The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-04-25
Editorial Correspondence.

Editorial Correspondence.
CAMP O'CoyyELI, S. c., COLUMBIA, S. c., S. c.,
April 20, 1861. !
Dear Auteui7cnccr: 1t is with pleasure that be-
rin another letter-to the numerous readers of our
paper, satisfied that the friends of the gallant vol
uhteers from the mountain region will be delighted
To hear from them through the medium of public
journal. 1t is impossible for me to note all the
items of interest transpring in barracks, and nei-
tl,cr am able to say much for other companies
tLan that to which 1 belong. Although the re-
mainder Of the volunteers quartcred hard BY,
it is difficult to obtain permits for any considerable
length of time. and then one is prompted to visit
the city and see the sights.
In the Rihcmcn, there has been little sickness
so far, with the exception of such cases as naur-
ally arise from change of climate, water, &c.
These have been limited in number and of short
duration The other companies, so far as known
to me, arc enjoying their time and good health
All arc in fine spirits, lively. jubilant, and dis
posed TO make most of camp life
The Rincncn amusc themselves, in the most sat
islacT0Ty nrrTr1;. n4rins the interya!s between
drills. the vion-that ncvcr-failing accompanl-
ment of sollicrs-s made to while away the tedi-
nm Of inactive camp iirc Some musical indvid-
uals have organized 'Gcc Club, and lndllsiri-
ously send forth dulcct strains cf vocal music,
which arc highly appreciated by those less gifted
in that respect. Last evening the "Club were
in front of the barracks joining with each other III
,rrrrr r.,v5rIrc Ballads such as q Carolina Forcy-
er." when The windows overhead suddenly opened.
and DR.. O'Conncl thc Catholic priest to whom
the building belongs, returned his thanks in an
eloquent manner for the complimentary sercnadc!
| was not present, and leave description to Lieu-
tenant w. w. H., who has promised TO send re-
port of the evenings entertainment to the Ialefh-
gcncer. 1t is proper to say that Dir. 0Connel
kindly offered comnodious room for our accom-
,nodation, and thus afforded us comfortable quar-
tcrs' in ar eligible section of the city. Our camp
has. therefore, been designated in honor of that
gentleman. who evidences the utmost ibcraly and
hospitality towards us. Ills generosity awakcns
the livccst thanks in The breast Of every iifcman
We arc likewise indebted TO several ladies and
citizens cf Columbia for apprcciative attentions
A,nonr tlcsc We remember with grateful feelings
Mrs. Bauskct, Mrs. O'Ncal, hIrs. Ncrnsce. Mrs
C. p. Pelham and Mrs. Cen Jones; also, Peter b.
Glass. ESQ, and our friends Of the Carolnien Of
fee. who have fivorcdeus with papers each day
Those friends from Anderson, who have been III
the city, have not forgotten their boys, either; and
our csnccal thanks arc duc Mr. j. c. Keys for cdi-
blcs, &C., as also to MIR. Il. u. Owings, Of Ham
Durgh. Another instance Of hospitality deserves
mention. 4 day or two since, while parading
through some of the principal streets We passed
the fanors and enchanting gardens known as
IIampton's Garlcns;' = the ladies' who were in
the pia=za, pcrcciving the company, had the gate
thrown open, thus extending an invitation to
march through these beautiful walks so much adj
m;rcd by all who lave ever visited the garden
The invitation was gladly accepted, and " file
right was instantly uttered by our gallant Cap
tain. which brought us up in front of the paialial
cdiacc where, resides. we believe, the Hon JonN
s. pursroy. The eloquent orator and accomplished
ESnlcinan. The Palmcltos were wide awake IN
Observing all that may be seen in The garden and
after spending half hour most pleasantly among
floral beauties quietly returned to the stree; and
resumed their march TO Quarters; not, however,
withou. returning their thanks through The Cap
tain for the courtesy.
The officers of the Regiment are indussflc''aly
engaged in providing for the welfare, comfort and
health of the soldiers. Our new Col. j. B. E.
SLOAN. of Pcndalon, is a courteous gentleman and
cficicrt officer, and very popular with his COM
mand. lis promotion is generally hailed with
satisfaction. Capt. WnlrSIr, of the Hicmcn, is
another deserving of all praise for his efficiency
and kind dcmcanor to those unlcr his guidance.
His qualifications as an officer arc unquesioncd
and superior, while his gcntlcmanly bearing to-
wards the men wins their warmcst affections.
True. there are duties to be performed by COM
mandnr officers altogether unpleasant, and not
calculated to lend usirc to ones popularity; but
these duties are performed by our Captain in such
manner as to render him acceptable to all dis
posed to acquicsce in military discipline and be
subject to reasonable orders. The other officers
are likewise much respected and meet with de-
served popularity.
There is nothing else of especial interest not TO
be found in the city newspapers, from which the
pro tenn. will doubtless CLEAN all items worthy OF
insertion. l will write again in time for next
weeks issue. d. A' H.
Ger. Scott Tc,acnng his S,eOrdtO Virginia.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 19.-Intcili-
ocrce has been received here which au-
fhor;yoe tbe nositive announcement that