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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
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A Call.

At the request Of several gentlemen, we take
pleasure in announcing that meeting Of the ci.i-
Esns of this place aud vicinity will bo held in the
Court House on Saturday next, at 10 o'clock, to
take measures for the relief of any families that
may BIO left in difficult circumstances by the vol
object cannot fail to bring together full meeting
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
MONTGOMERY News.

Montgomery News.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, april ia prolong-
ed Cabinet session, on Virginia affairs was
held to-day.
President Davis has received official Motif.
cation of the secession of Virginia, and that
she is in entire accord now with her Southern
sisters.
Vice President Stephens leaves this evening
for Richmond as Commissioner from this gov
ernment to Virginia.
Gen. Winfield Scott has resigned his posi-
ton as head of the United States Army, and
rendered his services to his native State
Virginia.
The Treasury Department has thus lar
heard that the bids for the new Five Million
Loan have reached eight millions. The small
Ter towns are yet to 6e heard fro,s.
Montgomery has taken two millions, OF
which four hundred dollars is taken by two
negroes, belonging to Gen. Hardaway and
Col Bibb.
The deiences of Texas and Louisiana are
engaging the especial attention of the Govern.
lnent to-day.
MoxrcoMrnY, April 2O-Mr. W. F. Cor.
don, The bearer cf Il copy of the Ordinance OF
Secession passed by Virginia, has arrived in
this city.
Wee President Stephens has left for Rich
mord, and will Lc absent a week.
Hon. Roger a. Pryor, of Va, has been ap-
pointed Colouel in the Army Of the Confede-
rate States.
1t is ruu,vred that Gen, Henninsscn will be
appointed Lieutenant Colonel.
Coor:l Pryor leaves this city tonight for
Virginia, to organize Regiment.
Senator Wigfall is expected tonight. a
large crowd is gathering ~ receive him, and
to hear him speak.
Tie Army Appointments are being rapidly
made.
The requisition upon Alabama for three
thousand troops has been completed.
Governor Moore has left the city for few
days.
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How They Spell:

Much i. boastcd Of the educational facilities af-
forded at the North by their public schools But
the School Committee Of Winchester, Msss., ro-
ported the other day an examination of some Of
their pupils who gave the following words vari-
ously, thus:
Observation-Disclosures
Emyineer-Euginor-Eu -Eusiuicr-Engeure--
generr.
Lnanmmafory-Iuasmisory-i inaamstory-im
anutorv-Indnitu,y. (No, ,psllod right On SIN
plo pspcr) Lfhmus-Islmus-Is
Isthmas-IsmoR.
Yictuals- -yitules-Vituals-V -Victals.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
A PROCLAMATION.

fhpS iiONs
Whereas, seven Of the States formerly com.
posing a part of tbs United States, have, by
sathority of their people, solemny resumed
the powers granted by them to the United
States, and have framed Il Constitution aud
organized Il Government for themselves, t =!
w;.ich the people OF those States are Welding
willing obedience, and have so notified the
President OF the United States by al the for.
.auities incident to such action, and thereby
become to the United States separate, indie
pendent and foreign power and whereas, the
Constitutions of the Uuited States has invested
Congress with tho sole power to declare
war aud until such declaration is made, the
President has no authority TO call for Ill ex-
traorlinary force TO wage offensive war
against any foreign power: and whereas, on
the l5:h instant the President Of the United
States, in plain violation OF the Constitution,
has issued a proclamation calling for II force
Of seventy.tive thousand men, to cause tho
laws of the United States to be duly executed
o:er people who are no longer !. part Of the
Union, and in said proclamation threatens to
exert this unusual force to compel obedience
TO his mandates and whereas, the General
Assembly OF Virginia, by a majority approach
lag to entire unanimity, has declared at its
last session, that the State of Virginia would
consider such an exertion of force as virtual
declaration Of war, to be resisted by all the
power at the command Of Virginia aud sub
seqnently, the Convention now in session, re-
presenting the sovereignty of this State, has
reahrlned in substance the same policy, by
almost equal uuaanity; and whereas, the
State of Virginia deeply sympathizes with the
Southern States, in the wrongs they have
suffered, and in the position they have as
sumed, and having made earnest efforts peace.
ably to compose the differences which have
severed the Union, and have failed in that
attempt through this unwarranted act on the
part of the President; and it is believed that
the influences which operate to produce thi,
1,rncla NATION "gsinst the seeded States will
,ear upon this Commonwealth,
: exercise her undoubted right
powers granted by her people,
the honor cs Virginia that 81
- Sc of force against her people
re5a !: Therefore, /, John Letcn.
he Commonwealth of Fr.
1t proper to order all armed
;nts or companies within this
:sra to hold themselves in readi-
-.edatc orders, and upon the re.
ception of this proclamation, to report to the
A Iiutant General of the State their organiza.
tiun and numbers, and prepare themselves
Tor efficient service. Such companies as are
not armed and equipped will report that fact,
that they may be properly supplied.
In u.itness whereof, have hereunto set my
band all caused the seal of the Common
wealth to be affixed this the Ii 1th day OF April,
1861, and in the e5th year of the Common
wealth. JOHN LETCHER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

