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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
rhe Fire in Chnrlcston.

The general heart Of The State has throbbcd
with anxiety and pain at the recent intelligence
of the terrific fire in Charleston. The sympathie'
Of the people of the interior flow towards the sui
rsrcrs in unaffected sadness. The trial would
have been heavy at any time, but now it is cx-
s:cmely So; Yet the brave-hearted spirits Of our
metropolis can bear up against it, il any can.
And we trust the Legislature will soon extend
such assistance as the nature Of the case will per-
nit. We observe that Congress will rny to the
State. in view of this disaster, s225a.oo0 of the
government Indebtedness on account of advances
by South Carolina. Sarely it will take The course
indicated by President DAVIS.
The reader will find the principal Items of this
destructive con1asratinn in another column.
Among the many contributions in aid oi the
Charleston sufferers the following arc noteworthy
slO1,OOOl'y the noble Legislature of Georgia.
$500 by the generous rerpIc of Augusta, with
ditiuns every day.
$!,CGO by the rlanlc.s' Bunk Uf Savannah.
\ Sl0.GCJ loan Gear Of interest far one year by
thc Merchants & Planters Bank. Savannah.
$ ,u0U by the Charlotte K. il. Company.
OF course the contributions .! Charleston eiti-
zers have hccn numerous and liberal. Surely
help will flow in from all quarters.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
How To Use It.

Hose to use bacon, is the question; And it in
wolves duty on the part of every man in the Con-
fedcracy. The answer is plain use it with tho
strctest possible economy. Many will do this
from sheer necessity; but many others will not bo
thus stratcncd in its use, and it is to these ye
chiefly address the remark. Those who have
enough to do them, should save all they can for
the general benefit. This is patriotism. Those
who have barely enough, should strive to mako
out with it, even though they are fully able to
purchase more. This is patriotism too. For is
it not true, that by as much as this class of con-
sumers keep out o: the market by just so much
will the poor of the country fnd bacon cheaper.
Aud again, who is no that would roll in abun-
dance whilc the country is in distress2 Wo can
not think there a:e any who could do this if
they would for moment reflect upon the princi.
pie of action above indicated, and which, we sub
nit is ut once unsehgh, and calculated as far as
it goes to benefit the people at large, and by con.
sequence the common cause.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18

The LATE SK!RMiSIi NEAR BEAuFo&T.-ih
our issue Of tie J;!! inst, We alluded to col
lision between the enelny and the South
Carolina cavalry. 1t seems to lave occurred
as follows:
On the 9Th, at dark, a detachment Of tie
mounted regiment, under command Of Col.
w. E. Martin and Maj. q. w. Oswald, crossed
over Port Royal Ferry, under orders to com.
plete the burning Of cotton commenced ten
days previously by Capt. S. Elliott, Of the
Beaufort Volunteer Artillery. Cul. Martini
with two guides, one Of whom was Capt. U.
Barnwel, and ten lncu, proceeded towards
Beaufort, while Maj. Oswald brought on the
remainder Of the detachment Of ii!ly men.
When within three quarters of Il mile OF
the town, in perfect darkness, their advanced
party, under the Colonel, were fired upon by
the enemy's pickcts, at the distance Of about
thirty yards. Ot' the South Carolina troops,
Capt. BarnweIl was wounded. BY tue return
of the fire it is supposed two OF the eiicmy
were killed.
The SOUTH Carolina cavalry remained TWEEN,
ty-four hours on the island, and completed
the work which they We're sent to do. There
is scarcely any cotton left ON the is!and.-Sa-
vsnnah News, 18th.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
Help for the Needy

Tho undersigned appeal to the citizons of this
incorporation and vicinity to come forward to The
hclp of the needy families Of our volunteers in
the field. The fund heretofore contributed which
has been small in the aggregate, is o. ely ex-
hauste,l, aud the severity of the times is on the
iccrrasc. We muat provide for those our charity
embraces in this instance according to our several
Abilities or we arc unworthy The goods and COM
frrts with which Heaven has blessed US. There
are fully one half of the male citizens Of this
place who have contributed literally nothing to
aiv.nce tho objects Of this Committee; what they
have done for the poor soldiers home otherwise,
We do not know. But we cntreat all who can
spare single dollar to bring it at once to either
Of the undersigned. Our book shall be always
open to the inspection Of subscribers; and sooner
ur later if desired full list will DO published Of
these contributors. Now is The timo for all to
lend their aid and we earnestly ssk prompt
response. GEORGE A. ADDISON,
JAMES RAINsF0RD,
JOHN HuIET,
ARTHUR SIMKINS,
II. 4. WRIGHT,
Committee.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
Christmas.

