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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-06-17

JACKSON, June 1.-THE Bowman House,
the only hotel left by the Yankees, was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. Major Smile,
c%ommandant of the post, escaped by jumping
from the third story window. He was caught
in a blanket. The loss is estimated at $3.50,
000-partlyi insured.
A private letter from Clinton, La, dated
June 9Th, says: Port Hudson has been expos.
ed to q tremendous fire from the enemy's fleet
for the past ten days. The Essex and two
other gunboats were so badly damaged that
they were compelled to withdraw from the
attack.
Gricrson, with a force of 1000 cavalry,
attacked Col. Logan's command of 4OO men,
near Clinton on the 4th inst. The enemy
was handsomely repulsed and driven off, with
a..lloss of so, including so prisoners. Our loss
was three killed and IA wounded.
A special to the Nississippian dated Pamela,
June IL, states that Marmaduke has captur-
I'd one transport and sunk another near He
lena, OIL the ll,h inst. Two regiments were
sent from Helena against him, which he rout
ed and drove hack TO the town.
Gen. Price 1s marching OH Old Town Point;
Is miles below Helena. Twenty-Five COM
panies from North Mississippi have reported
for duty under the Governors late call.
Alleges are now turned towards KirbyTSmith,
in whose movements depends the fate of Port
Hudsoa and Vicksburg.
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The Southern Field & Firseside.

Wo arc pleased to greet once again this valued
publication, which has been suspended for a few
weeks for want Of paper. The publisher has now
made arrangements to obtain 6 supply of paper,
and we hope hereafter to enjoy tho visits of this
justly popular journal with its hitherto wonted
regularity. In the number before us the pub
Usher says"
"As the late suspension was caused by eircum-
stances beyond our control-thc burning Of the
Bath Paper Mill-ws trust our readers will exor-
else \ spirit of patience and forbearance, and &C.
cept tho ASSURANCE that tho Publisher has made
every exertion IN their behalf. He has continued
tho paper at less than half the price charged by
other literary papers of like siEe-two others pub
lished at Richmond being $40 q yoar. He has
sont IN agent to nearly every paper mill in tho
Coufederacy, for tho purpose of securing paper,
and we nre now gratifed by tho assurance that
our supply of paper will in o few days be such as
to enable us to appear on q full sheet. Such is
the price Of papor, aud the prospect of further
advance, that the Publisher may be obliged to
make a further increase in the subscription price,
but if so, he will make it at the lowest remunera-
tive figure. He does not care to increase the cir
c~ulation of the paper ut the present price, but
will supply it to all who may subscribe.
owe have o number of new features in pre-
narration, which cannot fail to maintain for tho
Field and Fircside the pre-eminence it hos long
enjoyed as q home newspaper"
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Death of Sergeant Alfred wardIaw.

1t is painful to record the death Of this
young soldier-Scrgeant Alfred Wardlaw, sou
of DR.. j.. }. Wardlaw, at his fathers IN las'
Saturday evening. He did not die without
~discharging the duties of q heroic and brave
soldier. At tue battle Of Fredericksburg he
received a painful wound and was turlnughed
home. About two weeks previous to the bat
tie of Charlottesville he joined his regiment,
before his wound had entirely healed, which
disabled him-for an active campaign-not-
withstanding, when his regiment was ordered
to the deadly conflict, young Sergeant Ward
law was not missing from his post in his
company. In the fercest of the battle the
color bearer was shot down by the enemy,
when Sergeant Wardlaw rushed forward and
seized the staff and unfurled the colors and
cheered the men onward, when he received
the fatal wound, through both temples. AT
home he was an exemplary young man and
highly esteemed by all who knew him his
noble characteristics and .uadaunted bravery
rendered him one of the most popular men of
his company and regiment. He leaves a large
circle Of relations and friends and endeared
comrades in arms to MOURN his u%ntlInely
death. Rev. DR.. Turner performed his funeral
services on last Sunday evening: : and his re-
mains were deposited in the Long Cane
Church Yard, where other patriot.martyrs lie
of his kindre d.-Abbeville Press, 18th inst.
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I. CROWLEY, Sec'ry.
For the Advertiser.

