The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-09-18
The Reviews.
At HAYNES OLD FIELD.

yorable anil larger number of spectators were in
attendance than we remember to have ever seen ut
Haynie's before. The ranks were unusually iuil.
The regiment under command Of Col. c. s. MATTE
son, was reviewed by Brig. Gen. EAsLEY. The
evolutions were performed in most creditaDie
manner and elected warm encomums from zen.
EAsLEY at the close. lie said that there was no
Regiment Of the South Carolina militia within his
knowledge which excelled the " old Fourth "a
compliment of which officers and men may we'll be
proud, as heir worthy General indulges in no idle
praise. We noticed with pleasure the presence Of
the Gis Rhemen, Capt. SMITH, and the Anderson
Troop, Capt. ARNOLD. When the hollow square
was formed, the Cavalry made gallant charge
upon the militia, who rcpcllcd it with their wonted
enthusiasm. During the melee, one of Capt. AR
MOLD s men was compelled to alight from his horse
in rather summary style, the girth of his saddle
having broke, placing him in an awkward position
and in close proximity to the horses feet Fortu-
nately, he was unhurt, and rc-mounting without
saddle entered the charge again, determined to
lose none of the sport.
Before rhc Regiment went on parade, Hon. j. d.
ASHORE addressed his constituents in an hours
speech giving an account of his stewardship. He
briefly rchearsed the proceedings of Congress du-
ring the list session. pointed ont the numerous ag-
gressivc acts of the Black Republican party, and de-
tended himself from certain imputations that had
been made upon his course outside of his Congress
sional District Upon the future policy of the South
he was teise and to the point He regarded the cleo
ton of LINCOLN as certain, and advised prcpara-
ton for that event, in which he counselled ress-
tance. He thought the discussion of separate Sc
cesson in that contingency as premature at this
time-n fact was inclined to the opinion that
such issue never would arise, as ne regarded Ala
bama and Mississippi firmly pledged to the resis-
tancc when Blac!, Republican is elevated to the
Chief Magisracy.-for those States to retract their
pledges and submit, would cover themselves with
shame and dishonor. This he believed they would
never do But, while lie went for cooperation
the scilel policy, in his judgment, of this State
sooner than see slavery abolished, which would be
the result if we acquicsccd i'll the Black Republic
can poic;. he would unfiir the banner of the Pal
metto State and rally under its folds every man he
could-would make a last struggle, if need be, to
sustain that institution which the life-hool
and heart Of our social system. He regarded any
thing ey N revolution itself preferable than glv-
ing up slavery after VIC have defended it so long
and knew its value 50 we'll.
The limited time allowed Col. AsmMonE to speak
was insufficient to do himself justice. His speech
was received with hearty cheers by the large audi
cncc assembled TO hear him. This was the first
regular speech we have heard the Col make since
his return from Washington, and it was gratifying
to find him occupying such high ground upon the
great issues of the day. II has been common ot
late years to abuse Representatives and especially
those of the upper Districts for their dangerous
procivtes after sojourn at the Federal capital,
but none who heard Col. AsnMonE on Thursday
could hare failed to observe that he had become
more thoroughly imbued with strong Southern SEN
timcnt The people of his Congressional District
heartily commend his course, and the second
Monday in October they will attest their apprecia-
n.f his hall faarlasa anil ntrenid hea,nr .li,-
ring his iirst term i'll Congress.
The candidates for the Legislature were present
at lIaynic's but were not called upon TO speak in
consequence of the late hour to which the excr-
cses were proractcd. We presume that each one
was busy enough, however, in making favorable
impression, and nn doubt will have his reward
therefor nj the polls.
We left at an early hour, and Witnessed no signs
of disorder up to that time. All seemed in perfect
good hulnor, and few were excessively jolly
willie small number too far gone for audible
uttcrancc of their feelings. How long will it be
before tie whole people on such occasions, when
met to discharge their duties as peaceful, orderly
citizens, will forsakc the pcrncious and deadly
practice Of LAYING their patriotism (?) in strong
drink? 1t is one of the strongest and most unan-
swcrablc arguments that the opponents of our mill
tia system have against it, that more cases go into
the Court of Sessions whose legitimate course is
traced TO the influence OF whiskey-drnkng at the
musicrs than from any other cause. This is deep
ly to be regretted, and can only be rcmcdicd by
time. when tic good and virtuous of each commu-
nifty will stay the monster by unrcmitting war
upon the accursed habit
AT cRAIG's OLD FIELrs ----'------
we were present on Saturday for an hour
in attcn,l,nc upon the review Of tho Forty-Second
Regiment, commanded by Col. JAMES LoNG. In
consequence of the late hour ut which reached
the underground, failed to hear the speech of
COL AsnloRE, bu, learn that lie occupied an hour
chiefly in the discussion Of the same topics
Thursday.
The military exercises at Craig's so far we
could judge, were conducted wth spirit and credit
to the Regiment. The crowd of spectators was not
large, and the ranks of the militia seemed depleted
owing various religious meetings in the District
we suppose.
The evidence of intcmperance was not wanting
and scvcral instances came under observation
which called loudly for reform.