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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
For the Advertiser.
From the Coast.
GARDENS CoRsBR, s. c.,

dARDsSs CoRSBR, 3. U,
December I, 1851.
Gardens Corner (not Gardnor's Corner rs it is
frequently enormously called) is situated as the
head of small tide-wuter Creek, at tho Junction
cf tho Combahee and Port Royal Ferry roads
leading to Pocotaigo Station it is distant about
six miles from the Combahee, four from Port
Eoyal Ferry and seven from the Station. The
region surrounding, is regarded the most unheal-
thy in the low country, and the Corner the sickl-
cat spot in this section.
At present this position is occupied by the l4th
Regiment, S. C. V, commanded by Col. JAMRs
JOKES, which, with its out-posts, constitute the
adrane forces of the Coast Army this side Fort
Royal River, and consequently is point Of some
interest. The pickets and videttes from this COM
mand scour the whole country between the Hiv-
ers, keeping sharp lookout for the Yankee crui-
scrs sometimes visible, but which have not yet
dared to land single marauder on the main.
The vigilance of Col. JONES is untiring. He feels
the Importance Of the position, and believe il is
generally conceded that with bis extensive militia
ry knowledge, experience, powers of discipline,
and aattering antecedents, deserves higher rank
than he now holds. And if there is q Brigadig,
General to be selected from the South Carolina
officers, with due Difference to the claims Of others,
it is acknowledged that Il moro competent and
accomplished officer than Col. JAMES JONES could
not be appointed. IIe would then bo in q position
which the service imperativcly demands and
needs.
At night the heavens aboVo the Islands are
frequently illuminated with flames ascending from
burning houses, and doubtless the fends who
came to conquer US look and tremblc as they gaze.
Can people so eornes. he subdued3 Ne,
never: their sacrifices will ascend to high heaves
crying for vengeance upon the heads of the brutal
vandals who would bio; out our name from among
the nations Of the earth.
Old Edgefeld is noby represented in the 18th
in the Companies of Captains WEST, PERRIN and
Tomkins. They are dne-looking and drill to =
miracle.
The l4drertiser is welcome visitor. We love
to see ills dear familiar face.
There ure n few eases Of pneumonia, but tho
health vf tho Regiment is generally good.
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The Old Resolve.

The States Rights sentiment ut tho head of this
paper is ~ length baptized III caro'iua blood split
upon Carolina soil. 1T was in lS3 that GEORGE
Mci,rrrIE iinitch The Address of tho Soa:h Caro-
lima Convention 20 the n,her States, in exposition
of our cause and of cur course at that period.
Speaking OF the Protective SYSTEM he said
We have net the slightest apprehension TINT
the General Government will attempt 10 force this
system up"n Gs hy military power. We havc
warned brethren of the consequences Of such
an attempt. Butif, Notwithstanding, such n course
uf badness shuuI hc pursued, We here socmnly
declare that this system uf oppression shall never
p.cyai. in South CaIclinn, until nuue but dnsards
arc Ie:t tu submit tn il. We would infinitely pre-
fer that he territory Of the State should be the
cemetery "i trccmcn tiIan that it sh' uld become
th: haI ati:n uf slaves. Acuated by these priu-
cples anil animated by these sentiments, re rW
cling IN The pints 81 tac temple Of oar liberties.
"n9 il il mu~t juH, ~c ~W ler'sh amidst he
ruin p,
Aud what but n reflex Of this same noble resolve
was the language of the same PARROT when, on
taking sad farewell of the Legislature Of South
Carolina in Dec. 1876, anticipating at the time n
long srjourn in Europe, he clouucntly sni'l:
"Whcrevcr may so: into whatever distant
regions Of Tho earth my destiny may carry me-
INV heart will lac with you, and my prayers will
be directed with an unrrrns polarity to Tho Home
Of my affections AMI the l.,nd nf ny allegiance.
And (which may Heaven ioihi''-it should so
happen thnt in the progress OF these inauspcious
events which are even now casting their lli-hodug
shadows before them, South Carolina should be
to summon all her Chivury to Tho
defence Of her household gods aud domestic al
tars; yielding II prompt obedience To the sncrcd
call, will fly to her glorious s'aadard "swiit as
tho tempest travels DER the waste Of mighty va
ters" prepared and resolved in common NTH oYory
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RrSy1yc TIE BLOCKADE OF THE Potomac