without intending any disparagep'cnt to the
present nominee, Col. THos. G. BACON, but, on the
contrary, entertaining the most kindly feelings
towards him, the friends of Gen. M. c. NJ. HAM
M0ND nominate him for the vacancy in the State
Senate occasioned by the death Of the Hon. "A.
SrNKlys.
Gen. Il. has represented the people of EdseheId
in the Legislature, has some experiance OF Its
duties, and is posted on military and political nj
fairs. We think few will object to his promotion
to the post, which, high and honorable, will offer
q field for the %exertion Of all his energies and
abilities. His frisnds present his name confident
ly to tho people of Edgcfeld believing that with
his rare abilities, patriotism, and g%entlemanly
bearing, he will we'll sustain the dignity and tai
ent with which old Edgcfeld ha: been generally
represented in thiebranch of our Legislature.
MANY FRIENDS.
June 16, te* "a
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Genera News Items.

HS- Hon. C.. l.. Vallandigham, was in Peters
burg, Va, last Monday, and took rooms at jar
rstt's Hotel. During the day he was visited by
many citizens, who showed him every mark OF
respect and sympathy.
egr 1t is reported that Sam Houston runs for
Governor of Texas with the design Of forming
another republic.
Ny- The steamer Ruby, in attempting to run
the gauntlet of tho blockade at Charleston, on
the 18th, was chased and fred at by the blocku-
dcrs. The Captain, in order to prevent his vessel
from falling into the hands of tho enemy, beachcd
and burned her of tho Lighthouse. Nothing
saved but the mails.
ny- Two steamers arrived in Charleston, on
the 18th, from Nassau, with valuable cargocs-one
of tho steamers having on board two hundred and
fifty bags of s~altpetre.
ne Enough of tho returns in Virginia have
been received to show that Gen. Smith, of Fau-
ouier, has been chosen Governor, and Samuel
Price, of Greenbrier, Lieutenant Governor.
sr A great religious revival prevails in Gen.
Brapp's army. Thousands of converts are being
made.
n- A lettcr from Cincinnati, Ohio, says The
approaching Democratic State Convention is the
tonic of conversation everywhere. Vallandigham
"a No rood rs nominated. IF no wants the nomi-
nation his friends are determined he shall have ii.
The pressure for him in the rural district is over
whelming.
ny- Tho steamers Robert E. Lee and Cornubia
arrived ct Wilmington on tho morning Of tho 10th,
from Nassau, with cargoe, on Government &c
count.
ne Tho Northern papers as talking of for
eieu Intervention again. That game is played
ont. We cannot be deceived by that dodge again.
ns- Every citizen Of Richmond, including
evory man in the executive departments, is en-
rolled and under arms, ready for my emergency,
the whole under command of Gen. Ely.
ny- It has been decided in North Carolina,
TINT persons furnishing substitutes in tho Confsd-
erato Army, are not exempt from any calls on tho
" militiu" for either homs or other service.
Ms- A billy gout wasrcccntly sold Mt auction
Mt Halifax Court House. Va, for the nice little
sum of Sl,030!
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pea,h. of q Faithful sla.e.

The Atlanta Confederaey npt,ces the death
of a faithful old iegrofn manned Randall,
belonging to T..G. Simlns, Esq: That paper
says: II
He was q most faithful, honest negro, held
In the highest estimation of hi. master and
mistress, and had the respect Of all who knew
him. He was generally employed az his mas
ter's storeAir qnently being lef; in charge Of
it for days at q time when his master was OBJ.
sent-such YVES the. conf lence reposed in
him and he never failed. TO give a full and
satisfactory account for every cent he had to
ken in and paid out.
|. Randall had accumulated a considerable
amount of money in his time, and he bad no
wife or children to whom be could ~bequeath
it. He therefore gave it to his mistress, ex-
pressing the hope that with it.she would he
able to purchase another servant that would
prove to be as faithful as.he had been. He
said he did this because his master and mig
tress had always been kind to him, and had
never mistrcated him, while he had always
tried to serve them honestly and faithfully.
His room was very well furnished with very
nice furniture and articles Of comfort. This
he gave to a fellow servant, who had kindly
waited on him in his last sickness. Of the
money he had accumulated about $500 was
in gold sd silver.
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Remember the Wife and Children of
the Poor Soldier.