The ancient holidays approach and viii find
the american people in tho ml.t "f crue! wal,
-tuo cruel VIC fear, to aimit OF hrins modified
by the usually liberalizing influences of this hal
lowed season. The enemy that impiously seeks
to violate the vine and fg-tree of Southern pros
per;ty, knows little of the .hlimc quality Of for
civencss which should prevail during the festival
that commentaries n Sariurs birth. Blind to
justice and to truth, ho has let slip his dogs Of
war upon Southern soil, and ,l"ya Indeed they
seem to be 20 isr as the dictates of Christian vir
tue are considered. But, even with tais army Of
moncrcls on our const. why not let the old fashion
sill 20 on Let the children be happy. Let the
ncgr,es have q full vacation. And let al endcr"r
to cultivate pleasant relations, unc toward another.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18

running TIE BLOCKADE OF THE PuT1MAC.
a letter 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-past screnths
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 iib halyards,
which brought the jb down by the run. The
wind va. fair at the time, but the tide being
on the cub was against the schooner. The
disaster to the jib did not prevent her frola
continuing her course. She passed the bat
erics without further damage. anl has arrived
safely at Washington. The batteries on the
Maryland shore replied 10 those OF the rebels,
and !, brisk cannonadc was kept up on both
sides. Several Of tic cncmy's shells were
observed to burst about hall :: mile over the
Maryland shore. During the cannonadc the
Reiiuncc 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 ranc oil the schooner has Mot been as,
ccr;ained.
There is no doub: the rebels have artillery
Of sufficient force 10 reachany OF the regiments
Of the Lrigadrs Of Uicns. Hooker and Sicklcs:
il they could only gctthe proper range. Som"
of The rebel guns along The Potomac carry
over four miles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
A Good Dinner.

1tis almost unnecessary to bid our readers
mark the card Of the Indies, having reference TO
u good, big dinner to come of On Thursday next
Chcal, too,-unly so cts apiece ;-and can any
une Individual attempt to compass the nice things
that will he there served up? And what is more
after getting good dinner, you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you have aided the
noble regiment of Col. JONES, in which VIC all
feel so deep an interest. The "snludn House
will be the scene of the festival and we trust that
every body will turn out and give the "soldler'
Aid Society" . bumper.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18

CAMrAlGS IN THE WEsr.-From the Bowl.
ing Green letter of the 9th, to tie Nashville
Banner, we clip the iallowing
Oar ariny is here. fortified and strongly
reinforced. The Northern arm" is nn the
o;her side Of Green River, with picke,s .hrcwn
considerably forward. Each party is anxi";is
to gain some advantage oi tl.c other, and is
actively ON the alert to secure the advantage.
Whenever either army crosses Green River,
or Moves in large numbers toward that stream,
general engagement may he expected. As
tp wh.c party will first venture general ad-
vance, remains to be seen. yet believe
that the force at this point under Johnston
and Buckner will make the advan"c, and un-
les, uu;nanked by some unl""k",! i"r movr
men: Of the enemy, believe the advance will
be made very soon.
Be that rs it may a battle at this place, or
somewhere in this region is, TO all appear.
ances, inevitable. II an assault is made upon
the town it will be defended to the bitter end !;
il IN attempt is ul.de to bcsicge the place, the
bcsiegers Will be outgcneraIed and driven
back il neither be attempted, then our forces
will move forward and offer the gage of bat
tie, which will no doubt be accepted. The
anxiety of each army to fiHd out the strength:
position and designs Of the adversary is: oi
cuursc, extreme. The alcrtncss and intro
pdIiy Of onr scouting parties cannot b. ex-
ccll:d a,;L rsait in the greatest advantages
10 the army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
Come on with the Blankets.