RUNNING TIE BLOCKADE OF THE Potomac
a leller dated Washington, December l.
published in the Baltimore San, says:
The steamer Reliance came up to the
Navy Yard late this afternoon. Acting Mas
ter Ilannum reports that at halt-last scret this
morning all the rebel batteries at Shipping
Point opened fire on wood laden schooner.
About forty rounds were fired, but only one
took effect, cutting away the jib halyards,
which brought the Jill down by the run. Tie
wind was fair at the time, but the tide being
on the eLb was against the schooner. The
disaster to the iib did not prevent her frorl
continuing her course. She passed the bat
eries without further damage. aad has arrived
safely at Washington. The batteries on the
Maryland shore replied 10 those Of the rebels,
ami !, brisk cannmia1c was kept up on both
sides. Several Of tic enemys shells wer,.
observed to burst about hall I. mile over the
Maryland shore. During tue cannonadc the
Rcliuncc went down part Of the way to as
certain what the rebels were firing at before
she came within range the firing had ceased.
The nan c OF the schooner has not been as.
ccr;ained.
There is no doub: the rebels have artillery
Of sufficient force 10 reach amy OF The regiments
Of the brigad,,s Of tens. Hooker amd Sickcs.
il they could only gctthe prupcr range. Some
of The rebel guns along the Potomac carry
over four miles.
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Death Of Lieutenant John b. Gregg.

The reader will find elsewhere simple but
earnest obituary tribute to this gallant young
officer, WHO, with many other brave spirits, has
gone hcluTe" 10 his eternal reward. 1t Was not
our privilege to know much Of him personally
but the voice OF many devoted friends tcstlhes 10
his amiaLility and worth Sweet be his repose,
until the last trump shall cali the nations to the
Bar of Judgment! and glorious ho his undyins
heritage at the right hand Of Rcdccming Love!
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An Improvement.

Mr.. ADxER BUSHNELL has left at this office one
OF bis improved attachments to the spinning wheel.
We arc incapable of describing such things, and
hope any one Interested will call and sec for him
self 1t is said to accelerate the wheel very con-
sderaLy and To- work well generally.
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FRoa BEAuroRr-A report reached hero
yesterday tl.at the Yankees had advanced
so,ne of their troops to position near Port
Royal Ferry, and that On TUESDAY last, nn,
der cover of snms artillery which they had
placed in position, they crossed to the main
and destroyed some rifle pits which our forces
had constracted.-Charlestou Courier, 18th.
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For Conventions.

It will he seen that our old and respected fel-
low-cirizen, Major GEORGE BOSWELL is the only
nominee for the 7arancy in the State Convention.
We trust the people will turn out and compliment
him with ns full n vote as the circumstances of
the case will admit
Remember tbs day: NondaY ne.rt.
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Marion District In the Field.

A writer in the Charleston Mercury claims for
Marion District "cigateen C"mpnuies organised
and in serricc." The .o,ing population Of Marion
il put down ut less than two thousand. Well done
for tho namcsake of the Scamp For.
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A FEDERAL COLONEL TO be SuoT.-The

A FEDERAL COLONEL TO BE SnoT.-The
New York Herald says
4 runlor was prevalent in this city yestcr-
day, based upon information received from
Washington in private letter, that Colonel
James L. Kerrigan, of the Fifteenth New
York Volunteers, and a member Of Congress
from this city, who was some short time since
tried and convicted of treason, is to be shot,
his death warrent, it is said, having been
signed yesterday. 1t will be remembered
,hAt Mr. kcrri.an's name was mentioned in
this city several months ago in connection
with secret organization in behalf Of the
S,uth. Subsequently,, however, he raised a
regiment in the service of the government,
but soon after lis arrival at tie scat Of war
he was removed from command aud tried by
court martial or charge OF communicating
with tue enemy.
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Tie Cash Must Come.

