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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
Who Has The Military Talent

While Mr. Lincoln is boastlully threaten
:ng us with his array Of two hundred thous-
AID men, it may fairly he questioned whether
IL HIS one lnXu in all his myriads capable Cf
,usuu:arcrins such ali host. No living mill
.L.ly comlI,auder i'll America has ever seen
tweuiy thousand disciplined troops in one
u DIV in the field. American Generals have
tad no experience i'll the organization aud
ma scalcnt OF large forces. Vita the ex.
ccptiUn vi General Scott, now incapacltated
through age, there is not ole Northern Cen
..ru capable Of leading force one-tenth the
uumber threatened.
New military talent has to be developed on
both sides, and the advantage will lie with the
party which can develope it in the speediesl
mauner and the greatest measure. Here the
advau aye is on the side of the South. Her
people are more martial than those Of the
North, and the best officers of the United
States Army, even Scott himself baye been
Southern men. Most of these are now OH
our side, aud we have, therefore, no reason to
fear numbers.
The prepondorauce in war is never with
the army having the greatest numerical force,
but with that having the most skillul leader.
The General is the brain, and the soldiers
t..c iIlnns, hota nlust ACT together with yiSur,
and separated must perish but weak limbs
with vigorous brain, may do much, viii e u
strong boiy with au inbecilc lead il power
less. Il had rather have said All old Ru.
nla;,, an army vi sheep led by u liou, than
ali army Of hons led by sheep.
CUnstitutioualist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
our Volunteers in Richmond.

A most pleasing experience Of Richmond, is
that now enjoyed by the gallant Carolnans who
have gone to the rescue Of the common cause in
yireinia. As lctter-writer from that Point says
to friend in this place, they have hcen honorc4
with conc universal o"atiUn." Not only have
the authorities anl citizens given them whole
hearted welcome and opened wide to them their
noble Inequalities; bat the farer, the softer and
the better sex have cheered them with smiles and
cherished them with those smaller hut lcnrer
pndnesses which only wcman knows how to be-
stow. Truly, it will be the brightest episode OF
tho war to these brave men, and Que which they
will recall in after days (ir spared through the
conflict of arms) with feelings Of equal pride and
pleasure. Thus received and thus honorcd by the
sun. and daughters Of the Old Dominion, it is
impossible that they Gun fail to prove by deeds CT
yulorous daring that they the worthy recipients
of this enthusiastic hospitality. There was never
\ doubt that they would march on to victory or
death at the command Of duty. But they arc now
neryed anew, to the high task they have taken in
hand, By those strongest incentives 10 heroic cX-
ertion: the confident expectation Of their country
and the undoubting applause of dear woman,
-yes, of i" dear woman" that toast which so many
of tbcm have sung with zcst in the piping times
of peacc. but which is douby inspiring now that
her safety il threatened by ruthless foe. Thanks
thanks to y'irgnu's fair patriots They will find
unyielliug defenders in tho soldiers OF Carolina.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
R,pR.RISu IN New ToRE-G. B. Lam:

BARBARlsM IN New YoRK.-G. B. Lamar,
Esq, President Of the Bank Of the Republic
Of New York, and for many years resident
Of that city, lately resigned that office. Soon
after resignation he was waited on by a Com.
mittce Of the citizens, and ordered TO leave
the city by specified short time.
1t was Mr.. Lamar's desire and Intention to
leave the city, and his resignation was with
reference to this, but the critical illness of his
wift-a fact that must have been known to
some Of the mob-prcvented all early re-
moval.
He informed the mob Committee that he
could not and would not leave at their orders,
and here the matterr rested Ut our last accounts
What commentary on free speech, free
action and the abuse which has been lavished
on the South by Pharisaic New York 3
Charleston Courier.
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From Montgomery.

