The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-09-25
September Sd, 1861.

September Sd, 1861.
To day rode to Fairfax c. H., saw
company of Tennesseans returning from
Munson's Hill. That place 10 now in our
possession and is in sight of Washington,
but six miles distant Masons Hill is sbo ut
the same distance from Alexandra. We
are also in possession Of that place, both
are said to be important positions 10 a for.
ward movement.
Whilst at the Court House went to the
Post office and recsi, ed a package of news
papers from Charleston was truly thank.
ful for the favor. They contained informa
tion which had not Observation-Disclosures.
ing tho issues were from week to ten
days old. Our Carolina papers are always
welcome news and eagerly enquired for
The Field and Staff officers are greatly in.
| debted to Mr.. Pelham, editor and proprietor
OF the Guardian for his daily paper sent
us. Our postage has to be paid In specie,
this is great Inconvenience to US, and
were it not for tho recent act of Congress
allowing volunteer to write and tax his
friend Mt home with the postage, would
amout to prohibition. 1t is small favor
and small matter The poor volunteer if
he writes to his wife ard children has il
to pay at homo. Congress it seems thought
enough Of them to permit their letters to
pass through the mails, without the pos
t,gs being paid until it reached those who
probably had as little silver change as the
poor volunteer. tn n small matter but
generosity and gratitude for those who are
doing all the hard work of this revolution,
and without whose efficient services, 4 Clio.
rious independence would not be achieved,
would seem to dictate, tha: the volunteer
might send and receive letters and papers
from home free Of postage. II i, small
favor, but one that would have been appre.
cinted, and if the postage must be paid, let
1t be paid in the current paper Of tho state
not require an irnpossibiity some papers
even have been detained because the postage
in silver could not be paid, while at the
same time the volunteer had Bank bills,
but "nary" dime In his pocket. The coun.
try is flooded here with "shin pla.,ers"
from ten cents up to two dollars, they PATS
and circulate for all other purposes as
money. For market purposes they pass
and We take them in exchange for Carolina
money. Some are issued by tho Bank,
some by incorporated towns and villages,
by rnil road companies and many by private
individuals but they all 60 for eggs. chick.
ems, hams, butter, milk, potatoes and "such
like"
We had a visit the other day from Pro.
fsssor LaBorde and Barnwsll Of the South
Carolina College. Both have been engaged
in attending to wants and comforts Of the
sick and wounded from our state. Our
ladies have been truly thoughtful, truly
kind, ministsring angelo to many in dis
trsss. The poor soldier in need, tho sick
and wounded, remember them In their
morning and evening dsvo,ions ; the diving
with their latest breath, bless them their
praise Is on every tongue ; the hearts Of all
beat with gratitude all are proud Of the
noble women Of our state ali are indebted
to them with gratitude, cordial and fer
vent, which never will be forgotten. May
every blessing attend them. Husbands il
you have ever spoken an i'll word, look I'd
cross, or wouLded in the slightest degree
those pure and noble wives, never do go
again. Young men strive hard to win the
affections Of such ; such 10 herself for.
tune-a trsasure-a bright and shining
jewel. Bachelors and widowers don't be
particular, any Of such, that will have YOU,
will do. The many useful and valuable
articles and good things contributed by tn.
kind and patriotic ladies Of Lancaster Dist.
trict to the Hospital, have been received
and distributed Also tho package Of cloth.
Ing for Capt. Wyie's company. Ladies
your kind, we'll timed, and generous dona-
tons, your liberal and patriotic recollection,
are appreciated and cherished. You have
the thanks, gratitude, well wishes and
prayers Of your gallant aud brave soldiers
whose lives will bo chserfully offered for
your protection, and to keep back and drive
back tho lawless and ruthless invaders who
are attempting to pollute your psasefol and
happy homes.