Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1862-09-17

LErsDrRG, Sept Arrived here to-day.
Leesburg is passing throngh IN ERA in lts ex-
istence which, predictcd one year ago. would
have been thought the idle dream OF Il,ap-
sodist Its people are Witnessing a gliri"us
reality. After enduring fer months thu thrsl'
dom Of ha:el foe, the yoke has been re-
moved, and they are to-day once more III inc
enjoyment Of their rights, protected by the
S;r,r. arms and brave hrarts of Confederate
troops. Three days ago the Staid old burg
Wa, awakened from its lethargy by The sud-
den appearance of body Of our cavalry, slii-
der Cul. Munturd. Federal troops and horse:
men were IN the town. feeding upon the forced
hospitality of the citizens, aud enjoying Il.
fancIed security. Their first intimstlon OF
: our presence WAS our appearance. Instantly
thu whole place was in ali nproar.
The home guards" consisting OF native
Nirginia,s and renegade Marylander>, rallied
in the streets and on the outskirts, and aided
by the Yankee cavalry, attempted TO make
stand Munford, withssut ado. dasheri at once
into their ranks. shot and sabred those who
did no, ESCAPE, and The remainder took to
flight acrus> the Potomac.
sThe',ielight of the people at the arrival OF
(; this uncxpecte,i Silccor knew no bounds. lhey
ran into the Streets took the cavalry by the
i.ard, kisS,,l tie horses, threw open their
houses. fed aud clothed tue men, and vented
enthusiasm in q thousand ways.
Since then until the present hour the town
has been in tue same wild whirl. The ad-
vance guard of Juckson entered yesterday,
and o.dsy the main body Of his army have
been marching through. The streets are
tllrungcd with ladies. Tie doors wave and
curb-stoncs are like living bouquets of beall'
ty. Everything that weurs crinollne OF q
pretty face is out, and such shouts and wav'
ing Of handkerchirfs and hurrahs by the
overioyed gender, never emanated from hu
man lips. Every residence is literally all
"open house." where is obeyed the scriptura
iniuction, "Come ye who are weary and
heavy laden, aud will give You rest" Ia
blcs are spread, soldiers are called in, the
ladies' stand around and bring to hear upon
the keen appetites whole batteries OF bread
butter, honey, milk and meals. No MAJ
who enters there goes away hungry or with,
out an eruption OF God speeds and Hra:
en- bless yOu's" that ought TO supply him iol
a life time.
(" W hat regiment IS That olxln utor
gis, Ewelrs division" Hurrah for you
| Kill all the Yankees |" screamed bevy O
girls. "Hurrah for the gals! Coming back
to marry the whole town" shout the Cnnted
crates. "Go. any ,obacco?' another. "Got
any shoes? Give us slice of bacon and
bread Hoop. hi, hi!' and then the whole
crowd break out into . series Of yells anc
screeches that only require the addition of al
Indian war dance to complete the scene.
never heard such tumult OF saw SUCH enthu'
sasn in my life.
1t is the only time when, without poetic
license, one mi sht say truly that the people
were perfectly wild. Flugs waving, drums
beating, dust flying, canons rumbling, met
marching, trains tugging behind-these are
the skeleton frame work Of picture which
leave the reader to fill up for himself. Long
street is at Drainsvile: and passes here to
morrow. Maryland is in sight, and in few
hours it's soil will be consecrated by our loot
steps, if not our blood.
September 5.-Maryland Our army il
crossing the Potomac. No enemy in sight.