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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Tn& Currrrl nr rHr G.S. PARSiI'Ih
Tie following 'lcslatc!,, pnblished II
l;ici'momI papers Of We'inesday co''!ir''
special telegram "n The same sni:I"ci
;'rhc sI;; IN. i'""!hi.H. from l.ir, ~, :
far Charleston, was lYmsi.t up 10 the Br.''!.
,Yn Nary lar,l :" day. i'll ciiar:ct of Il rfz'
crew from tho Ni"mi,n. The Gcn. P"r&hii
was captured While attempting to I'll i!r
blyckaic ot CilHrr>tun l,arb0r.
Old Abe is losing over one Thousand 'nel'
!, or week, by dcscr,on. The G9tll Irish trgi
meat Of New York. lost lGI III tire" days.
They ioincd the Virginia troops at Manassas
junction, as two fall companies.
BgoxEs B,Sk NorEs-Our community
must be careful how they receive 50 rot's
which are circulating in this city on the old
c.efi,uct Bank Of Hamburg, 5. G. They are
WORTHLESS >-Charlcston Evening News.
President Davis has issued Isis Prpclalna~
:inn. announcing il treaty, nifensir" aud drt''n'
.iyc, between Tennessee aud tie Confederate
States All the TcnDessee arms, military ";,-
era;ons, &C.. are turned over to the Corted-
Gsms States.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Manassas Jrxcrl"S, &ay 225 1t is n'~
saturday aftrrnoon) three O'Clock. All
nlli,:t here. ali communication between her
AMI Alexandria has ceased. There are rn-
n.nr& of tistt ii: lIarpers Ferry. We are
exprc,ns;. G1Et here suon, and indeed, knew
an. will s',uri:y take place. Stirring times
ahead
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
RlocI,odc o;, Mobile ua,hor.

MOBILE, May "1.-.t war steamer cvi.nereel
+ ri Morgan welcomed the steamer by displaying
he United Sla:c. tas, with The Urion down uu-
der bc c ,nfe' rate flag the same stsl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

England has eleven millions Of pounds ster
ling employed il, the manufacture Of cotton.
in which over five millions Of her people are
inter, slcd u The extent of lie, For about
three quartc;> Of Ills material she is depcn-
.!cn upon the Southern State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Col. lIuCcr

Tho Portsmouth correspondent OF tie Rich
mond Despatch says that Gen. Gwynn. conmsnd-
ing tho Virginia forces at that Point had adresigusd
and was succeeded BY Col. Benz. Hussr.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Southern Soldier Shot.

MANASSAS JUNCTION, May e1.-A member Of
the Rappnhnnnock Cavalry, named Anderson, one
of Con. B"nham's videt,cs, was shot ,nis morning
by Federal scouts. ON the road LetweOu Fairfax
Court House aud Falls Church.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

The New iori Dny Ban: rrg": upon the North
this year, UPON the ground that,
ii@wcvcr plentiful! the crops may prove on this
continent, the rrospcc, of 4 comparative tni!ur,
pf European craps hcs f"r,h thr promise of high
,rres Tor all tha; can hc raised in America This
probability is Of c"ur>c inrr ascd by The American
yar. Let Us all take note Uf this and net accord
ly. See cur agricultural Corner for suggestion
g, mint
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
:, True Patriot.

Major TIlLNAy WA7soS, State Senator from
This District, has volunteered to equip the large
company If Cail. N. ". GARY, just formed. The
co,ut,uy numbers frc.n 80 to luO men 90 that the
cost of cuupmcn: (nnd The Srnutor wishes 1t well
gotten upy will scarcely fall :hort of s2aCV The
example Of Major WATSON is IL bright one ahd
reflects credit "n his worthy name and lineage.
The company is very appropriately styled the
Watson GunrI.. W. heartily wish them. officers
and men, gl"yious experience of war. Know
ing them ns we do. we may safely say that no
npany in the >muae-n service is likely 10 strike
harder or mnrv effective blows.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

NEW ELnrE.- lS,cad, from new wheat
Hour, ills morr.iiig, gracrd omr breakfast ia
hIc lI" wheat l."m which tl.is bread was
made Wis mr"lHcrd upon the plantation Of
Ia. i1imirliL lnrrlsnr, III l.owrtirs County,
and WAS ground n,n pur in his own mill, in
lie s:llne c,,.;Gty. Tie -four is white, and
lrrirc,ly sweet, We lcarnlhat Col. H.. plant
r,l uuly Il hundred acres of land in wheat,
but The yield being good he has !; surplus
Which will in Il day or two be offered for sale
in this city.-Munt. Mail, 22diastant.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
LATEST NEWS.
Federal Troops Concentrating in
Alexandria.