FOR ADVERTISING, SUBSCRIPTION and
lob WORK. from and and after ihis date, the
CASH MUST RE PAID IN ADVANCE.
December 9 1861.
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Late from LincoIndom.

WAsllyGTuy, Dec. l0-Seward's letter to
Minister Dray;on in France is out. Seward
is unxious to abolish l,rivatetrlngi the Thou
ve;,cl is cllary i'll his reply AMI Seward re-
iecls tic la,tc.'s lrupusfluu CT neutrality.
Com. Wilkes. in ms Official statement ui the
arrest Of Nicssrs. Mason and SIidelI, charges
the British agent with completely in their eS-
cape and departure for Europe.
In the House OF Representatives, Mr. PEN
de,on, Of Ohio, moved a resolution that Con-
gress alone ills the power tn suspend the writ
OF hutcus corpus. He spoke at some length
on tie resolution. which was, however, Ia
beL--thc vote being four TO one IN favor OF
that result.
NEW YORK, Dec lO.-Cntton market firm,
sales to-day ri $50 tales, Middling Cplarids,
quuled Ut SGla3l!c
The Abolition tendency is increasing at the
North.
\ correspondent Of the Philadelphia En-
uuirrr says that Il numiIcr of tue citizrlls OF
Grorgctown and Alexandria openly favor the
Cun:edeTaics.
4 resolution t:,voring the abolition Of slave.
ry in the District Of Columbia, has been
brought up in Congress. There is no doubt
that Congress will move in this matter at an
early day.
Garret Davis has been elected u. S. Sena-
tor IRON kentucky, in place of John G.
Breckenridge, "the traitor
Its believed in the Federal lines that the
Confederate force is at least 100, ,OOO men.
The correspondent of the New York Post,
nn,lrr date OF Dec 9th, says tnat Thaddeus
Stevens stated, in the Republican caucus,
that, after Csmeron's report bad been accept
ed by Lincoln, Gen. Mcclellan went to the
President, and SAID that be would resign, if
that potion Of Cameron's report respecting
the enrolling and emancipation of slaves, was
sent to Congress, and that the President
modified Secretary CaneronS report. This
statement of Stevens creates some co'nmo-
ton among the Black Republicans, who think
that Mcclellan inlerleres. where he ha. 10
business. Tie affairs of the Metropolis are
ev,dcntlr getting tangled: The New York
Pos, SAYS tia, Mcclellan should be arrested.
Thefhiia,iclphia Inquirer publishes q state,
mcn;. which cvinccs that TIE number Of sick
and wounded lncn in the Federal army, is
from 10 to- G.000.
Wall street, New York, is afflicted with the
blues, in consequence Of tie large estimates
made by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
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Fnrcgs ORDERED To Souru CARoLrSA.-
The Richmond Examiner, of the l2lh, states
that Col. S,arkes Regiment aud Gen. Dom
nelson's Brigade will at once repair to South
Carolina and report to Cen Lee.
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Congressional.