With pride and pleasure, we publish the sub
Joined letter from our intellectual and public
rpiritsd fellow-citizen, Gen. MARcILLUs HAN
MoxD. This is only one of a long series Of mu.
ni6cent charities performed by Gen. HAMMOND
since the beginning Of the war. We know Of no
man who has done his duty in this high and holy
respect, more fully and freely than the gentlemaH
whore namc stands at tbo bottom of tho annexed
letter. We, on our OWL part, thank him cordially
for his indulgcnt words Of commentator, and
assuro him that they will act az incentives e
further effort in this good cause. Tho thanks OF
the wife and children Of tho poor soldier, and the
blessing of tho poor soldier himself, may be un.
utt,red, but they will be no less deep and heart
felt.
NEAR HAMBURG, S. c., June l1th, 1883.
DEaR SIR: Your editorial relating to the poor
families Of s0ldies, is well-timed and altogether
just.
I send you n check FIR $50, which I beg that
ynu will appropriate to the object you have 50
earnestly, and in such handsome terms advocated
Very truly, yours, DC.
NJ. C. NJ. HAMMOND.
JAS. T. BACON, Esq, Edgsseld, S. C.
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Col. II. G.. Butl.r.


Our Village WAS suddonly plunged into deep
excitement md Distress On Thursday la t by the
arrival of The news that our gallant, gifted, and
univsr sally admired and beloved townsman, Col.
". c. BUTLER, commanding .2nd Regt S. c.
caralry, now in service in Virginia, under Gen.
]. E. B.. SrgUAnr, had been seriously wounded in
the Cavalry fight Of the 9TH, on tho upper Rap
pahannock, VS. to rondsr nmputation of the leg
necessary. Further dispatches, contrary to the
earnest hopes Of our anxious community, have
fully confirmed thi. sal Intelligence. We learn
from these that Col. BIS leg has been amputatod
betueen the knee and ankle, aud that be was, i'm
mediately following the operation, doing we'll
and suffering comparatively little paiu.
Mrs. BUTLER, wife of Col. D., accompanied by
her father Ex-Gov. P1cKESs, departed for Wiz
GINA on Friday morning to join her husband.
Whilst all profoundly regret that tho 'chivalric
warrior has suffered mutilation at the hands OF
the da,tards, yet all rejoice at tho victory he has
been so instrumental in obtaining, and are deeply
thankful that the lifo of the gallant CUTLER is
spared to his country.
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A Northern View.

The New York World gives the following
opinion of matters at Yicksburg:
With the western bank in their possession,
the Confederates would, if they gained their
independence, be a formidable rival and an
tagonist Of the United States. BY com.
mand;ng one or two of the best routes for the
Pacific Railroad 1.-THE only ones, in fact, which
would not be subject to a snow bloch abe in
winter,) they would feed their hopes with the
prospect Of gaining the Pacific States. Their
ability to close the Mississippi and derange
the business of the country AZ every outbreak
of war would be, in their hands, q powerful
Instrument of hostilities. We are therefore
prepared to see them struggle for the Missis-
sippi with the energy of desperation, until
every point on that magnificent channel is
in possession of the Union forces. If the re-
suit should be a general concentration of
their strength in the vicinity Of Vicksburg,
it opens q possibility for the conclusion of the
war by mi summer. The Coniederates have
q contingent advantage in the season of the
year and the climate. If the fierce summer
heat should generate pestilence, the Northern
troops would be more i%earfully decimaied by
the ravages than the Southern. Much de-
ponds on generalship; much also On the acct.
dents that defy calculation.
The Confederates, aware that in this game
the chances are against them, will probably
make powerful attempts to create 8 diversion
by alarming our military authorities for the
safety of Washington, or other points in the
North. II, by this means, they should cause
Mr.. Lincoln to hold back reinforcements from
Grant, as he last year held back reinforce
ments from Mcclellan, June may prove as
disastrous q month in 1868 as it was in 1862;
and the Union army looking into Vicksburg
may, like the Union army looking into Rich
mond, he reduced to the hard necessity of
signalizing its valor by q mastery retreat, and
lose the fruits of brilliant early victories
when almost within its grasp.
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LATEST NEWS.
Vailandigham Nominated


