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Affairs in Baltimore.
We clip the following items from the Bal
timorc Patriot of the 9th.

Ne clip the following items from the Bal
tmorc Patriot OF the 9th.
FAMILIES LEAVING THE ClrY.-Since the
war excitement. which sprung up on Friday,
hundreds of families have moved out Of the
city, SO fearful were they that each morning
would be ushered il by the loud booming Of
cannon and the clang of arms. We heard Of
several families who had prepared to move to
Pennsylvania on Saturday, having everything
packed up the evening before, but were sorely
disappointed on the following morning by
learning the news that the bridges had been
cut away on the line Of the Northern Central
railway, and they were consequently com
PEELED to move back to their old homes. A
great many persons appear to think that there
is no juSt cause for alarm, while others are OF
q diff. rent opinion. a few days more, and
the troubled anxiety which now fills the
minds of our citizens will be settled in some
manner.
TELEGRAPH WIRES REpAlRED-We stated
yesterday that the telegraph wires between
taiS city and Annapolis had been cut in sew
ec.l places. Last evening, Mr.. Smith, the
Master Of transportation of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, sent out party of line men,
who repaired the wires, and since that time
communication has been had between the
two cities
WAR STEAMERS IN ANNAPOLIS ROADS,
Captain Spr.gue, in command of steam tug
belonging TO John Henderson & Co., arrived
in the city this morning, and reports passing
five armed steamers in Annapolis Roads,
They were illuminated during the night, and
evidently designed that their presence should
be known. An interview has been had BY
Gea. TrimDle with Capt. Sprague.
RESIGNATION OF AN ARMY OFFIcER.-In-
formation has reached this city that Colonel
May, who conducted himselfin such q gallant
manner during the Mexican war, had resigned
his commission and retired to private life. Hc
is now q resident of New York.
a SOUTHERN ARMY AT NoRFoLK.-Capt. |
Russell, of the steamer Louisiana, which
reached this port this morning, reports that
over seven thousand troops from the South |
arrived at Norfolk C tuesday. Their desti-
nation was kept a secret
SEIZURE OF PRovIsIoSs.-Lieutenant Ell,
lott this morning took possession of ten car
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
The Patriot a. Mountaincer.

Our Grcenvillc contemporary has sent its editor
to the battlefield, and we are therefore 10 miss
him ut home in the sanctum,-God bless him !!
But ho has left two veterans at his place, who be-
tween them, will no doubt make guod time Of it
both for themselves and their readers. They are
G. +. TowxEs, of the wcll-rcmembcrcd Nomntaimccr
of past day, und G. J. ELroRn, the talented
brother of the absent editor. The old fellows nrc
'liukiug in to the task with lusty sincws-makins
their hammers ring on every thing they touch. 1t
reminds us Of two knights errant, that have hecn
out to rest and pasture for IL long time, coming
back to IL crusade with refreshed energies and re-
cupernted vim. We caution the fraternity to be-
ware how they come within reach of their old
anhrcs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
N.Y. The Greenville Patriot& Mountain

eer tells the following good one:
"NEEp,Xr Pray FOR TnAr."-When the
news of ii Lc surrender OF Fort Sumter reached
Greenvil.e, gallant son Of Edgcield, who,
but for personal injury, would have been at
the fight himself was at this place on visit
to some relations. Full of joyful enthusiasm
Oh hearing of the victory, nc entered room
where some friends, including u young Bap-
tist minister, were present, and telling the
news, he said earnestly, " ain not much
used to praying, but ] feel that this is a time
when every patriot should return thanks to
Cod and then turning to the minister said,
"Mr G., won't you pray The minister
complying, proceeded drvoutly to render
thanks for the victory, and then entreatcd
God for our army, praying, among other bless,
Jugs, that the Lord would give our men
courage" Just at this point, our Edgheld
friend forgetting all but the jucts gt The case,
interrupted the prayer BY exclaimlng, "Oh
Mr.. c., you needn't pray for that, they nave
plenty Of that already" and then, bethinklng
himself, apologized Ior the interruption, and
let the prayer come to Il close, as well as 1t
could. under the circumstances.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

ARLINGTON HEGCHrs.-SeTeral gentlemen
who arrived last night from Richmond, report
that the troops of Virginia, under Col. Lee,
have taken possession of the Heights of ar
linrton. lust across the Potomac from Wash
iugtcn. Heavy batteries were being erected,
aid every preparation being made for often
sive operations. These gentlemen also state
that the Lincoln Government designed to
erect batteries at Alexandra, but were not
permitted by the citizens. At every point
along the route spirit Of determined resis-
tance to Federal tyranny is manifested; eve
rywhere brave men arc volunteering for the
V ar.-Charleston Mercury, 25th April.
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Edgefeld in Virginia.

