Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-08-07
Q ,nnprss or MISS HAMMOND.

ADDRESS OF MISS HAMMOND.
LIEUT.. WuArLEY and Edgcdeid Rangcrs:-0ur
Country is invaded The pollutng footsteps Of n
Northern rabble have already desecrated our be-
loved soil, which is daily being consecrated by the
blood of patriot martyrs, whom it becomes our
duty to avenge. Already has Tirsinin's soil been
stained by the blood of some of South Cnrolina's
noblest and brarest sons War with all Of its
devastating horrors is before us. Knowing this
full we'll, it becomes the duty Of every man-aye!
of every woman and child, to prepare for the de-
fcnsc of our country. We know not at what mo-
ment John Brown may spring up in our very
midst How necessary is it then, to prepare to
ward of the ruin, and desolation and assassnna-
ton, which would inevitably follow if such should
be the case. And that such may be the case, un-
less the necessary preventons are taken, is firmly
believed 10y many minds.
We know that many arc doing their duty anu
preparing for the worst, but may there not be
some, even here, who are doing nothing II
there be any such in this audience, II but one
let me bcseech that one to follow the example se'
before him, and likewise do his duty For
SADLY indeed would it gricve our hearts TO know
that there is even one in the Old Palmetto State,
who is wanting in patriotism.
1t thrills cur hearts with pride and pleasure 10
see this gallant band. though small in numbers
stand ready and willing, to do their whole duty
We have no doubt that every female present looks
upon you with true patriotic pride, assured that
YOU will perform we'll your part wherever placed.
Feeling this, we take the greatest pleasure in show
ing you every mark Of esteem and respect ID our
feeble power With the appreciation and patriotic
zeal of the fair sex, can your patriotic araor cool
We think not: FOR the smiles Of woman ever carry
with them their influence. Already have You been
the recipients of the ladies bounty. Once before
have you received from them token oI csteciA.
Not long since the ladies Of Beech Island pre-
sen,ed YOU with that flag, showing you ty that
act of their appreciation, that they were not unin-
tcrcsted spectators OF the noh.e aud heroic part
S7hich you are acting.
Now come before yOu aS the honortd repre-
sentative Of a portion of tlc ladies' 0! hamburg
and vicinity, to present you with TINS DuSie' IL
M incentive TO greater efforts on your parts Ii
that be possible to rckind!e the sparks of ptrot-
ism slumbetins within, a:,l make you more fully
aware Of your duty to W and 10 your Country.
As I have before said we will do all III our power
to aid and encourage you, and then should You h'
called from us, We will daSA away the fa; ;al!inc
tears, raise our eyes and lift hearts Ill fervci
prayer to the Great Ruler Of the Universe, i'm
plorins your protection Knowing the man!
oF tb,.R oil in I'M @
let me assure you, that the ladies il whose behai
appear before you, take peculiar pride IN pre-
scnting you with this. And may We not hope
that, ii Your courage should ever falter the sight
of that flag and the sound Of this Busle viii re-
mind you, TINT you are fighting for loved ones al
home?
What an mpor ant part does this instrument.
simple as it seems, play On the tented field! II
is this, that first calls you in aSsciaby It'll tins
that bids you charge. 1t is this that bids ECU
rally How proud, then, are we, your wives,
mothers sisters, daughters and perhnps sweet
hearts, to be allowed the privilege of presenting
YOU with this Gugle! And ii ever you should,
almost overcome by superior numbers, seek Sact;$
in flight land what other time would South Caro-
inians flee y let tic clarion notes Of this Euse,
ringing loud and clear above the din Of BATTLE
tho roar of cannon and the rattle OF maskctry.
cause YOU to rally
Now, whenever you appear upon the field OF
conflict let your beautiful flag be ever waving
oyer you, the sound OF this lugle ever falling On
gous ears, remnlng you ,rc forcby Of :he. cause
in which you arc engaged aal We feel assured
tha: you, the Edyeiieia Ranyers, will either re-
turn victorious or else, every man Of you, meet
glorious death.