RICHMOND, June l5.-Northcrn dates to,ieI3sh
have been received.
F.. Whilst the steamer Maple Leaf was conveying
sou Confederate officers from FORTRESS Monroe to
Fort Delaware, on Wednesday, thu prisoners over
powered the guard, csp!ured the boat, and ruin
hsr.in near the. Virginia shore, when all but 20
escaped.
Gen. Dix sent cavalry after them, but upto the
latest adviccs had not captured them:
The DemocrptioI State. coinveptiod at Columbus
Ohio, unanimously nominated :yailgrndishan for
Governut..
Ex-senator Pugh was namfnsted' as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Lieut.. Governor ofr0bio. lie
made a fiery speech, spurning and defyins Burn
pide's order.
Resolutions were passed denouncing the arrest
and Punishment of Mr.. Vallandigham, and pro-
viding for the appointment Of a committee to de-
mand his restoration.
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WoMEs SyAr SourH.-We understand
that a correspondence has passed between
Mr.. Ould and Major Ludlow, the Yankee
commissioner of exchange, in regard to the
character of some of the females banished
from the North by Mr.. Lincoln, and sent to
an asylum South. Mr.. Ould, in the cores
pondence alluded TO, takes the ground that
women have been sent here, whose moral
weight at home or abroad is nothing, and
that their liberation, either in one place Or
another, is by sufferance.
We are informed, from a source that may
be considered official, that the indiseriminate
reception of parties from the North is at an
end. Hencefnrth an examination before a
military tribunal will determine whether the
parties banished here are best TT for the lib
erty of Main 81. or the confines of CASTLE
Thunder Richmond Examiner, 10th.
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From vicksburg.

JACKSON, jane 9.-Correct advi.es from
Vicksburg place ourllosses in the late assaults
at from five to six hundred. Among the
killed is Colonel Marks, Of La.
The Vicksburg ladies appear to be entirely
Indifferent to the Smelling Of the enemy, and
are out every night looking st the sight.
The enemy is erecting parallels four hun
dred yards distant from our out works, and is
constantly Smelling.
Grants army refuses to assault our fortifi-
cations again, and he has squatted down to
starve the garrison.
JACKSON. June ll.-Our scouts from the
vicinity of Yicksburg report Grant. hauling
water for bis troops from the Big Black, eight
miles. lie has mounted siege guns and opened
fire. Tonight the firing is inceSsant.
Our columbiads are replying promptly,
proclaiming to the world the spirit that ami
mates our troops in the works, and that Vicks'
burg shall never be surrendered.
Heavy firing continued at Vicksburg last
night. The firing was heavier than any yet
heard. The weather is clear and warm, the
thermometer being at goo.
Citizens from Horn Lake reports three
transports with troops, supplies, &C., going
down to Ticksburg.
A correspondent of the Times admits
Grants loss to be tremendous. One, an In
diana regiment, went in 900 strong, and came
out with a Lieut.. Colo Eel and fifteen men.
The came correspondent says that a Federal
brigade was repulsed at the Big Black by
General Johnston.
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w A gentleman writing from Madison, Flo

eg A gentleman writing from Madison FLO
ridn, saws " If no disaster befalls the crop OF
corn-cured hogs, I don't know but Florida itself
could feed one half tho Confederate troops for
months. You would DO astonished to see the apt
ness exhibited by our people for making cloth.
The sound of the spinning wheel may % heard
now almost everywhere. JEFF Davis speech at
jackson, Mississippi, has had much to do in ex-
citin. the admiration of the ladies for homcspun
dresses"
n,- Gen. Albert G. Jenkins has assumed COM
mand OF the Confederate forces now in the Valley
of Virginia. We need hardly say that Gen. Jen-
kins has already proved himself one of our best
and ablest Generals, ani it is quite likely that he
will soon be after Milroy with tho dash and encr-
81 which have ever characterized his movements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-06-17
From Texas.

The Brownsville Flag of the LIST inst, learns
that "whep. Gems. Magruder and Bee paid a
visit to the Governor of Tamaulipas, the III
thorities in Matamoras fred a salute in honor
of the distinguished visitors whereupon the
Lincoln consul demanded his passport.
The correspondent of the Ranchero con-
firms the above thus:
TIE Yankee consul, however, demanded
his passport IN the ground that The said su-
thorities treated the officers Of the unrecog-
niz, ID Confederacy with civility.
The Flag says Gen. Magruder would leave
in a few days a. the critical situation of affairs
in louisiana demanded Ills presence in that
quarter. The editor adds: Banks will soon
meet the fighting part Of the Department OF
Texasn
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For the Advertiser. /.
/. Public Meeting.

