Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-05
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE SOUTH cARo11N1AN

LEXINGTON, n. l.) July w.
MR. EDITOR: In late Carolina paper, see
a movement made to raise funds to reimburse
Col. J. J. Clarkson, for services rendered South
Carolnians. In the same paper it is stated that
COlonel G. had assisted the "boys'' to such an
extent that he was seriously crippled pecuniari-
ly. Col. C. is still considered here as well to 10
in the world. There is no doubt that Col: Z.
did assist the "boys," lut were it not as well to
look little nearer home first. l should be glad
to see Col. Clarkson paid what is due him, but,
Mr.. Editor, many of those that contracted those
debts have long Since returned home, and are
able to settle their own debts, accounts made
recklessly and heedessly. Would it not be just
to commence with your own sonSS have case
in view now, that calls for some actions sooner
than the one referred to above-1 allude to Ma.
ior Bell. This gentleman's action in behalf OF
Kansas have never yet been duly appreciated at
home. In the month of December, 1855, Mis-
souri, called on the South for aid Major Bell
was the first one to advertise for men and aid.
He was attacked through the papers Of his own
district as cndeavoring to make speculation.
When the time came for him to start, 500 (trom
Governor R. F. w. Allston) and gold chain,
was the sum total of aid, and he was compelled
to ioin Major Buford in Alabama. He was not
discouraged; his reward was, he landed in Kan
sas with company Of forty-six men, as respec.
table in looks, as:gentlemanly in bearing, and
as courageous as any company from Carolina :
and do not hesitate in saying that there are
more of his men in the Territory now than any
company from Carolina. could give innumera-
BILE instances of their services, but do not wish
to take up too much room the members Of
Major BIS company can testify to his many acts
of kindness, his attention to the sick, and his
6rmness and courage. unhesitatingy say that
South Carolina never sent braver man to Kan
sas: several of his men know that he has many
a time divided his last dollar with them, and the
writer of this knows that he stood security for
several for board, boots, clothing, &c, and had
to pay. In every difficulty he has taken lead.
ing part, and nobly sustained the honor of the
Palmetto. At the battle of Ossawatomie, it was
acknowledged by all that his artillery saved the
day; the ladies of Clay County, Missouri, made
him present of handsome flag, and the citi-
zens invited his company to dinner. He came
here a poor man, and for nearly twelve months
he was occupied in behalf of Kansas; this was
attended with expenses, and he had no way 10
make anything. When others pressed horses,
he refused. After things were quieted he went
out west of Fort Riley, a long distance, survey
ing, and was frozen up for several months, near.
ly lost his life and made nothing. / have seen
him since doing all kinds Of work, even digging
well-showing true spirit of industry and
perseverance, He has assisted every Southern
mau as far as he was able; but enough.
Gentlemen! Ladies "South Caroinians r
would it not be an act Of generosity to assist
such man? Remember. he owns no slaves, but
has acted through principle. Show him that
his principles are appreciated at home by some
testimonial; remember, he is still at his post,
when many who reaped the benefits of the as
sociations in Carolina have long since returned.
One WHO HAS BEEN WITH HIM
FROM FIRST TO LAST.