Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1856-03-05
Kansas Meeting,

According to i previous notice given in the Ad-
rcrtiscr and Iniormcr, large number Of the cltI-
zcns of EdgcfcL District met in the Court House on
Monday evening, the 81 March, and
ON motion of Mr. Il. w. SEIBELs, Maj. G. A.
ADDISON was called to the chair. Also moved and
carried that IL. W. ADDISON act as Secretary OF the
meeting.
The Chairman then proceeded TO state ,ne oo)ect
of ihe meeting, which being done,
Mr.. C. w. STYLES arose and delivered an cle-
CANT and patriotic speech on the necessity Of speedy
effort to do what our interests and patriotism demand
Of us-showins most concusircly that Kansas is TO
be the great battle field upon which the issue Of
slavery and Black Republicanism is to be made.
N.. josrrm ArxEY was next called upon and
the cnt,rs:,s,r applause with which his sentiments
were received evidenced the fact, that the people Of
old Edgcticld arc fully aware Of the imminent dam
ger that threatens their favorite institution; and
that they are ready and determined to render ma
tcria aid in checking .tbolitionsm on the plains OF
Kansas
On request, Mr.. G. W. JONES gave most inter
csting account of Kansas, the climate, soil and pro-
duc,ions. III present, d sufficient motives tu those
seeking their fortunes in the West, or to those who,
with limited means and Industrious habits, to SO to
Kansas TO realise their full hopes. lie presented
such glorious description Of the country general
y that, ind epcndent d political motives, some Of
the SONS Of Edgeled will soon bo seen taking their
course wcstward to carve ont their fortunes 9th
ers, doubtless, actuated by the latter motives will
also wcnd their footsteps to Kansas to acquire an
honorable fame in repclling the rampant spirit OF
fanatacisn,, or make noble and glorious stand in
the cause Of the South.
On motion Of Mr.. JOSEPH ABNEY, the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted
Resolped, That in view of the Importance Of Sc.
curing Kansas, rs Slave Territory it is essential
that Immediate steps be taken by the citizens OF the
District to raise money, men and supplies to enable
the pro slavery men to increase their numbers IN
the said Territory and to be prepared for any con-
tngenccs that may happen To then
Resoired, That it is the vital interest Of South
erncrs to extend the Of slave territory, cspec-
ally towards the West.
RcsolreI, That a committee of twenty one be ap-
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is,trcs under them. in each battalion in the Dis
triet, in nrdcr To raise supplies 10 facilitate emgra-
ton TO Kansas, and to report their proceedings TO
an adjourned meeting on Monday noxt.
The names Of the persons composing the Com
miltec are C. W. STYLES, JosErH AnSEY, JAMES
SnErr.nn, JAS TALnERr, NJ. W. GARY, DR.. Jos.
JENNINGS, WILSON ApNEY, D. J. WALKER, ID.
IIoiLIxcswonrII, TiLlMAN WATSON Lob HILL, G.
ID. Minis, IL. w. CAawrLE. JOEL CURRy, DR.. j. W.
STOKES, J. G.. SMILEY, d. DENNY, NJ. FRAZIER,
JAMES ToMrKINs, JAMES BLACKWELL and EDWIN
SEIBELs.
No further business being before the meeting,
on motion, it was adjourned to Monday next.
II W. ADDISON, Sec.
The Committee of twenty y-one appointed under Mr.
ADNEY resolutions proceeded Immediately 10 the ap-
poinlment of the following Sub. Committees, and
herewith suggest, to the said Sub. Committees, that
they solicit and receive subscriptions and procure the
names Of persons who will consent to 60 TO Kansas,
and report IL the Central Committee, or some member
thereof, on or before Saleay in April next And il
is al,o recommended that The said Sub b-Committces
call public meetings in their respective localities and
use ali diligence 10 raise men and money.
C. w. STYLES, Chairman.
L. w. SEIDELs, Sec. Cen. Com.
sUB.CoMMrrTEEs IN TIE 10TH REGIMENT.
Beat No. Capt. Willis L. Stone, JOS Padgett,
VIM Alubey, J. C. Simkins, Maj. SAM Watson.
Beat No. 2.-Capt. VIM Norris, L. W. Perry,
Wilson IloIstein, James Watson, Capt. A. d. Baies'
Beat No. 3.-Cap. Harris, Dr.. Iangford, Maj. A.
Jones, Jas. Cameron, Lott Jennings.
Beat No. 4.-Capt. w. c. Perry, Maj. F.. West, G.
D. Huiet, Rev. Henry Herlong, VIM. Culbreath, Jr.
Beat No. 5.-Capt. w. c. Clark, T. F. Coleman,