The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1861-05-02
Editorial Correspondence.
HEAD QUARTERS 4Tn REGIMENT, S. c. ",
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COLUMBIA, April 20, 1861.
Dear Intelligen;er: The routine of life in bar
racks has been occasionally cnlvened by more
stirring scenes, since my last letter written;
and instead OF presenting much in this letter of
material upon those scenes participated in as cit
izcn and not as q soldier Yet, when | recollect
that every one comes to Columbia at least in
twelve month"; it seems useless to draw prosy
sketches of the innumerablc beauties and surpass-
ing elegance of the city. Aud Notwithstanding
We have visited this place often, and indeed once
resided here for short time, we have never en-
jcyed the attractions of the capital with half the
zcss nor appreciated the people before Their
uniform kindness, Hospitality and agreeable treat
mcnt of The soldiers i'll their midst reflects the
utmost credit upon them whole, and will long
be cherished by the recipients Of their favors. The
attentive spirit manifested by the dcnzcns Of the
city gives hcme-touch TO soldier fare, and brings
to mind those dcar friends who sad and sor-
rowlul because We arc not with them. The ladies'
(eveTy acquaintance knows We never forget the
ladies'. are foremost in the guod work and un-
tiringly seek to promote the comfort, happiness
and welfare OF. the soldiers. The substantals of
life arc contributed in an abundant manner, while
the proiusion Of fow7rs Gii!y presented 20 :. tho
gallant boys OF Carolina" show that they apprc-
cjate the more tender sentiments of nature. VIC
always marked the tivoritism cynced by the fair
sex for g brass buttons" when connected with
bravery, cLivary and patriotism. and are not SUR
priscd TO witness the alteration Of bcnuty and gen.
tlcness for those who are a,rnyed in glit,erng uni
FORMS Beaux without this attraction receive few
smiles. We suspect
The Mayor of the city, DR.. BoArwRlcnr, has
placed The two I;igimcnts I'D and 4th of Voun-
lcers under many obligations for his prompt action
in obtaining accommodations for them. lie is in
dcfutigablc in contributing to their welfare, and
nobly represents Columbia at this particular time
when the reputation of the city might be llasarded,
were it not that lie meets general aud hearty CO.
operation from all.
On Thursday last both Regiments were formed
on the Fair Grounds, for the purpose Of having
explained to them the object in view of volunteer
lug for the Confederate States. Stirring speeches
were made by Brig. Gen. McGowEN, of Abbcyille,
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The volunteers not called for thcn but left to
the captains OF companies to report to the coloncs
at an hour designated by them respectively. In
the afternoon each company in the 4th Regiment
was assembled at their various barracks. when the
subject was considered. 1t was our privilege and
duty to attend the meeting of the Is Palmetto
RiHemen on that occasion. Soon after the mec-
ting organized, the Captain stated the propositions
to be submitted and announced that the meeting
was ready for remarks upon the subject. Just at
this moment, Nnj. JOHN v. MOORE, of Gen. Nc
GowAN's staff also member of the Ri1emen,-cn-
tered the building and was geeeted with prolonged
cheers. Upon call being made for him, Maj
MOORE delivered short but thrilling eloquent
-erd--ssAaA;'es esAssech, advocating warm response
to the call for volunteers. His refiaia. -:cis /
ceved with that enthusiasm becoming the occa-
sion when tried and trusted public servant was
urging those whom he represented in legislative
halls 10 march with him where the fight was
thckest and where the invaders would be repulscd
from soil desecrated by their presence. But an
appeal to the Polmctto boys, however eloquent the
orator or convincing the reasons would not infu-
ence their action as each one determined his own
course SO far as in their power. When the cal for
volunteers was made, seUcnty:tour gallant spirits
their readiness to defend the Confeder-
ate flag on foreign soil, if necessary. Others,
less gallant patriotic constrained to defer
their action at that time, for sufficient reasons,
which are well understood and appreciated by the
people of their own District.
Since that time, however, the Governor has is
sued his proclamation, which settles the matter for
the present and continues our present organization
as Regiment. The Butler Guards, Capt A. D.
HokE, of Greenville, an elegant and fnely-drilled
corps, has since obtained permission to march as
company for Virginia, and will take their depar-
ture in day or two. Aside from this; our Regi-