The appeal still comes from our men in the
army 4" Hasten on the blankets" And shall it
be in vain? Shall our soldiers suffer il their re;-
pie can help it? We don't mean by :" their people
their own particular families this were too little
and mean view of the matter we include all
who have an interest in what that poor suffering
suldicr is fighting for: the deliverance of the
South from her bit;crcs, fucs. Fur this he braves
the hard wintor's freezes we'll the cncmy's
might Against tho latter he defends himself
and in loing ~ he defends y"u, he defends us, he
defends all. BUT he n'ks our aid in warding of
the pcrils of tho rigorous scasOn. Can it bc re-
fuscd' There are Some perhaps who would give
blankets If they had cotton with which to mako
comforts in their stead. What generous planter
will proTer to give cotton for this purpose to al
who will give blankets? lie would thus to some
extent share tho credit Of tho gift. We wait for
roply.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18

REPORTS FROM THE AEMr.-Thc War De-
partmcnt continues to receive reports of an
spprehendcd attack upon the Peninsula, but
we are unable to give the precise information
upon which they are founded. We have in
trlI:gcncc that The CunSrcssmcm in Washing
ton, who coiuc fresh from the people, arc
pressing Mcclellan 10 make an attack and win
a great victory somewhere, and the impatience
Of the Yankees in consequence OF his Slow
movements begins 10 manifest Itself III vari-
Gus ways. Ii nay he That he will be forced
to yield to the pupuiar pressure. and make
the long delayed advance, though we do not
believe he will do so of his own voltlon.
There is no important news from any quarter
We have nu confirmation Of the reported fight
between Ashby's command and the enemy on
Sunday last -Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
some time mast under the rec.orship of the

some time past under the rectorship of the
Rev. Mr. pienliss. 1t is entirely destroyed
TIE FRIENDS MEETING IlorsE.-Thi, un.
pre-, ending STRUCTURE Oh King street, South oil
Queen street, WAS burned to tie 81 o''rd.
THE ST.. AypsEw's HALL.--rhis we'll known
and Listu.ic building: in which the Cohreh-
tion Oh the People OF South Garulina held its
sittings ami agreed upon The Ordnance oi
Secession, Oh the .OtL of December of last
year, is now in ruins. The walls are staiid-
ing, but the inleriur is entirely cuIisu'nei.
We learn tust Tue spientld iu!l length ror-
trait vr QueGn Vi t.4n hy IN eliineilt artist,
which las ala ayS Jern considered ne ol the
attractions uf tic loJm, Il, %rl aa the por-
traits Of lunno, Robertson, King aud others,
were removed il time.
INsriruTE HALL.-This magnificent Hal
the lary,s. in the Suulil, is lost I" us, ana we
ieel sure that it viii be seriously inlsaed-
connected, as it wa, with tue popular heSrt,
by the iuct that. within It's walls, the first up
risin IS uf the people Of Charleston III this
revolution had utlcranct and. more thai all,
because the Oriillance of Secession was ratl'
fled there Those who, but short year ago:
were witnesses of those suul-stirring sceHSs
which ended in secession, will deeply regret
the demolition OF the Institute.
The Office of the Southern Express COM
pany was burned to the ground, and large
quantity of miscellaneous goods was lost. he
Express Office will, we learn, be re-oprned IN
Meeting street, opposite tho Charleston 10.
tel, in few days.
CAMERON & Co.'S "PnogSlx IRoN WORKS ,
This extensive foundry and machine shops is
again in ashes, being tue second time IN the
last ten wears that its energetic and popular
propr!etors have been visited with fire. Tbe
entire premises arc in ruins. including large
quantities ni Shot. shell and other ordnance
stores. ready for delivery t" the Confederate
States; amongst which were valuable aud I'M
proved machinery for rillng cannon, making
percu. sion caps, &c. The epowccul steam hire
engine, which was prominently at work du-
ring tae conilagratinn at different points, was
built a, III establishment. We sincerely
trus. that our stalwart friend and his GO work
crs will SOON. phoenix like. arise from thelT
ashes, aud overcoming all Obstacles furnish
another illustration Of their ability 10 NEE;
the most dishearteuius rererses with manly
ior,itude.
The entire loss svariously estimated at from
FIVE to seven millions.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
MigfNll'S Flag.