MANASSAS JrscrIuS, May 2;.-Rcport. fr. IN
Alexandria to-day state that the Federal r, ops
ware concentrating there. Arlington Icil hts
wcre occGpied and fortified by Lincur:rs to Il u
number ol ten tausGr,i.
Washington was sl.ao:, entirely deserted, and
great CONSERVATION was existing there TN account
Of fear oi m attack Z: the city by Couted. rate
troops
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Gen. Vim. II, r. Walker.

We in common with thousands Of others, sre
gratfed to learn that the brave and rhira,r,us
General Vim. Henry T. Walker, has been appoint
cl a Brisalier General Of the Confederate States
Army.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
1Iur,v i'm vour Stumus,

Pust Master RAMSAY notifies the public that
after Fririny next U. :. pnStage stamps will be
worthless in this market. Hand thcla in now If
YOU wish TO save the cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
C9t AA0bertlset,
ARTEUE sIMKINs, EDITOR.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1851.
CoEe tauickly.

NJ. LEEEscurLrz isat hume "n Iurloash. and
opens his store, Jar this ncrk only, tu accomiaudnte
the ucorla with clothing. lie has many excellent
cco,!s.-w;l sell them reasonably,-anl we advise
NIL who nec, clothing to come Mt once t1 !.EE::-
SCHULTZ lie v IL suit You t." r.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Ii Is recnr,ici thut in Eastern, MSS, during
the reign Of terror under old Jphr Adams admin
i.;raiiun, when it was made treason for any man
10 eren his Ia"rth to 'li<"rs: the acts of the Ad.
n;n:.tsa,ion anl rhs gas !s,7 W applied TO men.
..:,oui 81 ncmorru:s .yr:ned thinking club. The,
ne; once week, thought wha; they pleased and
adjourned.
s. :. i. again to-day: And. like the thinking
clubs O; ;at period! 50 shail those Of the presen;
prove m&.sc:r. Of the latent spark whish, now
cra:hsl to earth. will rise again to cnkndcs
!,iaxe t!.at"i.! caasr!ne Bnck EepuhIi.ansm from
.iI :h,. face Of l;oi'S lair earth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

aass- Tmr Eighth Regiment S"uiii CHrolnH Vol
uiitccrs, Col Cash. has responded nobly TO the
cali to enter the service Of tho Confederate States
GuYesnmeut.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Schonuers CAPTURED.

New ORLEANS, May 2o5.--.!wo schooncrs
have brcn captured by Erivatecr steamer
Suthuuu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

"N- "a,.r' Es'~ 'r""y,er," is provorb and
since $m,kts tAEr described the soldier us " full
Of strange hs.' lie idea seems To lave pre-.
vailc'l that swearing "nl s"l:ering are in.epara-
hle. We etIust the Amy of the South will exhibit
the f'ls;,y d: this irTcvercnt assumption Gayety,
fun, .inrularty, raiI.rry aud even little touch
of outright mischief, arc n"SEerc so excu>able as
IN soldier, active lie. But intlccorous prolaui-
ry j. ahominahr. So'licr-, when about to use
ole Of lh"se ugly cxplstir":, shoald sometimes
s,np and calmly contrast i!s cnarseness and i'm
pie,f with the n"hle majesty of the causr fnr
Which they fshting.-thc cause of home and
country,-of wives, m1,hers md daush, rs,-ot
liberty and of religion. We can but thin TIM,
this rrm,'ly, several ti";rs faithful. applied,
would wurk cure of ;h:s too coibmpn moral
o5liquity.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

The Augusta Di.ra'ch Of Monday evening says,
that private dispatch received in thu, ci'y states
that there were G2i Federal troops killed in the
battle at liarpcr's Ferry.
Which again would seem To confirm Tic Cnrri-
e,'s telegram on that r.int.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Az Eagle Sucr.-On SuliivaiI's lsi;u;d,
"Wednesday cvcring. Private Pirkens Grcs""y
81 Company 4 81. Regiment, killed an eagle
in full IIi-ht lv i, SHOT with Il Colts Repeater.
.Ini< feat was witnessed by a number nt gr"-
.lcmen. who Mil ruuch 70: tie ruth Of ti!is
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Ti!r Batteries o. FonT SrMTrR.-"e
were Informed on Thursday that thcr'' =: 9
row no less Than tity.,hree hcayy gun ;,''.'il..
ted or Fort Sumter. Among lkcn : g"
large l0inch Co!ninbial which An'';'r>,,''
had elevated in;!lc h,iy:. ;"?o:n'iag towards
the city. This. 10 learn. has Lcen s''sc"a &"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