A meeting Of a portion Of the Saluda Regiment,
for the purpvsu Of ..orssr;sins the Regiment into
Mounted Infantry Companies to repel any and ul
invasions. Of the enemy, vas held 8: Richardson's,
on thu. 18th int
i: IVES mOtiOned and carried that each Beat
Company mses on no1t~saturday, the goth, n.
their respective parade grounds, organize ard
hold themselves ready for duty.
Moved. and curricd that OIL Tuesday after the
Companies arc organized THAT they meet at Rich
ardson's, and organize into u Regimontor Battalion
by %electins Field Officers.
1t is requested by this meeting that the people
be prompt in this matter.
Also, that the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Edgefcld Advertiser.
JAMES C.. sMYLY, Chair
-
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Death Of Lieut.. Col. Frank Hampton

We regret to learn (says the Columbia Guar
dian, of Thursday last,) that private dispatches
received yesterday announce the death of Lieut..
Colonel Frank Hampton, from wounds received
in the cavalry fight on tho 9th, on tho Rappahsn-
nook. 1t seems tn have boon an obstinate engage
mont, lasting from 5 A. M. to 5 P. M, but closing
with decided SUCCESS for the Confederates. In
this prolonged action Col. H. has fallen, and the
country has to mourn q gallant soldier, this CON-
muuity a useful and public spirited citizen, and
society q member without rsproach. He was
highly esteemed in the State, and his death will
carry grief far beyond tho circle of his own family.
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r,be Affair Mt Ashland, La.

JACKSON, June l2.-Tho Natchez Courier says
that Oh Tue. 18th instant Gems. Dick Taylor and
Walker attached the Federal camp, 1900 strong,
at Cump Perkins, Ashland La, killing, wounding
and capturing the entire force, save u few who
escaped 10 q %gunboat
This was one of a series of similar camps,
extending from Grand Gulf to Milliken's Bend,
and oncircling yicksburg on the west sldo of the
river.
Kirby Smith is threatening Communication on
the Mississippi, above the mouth of the 9nzoo,
and Price is supposed to be threatening Helena
and other points. His force is estimated ut from
ten to twenty thousand, and it is thought the re-
suit depends upon gcneralship.
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A Good Idea.

The following resolution was passed by the City
Council of Atlanta: "Re,olvsd, That in tho event
of the refusal on the part Of any resident, to
oheerfully enroll his name, for tho protection of
our wives, our children and our homes, tho names
of oil such be published conspicuously in each of
the daily papers of the city, that those may be
distinctly known who refuse to embark in such q
holy cause; and that such other action be taken
in tho promises as may be deemed prudent and
safe for the welfare Of tho city.
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EIford,s Primer.

We are indebted to Mr.. G. L. BLroRD, Of .Green-
vile S. C., for q very neat little Primer entitled
"Elford's Primer for Little Girls and Boys" We
are gratiHed to learn that it is Mr.. ELroRD's in
tention to get out q carlos of Readers, Spoilers,
Teachers and dealers in School Books should ut
once send in orders to Mr.. ELFoRD for q supply
Of his useful publication, and thereby encourages
Mr.. E. in his commendable efforts to introduce
Southern books for tho instruction of our youth.
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Terrible Slaughter of Yankees at Port
Hudson.

JACKSON, june 12.-There was heavy firing all
night as Vicxsburg, and it is still raging.
A Federal deserter from Port Hudson says
Banks was two days burying his dead, the slAugh-
ter was 50 great.
A gentleman through from New Orleans Gays it
is currently stated that Gen. Magruder had entire
control of the opelousas Railroad, and was within
fifteen miles of the city. The Federals were much
excited.
Generals Pierce, Dow and Sherman are dead.
The troops arc on tho move, and all being sent
up to Port Hudson. The wounded are cvatinual-
ly arriving.
Last Sunday Grierson burned tho Court House
at Clinton, La, and then left.
A courier from Vicksburg reports the garrison
in good spirits and confident. Loss slight.
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Public Meeting.

We have been requested by citizans e the
Lower Battalion, 9th Regiment, to announce that
r public meeting will be held at Rod Hill on Sat
urday, tho Goth inst, for the purpose of organi-
zing n Company for homo defence. Old mon, young
men, exempts, and all, turn cut and enroll your
names. The emergency Of the times demand
prompt action. Be ye ready and prepared for
the conflict, for We have a cunning and an en-
erpetic foe 70 contend against