The Virginia correspondent of the Austin (Tcx)
Ga.eiie writes thus Of the flag of Col. WrcrALL's
Texas regiment:
1t bears the emblem of the Sc Lone Star an'l
this is of pure While silk, yet in Il blue ground
the (rl,iS arc purple and white The hearts OF nj!
arc rycted To it. 1T never will bc given up. An
old war.wurn warrior approached it, and as his
eyes gazcd steadily upon the banner. he said
''That star WAS made Of the bridal dress OF the
lady Of our gallant Cuoncl! She worked 1t up
with her fair hands, and gave it TO us TO carry
through the battles Of our country How could
We fail to protect it with our lives! No, sir!
never failed to meet the enemy, when that star
was our wa,chword. and now, when our whole
South is in danger, feel that my poor life can
he given up easily upon that flag ms M shroud' y
The OILS! fellow with his gray hairs, still stands
before me in memory. Such is tho feeling ui
every Texan.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
For the Advertiser.
From the Coast.
GARDENS CORNER, s. c.,

GARDENS CORNER, s. c.,
December Z, 1851.
Gardens Corner {not Gardnor's Corner MS it is
frequently enormously called) is situated at the
head Of small tide-wuter Creek, at the Junction
of the Combahee and Port Royal Ferry roads
leading to Pocotaligc Station: it is distant about
rix miles from the Combahee, four from Port
Royal Ferry and seven from the Station. Tho
region surrounding, is regarded the most unheal-
thy in the low country, and the Corner the sckli-
cst spot in this section.
At present this position is occupied by the l4th
Regiment, S. C. V, commanded by Col. JANRs
JOKES, which, with its out-posts, constitute the
adranc forces of the Coast Army this side Port
Royal River, and consequently is point Of some
interest. The pickets and videttc, from this COM
mand scour the whole country between the Riv-
ers, keeping q sharp lookout for the Yankee crui-
scrs sometimes visible, but which have not yet
dared to land u single marnuder on tho mdin.
The vigilance of Col. JONES is untiring. He feels
the Importance of the position, and believe it is
generally conceded that with bis extensive militia
ry knowledge, experience, powers of discipline,
and fattering antecedents, deserves higher rank
than he now holds. And if there is Brigudisys
General to be selected from the South Carolina
officers, with due Difference to the claims Of others,
it is acknowledged that moro competent and
accomplished officer than Col. JAMES JONES could
not be appointed lie would then be in position
which the service imperatiycJ demands and
needs.
At night the heavens above the Islands are
frcnucnty illuminated with flames ascending from
burning gin-houscS, and doubtless the fends who
came to conquer US look and trembe as they gaze.
Can people so enrnss: hc subdued3 Ne,
never: their sacrifices will ascend to high heaven
crying for vengeance upon tLe heads of the brutal
randals who would bio. oat orr name from among
the nations Of the euTth
Old Edgefeld is nobly represented in the 18th
in the Companies of Captains WEST, PERRIN and
Tomkins. They are fue-lookipg and drill to =
miracle.
The .idrer,iser is II welcome visitor. We lore
to see lis dear familiar face
There are few eases Of pneumonia, but tho
health Of tho Regiment is generally good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
Death of Lieutenant John b. Gregg.

The reader will find elsewhere a simple but
earnest obituary tribute to this gaiunt young
officer, who, with many other brave spirits, has
gone lciurr" 10 his eternal reward. 1t was not
our privilege to know much Of him personally,
but the voice Of many devoted friends testiiics to
his aminbility and worth. Sweet DC his repose,
until the last trump shall call the nations to the
Bar Of judgment! and glorious bo his undylns
heritage at the right hand Of Rcdccming Love
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
8. Monsieur Tonson Come Again."

s.Monsicur Tonson Come Again"
Having knocked at the door of our Town Coun-
ell chamber repeatedly on a particular subject,
wo come again to tho same portal and ask to be
heard. Will you, gentlemen, please excuse us.
Fearing that mnrc important affairs ha"o diverted
your attention from n suialler one, we take the
liberty again TO invoke some action "n yonr par;
relative to the more perfect order and security OF
this incorporated town. 1t il surely no unsuta-
bic time TO think of this business. The season
and our circumstances alike puut 10 the propriety
of doing so. 1t may be that you have attended
to what VIC indicate; if 80, excuse our ignorance.
Ir the opposite, we hope not to be considered Off
cious in again reminding you cf it, Would !"
special ordinance on the subject Of patrols. per
mits, impropcr asscmh!agca, &C.. &C., be ar!isS
The object is not to kill TIE cujuyments Of the
season, but to ensure them to all "dcccntly aud
in ORDER
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
A FEDERAL COLONEL TO BE SnoT.-The
81, lT,,<,JnI