The First Regiment s. c. Volunteers. Gil.
johnson Hagood commanding passed thi,.ug:.
the ci,y on thursday afternoon, on their way
20 the South Carolina railroad, where they
wil! tske the trnn' for 0rangcharg. They
sill 20 ;nlo camp al that point for the pre-.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

Mr. WILLIS, Of Home Journal n"t"rcty, is cvi.
IDENTIFY cn,leav"ring to divert attention IRON his
late in sul;ng description of Southern soldiers. y
fixing i. un villa. he bail said in another part Of
Ike sane PAPER, ard by claiming tlnt an brilliant
Southern woman" had been delighted with Hha,
he tier. in.i:el Now we s.hrnit the nate Of this
brilliant SuutEsr IN woma.. and ak ever: Reader
20 decide whether, il, sentiment or language. 'hcl,
ne aHythisc Of the "Southcra woman" IN it.
Pray pcrscv.rc in giving us yoar skechy ari:-
clcs ;lpon IKE wa movements. We were eli de-
lighted with ynur descriptions of the mass nect.
iri- ard Iaradings in New l"rk. It's just what
we wan, Jic,urc,! {" ua. and iy one Nh" we know
r,m nri,arr ba m!Ghi,,i On ilu one han'l her Hhu-
s;vr az: III. r:i..l. in:rr irsrir>. .n'cty and h
NOR. c,.uhi,.cd with lie ohScryanr" o! the gentle
manly I,rcp,irtic- toward "fhr crr!ny. iso,lrra,i
fully i"iicd NY certain of tie fre-- un buth
s!c. ! min hurriiri to :rc:l make il ~ readable
to L: as to yGar .;n!thnrm rra:'crs. To oa with
it. hsg nj yuE. Al. ?u'lr n'nny S"nlhcrn friends
ar on the look out i"r H. We i..i,r !"a vii give
IL s.inc sketches iirm Wasl.n- ton :!i.nEs oi..cr
things. I'rnr mo- i,"w ,nnry acquaintance
hav. sn Il; The Seventh =
So" says MILLS. "Mri;cs ahcaulifnl palinct-
;n-r*:." D.or ~ knw in;:y acquaintances
hn.r q., ir I" The Seventh - You rannn, paln
that III on South Carolina, Mr.. WILLIS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Subscription for Jrckson,s Family.

N"UHeHf F'f"ft '"f o'-e'''"'' . Z "1F'1f!s
MOBILE. May ii. sub e.iption wGs ope"el
here TO- iu;v 20. the family .: Jackson, w!o wss
ki!le | at .ils1.n:ra. Il. tie thoas-nl tc!!s,a hive
been alr,niy subs, rite
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

!g!.E T!rES.-'i'r. 80 thursday was so
;,sh as 30 sweep 49, :uliiyan's Island Ill
:;..:ne places, abn,c,;:c Nouirie House On
alorris Island the camps were rendered rather
uncomfortable, and even in the city Some OF
:Le loves: streets were covered with water.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

II y"u wish To know mLrrc 10 :e: :; good
thing lufii "a Agricultural Corncr and rea, OF
4 .vuwihfrM UclicrrY
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

gs:- Ti" New lori; l'r;':" :, dispatch says lha:
Erisa;lic7 tirucral Mansfield will command div:
.on Of twrn,y Grc :hnHainl men f"r III" Invasion
of Virginia II il stated that 70 mnra ir""p> will
be accepted hy l.i#r"!n. as some two hundred and
twenty thousand men hay, hren enlisted. whom
will take time TO mister in an, organize ipr SER
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

80 From the N.r."ss af Saturday We
i..nr tie annexed :fnlnE:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

tEy The Washington H'p"hi;r"". Lincoln.
cryan. ntima;cs that il Kentucky >er"'!"s The
Guvctnmcn, will suhjugatr her 81 the i'"u cF the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
G5yt66c(o 9o5cEtlset,
rrpl,S4rr s.ssv wgs:gspAT MORNING.

h,5!aS,ss. n r. 2uGIs0E, & E. KEEss.
ILromS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

A regimen, from Tennessee ieavc: !rre 10 nigh.
for "thc seat of var.
There is the greatest activity in military circle.
and extraordinary movements of troops have
taken ri C: to-day.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

CIR. m.-i':., eHcny has CUT The wires h;:-
tween Alexandria aial Nana>sas Ju"c::2n,
but vi. have Il few more facts from the seat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29
Miscellaneous items.