CuSYEpuRATE LIGHT GrARDs.-This corps
commanded by Capt. Edward j. Walker have
received orders, upon very short notice, to
lrare for Richmond on tomorrow morning.
They have had but little time for preparation,
but We are coniidcut that our citizens will not
permit them to leave in want Of any comfort.
We predict q good report Of their prowess
UPON the iield uf battle.--Augusta Republic
ofSunday.
\ HANDSOME DoyATloN-We understand
that OUR fellow. citizen, Thomas 5. Metcalf,
ESP, on yesterday, authorised Capt. Blodget
to lave his company promptly uniformed and
equipped, and draw TN him for the expense Of
doing So. 1t is probable the amount will be
ubou, twelve or fifteen hundred dollars.
This is prompt aud patriotic action on the
part Of Mr.. Netcalf, and we trust will be fol-
lowed by men Of wealth and patriotic impulse
in every portion OF the Confederate SLateS.-
Cunsti,utiunaist.
STEAMERS DETAIsEp.-News reached this
city yesterday rolning that the steamship II.
K. Cuylcr had been detained ut New York,
for what reason We have lot learned.
Shortly after the receipt of the dispatch
announcing the detention Of the Cuylcr, the
steamship Potomac, about 10 leave Ler wharf
for Baltimore. was taken possession Of by our
author ties Savannah Ncw..
TENNESSEE \ UNrr-L"t the friends Of the
South every where be assured that in ,l.c hour
:" trial whici is nuw upon us, 1iMncssee mill
b., Is nor IL hsy, Il unH. All pas, di-sensions
are hushcd. There is but one Voice. Down
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

The soldiers from Eigefeld whether at Charle,-
ton, Norfolk, or elsewhere, will be supplied with
the Adcerii.er at 50 cts for months or 81 for 6
months. It will be to them regular letter from
home, as we shnll mail tie packages to Cnr:aips
commanding. We shall huvo au eye to such local
inform nation rs may intereyt them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

The CHARLESTON FLEET.-We have al
ready stated that two steam-tugs accompanied
the Baltic in her late voyage from this port. :,
One of these little vessels was the Yam
kec" and it was so well understood she was 90.
ing to Charleston that her regular captain gave
place to another, who had been under fire aud
who volunteered his services. The opinion
prevailed that the Yankee was to be first sent
in with provisions, uuaccompanied by any war
vessel.
Before sailing her hose were 80 arranged
that all the boiling water in the steam boiler
could be thrown at great distance in any
direction. This was intended as measure of
defence, aud if the Charlestonans attempted
to board and capture the vessel, the Captain
avowed his purpose to give them the contents
of the boiler straight in the face.-N. Y. Eve.
ming Post, April l3.
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Goods from Charleston.

MR. E. PBss, senr, has bought fresh stock Of
goods in Charleston. They were purchased under
the full influence of tho triumphant cuunonading
Of Fort Sumter, he having witnessed the whole Of
is;-And they are now being sold under the in
apiratiOu of Virginia's action, which has opened
tho old soldier's hsart wider than ever. Call
while he is in good humor, and examine his va
rind atork
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

Of course these regiments will have an op-
portunity of voting for or against the service,
but no cne doubts the result. Both .yegi-
ments will be en- route, in few days, ,'ior the
scene Of their future laurels.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
Robbers About.