Mo>7coMERY, May 2.--In Congress, to.
day, Mr.. Wright, Of Georgia, Introduced a
bill authorizing the President to accept vol
uuteers without the turmality Of call on the
States. The bill was referred to the Com
,nittee Oh Military Affairs.
Mr. Barlow offered series OF resolutions,
which Were unanimously passed, expressing
the thanks Of the people Of the Confederate
States to General Beauregard and the forces
of South Carolina for their gallant and sue.
csssiu services in the reduction Of Fort
Sumter.
A bill was also passed providing for the
appointment of as many Chnplalns in the
Army as the President considers expedient.
the salary TO be eightyi dollars month,
without other allowances.
MONTGOMERY, May g. A model for seal
Of the Confederate States was offered to Con-
greSs to-day.
Congress will hereafter meet in the Repre-
sentative Hall.
The day was mostly occupied in secret ses-
sion. Nothing of importance has been made
public.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08

KryTucf,Y AND 0nlo.-It is pretty certain
now tat Chic and Kentucky have a full un-
derstanding with one another that no act of
aggression shalbe committed by one on the
other. We are informed Oh tie most reliable
authority that Gov. Denuison, Of 0hio dis
patched member Of the Ohio Senate to con
fer with Gov. ,laggoilin, Of kentucky. Both
gentlemen had ;!n interview. sc are informed,
and it is believed that matters were SO ar.
ranged as to obviate the possibility of any
aggressive acts by either. Itatiords us the
greatest pleasure to give this information, rs
we know the strong desire both sides of the
river have for the continuance Of peace
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
DELAYS in Mail Transportation.

There is general complaint on this subject over
tho country. Among others, no nre obliged to
bear with much Of it. Our readers are not more
iucommoded by the matter than are VIC. Com
pllints come especially from Ivy Island, Golfers
Poverty Hill, Cold Spring and Rchuboth in this
District. These mails go ria Hamburg. May
We ask The good post.nuster at that place pleas.
TO have an eye to these Offices. We ure sure, Ii
he will consider now earnestly all our people are
awaiting the news, that he will do oil he can to
forward these mails with regularity and dispatch.
And this We say to all pos-masters at distributing
Offices.
II is probable that Secretary REAGAN, of the
Confederate Post Office Department, will soon take
this business in hand, and then it may DC ex-
pected that all will toe the mark.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
To the Volunteer Regiments of the
State.
STATE OF South CAROLINA,
HEADQUARTERS, April 26, 1861.

STaTE OF SOGTH OARollSA,
HEADQUARTERS, April 26, 1861.
am informed from high authority mat the
State of Virginia has adopted our Confederate
Constitution, and is viruallya member of our
Conttderacy called for volunteers, because
did not consider Nirgini! asunder our Gov
ernment. But when am officially informed
that she has joined our Contedoracy, | shall
consider hef as part oi our country anu to
defend her or Maryland is to defend South
Carolina. Whatever troops may be ordered
will be still considered as volunteers from
South Carolina, and there is no power TO
lengthcu or change their term OF service;
they are still volunteers from South Carolina
for twelve months, and il they leave the State
will be under the command OF a general IN
the Provisional Army OF the Confederate
States. 1.-two or more regiments ere marched
together out Of this State, will assign to
their command one Of our brigadicr generals
who will command until u general be appointed
or designated by the President III tue Contet'
crate Government. One Of our Eoblc reg.
ments is now in Virginia, aud the Palmetto
tlag floats from the beautiful hills Of Richmond.
Another OF the same kind started last night.
You will be eager 10 follow wherever that
banner wayes.
Soldiers of South Carolina! Hold your
selves in readiness to march ut the word to
the tomb of Washington, ard swear that no
Northern Goths and Fandals shall ever dese'
crate ITS sacred precincts. and that you will
| make of il an American Mecca, to which the
votaries of freedom and independence, from
the South shall make their pilgrimage
through all time to come. Let the sons ol
South Carolina answer to the call from the
sons of Colonel Howard, who led the Mary
land Line in triumph over the bloody battle
field of our Cowpens. Let them know that
we will return that blood with full interest,
and let them feel that they are now: as they
were then, our brothers. March 10 Virginia
and iay your heads upon the bosom OF this
mother Of States, and hear her great heart
beat with new impulses for renewed and
glorious independence.
Surely the good aid tho virtuous of the
! Northern States cannot sanction the lawlesS
end brutal despotism now inaugurated at
Washington.
Be ready! Stand by your arms--mark time
to the tap Of independence, and at the word:
march forward and onward the borders.
Our glorious old sister, North Carolina, IS
with YOU, and her Greemen are in arms. Join
then in the struggle for defence; and let
tyrants know that there are men who can
make them hear the ring and feel the weight
Of Southern steel shall cndeavor not to
expose our own State, and shall only march
YOU beyond our borders under pressing emer-
gencg; but wherever the Confederate flag
floats, there too is our country, now and forever
Z W pIGkENS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08