a FEDERAL COLONEL TO BE SnoT.-The
New York Herald says:
a runlor WAS prevalent in this city yester-
day, based upon information received from
Washington in private letter, that Colonel
James L. kerrigan, of the Fifteenth New
York Volunteers, and member Of Congress
from this city, who was some short time since
tried aud convicted of treason, is to be shot,
his death warrent, it is said having been
signed yesterday. 1t will be remembered
,hll Mr. kcrri.an's name was mentioned in
this city several months ago in connection
with secret organization in hchalt Of the
South Subsequently,, however, he raised a
regiment in the Service of the government,
but soon after lis arrival at tie seat OF war
he was removed from command aud tried by
court martial Oh charge OF communicating
with tue enemy.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
Late from Lincolndom.

WAsnlyGruy. Dec. lO.-Seward'S letter to
Minister Dray.on in France is out. Seward
is ,.,x,uus to abolish rrivateering; the Thou
ye..rl is cur; in his reply; ami Seward re-
iects tic l..,tcy's proposition CT neutrality.
Gem. Wilkes. in ms Official statement uf the
arrest Of Mcssrs. Mason and SIidrll charges
the British agent with completely i'll their es-
cape ard departure for Europe.
In the House OF Representatives, Mr. Pen
de,on, ui Ohio, moved Il resolution that Con-
etess alone as the power u suspend the writ
OF hu5cus corDus. liz spoke at some length
on Tie resolution. which was, ..owcver, ia
Lle,|-tbe y,,,. being four to one in favor Of
tbat r..,uIt
Nrw YnAr D.r.lO.-Cntton market firm,
sales lo.J,,v ni $40 Lalrs, Midrling Cparids,
u,,nl,d II &;;l.3l5c.
The Aboli;io,; ,endcncy is increasing at the
N.r,h
CORRESPONDENT of the Plila,el,hia En-
,pir,r saw, That n,,nIur Of the riLiz.,,s of
(;,nrnc,ny,n and Alexandria openly favor the
c,n.sdrr.,cs
r,.sol,,t;cp f,yorinr the abolition of slave.
ry in the District Of Columbia, has been
brought ND in Congress. There is no doubt
that Congress will move i'll this matter at an
early day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
For Conventions.

1t will he seen that our old and respected fel-
low-ciizen, Major GEORGE BOSWELL, is the only
nominee for the vacancy in the State Convention.
We trust the people will turn out and compliment
him with as full vote ns the circumstances of
the case will admit.
Remember tho day: Monday ne.rf.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18

FROM BEAuroRr.-A report reached ero
Yesterday that ,llc Yankees bad advanced
gone of their troops TO position near Fort
Royal Ferry, and lat nn Tuesday last, M
der cover oi s,rnc artillery which they had
placed in position, they crossed to the main
and deslroyed apmr rifle pits which our forces
had Observation-Disclosures Courier, l3tb.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
An Improvement.

Mr. AnxER ErsHHELL has left at thia oflco one
OF his improved attachments to the spinning wheel.
We are incapable OF describing such things, and
hope any one interested will call and see for him.
self 1t is said to accelerate the wheel very con-
sidcraLly and 10 work well generally.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-12-18
The Old Resolve.

The States Rights sentiment at tho head of this
paper is al cnsth baptized in Carolina blood split
upon Carolina soil. it WAS in lS$ thar GEORGE
MchrrFlE inlitrd ;hc Address of the Sou:h Caro-
lima Convention 20 the other States, in exposition
of our cause ana Of our cuurse ut that period.
Sreak;ng OF the Protective System be said
" We have net the slightest apprehension that
the General Government will attempt To force this
system upon us hy military power. We have
warned nur brethren nt the consequences Of such
IN attempt. Dut il, notwithstanding, such course
nr madness should he purs~c,l We here socmnly
declare. that this system ul oppression shall never
p-cvai! in Suuih Cairlinn, until none but dastards
are let tm submit 10 H. We would infinitely pre-
fer that :hc territory of the State should be the
cemetery ni trccmcn i!iau that it Sh' uld become
tn: hLhi'at"n uf slaves Actuuted hy these prin-
ciples anil annnici by these sentiments, nee ~W
ciiny 10 the piiias et TIC temple Of our hbcrtics.
nnR il il mu4t .juH, ~c ~iH ltr.sh amidst the