The store of Mr.. JACK CurArHAn, NO learn,
was brokon into during Thursday night last and
goods abducted to the amount Of 5000 or $500.
DR.. SAN. BRuNsoN's smoks.houso was robbed
on Saturday night,-also Mr.. z. L. BAnTLEr's,-
but to what extent we do not learn.
Is the patrol system sbandoued1
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Governor Letchcr's Reply to Secretar,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, }
21cHuuyp. Va. Auril lG. 1851. {

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RICHMOND, Va, April lG, 1861.
Hon. Sinon Cameron, Secretary Q. War.
SIR: received your telegram Of the l5:h,
the genuiuene>s Of which doubted. Sncr
tast time have received yeur con mnnica,
ton, mailed the same day, in whc" a;n re-
quested to detacli fruu. the m;inia or tue
State Of Virginia 'he quota designated in
table" which sou append, Ito serve as nian-
try or rillencn for The period Of three months,
unlcs. suoner discharged"
In rery tnthis communication, bave only
L. $av that the militia Of Virginia will not h:
iurnished 10 the = ,wer. ii. Washington, FOR
u V .uri, or pn:l os'. rs they have i'll view.
Your c!j,ct is 20 su :jugatc tLe Southern
S;a:cs, a',! r.laisi,i II made upon III. for
sach An o:J"t-nn object. in my Judgment,
not witkiu the pnr'i.w o! the Cvas,i u;ion, "r
th. ac. "t lI9j-wi not BE- c.,upiel with.
Yuu have ri,, sen to :nuu2rrn'c CIVIL war. AID
HAVING done 3d. VIC viii meet il. In II piiit as
d cr,l;:.c. as the :lc:,mi:i. r;.;l has :Sl,:b.
ilel towards ;hr Sou,h. K. ? rl!uiiy,
JOHN LETCHER,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
From Montgomery.

We clip the following paragraphs from the
Montgomery (Ala.) Confederation, OF april
Ii:
AproGNruEyTs.-A. G. Hudgins and John
F. Holden, csqs., resigned cadets iaom An
napolis, have been appointed m!dShpmen in
the navy of the Confederate States Lieut..
In.rahaln, of Mississippi, las been appointed
10y the Secretary of War to a First Licuten-
ancy in the army. Mr.. I. belonged to the
United States army, and is relative oil Com
uodure lugraham.
WE ADMIRE His PLvcx.-The Hon. Alex
ander H. Stephens said, in speech at ATTAIN
ta, on Monday morning, thatit woud take
seventy times Seventytiye thousand men to
intinidate tie Southern people, and that all
the force old Abe could bring against Us could
not make I'd afraid.
This is true pluck. Tue people OF the Con-
iederate States have at the heal Of affairs two
brave, fearless, prudent statesmen, in the
persons Of Davis and Stephens.
GEx. PII.Low-As We stated in cur issue
Of yesterday, this gentleman arrived in our
city on Monday night, and took quarters at
the Exchange. Being thorough, full blooded
sece<s;onist, whose sympathies are fully with
the great southern revolution, he has visited
our city for the purpose Of rendering to the
President ten thousand gallant TenneSseeans,
who are now ready to take up the line oi
march Gen. Pillow is accompanied by John
Z. Burch, Esq, the able and talented editor
Of the Nashville Union and 1imerican.
"Look Our FOR THE ENGINE WHEN THE
WHISTLE BLows."-A telegraphic dispatch,
sent from this city night or two ago, rela-
tive to the intentions of President Davis, if
"such and such thing" happens, hasaroused
the Blacks to such a degree that they are
fully on the lookout for the great Southern
locomotive, Old Abe has telegraphed the
Massachusetts ard Rhode Island chivalry to
stay at home, Or else they might get run over.
Strange things will happen-strauger things
to happen.
The" WuIrE HousE."-The President aud
his good lady, and family, have removed to
the new white House,
SHOT LANDED on SASTA Rosa IsLASD.-It
* authoritiyely stated that a large number Of
shot were landed on Santa Rosa Island, for
Fsrt Pickens night or two ago.
REINFORCEMENT OF PlcEESs.-It is said
that only one hundred additional soldiers have
been placed in Fort Pickens. Major Towers
succeeds Slemner in command.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
TransferOf Troops.

Says the Charleston Courier Of tho goth: /" The
Secretary Of War, Gen. D. F. Jamison, leaves to-
duy for Montgomery, to make arrangements for
tho transfer of the troupE now in the service of
tho State to the Government Of the Confederate
Statos >@
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Responses to Lincoln.