RICHMOND. December l3.-ln Congress to
day. the following message from President
Davis was read:
To the Congress Of the Confederate !&afes
The calamity which has laid in ashes
large portioa Of the city Of Charleston Calls
for our sympathy, and seems TO justify the
offering Of ;.li III the manner hereafter hug-
ceSted. The State Of South Carolina will 10
doubt desire to assist the people of Charleston
in tueir hour Of need, but rs her resources
are now taxed To their utmost in resisting the
INVASION of bcr soil, the prompt intervention
Of this Government may roi be deemed un'
suitable to the uccasiun. The State ol South
Carolina, in common with other States, las
made liberal advances Oh account OF the war,
and this Government is unquestonably large
ly her debtor With the existing pressure
upon her resources, it is probable that her
desire to aid tho suffering city "f Charleston
NAV he restrained by other denands upon
her available means. Under such circltn-
stances NAV VIC not exhibit our sympathy
with her renplc BY an oticr to pace at inc
coI:trul OF the Legislature of that Stale, whiciI
is now in session. y portion OF thc sun we
owe her. The magnitude of this calamity
atfurds a reason for making an exception in
her favor. and promptmess ot action will mani
fest in the most appropriate MANNER the SIN
eerlty of tic regard OF cur people Tor that
gallant State, and our entire sympathy IN all
that concerns thcm. recommend, there.
tore, that Congress make an appropriation OF
such an amount as may be ieened sufficient
for the purpose proposed, 10 be placed al tie
control of the authorities of the State OF
South Carolina.
O JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Mr.. Krnncr, of Louisiana, offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which we:e unanimously
adopted:
Iieso!oed, That an advance be made to the
State OF South Carolina on account OF Lef
claims against the Confederate States.
Resoirel, That the sum OF $25UOOO be,
and is hereby appropriated as an advance on
account Of any claims of the State of South
Carolina upon tue Confederate States, and
that the same be paid to such person as may
be authorized by the Legislature Of South
Carolina to receive the same.
Tie following nominations have been con.
frmed by Congress:
Commissioners underline Sequcstration Act:
Geo. P. Scarborough, of Nirgnia Thos. Z.
Reynolds, Of Missouri; and Walker Brooke,
of Mississippi.
Confederate District Attorneys: John c.
Nicoll, for Georgia; W. NJ. Randolph, for tue
Eastern District Of Arkansas.
Nothing new from the camps at O'Clock
this evening.
S. L. Ilite, of New Orleans, was found
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The Great Fire.

We take the following account Of the great
fire in Charleston hom the .I:rcury # that
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nOtICc.
Thosc who call for the Soldiers Aid relief will
please cal on II. T. WRIGHT, Esq, who is now
Treasurer Of said Society.
3. C. BRYAN, Treas'r.
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Notice.
Bathing Sponges.

large lot Of superior quality, received by
arrivals. at G. W. J. B. HODGES.
Oct !, 1860. u 80
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Snficn.

II. T. WRIGHT, Trcas'r.
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R1C,rMoyD. December l3.-In Congress to
day, the f'llowing message from President
Davis was read:
The national Republican., 1861-08-21
Latest from Missouri,

JEFFERSON City, August 2O.-Information ha.
reached here that Warsaw, Bolivar, and Oceo ola
points In the southern part of the State have
been occupied by portions of General Price.
army; also, that the secessionists, under Col
Staples, have gathered in considerable force in
Pettis and johnson counties, and taken pos
session Of Warrensburg, in johnson county
and Georgetown and Sedlia, in Pettis county.
Squads and companies are constantly clearing
the northern counties, and pushing southwark
to join the State forces.
There is much excitement among the people
west of Jefferson City, who are leaving their
homes.
1t Is stated that Colonel Staples can concen.
trato force of three thousand mon, and will
cooperate in movement upon this city, should
this be determined on.
AS the train which left Syracuse this morn.
Ing with twenty-five citizen passengers and
two hundred and fifty United States soldiers,
passed near Lookout Station, thirty shots were
fred at 1t from behind wood.pile, killing one
of the troops and wounding six others-one of
them fatally.
The national Republican., 1861-08-21
E,OR BOSTON, VIA NEWPORT AM
L .tn. FALL RIVER.