The HnmntOn :.ccirn,

Il s with real pride tEa: s." 1T Is 10 l'-'''
able entrance of tl,a. nuhle rp-p:, liz. f., ~l:e
iIu2surs,' into tho legion ah".: 'n h.. formed in
this State They could not t,t" :"a ivl'i "naer
two more high-toncd gen'!':a,;: len "Apr
HAMPTON and Il. J. JonNso: -. fUrn. W..
uur class. male in College. ar'i ., = cours- k"o"
him, us the Old sayins is, "::,>r i"n!i.' let ~
add tlla. his character i: :e;:i"u: "i"i TT
blcmish. The latter was the i.C..-"e ca:'n"'i
.or Of ouT present Governor ir. the Chiri :I9s'S-
tracy of tho State Perhaps ia a::.;;H.;r cai"!'!i-
mcnt could be paid him. than -;atr thai a. thc
end Of that contest liz commanded he admiration
aud warm regard OF all the iieI:ds OF his success
Eul opponent. We predict f"r th:, Legion. nEde'
such leaders. an honorable and g.: Car 81 it can he
such) delightful career.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, MAY 1.-The New York
Seventh Regiment has refused to take the
outh OF allegiance which Lincoln requires.
They refuse to fight against Virginia OF Mary
land.
lincoln's Proclamation of .rtial Law was
promulgated to-day. 1t divides Maryland into
four military districts. The fifth military dis.
trict el Lraces the District ui' Columbia, and
includes Alexandria. Under this order, scv-
era inciicl!sive Citizens were dcivcn from
their families und friends, and expelled at the
bayuncts pJlnt.
itcsprclauie families have been grossly IN
suite by the volunteers.
WASHINGTON, May 2.-The Secretary Of
the Treasury has advertised for proposals, ull-
til the Both instant, for Il loan OF SD, you, 600,
under ,hc Act Of June, 1850, unless the whole
amount offered be taken at par beforehand.
Troops continue TO pour iuto Washington
FROM ull quarters Of the North and Northwest,
aud rumors are rife OF an attack on AleNall.
dria.
The bridges on the Baltimore and Whining
ton Railroad, lately destroyed, are being re-
built.
Major Anderson arrived in Washington,
this evening. 1t is rumored that command
has been gwen him there
The Governor of New York asks Seward,
"Will there not be requisition for more
troops from this Stateo Seward answers,
that forty thousand more volunteers will be
required for three years service, Or during
the war.
Gen. Scott says most emphatically that lie
wcuid not invade the seeded States, but that
he would re-lake Harpers Ferry and the forts
a. every cost.
Lincoln is hard pushed for provisions for
the large body OF troops HOW IN Washington,
which is estimated at twenty 10 twenty five
thou sand.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
Truc Patriotism.

W. snd -, fllov;n, nororronbs oo;po III.
.o,,a, on, ,rost earnestly com,nend the action
OF the baI'''nofo merchants ~ 'Hof' - Jul Wv"
section:
CREp1TADLE MovrNEXr.-We learn, with grca:
qualifications that the largest holders of salt pro-
vis,nus have agreed to make no advance in their
nricc. in consequence oi the disturbed condition
D: affairs in the city and State. The great bulk
ut TIC stock Is III ie" hanos, anu !. ~ 'efy srau!
~, .he ,,-t nr 'nr bu :in,., ,n,pmupi,y-
Ha';.morc .imeriran.
The action OF the holders OF provisions IN h",.,
.ie - ~ os' ~ ,hnsr
who tnke advantage of the caanlious times to ex.
frum their fr How for the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
Col. Gre.c,s Rc.in,cnt.

Extract Of . latter received in this city,
(S,ys the Charleston Comier) dated Head
quarters FIRST Regiment South Carolina Vol
untee.s, Camp Pickcus, Virginia, April 2Sth,
1861.
Our passage here was like the march of a
victorious army after peace. We never have
been treated befrre with such distinguished
consideration. All along, from Charleston 10
this point, we recsved the pauiits of the
people We had no trouble in coming our
pathway was supplied with everything and
without charge, aad here tue good people are
killing lis with kindness. We arc encamped
on the Central Fair Grounds, within the i'm
it, of tie city. Ladies are visiting the camp
at all hours through the day, loading the men
with kindness. They have even offered to
make new uniform for the whole command
at their own expense. They supply the SOL
diers with quite sufiiciency Of ea,ables, in.
dependent Of their rations, and are taking
them up in their carriages as they walk about
the streets They send us round their horses,
and seeln to think that they canIot do too
muck for us.
We are now about five hundred.and eighty
strong and recruits are coming in every day
from South Carolina. in less tuan ten days,
Venture we will have from seven hundred
to eight hundred men.
The DcKaIb Guards, of Camden. eighty
strong, under Captain Bovkin, have .luincd
our command, and mean To remain with us.
wish YOU would correct the mistake which
appear d in the Courier Of the 24iil INST,
Which said that Captain Boyliin's Company,
DeKalb Guards, had requested Col. k"r,haw
to allow them 10 join hin--he came purpose
ly to join us, and has done so, and will stick
to GS
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08

