Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-04-25
Division Appointments.


General Orders No. l, of 22d March,
1861, is new phase in our political and
military history. We see in this order, that
Major General Bonham has collected in bis
Staff, some of the most efficient men 10 the
State. If anything was needed to satisfy
the most incredulous, as to the earnestness
of our people, this order would be sufficient.
NJ. L. Bonham, of Edge6eld, is the
Major General. Gen Bonham graduated
with distinction iu Columbia College. He
Immediately commenced the study of law.
At this time, the Florida war broke out,
Captain, now Gen. James Jones, raised a
company in Edge6eld, and the young Bon
ham went out as one of his Sergeants. -
While in service, he was appointed Aid-de-
camp to Gen. Bull. On the termination of
the Florida campaign, he entered actively
upon the practice of his profession and
gradually rose at the Bar until the opening
of the Mexican war. In the meantime he
had risen rapidly in the Militia ofthe State,
and was Major General of South Carolina
Militia, when he was appointed Colonel
in the Mexican Army. He served with
distinction in that eventful war under the
command of Scott. At the close of the
war. he resumed the practice of his profes
sion, and was soon promoted to the impor-
tant post of Solicitor of the Southern Cir.
cult. All of our readers remember him
there, as an able officer and terror to evil
doers. When the gallant Brooks died, his
Congressional District called Bonham to
take his place, and no higher and better
man could have succeeded him. Bonham
resigned promptly, upon the breaking out
of our troubles with the Government at
Washington. Many wished to put him in
nomination for the important Office of Gov
ernor, because of his military capacity and
experience. He was not the man, howeV.
er, to allow his name to be used in an ex.
cited. contest, when division might be pro-
duced in the State, at tilue when there
should be entire unanimity. He, therefore,
asked his friends not to urge his name a.
gaiust the present distinguished Chief Mag
istrate who so we'll fills the Office. Gov.
Pickens has shown his appreciation of mer-
it by appointing Gen. Bonham to his pres
ent high position.
VIM. G. Moragne, of Edge6eld, is the
Deputy Adjutant General. General Mo-
ragne is now the leading lawyer of the
Edgefeld Bar. He served in the Legisla
ture with ability, and in the campaign in
Mexico, won for himself distinguished
place in history. He is ripe scholar, and
completed his education in one of the Ger.
man Universities, after graduating with
honor in Columbia.
VIM D. Simpson, of Laurens, is the
Division Inspector General. Mr.. Simpson
is distinguished lawyer and orator of the
up country. He was leading member of
the House of Representatives, and is now
one of the most efficient members of the
State Senate.
Alfred P Aldrich, of Barnwell, is the
Division Quarter Master General. This
gentleman is 80 we'll known to our readers,
that it is hardly necessary to say anything
Of him, as man, lawyer or representative.
He is now Chairman of the Committe on
Foreign Affairs in our House of Represen-
with credit in the Quarter
masters department in the Florida war
Has large reputation throughout the State,
as lawyer, advocate and orator, and we teel
satisfied that his appointment will meet the
general appreciation not only of this Dis
trict, but of the State.
Robt. B. Boylston, of Fairfield, is the
Division Commissary General. This gen.
tleman is also distinguished lawyer. lie
has been for many years prominent men,
Der of the Legislature, and is now Chair
man of the Judiciary Committee of the
House, which post he fills with distinguish