Read again these capital responses to Old Abe.
Wsr Department:
PRlSxvopr, Ky., April Is, 1851.
To the Srcretarr Of War:
Your dispatch has been received. In anfver,
say emphatieslly, Kentucky will furnish no troops
for the wicked purpose Of sabdsins her sister
Southern States.
(Siyusd,) M4ooYsIy, -
Governor Of kentucky.
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Gen. d. l.. BOnhem.

We are pleased to observe in the Courier Of
Saturday, that Gen. NJ L.. Bonham has been ap-
pointed by President Davis BrigsdiOr- General in
the Confederate Slater Army.
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" ----< -
ERnM TILE SnI:THERE

COMMISSIONERS FROM THE SOUTHERN Con-
rrnrrAcY.-As We announced in our prey.
Gus number, the Hon. Mr.. Ysncey and Judge
Eost-reccntly appointed with Mr.. Dudley
Mann, as Commissioners from the Southern
Cunfrdcracy to Great Britain, France, Spain,
and other European Powers, arrived here last
Wednesday TN board the clpler steamer Ha-
baua, and will leave to day TO-: Southampton,
by the British Mail steamer Clyde. Mr.. bud
lev Mann was to leave New York for Europe
last week, and the three Commissioners will
M eli in London to Organise their movements,
xnd proceed to the different courts to obtain
a speedy recognition by the European nations
Interested in commerce with the Southern
United States, Of the new ly organised Isepub.
lie of the Confederate States.
Mtssrs. Yancey and r. ct called on II. E.
tie Captain. General, who received them with
his usual aiFability. IN distinguished gentlemen
who have been entrusted with highly impor-
t.ut commissions from the Provi. iui.al Gov
errInent of the Confederate States. Several
,r our principal citizens called ON Messrs
Nancey and ls1st, and they were invited to
iii with some OF them dnriag their supurn
among us.-Cuban Messenger, April /.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

G5- See the call Of A. PERRIN and others. 1t
is eminently right and proper, and NE hope the
undertaking will succeed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
MAJOR AyDEKsoS.-The New York Jeurna


Cf Commerce says:
"The gallant conduct of Major Anderson
elicits praise from all lips. His position has
been one of great delicacy and danger, re.
quiring consistency and courage. He has nc.
Quilted himself well, and deserves the public
approbation. We notice that the chivslrous
South Carolinians expressed warm admiration
for his gallant conduct.
We met on Wednesday one of the laborcrs
who had been quartered in Fort Sumter for
some weeks, resident and citizen of Char.
leston, and he spoke in emphatic terms of the
character and worth of Major Anderson.
Yet, for surrendering after All obstinate de-
fence. after having exhausted all bis cartridges
and with q fire raging within the fort render
ing access to the magazine or making cart
ridges, even had there been materials, fatally
dangerous Major Anderson is branded as O
traitor by the Wecb and Greeley tribe Of war
riors.
Major AnderSon's greatest, or only error,
was in leaving Fort Observation-Disclosures
Courier, April is.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

Two or three weeks ago the EdgeGeld Adee'ti-
ser accused the Home J"urmai of "tosdyism III
the direction Of Lincoln" We had failUd to see
this, although Wv read the Home Juurnnl usually
with gres. deal Of attention; yet, knowing the
Adcert-er to be one Of the closest readers amongst
our exchuuses, we concluded it WAS su, and re.
solved to keep bright lookout to see il this
hitherto hiyh-toued Journal. the delight Of South
cru US we'll HI Northern lterati, was stopping to
the low and vile flth uf sbolitonism. We do not
vet know that tho -idrerfi.rr was mistaken. II
has. however, been cuutradic:ed distinctly and
smphstexlly' by Southern writor ~ to the
Washington States and Caius. W. sincerely hope,
for the honor of letters il for no higher or more
practical consideration, that M"rris AMI Willis,
both OF whufe names are welded to Amsrican
literature will keep the Home J"urn"l whore it
has always been heretofore, entirely above suspi-
cion Let W. have amidst the unbrUthcrly and
cuntemptu"us depreciation ~ universal Ut the
North, at least one paper that h"ats to us sim
ply upon the breast-desp current of human sym.
pathy."
The above is from the Yurkville Enquirer and
copy il mainly to agree with it in its apprecia
tion Of tho Home Journal. There is no paper in
America for which wo have higher regard. And
we believe its distinguished editors are pure men,
and patriots untainted with sectional error. Their
paper too is as remarkable for its fairness AZ it is
for it's e1csllsnce. But the "dist net and em-
phatic" contradiction Of the said Southern writer
| to the contrary notwithstanding, we dill see fro
line paragraph in one number of tho Journal that
seemed to as to "inciime to toadyism iu the drsc.
Gou Of the Lincolns." II vss notice Of them
after the fashion Of illusions sometimes made to
ROYAL uersOnsges-a sulali mutter, to be saro but
inclining, ss thought aud said, to court b"bbe-
ry 1t is with regret, however. that We find ou.
brief comment mndo so much Of North IS we'll
as South. With this single email exception, aud
which We may have construed smiss, we have
seen nothing in the columns Of tho Home J"n,nci
that could prejudice the most sensitive southern
resder.
Will the Mobile Register, Yorkvilio Enquirer,
Washington States. Now York Day Book, and
other papers that have noticed this matter, plta'e
give room to our explanatory rem 'rks.
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ALEXANDER HAAlLruN on TIE CoSsrlTu-
r,uS ur THE UNITED STArES.-The following
prophetic language WAS held by Alexander
lIamlton Oh his resignation Of the office of
Secretary of tic Treasury in lI95. Holding
IN his hand small book, containing copy
Of tie Federal Constitution, he said:
Now, mark my words! So long US we
are young and virtuous people, this innt. u
rncnt will bind US together IN mutual interest,
mutual mrfarc, and mutual happiness but
when we become old and corrupt, it will bind
us no longer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
Old Virginia.

