Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-05-01

MoRE TIoorS FOR NIRGlXlA.-We are IN
form ID that dispatch has been reserved here
from Governor Brown, announcing that the
Confederate Light Guards, Captain T. j.
Walker. and the Blodget Volunteers, Capt.
Fostr B.o 1gct. both companies from Angus
ta. with eighteen companies from different
parts OF the State. will be ordered mmedl-
ately to Richmond. Virginia.
Each company, it is further stated, will be
mustered into service at Augusta, and the
two regiments will rendezvous at Richmond,
and at the latter place elect their field officers
Mr.. PRYOR AND ME. YAHcEY.-The Mont
eomery Advertiser says that the Hon. Roger
!. Pryor, OF Va, in concluding his speech at
the Exchange Hotel, on FridaJ night last,
used the following language, as nearly as VIC
can remember in reference 10 our distin-
puishcd frllow-citizen, Hon. Wm. l.. lanccy.
';And now, in conclusion, gentlemen and
fcllow,citizcns, as an glad now to be per-
mitted to term YOU, cannot forget speak
before the ncighbors and friends of your emf
nent townSm;.rl--the Patrick Henry OF this
Rcvolution.-William l.. iancoy, between
whom and myself there existed an ancient
feud, which no. bury in oblivion; and at
his feet am happy to lay my homage of
gratitude and admiration
To De HAxGED.-An old man by the name
Of Lvnes and his son, were convicted st the
late term oi. Jasper Miss. Circuit Court, for
the murder Of Charles Landrum in Jones
county, and arc to t,c hung Oh the lOth OF
Nav. Old I.yncs is over 90 years The muir
der was committed in 1897, wien the young
man was but lad of fourteen years. They
had been indicted for some offence, and Lam
drum was the only witness against them. He
was murdered by them 10 avoid The effect Of
his testimony.
A SrY HuxG.-Capt. William Jones. of
the Sloop Isabel, has terminated his bilci but
notorious career at the end OF rope. he
account we hear is: that on the arrival OF the
Thursday evening cars at Scnoba: a n;tsse!i-
ger on the train pointed out Jones rs boast
ing to him of being the person who "pr'vis.
ioned Slcmmer: and that he was then on his
way to Washington, with dispatches t. Lin
coins government. He was arrested: the
proofs of his treason found upon him. and he
was executed upon the spot by the cnragcd
citizens.-Mobie Advertiser.
IMroRrAXr MovEMENr.-Thc following zen
tlemen have undertaken to arm and equip
thoroughly, Flying Artillery Company, nov
being organized in Raleigh to tue amount OF
$4,000 if needed. viz: Dr. I. }. haywood.
Wm. Grimes, Wm Boylan, l!enry Aordecal:
Jacob Mordecai, A. NJ. Lewis, w. NJ. Hoylan.
and Ex-Gov Manley. We learn, also, that
million and a half of dollars can be OBJ
tancd here Tor volunteer purposes: by dona-
tion.-Raleish State journal.
DEFENCE OF THE SorTn.-.Ata q meeting OF
the Board of Directors Of the Memphis and
Ohio Railroad Company, held at the oiilcc,
Tuesday, April Is, lSGl, the President was
authorized to transport free OF charge, oye:
the road all troops and munitions OF war Tor
the use of the Confederate States of America,
and to convey the action of the Board, Uiil'
cally. forthwith to the Government at Mont
gomery.-Mcmphis Bulletin
PATRIOTIC LADIES OF NASHVILLE Tenn
The ladies Of Nashville, to the number OF
upwards of three hundred, met on Saturday
last, and organized an association ior the pur-
pose of making clothing, ANA rendering any
assistance in their power to tEose Who may
volunteer to offend the South. Mrs. Jas. II.
Polk was elected Prcsidcnt.-Savannali he
publican.
TIE MAl.s.-Mr. Johnson, Of the Char
lotte and South Carolina Railroad. has gone
to Montgomery, in compliance with the re-
quest of postm4sterGcncral Hcagan: and The
Presidents OF the roads connecting East and
West, to meet him in Montgomery, and ar
range for the continuance Of the mails over
these routes. Mr.. johnson says that the read
over which he has control will carry the mai
whether paid or not, until further arr;n :mcni
IS made Such :. course, we are prrsna1e,i!
will be, pursued by all the railroads III 1hl:
Statc.-Charesto .lercury.
RUSSIAN CoxSrI. INSTANTLY klLLEn.-Ihe
Russian Consul in Ncw York city. Mr.. John
C. dc Not,bcck was instantly billed on hUrs
day. lie was driving up Druadway with I;
buggy, attended by his wife, and when at the
corner of forty.scvcEth street his horse become
rastive and fell. VI. dc Nolt'cck was throw'
!rom the vehicle, striking his heal ON the rave
nent, and was Instantly killed.
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