Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-07-24
The First Regiment South Carolina
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The return home of this gallant body OF
soldiers 10 their homes, after six months ac-
tive and laborous service during the term Of
their enlistment, was fully and properly ex-
pected. None could fail to know that they
were first TO respond to the call for an ade-
quate force to serve for prescribed time in
protecting the harbor of Charleston. In this
service they were engaged for more than four
months. The fall Of Fort Sumter in April
left the regiment free 10 continue useless
service on Morris Island, or to return home,
or to serve out the remainder OF the six
months term in Virginia, the next assailabIe
State. A days notlce (all that was given,
such was the pressing necessity for the relief
OF Virginia. was sufficient for a large portion
OF this regiment. They hurried forward to
Virginia. Arrived there, they sought and
obtained the advanced position, and occupied
it to the last day OF the term Of their enlist
ment. They have returned reluctantly, but
from compelling necessity. That which is
Indispensable to themselves and moro to their
families, demanded to be provided fur Hav-
ing performed their entire duty faithfully,
bruvely and honorably, they are entitled to
the thanks of the country and the common
dation of the genuine men Of the State which
they nobly represented.
We are happy to learn that most of the
companies composing this faYorite regiment
will make their arrangements to return to Fir-
gnia i'll ten days or fortnight. We should
feel q greater sense of security if they could
always be present when conflict is coming
off.
1t is with pain We hear that OH the return
Of this regiment homcward, through the
State Of Virginia. sleek and We'll clad citizens
Of the Old Dominion, accompanied by their
wives (probaby to secure their impunity,
made offensive remarks and uttered insulting
cries to show their disapprobation thereat
Whatever excuse may be offered, because Of
their ignorance Of the circumstances which
induced the temporary return of the compa-
nies. it is scarcely bearablc, under any cir
cumstances, that the people whom our brave
men rushed forward unhesitatinsly Is to relierr
should venture even 10 bestow thoughtleSs re-
proach. But when We call to mind who that
people was, and how great are their own de-
lnquences-how few, compared with their
population: are even at this time in the field
in the service Of their State-how strangely
surprised" they have so often been wien
| they met the enemy-how great are .lc heap
ed up wrongs they have endured, and which
they have not adequately turned out to avenge
we are disposed 10 asclibe their assumed
suecrs to inherent lack c' manhood in the
individuals, and 10 rega. lc exhibition as
the wailihgs Of men WHO lear that every ab
seutec makes an opening for one OI their
number.
!. III connection with the return Of this resi.
| men,, We notice with pleasure the reappear-
| ance among us OF the Richardson Guards,
| Captain Clras L. Axson. They were attach
ed by Gen. Rcauregard to Col. Gregg's Reg.
imcnt Oil Morris Island, and, as Company u.
under Captain Richardson, served until the
Regiment left for Virginia, We welcome
tins gallant company (thc first to leave onr
c;tr with warm hearts and assurance Of our
dmiration.-Cnarlesto Mercury.