7zI'- On hcq#rs.inn Of letters u: narnne 1."rd
John Russell is rcn"r'el /" h''s t"'i, there Was
a lr"rcSnt i'll the IS Greece when it separated
from Turkey Tie righ, "f that r"nnrr ~ i-sGr
letters of muruc was allowed, and the law officers
ur The Crown who had been consulted. declared
that sarll right would belong 10 The Southern
Cyrirtlcr4ry
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-29

.l!lE Gu>rruEEArE F'.AG.-A friend srs-
srss l; ,i.c ciicicui s.vrn Stars heic.aincd
aiti.;.u ,.!la:::" il; the Confederate tl@g AM
The ad, ,llal stars be added without or
,rit hin
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23
CondItiol. or Lees Camp.

a lot of secesh prisoners who came up
the u. L o. II. r., ON Friday, on their way
to Columbus, represents Lees army as
being very wretchedly provided for. They
state tina. at least onc-third are entirely
barefoot, others nearly so. and all except
the officers badly clothed, and that they
are compelled to subsist chiefly on green
corn roasted. Part of the prisoners them
selves were barefoot, and evidently very
sharp set, AS they were rather pleased ut
the prospect of getting into good quarters
with plenty to eat When captured they
gave up without resistance, indeed, will
iugIy, telling their captors, Come on, we
are as good Union men as YOU arc" They
said they had been forced into the ranks,
and were glad of an opportunity to escape,
although their families were behind
These statements must, of course, be re-
ceived with due allowance for their npprc-
tensions as to their fate, and for tho
natural propensity of all seccsh to lie.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23
Col. Ln,nes arontgomcry.

The Third Kansas regiment is command
ed by Colonel james Montgomery, some
what famous in Kansas history. Having
ocrn in this gcntlcman's company n num-
Der of days, and convcrsed with those who
have been his neighbors for years, think
can pass correct judgement in regard TO
him. He is man of fiue natural nbili-
tics, fair education, extensive reading 10
theology, history, politics aud military af-
fairs. In manners, he is retiring and mod
est, and as gentleman, he is model of
courtesy andrrGncment. Wherever known,
his word is as good as his bond, and in all
business transactions he is regarded as
rigidly honest. He never tastes of intoxi-
eating drinks, and no one ever questions
his veracity. He is member of a Chris
tian church, and always, in every suitable
place, recommends christianity to the
world. Such in fact is the rcputcd brig
and, Montgomery. lie has never been the
aggressor, and his name would not have
been such terror to border Missourians,
and their rufTinn sympNthizers in Kansas,
if they had done no violence to our Free
State people The colonel is It native of
Ashtnbula county, Ohio; is defendant of
the Montgomery that fell ut Quebec, and
now is almost the idol, of the Third rcGi-
ment Of Kansas volunteers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23

circumstances of the Death Of John
a. Washington.
Z 4 correspondent writing from Cheat
Mountain, says:
have the pleasure, and it is indeed Il
pleasure. to send YOU the news of the
death uf John il. Washington, WHO was
killed yesterday afternoon, about seven
miles south of Elkwater Camp. The cir
cmmsthnces are AS follows: In company
with three other officers, he was aPproach
ing our Qualifications with view of max
ing reconnaissance. Secrrtcd in bush
by the roadside were n number of the
Seventeenth Iudianu Regiment, AN as
Washington aud his companions ctme
MP the road, the Indiana boys arose from
their places of cOnce:lment and fred
Washington fell FROM his horse on the first
round, having received three bullets, two of
which passed entirely through the body,
entering at :he right breast, Iad one Of the
uuarteIte was also hit, but the two remain
ing unhurt managed to get him away by
supporting him on his horse. The body
of Washington was conveyed to the quar-
tiers of Colonel Waggoner. lie lived for
the space of half AN hong, ana never spoke
sayc to utter once. 80, my God?" The
next day his body was sent to the rebel
camp. unie. flag oftruce. In the pockets
of Washington was found one hundred
dollars in United .Sfcfes gold currency and
IL splendid gold watch. His dress WAS new
ANA OF the most elegant make, broadcloth
coat and pants, anil white satin vest =
His shoulder straps denoted him to be II
/ Colonel-onc of the Virginia regiments. !
suppose.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23

