The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-01-10
The volunteering on Thursday last.

At an early hour on Thursday morning last, we
accepted the kind invitation of friend and ac-
companied him to Hayne's, the parade ground OF
the 4th Regiment, S. C. NJ. The day was pro-
pitious and bright-the murky clouds which over
spread the heavens for several days previous had
disappeared, and the clear sunlight beamed upon
our fellow-citizens who went forth on that day to
witness an exhibition of patriotism and obey the
high summons of stern duty. Hundreds were III
attendance, and all wearing anxious, eager faces
At II o'clock n. M, the Hon. j. d. AsHNoRE all
dressed the multitude, giving an account of the
feeling at Washington, the action of the Conven-
ton, and the necessity which existed for the call
that had been made upon the State for troops.
Soon after the speech, the Regiment was formed
on the field and Col. AsuMoRE again addressed the
military at the request of Col. c. S. MATTTsoN, and
concluded by Offering his services to COL NJ anu
through him to the State, and bade those disposed
to follow the example. The Battalons were fac
ing each other, and the martial music proceeded
up and down the linc one might perceive the men
emerging from either side, and with a shout de-
clare their readiness to defend Carolina. Two full
companies were procured, in very short time.
Then followed the calls upon the volunteer corps
present who responded, withouta single exception,
as follows.
The Palmetto Rifcmen, Capt. WnITNER.
The Gist Rincmen, Capt. SMITH.
Seneca hangers, Capt HALL, and
The Anderson Troop, Capt. GuYToS.
Shortly afterwards, we left the field, thankful
that we had witnessed so pleasing scene, and con-
fdent that our District would furnish her full quota
of soldiers to defend the glorious action which had
been consummatcd with an entire unanimty.
The 42d Regiment, commanded by Col. Long,
assembled on the same day, and we arc highly
gratifcd to learn that the requisite number was
easily obtained, and the two companies formed.
Speeches were made by the commanding officer,
Capt. SuAXKLIX and others.
The noble conduct of our citizcn-soldiery de-
serves all praise. Their gallant response to the
call to arms rc-cchoes to the seabord, and assures
our low-country friends that the sturdy, stout
hearted yeomanry of this section will defend them
through every trial
We canno: close these remarks, without refer
ring to the promptncss and alacrity displayed by
the Coloncls of the respective Regiments. On the
fifth day aft er the orders were issued from Charles
ton, their commands were on the field, and in
larger numbers than usually seen at regular
parade. Is not Anderson entitled to the appella-
tion of the Banner District in this movement?
Below VIC give list of The commissioned officers
elected in each volunteer corps in the District
FoRTY-sECoND REGIMENT.
FIRST BATTALION.
James Long, Captain; John Long, LIST Lieuten-
ant; w. A. Cason, ID; J. W. Bramlctt, Ensign.
SECOND DATTALoS.
J. l.. Shanklin, Captain; John c. Cherry, 1s
Lieutenant John Daniel, 2l Michael Bellotte
Ensign.
FIRST BATTALION.
]. D. Ashmorc, Captain; William Anderson, lst
Lieutenant; w. J. Broom, I'd; W. n. Major, En-
sign.
SECOND BATTALION.
Jno. 7. Dean, Captain; y. T. Droylcs, lst Licu-
tenant; D. L. Hall, ID; Jos. Beatty, Ensign
G!sr rlrLmMEy.
II. julius Smith, Captains G. Ed. Eroylcs, lst
Lieutenant John Barnett, 2l; --, Ensign
INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER CORPS.
PALMETTO E!FLrMrS.
j. II. whincr, Captains W. W. Humphreys, Isl
Lieutenant; C. i. Earle. ID; \. FELTON,, Ensign
sayEcA EA%GEGs.
Thos Hall, Captain; T. Z. Harrison, lst Lie"-
tenant; F. c. Dorstc 2l; c. c. Lansston, Cornc
ANDERSON TROOP or CAVALRY
John W. Guyton Captain; John McFa!l, 81, lsi
Lieutenant; John H. Arnold ID; H. b. Arnold,
Cornct.