1t is with much pride and pleasure that we find
Edgefcld well represented in the Frst Regiment
South Carolina sends to Virginia. Cnptain MERI-
wHTuER is gallant gentleman, and under his
efficient lead our men will devote their strength
to the good southern cause with telling effect. Of
Capt. DEAN and his spirited Rihemcn the same
may be said without qualification. The best wishes
and prayers of thousands 60 with these soldiers
in this high and (it may be) arduous discharge of
duty. We know that they will meet the enemy
with enthusiasm, and have not doubt that the
honor Of South Carolina will but grow the brighter
where they represent it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
LATEST from Charleston.

From the .Uercury of Monday We extract the
following items
Nouns IsLAsp..-Thc general appearance oi
this now we'll known and famous islam! has been
.r.atly changed since the 18th April. The bate
rics bearing on Sumter h. been removed anu
many other arrangements warranted by our pos
session Of Fort Sumter, has been completed.
The 18th Regiment. Col. John Cunningham. will
return to the city to-day, and the remnant 'i COL
tirers's list Regiment South Carolina Nola"-
tc,rs) command will hc honorably discharged, they
having served within u few weeks of their term
We learn that SOME Of the men will proceed 10
Virginia.. Fort Sumter is reported to be in light
in. order. Fer general information, 1t may be
-. well to say that it will not cost halt million
Of dollars to put it in perfect order, as WAS F'-
portcl by an officer of the late garrison.
surp, GrArns-Thc Saluda Guards, from
r.xiur;ou District, numbering eighty-hrc men,
and commanded by Capt. W. NJ. tiibheS. hnv'ns
volunteered TO 20 to Virginia have received march,
iur orders, and will leave Columbia Tuesday
morning, by the Charlotte railroal They are Il
rnc body of soldiers, and will do good service.
From the Courier, of the 29th, wo Gull MS i01-
lows:
BRtrlsu GrS BoATs.-Iuformaion, we Under
stand, has reached this city, that large heet Of
British Gun Bouts is now being got ready for sea
nj Portsmouth, England, and that they VIII be
sent to this vicinity at an early day to protect
English shipping should it be necessary.
After enumcratns the Companies that will
make up the Regiments of Col. Gregg aud COL
Kcrshaw in Virginia, the Courier adds These
additions will make Cul. Kcrshaws Regiment
.bont nine hundred in number, and Col. Gregg
Regiment about eight hundred-in all between
sixteen hundred and seventeen hundred South
Carolina troops thus far sent to Richmond. l; is
now thought that tho Governor will not, for the
present call on any more troops for virginia. ms
those sent will perhaps be sufficient for tue present
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Broom s. Day.

This new firm, No 2%S, Brond Street, Augusta
Gu, dealers in ready-madc clothing, solicit through
our columns the patronage of the people in Edge
field District. Mcssrs. Broom k DAY have u
beautiful store; their goods are unsurpassed; and
their prices accord well with the times we speak
from personal inspection 10 any Gentleman
visiting Augusta, we would say: just call in at
No 23S, if you wish to bo agrccnbly entertained,
and ut the same time have an opportunity Of
treating yourself to something rich, elegant and
becoming. Be- surc to read tho advertisement.
L, X
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

RELIEF FOR FAMILIES OF SoLplERs.-In the
last number of the keowcc Courier, We no.
tice an advertisement of Messrs. Is. u j. l..
Hagood, addressed 10 the wives and children
of the Twelve Mile Company of Volunteers,
Offering to supply provisions free of charge to
all those in want during the absence of their
husbands and fathers. The same paper con-
tains another advertisement from Mr.. B. Hol-
der, an old citizen Of Pickcns, offering any
assistance he Can render, with the assurance
that there are others who, like him, are too
old to 20 10 war, who will do all in their pow
er to provide for the families Of the volun
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ng- Our Best Thanks are due Mr.. S. j. n