That great commonwealth of frsemen has st
length sererel iis connection with IN oppressive
majority and united with the Seven Stars of tho
South in rindicasiug the principles Of republican
liberty. Mske roon for the Star Of the Old Do-
minion And welcome, welcome, thousand
times welcome be her sons and daughters to the
new Southern fold
1t IL IN event which many Of as have never
seased to expect With still xbiding faith however
adverse the politieal symptoms of her delay. And
it is surely one for which ws have hoped ou with
the deepest suliritudo. After sil, it has perhaps
occurred at the auipiciOus moment. 1t is certain
y glorious momeat fer Eingiria's ancient re-
noTn hot when security beckoned her 10 the
work;-not when q racillating administration at
Washington seemed about to fall to pieces from iu
own ine"hersnt ounssls;-But when, tho frst
confu.irn brayed, that administration had hur-
dened its face and barcd its insulting arm for the
subjusstion Of tho seven sisters when its blind
dsrotees hzd bean summoned by tons of thou
sands to the rescue and when all its powerful ap-
pliancss had been set in motion with fsndish goal
to ensurs our downfall then twas that Virginia
threw herself into the imminent deadly breach
and saia Z" If this be your purpOssi you can
children" And to these children, in the language
Of ons Of her Own bsrds, she now eIclains:
"Cau you forget my glory,
Ny valiant sons Of old p
Names chrouicled in story,
Deeds bazonod in bright gold7
Ny enemies assemble
To scorn me and disgrace:
Go, make the invader trsmble;
90, scourss tho trsacherous race.
~ gave them broad doninions;
gsvo them liberty;
And now the ungrststul minions
Hsve turned to fettor me.
Long years have bGen pleading
That they ghould grant me peace;
But they, my voice unhseding,
Vow Wat shsll never cease.
I" Leave then your peaceful labours;
Unfurl your banners high;
Bring your rihos and your sabres,
And 60 prepared to die.
To die for inc s glorious;
So died your sires OF yoro:
My Tons, como back victorious;
Or never come back more"
Itwas to bo expected that the intelligence of
Virginia's action would be hailed ut tho South
with delight. It has been SO, and even more =
enthusiasm, ecstasy has marked it's reception in
all quarters. Even tho late Cotton States theori
zora are joining ia tho chorus iof rejoicing. And
how natural, how righteous For where is the
district, or town, OF hamlet throughout the South,
that is not all the hospitabls and true for ts
intsrminglipg Of Virgins blood3 And what re-
feeting man can fail to rejoice, that tbs good
commonwealth which acted SO distinguished
part in tho Revolution Of lT73 10 with us in the
Revolution of 1861 with US, for veal or for
woe, now and forever?
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ProcIamations by the Governors Of vir-
ginia and North Carolina.
The following proclamation was issued on
Wednesday, hy Governor Letcher. The en-
TIE military force Of the Commonwealth will
respond "itl. slacr;ty 10 ;he order
Dg the Gorefnor Of FuJmiu.