major of the Lower
Battalion, 10th Regiment, to fill the vacancy oeea-
stoned by the promotion Of Col A. j. NEAL.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09

Sell Your Coeaoa and Pay Your
Debts.
4 Cotton is now bringing a good price, think
IN il is the proper time for all persons indebted t"
me, 10 sell their Cotton and pay up promptly What
say you gentlemen NJ. w. CLAkY.
CLAnYroH, Nov. = 1T AZ
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
EXECUTO RS LIE!

XXIILL be sold on MONDAY the 9th Novcm--
w bcr next, by the Subscriber, at the late resi-
dencc of Capt E. B. Beloher, aec'd,, all the Reai
and Personal estate of said deceased. The Reai
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09
Report Of the Treasurer Of the Upper Battalion 7 Regiment

Upper Battalion, 7th Regiment.
1851. CR.
Paid W. Wise, for repairs to Bridge, Sl.l 90
- Clerks fees one year, 10 90
" i. Hatcher, for hauling on Road, . 25
q" ". J. FaIkner, for building brdg is %
" For Pick Axes at $ 80 each, 90
4" +. Lake for Log Creek Bridge, 200 90
Add Commissions for paying Out
$2S35l At p per cent. 0S
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-11-09

Oc. 70
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03
An Inquest.

An inquest was held on Sunday after
noon last, by u J. DELAY, Esq, on the dead
body of a man which was discovered about
three miles above Camden. The body was
considerably decomposed, having lain there
for several days. There was nothing by
which the body coohd be identified, and no
marks to induce the belief that the deceased
came to his death 6y violence. In the pock-
cts, few dollars in cash, fishing line and
hooks, n knife, few sheets of letter papcr
were found. The verdict of the jury was
that the deceased came to his death by caus-
cs 10 them unknown. The body has been
decently Inferred near the place where it
was found.
Since writing the above, we understand
that the body has been identified as that of
Dental or Dental Taylor, who lately lived in
Georgia, where he left family
Journal, 25h inst.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03

Hon. JOHN McQUEES.-In reply to our
Marlborough correspondent, who enquiries
as to the truth of the rumor that General
Mcqueen will withdraw from Congress at
the close of tho present term, we would
state that we have no information whatever
in confirmation Of SUCH rumors. We would
take the opportunity, however, to express
the opinion, and in this we think we will
have the concurrence of all who are cogni-
sant Of Gen. McQueen's position and stand
irg at Washington, that his withdrawal from
the public service at the present juncture,
would be serious misfortune to the State
His position is one Of much influence, and ii
mas been acquired hy solid worth and is n II
therefore liable to be lost. His thorough man.
illness, sound sense, business habits and per-
feet consistency of priuciple, have made him
one of the most useful and respected mem.
bcrs of our Delegation. We repeat out re-
gret that there should be any chance of his
withdrawal from public life, and hope thai
the rumor to that effect may prove unfcun'
ded.--ChdrieSion Mercury
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03
ARRAY in Richmond, Va,

The Richmond Erening Bulietio,i, of the
10th of of April, says:
An afffay came of last evening about 8
o'clock, ut the Southern corner of 9th and
Main street, between DR.. J. ). Michard and
two or three persons, names unknown.
As exaggerated reports are in circulation
relative TO the affair, we have taken the
tronblc 10 inquire into the facts, and give
them briefly. Dr. Michnrd was seated in the
store Of Mr.. J. J. Wilson, about 8 o'clock.
when several men passed, shouting "yow!
yow!' lie stepped to the door and inquired
in rather load tone of voice, who they were.
They holted aud told him TO come and sec,
or words 10 that effect. Tie stepped into the
street, and WAS seized by one of the party.
One or two blows passed, when one Of the
party pulled out n pistol, and placing il close
to DIR. MicharJ,s bosom fired il. Fortunately
the ball glanced, and although it turhed his
person, did not laceratc the flesh. The pistol
when discharged was so close to his breast
that the wad was found in his clothes, As
soon as the shot was fired. Mr. Wilson ran
out to the relief of DR.. M;!when the party
fled. As none of them were recognized, no
effort has been made 10 cause the spprehe.,-
sion of the person who f red the pistol.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03
Star Spangled Banner.
Military system of the State.

Brethren of the press, here is theme
worthy ofyour steel-pens we mean--from
now to the meeting of the new Legislature.
An opportunity in the coming election is Of
fercd to you to insist on the reformation of
our Military system, which ought not to bc
neglected The popular mind has long
since come to the conclusion that our beat,
battalion, and rcgimental musters, are all
farcical and ridiculous so far as results, mil
itary Knowledge and discipline, are concern
ed, besides imposin duty on many who
have neither taste, time, nor inclination for
playing the soldier.
1t needs no further proof of the utter in
utility of the present mode of trimming,
than to sec the general dri lings of beat
companies in the country, and often
in town. There is not half an ounce Of
military pride nor ambition in the whole
troop, and that is generally confined to the
feathers and epulets. The marchings ina
nmverings, and manuel exercises, no matter
how devvut the officers may be, are bung-
lingly managed, and you may keep your eyes
on them year after year, yet no improvement
is visible. The cause is evident. The duty
is regarded as an exaction from the State.
Very few OF the privatcs aspire to promotion.
they prefer stick to n musket because it
is lighter, and they imagine it n terrible im-
position if they are drilled for couple Of
hour. once every three months. Ofcourse
under the working of such system the ac-
QUESTION of useful military knowledge is
not to be thought of.
We have no substitute TO offer or recon-
mend but the adoption of the system of uni
form companies throughout the State, tho
continuance of those already organized,
cavalry aud artillery, and the establishment
OF new companies, TO be organized into
battalions, regiments or brigadcs, rs may be
convenient or practicable. In addition 10
this, an enrolment of all the citizens liable
to perform military duty, and the imposi-
tion Of Il military tax on those who prefer
to pay rather than become membcrs Of the
uniform companies in thier respective locali-
;ics--the amount thus raised, TO be dstri-
buted equitably among the volunteer organ
izations. In this way we think an effective
well drilled, and disciplined force, men who
understand their business, will always be
on hand in case of emergency.
We regard n reform in our military system
as matter of some importance TO all the
people of the State, and therefore hope that
our brethren who think with us will discuss
the question, give us their suggestions, and
urge upon the incoming Legislature such
action as experience and investigation may
dictate We want citizen soldiary who
will take pride in their organization, and
feel some ambition to perform their duty
with spirit; among whom an honorable and
generous rivalry to excel in all the arts of
war will prevail, so that, should the necessi.
ty ever arise, we will find men us well as
officers fully prepared to enter into action.
S. Cdrolinidn