BY ihe splendid ard superior steam. 49,
ers METEOPOLIS, NJ EMPIRE
STATE, BAY STATE, and STATE OF MA1NE
Of and speed but particularly adapted
to The navsstioa Of Long leland Sound. running In
oonntc tction with the Fall River sud Old Colony
railroad, distance Of So mles only to Boston
Leave Pier No. 8, North river, near the Battery
The steamer EhPIRE STATE, Capt Brsyton,
touching at Newport each way.
- Ihe steamer METROPOLIS, Capt. Brown, on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at s O'Clock
T; M, touching at Newport each way.
These steamers are fitted with commodius state.
rooms, and every arrangement Tor the security and
comfort OF who are afforded by this route
nights rst on board, and, arrival at Fall river
proceed per steamboat trsin reaching Boston early
the following morning, or may remain on board nm.
til starting OF the accommodation At 8 A. M by
which they may reach Boston about 8.45 A. N.
baggage master Is attached to each steamer, who
receives and tickets the baggage, and accompanies
the same to It's destination
steamer runs, In connection with this line, be.
tween Fall river and Providence, daily. except Sun.
days
Freight % Boston forwarded through with great
dispatch by an Express Train, which leaves Fall
river every morning, Sundays excepted, at X
O'Clock, for Boston and New Bedford, arriving ct ts
destination 1T about II A. NJ.
For freight Or passage, apply on board, or At the
oMoe, on Pier No 3, North river. For state rooms
and berths, apply on board or II desired to secure
them in advanoe,to to
WIN. BORDEN, Agent,
aug l7-u 10 and II West street, N. Y.
The national Republican., 1861-08-21

How They SUFFERED.-A vivandiere, who
was attached to the late company of heroes
The Tiger Rifles" of New Orieans-has re-
turned to that city, and states that twenty.six
Of them are yet alive, the survivors of eighty
three who went into the fight at Manasar The
company y annihilated, but nucleus remains
for those to gather round who will compete for
the privileges of upholding the honored name
OF The Tiger Rifles" the bowie-knife charg-
ers Of Manassas, aud securing to another field
the aid Of q company as numerous and as val.
liant. "The Tiger Rifles" were completely
lifted out with Zouave uniform at The ex-
pense Of A. Keene Richards, Esq, a wealthy
planter and well known turtle of Louisiana
They were one of the five companies of Wheat's
heroic battalion, which lost half its men,
Richmond paper
The national Republican., 1861-08-21

Army SGNALs.-Maj. Myer, signal officer OF
the army. has ordered the Immediate construc
tlon, in New York, OF eighty army signal aags
OF peculiar PATTERN. The flags are made of
muslin Of two sizes, vz four and six feet
square. Twenty Of them are white, with red
square centre four feet square. Twenty The
same style, six feet square. Twenty black
muslin, with white square centre, four feet
square and twenty same style six feet square.
Each flag Is fastened to the pole by six pieces
OF tape. There are eighty flags In this lot, aud
there are to be one hundred and sixty more
made. These flags can easily be seen at q dis
lance OF three miles. The night signals con-
sist OF colored lanterns and blue lights and
rockets.
The national Republican., 1861-08-21
CEsTRAL RAILWAY.

SUPKRIETKSDESIs OFFICE,
Cdluer Station, Baltimore, Nay IS, 1851.
On nd after Sunday, May 10th, 1851, Trains on
NORTHERN ENTRAL HALLWAY arrive and
depart a. follows, until further notice:
TRAINS NORTH
MAIL at s.l5 A. NJ.
EXPRESS At A.36 M
HARRISBURG ACCOMMODATION at SIS p
M
The s.16 A. II. train connects at Relay House with
tains on the Western Maryland Railroad; at Han.
over junction with Hanover and Gettysburg Rail
roads; at York with York and wrightsville Rail
road at Harrisburg with Pennsy lyania Railroad
Tor all parts Of the West also with Lebanon Valley
kailroad to Nev Fork diredi at Northumberland for
L: and b. Railroad for Kingston and all parts of
wyoming valley, and at Sunbury with the Phila
delpha and Erie Railroad for all parts of Northern
Pennsylvania and New York
The % +. n. train makes all the above connec.
tons except Hanover Bailroad, Wrightsville Rail.
roae and the Lebanon Valley Railroad
ne 10 m. train makes connections with Penn.
rect connections for New York
The A.; NJ, 3 30 p. M, and 8 As p. NJ, trains
from Washington City come ct with this road
TRAINS ARRIVE:
Mail At $40 +. NJ Express at 4 as A. M: Harris.
burg Accommodation at g. as p M.
For tickets and inform alton INQUIRE at the Ticket
Once Calvert Station, Baltimore.
augls-n &c. CLARKE, sspt
The national Republican., 1861-08-21
I RAILROADS, ETC.
7 gAvn PHILADELPHIA
II FOR NEW YORK