istration. don't feel any such confidence
myself, and believe am not singular in
my distruSt. If you editors would only
speak out full toned about the abuses
which stiak under your nostrils, things
would vet right. 1t is q shame which
cries to Heaven for vengeance, when men
of the pen are talking about confidence,
&C., and your soldiers are made to trot
Is miles on one meal of potatoes and salt.
There is rottenness enough in the medical
staff alone 10 damn any Administration.
Why hoodwink the people. Your gov
ernment is rotten and stinkS. We must
smell ut lnst-the sooner the better. You
won't smell any stronger to Yankee nos
triis after you turn Walker out and make
Davis toe the mark than you do now.
They know you cant advance upon them
from want of VictualS and vehicles and
vour weakness remains potent to them till
YOU reform the abuse of your administrn-
ton. The smartest thing England did in
the American war was the reformation of
rival too. Your enemies know YOU are
rotten. You wont tell them anything new
bv turning out Davis and his whole crew.
which am decidedly in favor of if they
don't show themselves more efficient.
But all you Editors sing hallalujah daily
to Davis & Co 1t frets men. Your SOL
dicrs are starving; but so long rs the
President and Generals can wear fine
linen, &C., you sing hallaluiah. 1t wont
do, my friend. Somebody must tell the
people the plain truth or we are ruined.
Freezing and starving stare you in the
face for the next winter and you call on
the women and children to give up their
blankets and bread to the soldiers. The
women have supported the war so far.
You couldn't be in the field to-day but
for their needles.
You've had the government for seven
mouths, and you confess your inability by
yonr daily ways; aud still you speak of
Confidence 1t is waning hourly, | assure
you aud unless the press peaks ont plain
iy. aud that soon. all is lost. don't know
any politicians, and don't care for any :
bat love my country, aud the brave men
who are fighting for MS, and it stirs my
gall to see them treated worse than treat
nv dogs and hogs Don't be afraid of
showing your weakness to the Yankees.
They know it. Show your strength by
putting things to rights at home, and you
will be then feared abroad.
Very truly, yours, ''F. NJ
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23
U. :. Volunteers from the Sandwich
ISInnfIa.

Advices from Honolulu to the 22d of
July, say that the Fourth of July was OBJ
served at Hilo by the American residents,
with considerable spirit. After the sa-
iutes and ceremonies of the day were fin
shed. meeting was held at the store of
Capt. Thomas Spencer, to take into con-
sidcration the propriety of organizing an
auxiliary corps OF liawniians, who should
hold themselves in readiness to proceed to
the seat of war Immediately upon the first
call of their services, from the Presidcmt
of the United States. The object OF the
meeting had hardly been stated says +"
correspondent of the Honolulu Ad"ertiscr,
before some forty Hawaiians signitied their
Willingness to engage in the service Of the
EnitrI States
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-09-23
word to Correspondence.


We have n numerous aud valued body of
correspondents who are constantly placing
Ms under obligations, and whOwe hope will
continue to dose, because the correspon-
dence of newspaper is, or ought TO be, one
ofits most attractive features. We would
desire to make it such in ours. There are,
however, many points where we have nu-
merous friends and subscribers where we
have but few who act as correspondents.
This is especially the case in the remote
counties of Northwestern Virginia, now
bordering on the seat Of war. Indeed we
should like to have in each county, in any
State where the Lnteliigsneer circulates. at
least one or two intelligent friends who
would keep us posted N affairs in their
localities or counties, who could drop US "
line in case anything unusual turned up.
To those of our friends who have thus
favored US from time to time, and others
who may do so in the future, we would
like to offer a suggestion or two that may
be mutually beneficial.
First, be sure to write only on one side
of the sheet of all communications thatare
to go directly into the hand of the comPos-
itors. This will save us much trOu-
BILE. In many Offices communications
written on both sides are rejected without
respect to merit Write all names of per-
sons aud places very plainly. When any
thing happens, or anything is to be said,
write briefly, concise and tn the point. Ii
you deal in facts, give us simply the facts
without any exaggeration or COMMENT
Our readers can make their own comments
Ifyou deal ia theory or argument, give Us
the logic and save the fancy or rhetorical
touches for some other class of literature.
Don't indulge in striking passages or fine
writing; they are not the style now, and
occupy space that might be better filled.
"Tukc time that your letters may be
short" a half column communication has
ten chances tor insertion where two col!
umn one has one. Besides there is wit as
we'll rs hard sense in brevity. Don't write
long letters unless you have Il great deal
to say, and then put on the pressure and
cOndenSe as much as possiOIe. a great
many very intelligent persons are apt to
think they cannot write for newspaper.
This is all humbug. Any body who knows
anything worth telling, if he knows how to
write, can tell it-aud that is AL there is
in writing for the newspapers; and If he
don't know anything the less said the bet
ter. Many will suppose that little county
or local affairs are not interesting to the
general public. Others might be disposed
to attach more Importance to them than
they merit. Give them to us and we shall
probably be able to tell from our stand
point what are worth publishing and what
arc not. Only give us the facts as they
occur-when they do occur-or ii argn-
monts, make them brief, and we shall be
duly and truly thankful.