Gg- Our Best Thanks are due Mr.. S. j. NJ.
CLARKE of Beech Island for that fine supply of
=" Beech Island Squash Pumpkin" seed. We have
distributed thom largely, and shall gladly accept
tho next forth coming instalmcnt from friend
CLARKE for the same good purpose The farmers
will be indebted to him. We are told thoy grow
so thick on the low grounds of tho Island that 4
man Gun walk over forty acre field stepping
from ono to another. Our readers in the country
shall have tho first chance at tho next bag-full.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
From the Charleston Mercury, April 26.
The War News-.Great Excitement in
Washington, &C., &c.
ALEXANDRIA, April %.

ALEAANDHlA, apr! Io'
The Administration is most actively en-
gagged in fortifying the city of Washington.
A mutiny was threatened yesterday among
those two thousand quartcred at the Capitol,
which caused Secretary Cameron to be sent
for in great haste.
Batteries are being erected on all the sur
rounding hills for the protection Of the city.
Spies in the Government employ are con-
stantly coming in from Virginia, and other
States.
The Federal troops at Annapolis will hold
that point as means of egress fromthe Capt.
tol as well as means Of ingress for further
reinforcements.
The United States navy and army is vir-
tually disbanded, which alarms the Admins
tration to an exceeding degree. Upwards Of
one hundred designations have been rendered
within the past two days.
Lincoln entirely disregards the counsel Of
his Cabinet, and is controlled by Jim Lane, Of
Kansas notoricty, Cassius NJ. Clay, and old
Frank Blair. These gentlemen admit the
war to be against slavery, and not for the
Union, and they publicly boast that they will
wipe out States Rights and establish a strong
government to keep us in subsection.
The Northern troops express the greatest
surprise at their reception and attack in Bal
timore. They say they did not expect any
fighting, and only volunteered for Washing
ton, thinking it would be very fine frolic.
They are now growing very restless and Lin
coin is becoming much alarmed for his per-
soncl safety, as arc all the Republicans in the
city.
The Foreign Ministers view Lincoln's Proc
lamation as your Cabinet at Montgomery did.
They look upon it as good joke, and it has
been the source of much merriment amongst
them.
The light boats in the Potomac and Kappa.
hammock have been destroyed.
1t is reported that Secretary Cameron has
gone to Richmond on mission Of some kind.
1t is believed the Federal troops are yet al
Annapolis.
Provisions in Washington are becoming
icarer, and the Government is selling -four
to those protesting allegiance. 1t is said the
Government will obtain supplies through Bal
timore.
Lord Lyons was to have gone to Richmond
to-day, 70 confer with Vice President Stephens
in reference to the blockade of your ports.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Seventh So. Ca, Regiment.

The friends of this Regiment are notified that
all letters and packages for its members should be
addressed to the care of JEFFEEs, CoTHRAH Co.,
Charleston; this house having kindly offered to
attend TO all such matters. We mako this state
ment at the instance of Capt. BLAND of the "96
Riaemen."
He also desires TO acknowledge through the
Adrertiscr the receipt of SIS from Mr.. j. Henry
LAMAR for the benefit of the "96 Rilemen."
Gis- Tho latest intelligence from this Regiment
by private in;ormants is, that it will be placed in
encampment soon at or near Aiken.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

Tur Undersigned arc appointed Committee,
by 4 meeting Of citizens, to receive subscriptions
f,r the benefit o! families of Volunteers in this
,lacc and vicinity The fund thus raised will be
transferred through our Treasurer to the Inten-
Jaut and Council of the Town, to be disbursed BY
them. in consultation with This Committee to the
hest purpose for the object had in view. Citizens
will please come to any one Of our number with
mn. II more special call and contribute MS they
may think proper. No appeal is needed in
case like this, where all will esteem 1t privilege
to lend their aid.
Families in need will please notify any member
If this Committee, that their cases may be prori-
je.l for. Our meetings will he held every Monday
afternoon. at 3 o'clock, in Mr.. WRIGHT's Office,
which will be proper time to make the applica-
ton. uho. a. ADDiooN'
JOHN IIUIET,
ARTHUR SIMKINS,
JAMES RAINsFORD, -
HENRY T. WRIGHT.
n ~ ,v,,cur Src'ry and Trcas'r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Baltimore Quiet.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. April 27.-Baltimore pa
pers of the Goth say that all is quiet there,
but the people are on the alert; and the peo.
pie are ahead of the politicians.
The Legislature Of Maryland will call q
State Convention.
Steamers are still running between Alex
andria and Washington, but they bring no
mails.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
# Col. Walter Gwynn to