The Camden and Amboy and Philadelphia and
Irent0n HaaIf0ad Co@panies Line from PHTLA-
PEhrHA PEa i1aA ~ W.sr ksM YORK s IA AND WAY ftA,
kENsiraTyN DEPOT, Will leave Is follows:
Az .a.nsi.. - Va Camden and Amboy, &c and A
Al 9 = =; 4: Camden aud J.r.y city, IN. J.
Ats 4 n, via Camden and Jersey City, Morning
~ l!X 4. ! X. Vi. K.n.,ns,on .nd Jersey city,
A5isk z NJ, via Camden and Amboy, (Aooomno.
AZ 2 2: n, via Camden and Amsey, C. and A.
AZ "a 9: T., Vi. K.nsius,o. and Jersey City,
a % ~. yia k.n,lus.on and Jersey City,
AfsP n, via Camden and Jersey City, Evening
A.lixf;; NJ, via Camden and jersey City, tsou.h
AT sn =. ~ Y, vi. c.md.. and Amoo,. tAooonuos..
m. 2. = Mail Train runs daily. tn The liz iiX ?.
NJ MAJ, Saturdays excepted.
se io A. % and X r X, fso ksnsinsssOn
barre, Montrose, Great Bend, 10, At i.io A. n,
wen Ws.,,Hs via Delaware and
70. hsuch n Shunks Allentown, and Bethlehem, st
&. H. 4; A. spd * ~ from ksSsinstcn depot.
Easton ct ssS p. M. "' '''' ""'1 ''s''ns
:, Fer Mount Holly at and A. n and and 4x
For Freehold at 0 A. M. and p. Y.
Nor Bristol, Trenton, 10, at 7.lo A. M, ,lx and
~ TN from Remington, and 9K F. n. from
For Palmyra, Riverton, Dslano, Beverly, Bur
ingtoni Fiorenneoo, Bordentown, TO-, at l2, l, 8,
Steamer Trenton. for Bordentown, and intermedl
ate places, at az r. n, from Walnut street wharf
.AS- For New York and Way Lines, leaving Ken.
s!ngton Depot, take the cars on Fih street, above
run into the depot and arrival Of trains run from
the depot, -. : ..'
Fifty pounds Of baggage only allowed to each
anything as baggage but their wearing apparel
All baggage over hity pounds to be paid for extra
The company limit their responsibility for baggage
TO one dollar per pound, and will not be liable for
any amount beyond one hundred dollars. except By
special contract. WIN. H. GATZMEK,
augls Agent
The national Republican., 1861-08-21

TUE FIRST FIRE ZoUAvEs-Tbe mustered
roll of this regimant was called this morning
at tho Assembly Rooms, in Broadway.
Six hundred and Fix men responded to the
call. one hundred and sixty -four absent
Thirty-one are reported discharged, twenty
four killed, and one hundred and four wounded
at Bull Run and by the enemy's scouting par
The nHmber of the absent will be diminish
ed py the next call as they continue to report
up to the moment of calling the roll No
doubt the reorganization of toe regiment will
be effected without diflculty-N Y. CONNER
cial Monday afternoon.