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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

Tur MouyrAr% Itrrrl&-A volunteer COM
,,nv i;,r the defence Of the State, has uecn
organized at this 2 lace, beIsir% tue sGose G
ra,uc. The following are the officers Ca(-
tain, Thomas L. Roberts First Lieut. :, W.. ~, a.
IIar,ison; Second Lieut., William Gcias'hi'H;
Third Lieut.. Samuel Suall'y.
This company will DC attached to the GFee',
Vile regiment now tnr,niA- We VIII not
loa,, cf it in advance, bat @e know that whe''
i roes into service, it will he one %! the COM
paaies that will be taken about-GreehvlIse
Pal riot
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

>>,orABLE Ar?oiHr&ENr.-Pr'ccn foi's'
ror o, France, has received all app 'i''me''
n,yu my Gen. Bulareaarl's s,ai, with the ra'k
ri lieptena,t co|nntl. ieiS q grandson o.
thn N fsmous Prince Pulignac who was lmp'i:-
ona.i 1T Ham for lis ;i'!ci;;y 10 Caa:ies y.
II is r,.,,r;e,l to bc il, chs: c"E'aa"'re''oh
viii, L,,ii; Naro,eon. and upon terms o: !ali-
III 4cy will. Count M"flJ. j. Is % ,,a l.'' p,r;s
ar. indel,.c1 ir: tie Insertion IL Tue r"''S
journals, last spring. nt rar:"ns if''ho'y u )
ICES OF the Confederate GoScrt''ns.''. n''
cnmrs highly recommended by our ifisn1s Il"
paris. lie is about tiIiris years ol! ana Il eN
c,edingly plain and an?reitniiiins h's ian. ae.,
H. % h.s rn;pyrI the liiia of Prince Tor hSe
i.,,Irei yc,,rs.-iscmomG Di-l''tch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
ELECTION for Congress-.

An clectiou is said to he going on to-day for
member Of the Confederate Congress from tho
Nincty-Six District. But some say this is not
the dag. There is u strange confusion about the
business. Our impression is that this is not the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

Grx.EoAr LAUNCHED AT New ORLEANS
The Crescent Of Monday says:
"rhc Grst Of the gun boats recently nr-
dercd for the defence Of The ighhoring coast,
was launched on Saturday morning, ip Al
gers, at the ship yard Of Messrs. John Hughes
l. Co. She is TO be n steamer, and, judging
from her appearance, We think she will be
both swift aud staunch. MesSrs. Hughes &
Co.. have worked on this vessel with q rapid.
ty which is almost astonishing, for it is scarce
two months since the first t,nbers were laid
We hope an equal amount Of vigor will be
displayed 10y the contractors who have the
others on the way. Thcy cannot bo finished
Q p}ogpssDt 100 sOpu."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
,or the Advert,
Viz Hut Vi NlE
A Card.
W. c. MQRAGNE,
ARTHUR SIMkINS.

HAMBURG, 5. c., Sept. 9th, 1861.
Mn. EDITOR In view Of other important b,-
siu:ts that will require my special attention,
must beg to withdraw my name MS u candidate
fr seat in the Legislature. Thankful for the
interest manifested by my friends in my favor,
remain Very respectfully,
JAS. G. LARK.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
IIyDrrcrlticul.

currc<runIcnt suggests that We were wrong
in saying that Willingness to take '''c 0"'' "
allegiance 10 South C"'"'i"" was necessary 10
disnrovc aiiensbip To tie South o. course our
r,ea.irg vas that this willingness was On'S in-
di<acn:ailc in the cases Of persons c'"i"'"y 10 Os
cit;..cas %, South C"'O';'" We supposSa every
one would 40 understand u:.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
Addilional from Kentucky.

,>A,irv!lLE, TESS., Sept, 221I.-rbe i'o~!ins
ur.;n, Ky, correspondents oi th" Nashville
lripa d. 4 ar.Icdn writes tha; the agents ct
Lincoln cn:;tinuc to make arrests OF prom-
ner. citizens in Louisville. In addition to
,hu>c heretofore arrested, t is reported hat
r Atkinson, a. O'Brannan, and EN-Gover-
NOR Mprrwether have been arrested and sent
ont OF the State.
tien. Rousseau holds Muljrough's Hill.
The Federal forces in Louisville. anl along
,l,s line, are believed not to exceed .4.5GO men.
1t is reported thar, in response TO appeals.
fnr aid, Lincoln says that the Laion men cE
kentucky must yht their own battles. as lie
jas no troops to send 10 them.
Bowling Green is !ul! Of citizens OF Louis-
vile, Jefferson, Hardia and other counties,
eei,g from the lawlessness of the Lincoln
ites
Passengers from Bowling Green, by the
train .3-Gav, say tia, the arrival OF two Iowa
regiments at Louisville, it is reported, is sup
posed to be part Of those captured at Lex
ing,on, and released on parole.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

Ymr REPORTED MrrISY IN WAsnlycToS
The report Of the shooting Of four hundred
Federal soldiers i'll Washington: noticed yes
.er,lav, was brought to this city in letter 20
!. distinguished Marylander, by a gcntlcman
.,ho managed to clude the vigilance of Lin
cnl:.'s LirclingS, and escape into Virginia.
The story goes that Mcclellan contemplated
an advance movement, a few days ago, when
one rcgimcn, mulinied; that they were tried
hv drum. head court-nartial, and tbs riu--
leaders Tot as above st;.iel.--Rchmoud Dis
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

CcoD PAcxlxG-Mr ". e. Spence, over
seer on the plantation Of Major James Wright,
at Qswicher, Ala, informs us that on Monday
he packed UPON one >crew, with twelve hands.
sixty-slx bags Of cotton, and finished before
night. This beats anything in the way of
packing ne hove yet heard of-coi. Times.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
IInnk IihpralitY.

We understand that the Banl; OF Hamburg will
lend money to be used in purchasing hogs in
Tennessee and Kentucky. This, if true, is high
" commrnlnble. We suggest that IL responsible
company be at once formed to forward supplies
Of pork on reasonable terms to Edgeicld pur-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
For the Advertiser.
TO the Friends of the 7th Regiment.
6 q vOlunteorS

Having recently returned from the Army of the
Potomac, and finding considerable difficulty in
conveying few boxes clothing, Of which h,d
charge, ulade application to headquarters hr
authority to return in charge Of Clothing, Sho 8,
&C., for snid Regiment. The permit was grantee,
and this is to inform all who have friends in Viz
ginia, in the Seventh Regiment, who w'ah to
avail themselves of safe opportunity to forward
Winter Clothing and other necessary supplies to
our Soldiers Of the Seventh. that if they will de-
pasit their packages or boxes at Edgeiicd C. II
at Ninety-Six Depot, or at my residence on CT
before the second Monday in October, properly
boxed and labelled, I will take charge of then,
and see to their safc delivery.
Fur convenience, the boxes should not be too
large; aud for safety they should not be too
small. would therefore suggest that tho boxes
be Of such weight that cnn be managed with euse
by two persons, and marked thus:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
ANOTHER VICTORY.

MEIrrls, Tenn, Sept. 29.-The St. Louis
Republican says that 20 pieces Of artillery
were captured, besides 5:000 small arms, and
pcrhap, more. The victory is complete, and
is evidently full; worthy Of the sacrifice.
This must have reference to the battle at
Lexington, Mol
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

Cor. Juux CrxS!sGnAM-It affords us
pleasure to announce 10 oar readers TIE ac-
c.pa"cc Of Col. John Cunningham into tie
Confederate scrsice, with his reg'mcnt. Col
CunuinEham we'll deserves the app1intment
he hollis. as well from his cxcrionS, as iron
his ability to discharge the dntics derolving
upon him. Our best wishes attend linn and
his arns.-Char. Mercury.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
The Ola Spinning Wheel
The sight Of IN old spinning wheel, Which was
being Carried before our office yesterday for re-
pairs, forcibly recalled to memory

--'' the old times oticr,
Wien tic men rr.e mise mud M. momcn holder"
We understand, that Mr.. AEyEE BUSHNELL, at
his shop ns"s this place, is getting up rev ones
in goud style The close examination "I superb
suit Of homeslun, upon the person of Mr.: JoHS j..
NICHOLSON, scou after the spinning wheel had
passed the line Of vision, served to convince us
that temporary return to The z" good old days OF
Adam and Of Eve" was no bad i,lea,-just ut this
particular link in the concatenation OF human
events. No doubt every man would be delighted
if every mans wife would 60 TO work aud get up
similar suit for every mans protection against
the coming winter. Gut 10 this end, OF course
every mnn must supply said wife with a wheel ;
this done, We have TO doubt the lades will NIL
wheel into line.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

LATEST From Ml>sorHr.-Th latest News
from Lexington: Mo-. received through the
St. Louis papers ii tue 10th, informs us that
Col. Mulli.an, OF the Chicago Irish Briga'ie,
in ccu,n.i.d OF the Uiion forces At that poiGt,
la been attacked by a rebel force Of '@mc
l4,00O under P.ice. On Tuesday last, Price
sent a SUMMONS to Col. NJ. TO surrender, to
which the laconic answer was returned
aGo to l-ll!'
Price then commenced an attack, which
lasted the whole day, ending in Il rerulsc Of
the rehcls. itwaS SUPPRESSED tina. Price would
rccnlElncnce tie attack next day.
Later rumors are 20 the effect tlat Col
Mu!liSan had surrendered. in consequence of
his ammunition giving oal. These are, how
ever, contraiicted, and at the present. We arc
in the dark as to tic true state OF affairs.
ReinInrcemcnts were on the way. and it is
Auprl that they reached Lexington in time to
save Col. Null gan anl his gallant little banl.
--Paducal (Fcderal) Picket Guard.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

A Fling 10 the s. Rit.cs.D
The following succinc; and appropriate cores
pondcncc ,Yil! sneak for Itself:

pondcnce wil! speak for Itself:
EDGEflELD, Sept llth, 1861.
CAPT. A. PERRlS,-Dcar Sir: PlOase 'pt
this homemade flag in behalf Of the Edgefeld
RiRe7," as simple testimonial Of the inter, ST an
Edgefed maiden entertans for their welfare al d
success. Striking Jor their hom"s H"d 'igh",
may they bear it aloft to victory, and with its
folds unscathed, return in safety, each lrow
adorned with laurels.
Very Respectfully,
BESSIE JONES.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
TER Ms OF SUBSCRIPTION.
rHo Dn..LAns pOr year il paid in advance-TTo

TER Ms OF DESCRIPTION.
Two DOLLARS pOr year il paid in adraDce-TTo
DOLLARS and Flr-Y Cents if not paid within six
mouths-aul TumEE DOLLARS If not paid hsi"r
the expiration Of the y.ar.
Subscriptions out of the District must be paid
for in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISlNG
All advertisements will be inserted at ONE Dol
LAR per Square (l2 Nlirion lines or less) for the
6rstnsertion, AMI Fifty Gents for each subsequent
insertion.
Advertisements from strangers and transient
persons payable in advance. All others WILL 20
considered due when called Cor.
Advertisements not having the desired numoe'
of insertions marked on the margin, Will NC con-
timed au:i forbid aod charged accordingly.
Those icsirin; 70 advertise by the year can 40
8, IN liberal toyms-it being understood that con-
tracts for yearly advertising arc confined to the
,.,.;tm,te business of the E,ra rr individual coy"
,r,.;in.. Contract advertisements payable $ 'c',
annually.
All communications os personal character
Obituary Notices, Resorts, Resolutions or IRE
feelings OF any Society, Association "I Corpora
Twill bc charged as advertisements.
Anao,asia;a 4 Candidate mo; o;iascrtednE''' i':':
ar \ Five Dollars.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
7th Regiment, S. C. v,
Fuirftr Station. (u

In care Of J. Quattlcbuum.
AS this is 4 frce-will Offering on my part, aud
will have to pay my fare to aud from, and also
freight on packages portion of the way, as well
as conveying them from one Depot to another, it
is expected some money will accompany each
package to aid in defraying expenses
J. QUATTLEBAUM.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

SHOE Pres aY TuE BusmEl.-Wc Eecd e.
abr,:, no longer iiur shoe pegs. Mr.. /. U.
Hart. ot Columbus Ga, has invented pes.
making machine which can supply the demand
of the whole Southern Cunfe3erscy. lie will
make them at 81 to Ssl.j0 per b@slcl.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

P,rrxr Orrlcg-Ihc basincss"F the ra-
tsn, Office has ;ncrcase,! SO rapidly that ,h'
- .nartments hitherto occupies! are altogether
,do circur,scribcJ, and TIC office will to-day
10 no. r.,noyt,l 10 more co,nmodious rooms III tie
third story Of the ,.orcrnlncn: bnl4lns OH
ninth street. We are graiiliel to learn that
the o!iice is VOW seit.sustanlng, !" tact winch
slnys ,sat the South IS not iacE!ns N in'en,
;;y:. resources, which the "arh"s had inc So',i
effect q. bringing TO light. a considerable
,ro5orion or,hc appl c!tioas a'e TOR III prove
mcu,s in firearms AND pl"J er'!eS, th"aSi'
they. arc MANY inventions, both ingenious
and usrful.-R;cimnwi Dispatch, -oih.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
:AttuirS in Kentucky.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. GA dispatch
from Bowling Green, Ky, Of the Goth, says
that nr. johnson. State Senator from Padu-
cl!i. lett fran!l,rt. Ky. on Tucsluy night,
and made his way to this place under great
difficulty. DR.. Johnson says that the feeling
in frankfort is almost urauimous in favor oil
the South.
The Fcderalists were committing all NAH
nar Of dcrrrda,uns in that section Of the
State. They have live regiments atand near
Muidrough'S Hill; and 1000 Home Guards,
al and near Camp Dick Robinson. But icw
kcutuckians were cnlistiuS, and nearly ai ol
their troops were lrou Indiana aud Ohio.
Advices from Green River to-day, state
that aitcra meeting held in Louisville by Gen.
Robt. Anderson, Z. w. Anderson, Pcnbacker,
and other prominent Union men, GrE An
derscn tclcgraphcd to Gov. DemiSon. OF Ohio,
TO send Oh immediately all the companies,
and parts VI companies, however, small.
Col Preston is said 10 he i'll Morgan county,
calin. upon Southern men in Northern Ken
lucky North of the kentucky river, to form
ills camp; ard that the people in the upper
par, Of tic State are greatly encouraged by
the advance Of The Coufederates into the State
\ fight is reported to have taken place to-
day, nj Muddy Fork River, but 10 particulars
are given.
Dr. Johnson SAYS that boy C years O:
..c. as k,iir,: in Frankfort. by tie fedcral-
ISIS. lar s!luu;;.,g fer J,t Davis. The lnul-
drrrr has nu, been arrested.
Two Regiments Of ledcralists, under Coils
Hawkins and McIlcnry. retreated from Mud.
dy Fork River to Owensboro, and passed over
tn. Ohio 70 Evansville.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
. Threatened Attack on New Orleans.

!. Threatened Attack on New Orleans.
NIw ORLEANS, Sept. 2S.-The Cnscs"t
saws tia; information from New York, from
reliable sources, has been received. stating
that an expedition i, preparing TO attack New
Orleans. II is 10 consist Of G0,0CO men, IN
three divisioas-all u. which are to attack the
city Ly three 81 alprOachgS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

The Fort Smith Times of the 18th says
4 traveller from Missouri reports that there
are $4,000 Federal troops at Rolla. Our
people will have to be on the alert, or they
will he upon us soon.
And in the same paper, of the 10Th, we
find tie following paragraphs: !,
1t is reported in town that the Federal
troops are marching from Rolla to Springfield.
We cannot vouch for the truth it.
A couple of men from Missouri passed
through town to-day, with about thirty he
groes, bound for Texas. They said they were
running them from the ,Jayhawkers.
We learn from, Henry Minehart, bearer of
dispatches from Gen. McCulloch's camp. who
arrived here last night, that the 'IayhaW kers,
under Jirl Lane and Montgomery, are hccom.
ing very troublesome. They have several
thousand men.
General Price is marching on Lexington,
and thousands of Missouriaus are tocking to
his standard. lie has now $1,000 OR 20,OCO
men, and will make descent on Jefferson
City soon. Union men are Joining h!S stan
Ia ra, ue.n= uriven 10 II from 'rrcmont's proc
lamatun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

Esj- 1t is said that the Yankee property in tho
South. subject to tho provisions Of the seqacstra-
tipu act, will not full short Of $500, ,00o,OGO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
y;n;Iauts. hWulici

In COPY Of the S""'s c"rO''"'a" before Us
we observe the record Of three different enormous
crimes by negroes, for which they will "il su'e'
immediate death by hanging.
One i. the murder "i Mrs. RonEEsoN, OF Ian
caster, l,y two negro " 'nen,--hoil' TO oe h""g'
Another is CO. racy t" poison MFs. CohE''
of Ina. IN which case two negroes nia
and woman, will certainly be hung, and perhaps
others
The third is another caec in Lancaster District
where th. slave wns convicted vi burglary ana
f., at.cnpt to violate white lady. lie OF course
will alsn be hung hy the neck until he is dead'
denl, dead.
We call upon vigilnnt Associations to awake
from inactivity. Tie murdered and the iuiser"-
bic frlons might both be saved by wa'chi"tness
and discipline on the plantations and III 'n'
highways. 1t is no timo for iaxity III tue us
charge of patrol duty.
-------<~-- ------=-
n.y. The manufacture of Envelopes has hccn
ccmmcncc.l i'll Amgusta, GA, and Charlotte, M "
They arc making Matches on an extensive sca'e
jp Salisbury, b. q,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
I.ate Northern News.

RrcuMnXn, Sept. 2G.-Latc New York pa,
perS received here give the following among
other news items:
The New York Htrohl says that intorma-
ton has been received, which shows that
Spain will shortly recognise the independence
ut tic Southern Coniederacy.
Garbaldi has r,lused Il visit America
Major BrancnSwcin has rendered 1000
Italian veterans 10 Lincoln.
The Democratic Convention Of MaSsachn-
srtls Las nominated Hon. Isaac Davis for
Governor.
California has gone Black Republican. The
Brcki;riAge Dcurn, ratio State ticket re"c;ved
1900 votes; tile Union Demcr,'ic 10000,
and the Black Republican 1900.
Lincoln has accepted a company OF lnan.
try from the Sandwich Islands, composed Of
Americans.
Prince DcJoinvillc has arrived at Wash
ington.
General Mcclellan forbids picket firing.
vce-prcsident Geo. NJ. Dallas has made
a fierce war speech in Philadelphia.
Since the suppression Of the Baltimore Er
caangs the same proprietors have issued a
new paper, called the Nrw Dominion.
\ terrible accident has happened at tue
Continental Theatre, in Philadelphia. Six
Naslet girls we're burned to death. Their
dresses were ignited by the foot.islts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
Private c. D.,
Watson iuurd,
Hampton Legion,

Our old friend adds: "Wc put our guns in
battery to-day, so um in great haste. We are
well generally. Col. HAMrToX hns got quite
strong"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
TO Our Soldiers.

second edition Of the September gale, revised
aud enlarged, has been issued from the caves of
Golus since lust addressed yuu. The work
was cmbellSlicl with s;mc stirring episodes, of
fuling trees, scattered fencing, topping hay
stacks, drcnched pen-viues and storm-bent cotton
pods. In this immediate vicinity however the
story wus not one Of serious disaster except PER
haps in the item Of storm cotton of this there
will he good deal. And yet some Of our plan
tiers were keeping up with the picking finely. Mr..
p. X. DLALocK had out Inst Saturday nearly sew
cnty bales more than half Of whit he expects to
make. Others have done well no doubt ~
few, it may bc, were Diverted TO saving hny; yet,
from what We cun gather, there has been decided
rush in the cotton fields, aud very respectable
portion OF the crop will soon he ready for market !
but there ONES the rub, where il the niurkct:
III Haiuhurg and Augusta Il few loads have been
sold at about cents per pound. Nuthips hut The
stern necessity Of meeting some special demands
Gun cause our people to sell at such rates, while
the ruling prices in the outside world are climbing
towards 80 cents. Neccsgity"-you know the
old saying. We must eat if it takes Il cotton bag
to buy middling of bacon. Aud it certainly
takes dollnr now to buy three pounds in this iiu
mediate locality. Yuu never hcnrd Of the like OF
beef we now CONSUME. So far, we can say with
the young lady at Dr. MARKS school when called
on to say grucc breakfast one winter morn
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
Direction of Letters.

r. W., of IIumrton's Legion, writes of date
ed from Frcrstoue Point, Potomac River, asking
us TO saw to letter-wri,ers: Direct as follows 10
Hampton Legion:
Lieut.. A. J..
E,lseicl,l Hussnrs.
Ilump,un's Legion,
,Ir &c,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02
Auruyc Mol:Aun.

Til. Ra,cigh Shuia"d says:
\ friend has cummuricuiiri II MS E!c lo!-
,,w;n., particulars, >l.na i..s the hrr'l>m at
LADY, Mrs. Jola II. Wauyr) in johnson c"u''
- E,,i Teancssee, which sr;i;les Ter 10"
nl,ca au,ony ,ne brav.St "t li.s: rave. 40 III
iihe lO:h Of August, Il ul'h u: about l'o men
in all, led hy johnson, ('rnyS"n, i-"ck', com
u,.ncel Their dr;.raAa!";l> "';i 'n<''li, IN ire
c,,,,n,v above na,ucG. near lii" H":ti Gnr2.l II
I'm. hunting .l,,wn Ike friends y; ;hr o i'c''-
,.,,,. Got,rn,nc:.t aud nrt:;:i- The weak All
,,.I,.rrr,,s, lo take l:,, ts:ii "a n;l'i":icc L.
;,;. In. 4 uu.,nm .! this :no1. S"inr MY "r
s;x,y IN n,rn!.cr. visited Tie i,'u$. oi Mayor
Mctj,reu and d.,nan,.ei o: us vile ~ h:!""
,rhere he WAS. She ;c!;,.ed, at tile peril ui
aer lie, to tell them. and after S",','d ours
mo, which they received from an u!d negro
woman. wio !,al no respect i"r l:ih"'li..s 5
m;niol.s, ,llev lett, an'l snoh at;cr visited snc
s,ore.ho!,sc of Nr. William il. Wa'si', who
=, ~, ab;,us at the time Their capt iii marched
h. -,..n M and surrounded the house, and
J,n,n,,rd Of Mrs. Waugh nil the arms anu
,,n.nuu;;i,n which her husband had. She
,nll Them her husband was abscnt, and han
l,it har to take care Of the stIrG and ocie:la
,L. f.m;l,, They assured her that II she
i 1.
w,r,ll criv,ly surrender the arms, SHE ana the
c,,n;,.. sh,,ll not be hurt. She refused to
,.onnlv with the demand. and gathering an
nyc rI,cpd l:e,sr!s in the door oil the building,
"ni tnll them she would split the hca'l oil tic
.;rst man who attempted TO enter. Shc hac
with her her Siep.son, about fourteen years Q,
ar, armed with 6 double barrrl!ed gan ana
n;st9l-her daughter. about sixteen, armed
with a rc,,ertcr and a knife, aid young man.
,.ho Lad volunteered to defrnd the building
,y.s also armed. They could and would have
tiIlaJ - dozen or SO Of the mob il the attack
i,,I hc,n made. They cndeavorcl 10 iniimi-
3.tr Mrs. W., but she dttied them, and tarnt
"a ,hen, with the sight OF Il Confederate flag
wb;cl they had threatened 10 take IRON her
w., .bc told ,s:cr:, that before they took that
N.a ,h.y woul,l have to take her, and that
w.';lr t!.cv were doing that: she would be Ger
,,,, ~ have her prize in the shal'e OF 4 dead
rorc And there she stood; the impersonatlor
nf collected courage, defyug that large, an
crv and desperate crowd, raul Ill last, coweu
eeh,cr;ned anu mortified, they slowly retired
enJ sonn afterwards dishandcd. The courage
o,I ;r,n nerve Of one woman-on o'Ecr occ'
inns te,,,,er aud gentle as child-s'iri Mel
IA ..,rueI back irulu tier purpose e'nie M,
" or sixty desperate lncn. ~, =,
y w,s .,,Dut this time that the n'it'ia cl
H.. Wa,ausa and other couh;lsi Oh me
1T,..,rrn lire Of this State tarnr;t o't III aucn
,"rcc s1.S numbers to meet the Lineoln;!cs o'
East Tennessee. ,r ,,or,,,
Carolina, and connected with TIC nausns o. y.
torsY,h ana other conf'iics III iHc ;N"fa'"es,
n.r; ID the State. lis vile Is ! brave "n''
glorious wonan
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-10-02

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