gwen sulls.uu,.v., to his many friends in South
Carolina, and will be generally approved.
A Yirginian of the true old stamp, General
Gwynn will bring to his post not only intense
devotion and love for the State and the South,
but military skill and experience, which are
specially needed in directing volunteers and
recruits.
AS an Engineer his skill and resources have
been long tried and approved both in Civil
and military works, and have acquired new
and distinguishing testimonials i'll his late la
bors near this city.
News FROM BALTMoRE-Th latest news
by mail from Baltimore City, on Monday
evening, reports the city comparatively quiet
Lincoln hus agreed not to cause Federal
troops to pass over Maryland SOIL The peo-
pie rose en- masse in making the demand.
The Government at Washington hesitatod
about the matter some hours, but were finally
forced to yield.
TIE CONDITION OF New YoRK.-The fol-
lowing is an extract from letter received ny
a mercantile firm in this city, from highly
respectable mercantile establishment in New
York. under the date Of 18th instant:
"Thc reign Of anarchy has commenced
here, and the denying Of free speech is here
and not at the South. y great deal OF the
offers Of men and money here is only bomoas'
and for effect; not one i'll five offered vii! go
We think some will go believing the South
does not understand war, and after one strus
gle will be enlightened enough to let you
alone, and acknowledge you people"
Early CopS.-Mr. GIN. Galpin, of thi:
place, sent to our office on the 18th insty {
full grown corn tasscl. Judging from this
specimen, we should say that he will have
abundance of roasting ears by the middle ol
May.-Newnansville lFla.( Dispatch.
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For the Advertiser.


To the ss Brooks Greys."
They're gone the very noblcst band
OF youthful volunteers;
They're gone, and left behind sad hearts
And eyes brimful Of tears.
To part from those so fondly loved,
Tears unrcstrained will fall
But though our hearts o'eraow with grief,
We yield to Duty's cnll.
We yield brothers noble furm,
We yield gallant corps
OF cherished friends, with spirits brave
AS ever faced foe.
With hearts rs true as ever throbbed,
AS fearless too, and bold;
Methinks the Northern heart shall fail
"Whcn Brooks nume is told"
These arc our jewels-thesc our hope
Our eountry's boast and pride;
She called them-and we give them up
To meet the Battles tide.
Then Heaven be kind, be merciful,
And bring to US again
The loved anG loving This our cry
O.. shall it be in vain
IInlcyon Grove, April 20, 1851.
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Critx aud Elr,nins-S Stables.

These excellent stables arc known to be Uppo-
site Concert Hall, Augusta. tia. The present pro-
prictors spare no pains ur cXpeiiSc to give COM
plctc satisfaction. The stables OF Royalty itself
were never more carefully kept, and roya stock
may be seen there ut all times. 1t will do your
horse good to stay there day OF night now and
thcn.-besidcs receiving the Lest Of attention, he
will learn something Of the world
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

UosTnlrfEs BETWEEN ONO Ann MEN,
rr,rrY.-In case the course adopted by the
ritv authorities of Cincinnati, in arming two
steamers as gua,ylu costa for the purrose of
searching all passing steamers going South,
should cad to hoslilities, it is said the fort
opposite (lhc Cuvington Darracks) would be
able 10 shell Cincinnati, and fire the city
New Orleans Picayune.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Proclamation of Gov. Brown.

MILLEpcEvlLLE, April 2G.-Gov. Brown
has issued his proclamation, which will appear
in the Milledgeville papers, prohibiting the
payment of all debts to Northern creditors
until the end of hostilities, and directing the
payment Of the money into the State Treasu-
ry, to be refunded with interest at the end OF
tue war.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

A NEw WAY OF PAYING OLD DEBrs.-A
merchant suggests to the Richmond Dispatch
The following mode of cxtrication from press
ing pccuniary liability 49, -.
"ln consequence OF the turn AFFAIRS nave
taken, the merchants are IN quahuary
what 10 do. suggest that merchants pay over
Gov. Letchcr all debts due at the North,
taking his receipts therefor, and passing said
receipts over to Northern creditors TO be re. =.
deemed when hostilities cease by the State"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Outra ges by Mexicans i'm Texas.

