Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-17
Division Appointments.


the most efficient men in the State. If any
thing was needed to satisfy the most incredu-
lous, as to the earnestness of our people, this
order would be sufficient.
NJ. L. Bonham, Of Edgefcld, is the Ma.
Gen. Gen. Bonham graduated with distinc;
tion in Columbia College,. He Immediately
commenced the study of the law. At this
time, the Florida War broke out, Capt, now
Gen. James Jones, raised q company in Edge.
field aud the young Bonham 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 en-
tered actively upon the practice of his pro.
ttssion and gradually rose at the Bar until the
opening of the Mexican War. In the mean-
time, he had risen rapidly in the Militia Of the
State, and was Maj. Gen. Of So. Ca. Militia
when be was appointed Colonel in the Mex.
lean Army. He served with distinction in that
eventiul war under the command Of Scott.
At the close of the war, he resumed the prac-
tice of his profession, and was soon promoted
to the important post of Solicitor of the
Southern Circuit. All of Our readers rcmem.
Der 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 ut Washington. Many
wished to put him in nomination for the i'm.
potant Office Of Governor, because of his
military capacity and experience. lie was
not the man, however, to allow his name to be
used in an excited contest, when division
might be produced in the State, at a time
when there should be entire unanimity. He,
therefore, asked his friends not to urge his
name against the present distinguished Chief
Magistrate who 50 well fills the office. Gov.
Pickens has shown his appreciation of merit,
BY appointing Gen. Bonham to his present
high position.
Wm. C. Moragne, of Edgefeld, is the Dep.
uty Adjutant General. Gen. Moragne is now
the leading lawyer of the EdgeIcd Bar. IL:
served in the Legislature with ability, and in
the campaign in Mexico, won for himsefa
distinguished place in history. He is a ripe
scholar, and completed his education in one
of the German Universities, after graduating
with honor in Columbia
Wm. D. Simpson, of Laurcns, is the Divis
ion Inspector General. Mr.. Simpson !
aass;:;;agu;sA@dl-"y g m.4 a:c- g 'Ac sr -.
of Representative, and is now. one e the
most efficient members of the State Senate.
Alfred p. A!drich, Of Barnwcl, is the Di.
vision Quarter Master General. This gcntlo-
man is so well known 10 our readers, that it is
hardly necessary to say anything Of him, as
maa, lawyer or representative. He is now
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign At:
fairs in our House of Representatives, served
with credi. in the Qaartermasier's department
in the Fltrila War; Has large reputation
throughout the State as, lawyer, advocate and
orator, and we feel satisfied that his appoint
mcut will mee the general appreciation not
only Of this District but of the State.
Rubt. B. Boyston, Of Fairfield, is the Di-
vision Commissary General. This gentleman
is also distinguished lawyer. He has been
.or many years prominent member oil the
Legislature, and is now Chairman of the Ju'
dietary Committee of the House, which post
he fills with distinguished ability discharging
the laborious duties thereof, with entire salts.
faction 10 the country.
james F. Lipscomb, Of Ncwbcrry, is the
Division Paymaster General. Mr.. Lipscomb
is planter, of accomplished education, and
has lately entered public life rs Il member OF
the Legislature. He is gentleman Of fine
address, and is highly esteemed foe ms saF6
Judgment and direct purpose.
S. Warren Nelson, Of kcrshaw, is an Aid
dc-camp. Mr.. Nelson is one Of the most ac.
complishel gentlemen in South Carolina lie
is also a member Of the Legislature, aud is
highly esteemed for his high, manly bearing,
calm courage and the active discharge ofaly
duty which may be assigned him.
Mr.. Ker Boyce, of Charleston, is another
Aid. This gentleman is son of the lar
, Ker Boycc, who formerly represented the cit
. of Charleston in the State Senate. After tn.
death of his father he removed to New York,
f and went into an extensive businassIvhA
upon the commencement Of our troubles, lie
immediately returned to his native State: sR:.
rilicing his business prospects at the calf 81
} duty.
Mr.. Thomas j. Davies, Of Beech lsla'd, is
r the other Aid. Mr.. Davies is Il plantfr, oil
fine education and handsome feature. H',4sss -
}. never been in public life. With thrtso5
] dasling Aids, and men of such ripe ex Frl.
t encc in the other departments, we venture ,
Y predict, that if Major Gen. B9nham takes th
c field, he and they will make their marks ,
3 the military, as they have already done in th
j civil line of lie Barnwell Sentinel.
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TnUrn.-If there is one thing more tina
another which we would teach elildst
q would be a love of truth. All other thtS.'
;. would be worthless without that crow ,se
o cxcccncy in human character. Withoat :,
n the noblest structure is but whlted s'bs-
r chre. With all qualifications man is be
stunned when deficient in this The behd-
er may admire fabric Of general beauty ad
xynctry, but when the seam of falseho0 is
h found from capstone to base, he will shun .e