The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-05-02
Editorial Correspondence.
HEAD QUARTERS 4rll REGIMENT, S. c. '

COLUMBiA, April ~, 1861.
Dear Mtelligcuccr: The routine of life in bar
racks has been occasionally cnlivened by more
stirring scenes, since my last letter was written;
and instead Of presenting much in this letter of
great interest, 1 shall have 10 depend mainly for
material upon those scenes participated in cit
izcn and not rs soldier. Yet, when l rccollcct
that every one comes to Columbia at least onso in
twclvc-month, it seems useless to draw prosy
sketches of the innumerablc beauties and surpass-
ing elegance of the city And Notwithstanding
we have visited this place often, and indeed once
resided here ror short time, we have never en-
jcyed the attractions of tic capital with half the
zcst nor appreciated the people before. Their
uniform Kindness, Hospitality and agreeable treat
mcnt of The soldiers now III their midst reflects the
utmost credit upon them as whole, and will long
be cherished by the cpents OF their favors The
attentive spirit manifested by the denizcns of the
city gives lcme-touch to soldier fare, and brings
to mind those dear friends who arc sad and
rowlul because we are MT with ihem. The ladies
(every acquaintance knows We never forget the
ladies', IRE foremost in The gvod work and un-
tiringly seek 10 promote the comfort, happiness
and welfare of the soldiers. The substanias Of
life arc contributed in abundant manner, while
the profusion OF fow RS daily presented 10 " the
gallant boys OF Carolina show that they apprc-
ciutc the more tender sentiments of nature We
always marked the favolitsm cyinced by the fair
sex for 9. brass buttons" when connected with
bravery, chivalry and patriotism and are not sur
priscd 10 witness the alteration of beauty and gen.
tlcness for those WHO rrnycd in glitering uni
forms Beaux without Ibis attraction receive few
smiles. we suspect.
The Mayor of the city, DR.. BoArwRlcnr, has
placed the two Eigimcnts I'D and 4th of volun-
lcers under many obligations for his prompt action
in obtaining accommodations for them. Lie is in
dcfatigablc in contributing to their welfare, and
molly represents Columbia at this particular time
when the reputation of the city might be hazardcd,
were it not that lie meets general and hearty CO.
operation from ull
On Thursday last both Regiments were formed
explained to them the object in view of volu
lug for the Confederate States. Stirring speeches
were made by Brig Gen. McGowES, Of Abbcville
Gen. WADDY THOMPSON, OF Grccnvie, and others
The volunteers not called for then, but left te
the captains of companies to report to the colonies
at an hour designated by them respectively. Ir
the afternoon each company in the 4th Regiment
was assembled at their various barracks. when the
subject was considered. 1t was our privilege ant
duty to attend the meeting of the palmetto
Ri1emen on that occasion. Soon after the NEE
ting organized, the Captain stated the proposition:
to be submitted and announced that the meeting
was ready for remarks upon the subject Just n
this moment, Maj. .JonN v Moore, of Gen. Nc
GowANs staff also member of the Rihemen,-cn
tered the Building and was geeeted with prolonget
cheers. Upon call being made for him, Maj
MOORE delivered short but thrilling, eloquen
ord effective speech. advocating warm rcspons
to the call for volunteers. His ref'ai
ceivcd with that enthusiasm becoming the occa-
sion, when tried and trusted public servant was
urging those whom he represented in legislative
halls 10 march with him where the fight was
thickest and where the invaders would be rcpulscd
from soil desecrated by their presence. But an
appeal to the Polmctto boys, however eloquent the
orator or convincing the reasons, would not infu
ence their action, as each one determined his own
course so far as in their power. When the call for
volunteers was made, se,cnty:four gallant spirits
announced their readiness to defend the Confeder-
ate flag foreign soil, if necessary. Others, no
less gallant or patriotic, were constrained to defer
their action at that time, for sufficient reasons,
which are well understood and appreciated by the
people of their own District
SiEce that time, however, the Governor has is
sued his proclamation, which settles the matter for
the present and continues present organization
as Regiment The Butler Guards Capt. A. D.
HokE, of Greenville, an elegant and fnely-drilled
corps, has since obtained permission to march as
q company for Virginia, and will take their depar
ture in day or two Aside from this; our Regi- ]