New ORLEANS, April 25.-A rumor from
an authentic source has reached Brazos. 1t
reports the Mexicans getting up another suer'
lila warfare against the citizens on the Rio
Grande above Brownsville. The town OF
Roma has been pilaged and burnt, and many
American families have been murdered
Brownsville is also threatened.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Movements i'm North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, April 23.-The Governor OF
this State has issued call for 10000 volun-
ieers. The war spirit is universal. The Pal
metto Regiment was received here with great
eclut and rejoicing
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Thanks.

Thanks are specially rendered the proprictors
Of the Augusta Hotel, for papers which enab!o US
to give our readers the latest news. These gen.
tlemen have repeatedly accommodated the Adrcrii-
ser in this way, and never Il honor draft from
Edgefeld upon their kindness.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Yirginia Commissioners NOT VET elected,
!, ,,.ueraI uarncy Released.

RrcnNoSp, VA, April 27.-General Harvey,
who vas captured by our troops at Harper's
Ferry, has been released by order OF Major
General Lee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

The FEELING IN ARKASsAs.-The Napoleon
Planter, speaking Of the probability of Lin
coin stationing troops in Arkansas to attack
Mississippi from the soil Of that State, says:
"Should they attempt to land in Napoleon,
or in Desha County, our citizens will fatten
the catfish from Memphis TO New Orleans
with their Abolition carcases"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
THE SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS TO EuEop

The SOUTHERN COMMISSIONERS TO EUROPE.
We learn by private advices from Havana
that the Commissioners of the Confederate
States to the States of Europe had arrived in
that city, where they were received with dis
tinguished courtesy by the Captain General.
During their stay on the Island they visited,
in company with him, all the magnificent for.
tifications which guard the harbor of Havana.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
The Advertiser III Camp.

The soldiers from Edgefcll, whether at Charles
ton, Norfolk, or elsewhere, will be supplied with
months. 1t will be to them regular letter from
homo, as We shall mail the packages to Captains
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Troons i'm Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, April 2G.-The city is full
Of troops. Several regiments more expected
tomorrow, including the South Carolina regl'
mcnt. They will probably be stationed at
Harper's Ferry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

THE CRY OF WAsHISGToS.-The Rich
mond (Va.) Dispatch says;
"The Importance of moving upon the city
of Washington cannot be oyerrated. We must
have the Federal Capitol, and have it at once.
Not day should be lost.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

Gss> Mr.. J. C. MCDONALD, of Hamburg, has
placed upon our table piece of one Of the shells
that exploded in Fort Sumter. If the fragment
had struck man between the eyebrows, VIC
should say it would have given him n slight head
,rhc
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rho GlObp.

Sec Mr.. AusTIy MrLLAnKY's card. His hotel
is having quite a run just now, ami he Is Il very
ul,liging landlord. The old Glube is cery conve-
nirmt to the stables, barbershops, restaurants and
Ill
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01
Az Richmond,

General BoSnAN and Staff were received in
Richmond, Va, with warm greetings. The Gen.
eral and several Of his aids responded to the COM
plmentary demonstrations in feeling and uppro-
pirate terms.
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Cow. Ietcher ito Gay. Pickens,

RICHMOND, April 23.-We shall not need
the heavy ordnance, as we have twenty-five
hundred pieces OF ordnance, captured at the
Gosport Navy Yard.
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NnfiI.n

MY lis! for subscriptions in aid of tho families
of Volunteers may always be found at tins ohce'
desk, pen and ink always convenient. MI u.
r DrpIsor will attend to the same and receive
the money when am not present.
A. SIMkINS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

as5> The Richmond Convention, ON the 18th,
passed un ordinance adopting the Provisional
Constitution. Delegates sent to the Southern Con-
press, which met on Monday last,
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pronnsnIs for Peace.

RICHMOND, Va, April 26.-Propositions
are being made for peace, from Washington
city, through third parties.