Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-08-23
Correspondence Of the Courier.
8, ANDERSON DIsrRIcr,
August l3. 1851.

- Ch@p PicKENs, ANDERSON DisTRICr,
- August 3, 1851.
$ Apleasant ride on the cars from Anderson
brought your correspondent to Camp Pickens.
therendezvovs Of the First Regiment Of Rifles,
COL JAMES L. OfR. Til. camp is located At
sandy Springs, from the place it takes its name.
It is Beautiful spot. Well shaded by tall majes.
tic oaks, with scenery worthy of the artists
pencil The springs, Which are scarcely over
hundred yards from tile Coloners quarters fur
hish an abundant supply Of water-clear, cool
and as sweet ns the best iced eve- drank Good
watcr is at all timessa luxury, but such deli
cions water as we have hero is an inestimabls
blessing. The good water. fine. atmosphere
and favor Of heaven seem to have been bar
to sickness for through the regiment has been
in camp nearly four weeks, there is only one
man in the hospital and but few sick out of it.
The First Regiment of Rifles is the first or
ganization in the State for the war; 1t 10
composed Of the very best material, brave
hearts and strong arms, gallant spirits alt ca.
ger to grapple with the minions Of the tyrant
and despot. When they reach the soil of Vir-
ginia, my word for it. ,hoy will prove them
selves worthy represen !atives Of the proud
'uiic VI thelI hOuoTeh llotueT, ueur C8rOn.
M. No truer or braver hearts can be found in
the st ate...
You can form an idea Of the execution these
men will do among the Lincolnitea, when tell
you there are few in the regiment who cannot
pick squirrels eye out az the distance of 60
or 20 yards. -
Under the admirable discipline and SUPER
vision Of their gallant and distinguished Col
onel, and his efficient staff. the regiment has
made rapid progress. and already shows pro.
ficiency i'll drill and manDuvering that would
do credit to regulars. Col. Orr sticks close
TO the camp, and, believe, has never been alb
sent from Ills post since its organization lie has
the entire confidence Of his regiment, and his
atfablc manners. courteous and kind bearing.
have won the esteem Of officers and privates
while MS military knowledge and his close ap-
Pllcuton to the duties of his office have earned
for him reputation and popularity that any
oticer might envy and emulate. Should he be
allowed IN opportunity. he will gain laurels
before this wnr is ended. and write his name
high upon the scroll Of fame.
Lieut.. Col. J. Foster Marshall, the popular
Senator from Abbeville, is an able aud expert.
enced officer, who served with distinction in
Mexico under the gallant Quitman: There are
few men 80 competent to- command, or so
thoroughly popular. skillful officer, an
agreeable gentleman and patriot, he possesses.
oil the qualities tHut should ctmm aud. conf
dence and esteem. Col Marshall i, as LIBERAL
as he is brave. AS nm instance Of hisgenerosi-
ty. must not omit TO r,ention the fact that, at
his own expenses, lie uniformed two fine com,
attached {" the reg iment, viz the McDuftie
Rifles. Cap. Perrin, and the MARSHALL Rife
men, Capt Miller
There are nlso instances Of individual li5es.--
ality which are worthy Of mention and the
highest praise. copy from the General Or
ders issnelby Col Orr
James T. I.atta, in spirit of generous devo.-
ton to the great cause in which we are en-
gagged. has uniformed the Keowee Volunteers.
Captain Livingston, and the Calhoun Guard.
Captain Moore
"a few patriotic citizens in the neighborhood
of Bachelors Retreat, have raised $500 for
uniforming the Blue Ridge Volunteers Capt.
Hawthorne
=. James Harrison, Of Andersonville, hos geuer-
ously contributed $3.50. and Elias Earle 500.
towards uniforming the Orr Riflemen, Captain
Harrison
Several public spirited gentlemen of Pickens
District shave contributed literally towards
un'forming the Oconee Rifles. Mr.. Samuel
'loVingood contributed $3.50 Mr. L. n.
Robins, $50; Nr. J. B. Litton. $50 aud a pa
triotic gentleman, who desires TINT bis pame
shall not be made public, $3.50. The citizens
OF the neighborhood have also kindly minister
ed to the wants of the regiment.
lovely and patriotic lady (SIiss Earle)
placed $3.50 in the Colonels hands for the pur-
chase of Regimental Standard. This liberal
donation is gracefully acknowledged by Col,
Orr The Colonel also acknowledges the rs7
ceipt of $l00 from your esteemed fellowtciti-
zen, Mr.. Theo. D. Wagner Is
Col. Orr has been. fortunate in securing an
efficient and able staff. The Adjutant, B.
Sloan, was First Lieutenat IN the Confederate
service, and is an accomplished officer. The
balance of the staff are equally qualified far.
their respective positions E
We expect visit, soon, from Ills, Excellencv
Cow Piekns, whoE,comes to review tile Repi-
rnant. Of course We shall have a grand turn
out, feeHassured that the proficiency of tho
troops will beFhighly gratifying to the Govern
or as wall as Gre el!table to the officers in COM
mand, 3 .
The body Pf prissle sMoGhee. Of Captain
Deap,s com pany,, seol sasloaas Regiment; was
brought to Adasrsod yesterday. ,Hs died of
wounds receive Dat the recent battle Of Manas.
sas Plains. and wast Buried with military honors,
Col. orEgent detachment, under command OF
corporal, TO- pay theSlast tribute of respecsto.
the deceased patriot.
An saestion took Rlaeehere to-day for Third
Lisptenant. and 'RirM ssrgsant The'contest.
xesd quite spirited, ,ioPipg, 70 The ppinber aaa
,"pulafity of the eahdilstss. The e9ntest
y Has e1ded.by the election of james Cothfan.
Third Lieutenent, and Charles Watson. First
'ergsant Both gentlemen are ;, admirably
lustified for theiE respsctiys positiohs.
It isPecnliariy gratifying, % note the eGesy.
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