~ Gen. Beauregard accompanied By his
Aids, Coils. j. j.. Manning ard a. G. Rise, passed
through Augusta Friday night, on his way to
Montgomery.
GJ- The British consul in New York announces
that the formation Of British regiment in that
city, to fgh, against the South, has been dune
without his knowledge or consent.
~ The !Hc'"ury says that from the statistical
report it appears that there were 1891 shot and
$50 she'll thrown from the different batteries during
the bombardmcnt oil Sumter.
Ev A young lady, formerly Of Georgia, wns
expelled from the Grove street Baptist Church,
in jersey City, last Sunday for pluyfully display
ing q secession budgc.
Iss- A day or two since it was discovered that
large quantity of bomb-shells, which the Ord
nance Department at Washington has been en-
gagged in manufacturing for some time past, lad
been filled with mixture Of sand and sawdust
It Is supposed to have been done by William
Thompson, pyrotechnist, who left the Yard 4
few days since and enlisted in the Southern army.
TE9 herSHuW Olslrlcty Win FotluS popula-
tion of 1000 has already in the field four full
Companies of Volunteers. Three Of these Com
panies are already upon the soil Of the old Do
minon." And the fourth (Cuvalry,) are ready to
march wherever duty culls. Well done, gallant
old ker,haw!
GD- A majority of the New York Seventh Reg
mcnt say they did not leave their homes fer the
purpose Of invading the soil of the So,h, or cocr-
cing its people; they simply came to defend the
Capital and because Of this expression Of opin-
ion, their loyalty to Lincoln's Government is sus.
picorcd. and it hus been suggested to the prcs-
dent that he had better keep an Ncye on their
movements, lest they may, in case Of an attack
on Washington, unite with the South, and turn
their guns upon the North.
Gss- The National imeiliyeneer, of the 29tf,
says it is understood that the force now in Wasl-
ingtUn is fully eighteen thousand men. The en-
tire force to be kept in the city proper will To
forty thousand men but there will be large camps
formed at convenient distances, carh perhaps
equally large.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
The Gcorgia Troops.

A number of companies of Georgia Troops
have been mustered into service recently at Angus
tn. We had tho pleasure of seeing them in en-
campment on the Commons last week. They are
uncommonly good soldiers in point of phisiquc'
and seem to be rapidly progressing in the school
Of the foldier. Several Of the companies are al
ready ',ual to regulars in that regard.
Georgia baa now sent about twenty-three hum
drcd men to Virginia, besides regiment or two
to Pensacola. OF this number, the city of Angus
tn has sent eight compancs,-all Of thcI well
appointed aud the gveatsr number remarkably
we'll drilled. Georgiu is cnacting her great part
in the drama as was expected; And Augusta is
by no means bchindany other southern city either
in spirit OF in deed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-08
uTbe Conflict Mt Hand,n

The impression seems to be general one, that
+" The ccnh;ct is nt hard" Any and every day is
seeming Stiffness now, but il is probably the
Stiffness that Immediately prccedcs the storm. 1t
may burst upon u Tomorrow. It may have done
so yesterday. Let US be prepared to hear it any
moment. Remarking upon this all-absorbins
tcrir. the Augusta C,nsfitm'ionalist says:
'sIf our trlcgraphc news is to be trusted, We
are ON the Of startling events. Lincoln :
twenty days" having expired, he is about 10 take
tie initiative, by taking possession Of Alexandria
wch is upon Virginin soi, ana collision Of
arms must inevitably result. 1t may be delayed
for 4. few days until more Southern troops arc
concentrated, hut il is none the less certain to
como. The invasion once commenced, will be
RAPIDLY followed up"
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irrjl &, 1851.
For the Advertiser.

