Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-09-11

Leaving Home, Words of Caution.
The time seems to be approaching when heads
of families generally may find it their duty to leave
their homes and households for the defence of the
South, Or at least for the special protection of
their several States. But before this is done, u
most important Encouragement will demand the
action Of every community in the South. +" lIho
to be I,t behind" is the question to be consid-
cred and decided. That it is absolutely essential
some should remain at home, no one will deny.
| The safety of our wives and daughters Imperative
| y demands this, and so 10 tho great interests Of
control Of that peaceful but ignorant and auscep-
tibe class Of cur popuintion which cornposea it,
susceptible, we mean, to tho evil arts ofthe rsciou7y
inclined oroof the wrong minded, should tny such
be left amongst them. Now ne earnestly appeal
20 irc people to consider this matter in dne time:
Hiom ran ,cc property icore behind i" a 'iny Tx.
tii.. We have heard the general proposition put
forward, that none should be left, who by birth,
nntecp'ients, prejudices, character, OF occupation,
might be supposed capable Of tampcring with the
veal of the country, OF Of eventual welcoming the
invader should hs arms chance to prevail for
season. Let every one consider this proposition
we'll In the main it is forcible. There may be
found exceptional under 1t, but the principle
! is correctly grounded. 1t is no time to mincc
matturS. We must take care Of our native homes
and uur native rights We must anticipate the
worst and set our houses in order accordingly. In
doing 50, this question Of "rhom we are 10 lGore
Jchi"a us' beromvs vitality prominent: a=id we
will fnil u our duty 10 those hold dearest upon
Garth, to those who noy lnol, to lis with the beaIn
ing eyes of trlsifml rlith,-we will fail in our
rluty to the great cnusc Hr have in hand.-if we
neglect to meet and decide it promptly and eGrr
lively.
In immediate connection with ,his question is
another Who skoaM learc homo neat? There
cannot be doubt, that they should be Of those
Hho by virtue Of youth and physical ability ere
prepared lG encounter With least risk Of life ihe
har,lshps and exposures ci camp life Edt h"T
e.er thi: may happen in r9int Al lG'i each com
isaniy sE1lli al ali s:eHt. .ec tn tic Ean rrop-
asii;nE in -icT: iiaI The comp !ara 7aisty aH;l
,e:,lrit7 .! aur hot;;eiola lie rinaai heJnni r"n
rinsen"y. 7" this cni the pr"rer cApnrgation Of
any unsound md unreliable elament is the hrst
stcp. Next. We tako the liherty t" suggest. with
Difference To the better judgment Of others, MI
thnse should remain Mt home as long as possible.
Who, while heads Of families. are also in hrnsi:,"ns
Of Importance 10 elch community and ib'crving
really necessary tnd: therein. Again, enaugh Of
good ar:l true mer EuSt Le left &c gadc the labor
of tho country the hrst results fer the general
gooi. And, lastly. Tic authorities ol each State
should Immediately set on fcot IF practicable}
some mcic of cquali7ing by draft tue drain o
men fram different ncighborhoois,-so that Ill
Localities, while contributing equally TO the arm
of Iur defence, MAY be lrit equally prepared ior
um.tliatr home protection. VIII not cur cVtein-
purarics Of the South give this subject their AT
lcntipn: