The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1861-05-15
RICHMOND, Va, May 9th, 1861.

Capt McNlanus and Capt Haile's compan
les. Col. Kershaw had ich the city to visit
his home in Cpmden, taking with him the
blankets, canteens and knnpsacks, for those
companies was left TO have the tents,
camp kettles and other nccessaries forward
ed, which left the city for this place the
night before. Late Saturday evening re-
ceived dispatch from Col. X. stating that
Capt. McManus' Company would be in
Camden Sunday evening and would pro-
ceed next morning, accompanied by Capt
tla!e's Company. Before this my trip 10
Virginia had been uncertain atte: receiving
the intelligence it was settled that ! should
go, and remain for n while. Taking the
N. T.. Rail Road ARRIVED at Florence ab0u,
6 o'clock the next morning; not long after
the train from Kingsvile cane in sight,
having on board the companies of Capt.
McManus, Capt. Halle and Capt. Richard
son. | was truly glad to meet and shake
| by the hand so many friends from l.ancas.
ter, such body of fine looking, gallant SOL
diers. ! was proud of the Lancaster ln,in-
cibIcs, they will compare we'll and favorabIy
with any company, and | remarked 10 sew
eral officers, that should the regiment get
into Battle they will be foremost in the
charge. Capt. Me. is regarded as one OF
the purest specimen of n man, the ladies'
say so too, at Marion &. H., a salute was
fired on our arrival, the citizens and II
IA IL. a ,ll
along the road to Wilmington which We
reached about o'clock the people ladies
aud gentlemen were out cheering Us on,
the ladies with boquels. AT Wilmington
the entire city seemed 20 DC present and
remained during our Stay Of about Two
hours. Addresses We're made by Col ker- |
shaw and Capt Richardson and responded !
to by Judge Pierson ahd othorS. That
portion Of North Carolina through which |
We passed has seeded, every where the |
Confederate Flag was floating Tue puo. |
pie have seeded and only wait 'hc forms /
Ola Convention 10 legalize the act. ~
Petersburg We had another rou,ing deuou-
stTa.ion. An address of welcome from R,v. |
Mr.. Pryor, Che father of Roger AZ and II
reply by Col. X, and Rev Me nard ie--
This Was dinner TUESDAY thias Ire, !
aud in abundance. beautiful boqHrts MADE
and bestowed by handsome and patriotic |
ladies'
From " .'mi. 9, on va travelled on 4 spc.
cial train, the conductor, aa4 H. fact, every
person along the soud and in sigh, "f II did
everything TO cheer us ON aDt contribute
10 our cUulort. The i.d.es were tui oil
enthusiasm aud out a. every ayyo, an a.
long ,he route. In Inc WurTy some had Tor.
gotten ,aeir hgud- 'rcni.r'y aut substituted
their aprons. the euIhu,lasm Mas taken
ny by the n"sr"rsi "a mavy instances they
were seen waving and cheering. We Hrr..
we'd IN Richmond Tuesday evening aJvLl
o'cloeh. The authorities here were NOT
looking for us ut that hour and no demnD.
s,raiIon was maue - thc depot. Tempo
Iary arrangements had been made, and The
troops were assigned quarters in the Atms
house. large new building not ye; COM
plered. 1t is situated in the ostskir,- uf
the city. The South Carolina Troops com.
posed of Col. Gregg's and Col Kershaw's
Regiments VII be quarlered near .hc ci:y,
where the water is good and abundant. a
portion has gone upon The grounds s.lec:-
ed and pitched thei; tents The ground is
very sniiable, in an old field With sufficient
! shade, near the reservoir and not far lrom