At meeting held ut Coeman's y Roarls, the
18Th April, for the rarpose Of forming ourselves
into Vigilance Company, the following Resolu-
ti"ns were unanimously adopted:
R.solrsd, That wc the undersigned, bind our
selves together MS Vigilance Co:nmltce, and we
furthermore agree to sustain the action uf this
Committee in any measures it may adopt for the
gnu,l of the community.
Rrsolred, Thu, this Society be divided into
Committees of five each, and tina; each Committee
'crort to this body before acting on any or MI
business of importance.
R'.olrei, That this Society meet every two
weeks to hear reports from the Cnmmitee and
determine what course they may think proper TO
l!Spotc with any case tnat may come hefore it.
Rcsolrcd, That this Soric'v look after the well
fare of tho families OF the Volunteers who have
gene to tue seat uf war.
Rcso'red, That each community be privileged
to look after nil suspicious characters and bring
them before this Society for trial.
Rrsolred, That in case Of emergency tho
Chair call this Society together at any limo.
Rcsn'r"d, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Adrcrtiser.
W. A. STR0THER, Chsir.
J, II. GoDxAH, See'r1,
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STATE OF SOUTH CARoLISA,
Executive DEPARTMENT,
Charleston, April 80, 1856

Charleston, a pm! ~, lool.
Tic Secretary oi War for the Ccnicdei'l'r
Governmen;, ut montgomery, under date ~
i,,i! 27.E. having agreed to accept ksSI
u,'.ut Of ..L...ionary Furmatlon,' under Col
WaI,. lIamyton, Il il would be agreeable ic
M. | hereby state that it will not only h
urr,.e,.,lc 10 me, hut sili take great pi1 :"
j., il y, - u..., coyid with more pr:'pre'y o'
...,,....,,l >, cun.n;...d r OF such l'fce lhii
T.,ln,.l hampton. Will Contribute cverj-
:i,;n. in ny p5wcr - all IN its t"rina;ivn' "y
:, r,i,;i,:g sucJ arms us may be at my di,p"-
.y:r! .l!>o il, allowing ali. privileges CO..
; .,c. ai:h the ,,nb.ic service. lhe l"su'"
-.,I,;,n or tabular statement Il, ti tie natnr
-, ljc service. which is nercunio at.ac"ed, has
-. u,,ou,.itisd appreciation; aid, when the
H.n,s..l ls formed, will lie cjoiced I"
,..r. ..n. ,cl',i,rou the Secretary OF War
may mkt .,.
os (. r:..v,,,u,,ai Army nnVcr the Coaic''er
:. {; vcr,.,nu.,, an! the commissions rt t 1t
-,,.i,,.-r, Will nc lroal the resident vi The
Cn.,i;.,.rA.c G..vurun:.il Ii is understood
lat lie C;.valr, is to [urnsi their own hor-
-.s ;.n,l qu!i.nsr.!s. and, as lar a. possible
th:. a;..s. l. " l..lsn :cd 10 he AN lnicpen-
,C p AZ? &! seiyice a:ywhere.
+. w. PiCkENS.
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A FORMIDABLE CoNrASY.-Thc Grayson
Dare Devils, SAYS the Richmond Di&patch,
number one hundred men, all six feet high,
and unfailing rifle shots. The company con-
sisted OF one hundred and thirty-tive, but it
is said their commander informed them that
only one hundred would be allowed 10 come
to Richmond and to decide which Of them
should enjoy that desired privilege, they fired
at mark running, and the hundred who
struck the target nearest to or exactly in the
centre we're accordingly detailed, to the cha
grin Of the remainder, who were as confident
as their comrades that they could send a ball
at every crack through the vitals Of Lin
cnlniip
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Dancing.

Participators IN this graceful art now have an
excellent opportunity .! pcrfcciins their accom-
plishmonts in that particular Mr.. II. }. BRiS.
SENDER, from Charleston, as will be seen from
his advertisement designs opening Dancing
Academy again in our town in few days. Many
of our citizens no doubt recollect Mr.. BRlssES-
pEs's efficiency as teacher and his department
as gentleman, in hia former visit to this place
last fall. His great success in Charleston us Il
teacher of Music and Dancing, drawing forth
encomiums from many Of the leading Societies
and citizens of that City, are also known to many
in this vicinity, rendering it unnecessary that We
should say more in his favour