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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
From Lees Army.

Oar cavalry had g severe s~hilinisA with ,he
enemy on Monday, near Brady s]ia,ivii, ia
which the enemy lost twenty killed, a-d
wounded. and fifteen captured. Oar loss was
three wounded only. We airprised the enc
nv, which accounts for sur smal! loss, as the
Yankees retreatedimmediatcly. Gen. MhaA,e
was in heavy f .rce at Wslr.nt. n, and h's' al.
my was gradually approschinei its Old "stsnp-
ing ground" Stafford, and Ialmnrta heights.
The enemy have made two attempts to
pass through Brooks Gap, which is a passage
in the North Mountstn,>.in Rockinghamcoun-
u, about Twelve miles no:til of Harrisonaurs
On Monday they made their appearance at
the gap, bet were, easily aud soou driven Gil
by a portion ofsGeu. Imboden's forces. On
Tuesday they renewed their attcmp'. to tore
their way through the mountain pass and this
time in greater force but they were a Sec
ond time repuised, with considerable loss.
This force of Yankees is believed TO be un-
der command of General Kelly, and that they
have marched down. through Hardy county
from the neighborhood CT New Creek aud
Cumberland. They are doubtless. aining,t to
reach Stanton.
A battle is inevitable in September, ont II
will not be fought before, unless. General Lee
Wills it. Ec is now emphaticatly master Of
the {" ,i,uation.M
Soldiers who e5hA down on fnrlcugh, be-
ceus. of sickness :nr. w6anfds, express surprise
that any but the most. sangnint expectations
should be FELT for the army Of Nqgthern Sir'
girinia. Its knks were never.: fuller, nor the
men more buoyant in the prospect OF q fight
This much is sufficient.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
GEN. R.. G.. NJ. DUsorGxr.
Letter from Judge. Marrath.


Ny Dear ST:-It gives mo pleasure to com.
ply with your request, and briefly state my
knowledge Of ysur conduct in the. early move:
ments of this Statc. You We're at that tiino the
Adjrtant and Inspector General Of tho Statc.
Difficulties, which I need rot do moro than d.
Jude to, rendered it necessary to place you in
command of Fort Moultrie. 1t Was one of great
delicacy and responsibility. Personally to You
it involved pecuniaEy s~ecriicc, for it caused you
to vacate tho Office you held. You did so willing.
ly, and assuming tho command Of Fort, Moultrie,
relieved the State Government Of the difficulty
and cmbarrasslnonts with which it was troubled.
1 know that your administration Of the duties of
the Fort uero entirely acceptable to the Govern
mont Of tho Stato..
This was evinccd, when soon aftor you were
appointed undcr tho, law Of tho State a Brlsadicr
General of its forces. Tie ,organizatf,n did not
correspond with that provided by tho Confederate
Government. 1t might hnvc. boon a new source
of confusion; but again You withdrew YOUR
claims, and at your own loss, became the mean,.
of satisfying all.
1 have always understood that 10 Ill your dis.
charge of tho military service which bns hoeu nut
upon you' you hays exhibited. zeal, eafnsstp.sa
and ability. I know that go far ss an honest
purpose is concerned, moving one to render with
u%nstintsd measure all no can to tho services of hi,
country, no one could be moro distinguished than
you. Yours very truly,
A. G. MAGRhTH,
March Goth, 1907
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
For tho Advertiser.

COltm Dl,' anu August Ndltroaus
AT " meeting held at the Ridge, on the 18th
inst, to take into consideration the construction
of the Columbin und augusta Railroad, via the
Ridge, Maj. TuHAN WATSON WAS called',to the
act as Sec'ry.
The Chairman, in a few pertinent remarks, c1-
planned the object Of the meeting. and urged
upon the people the advantages of, as vol as the
military necessity for, the construction Of the Road
On motion of Capt. A. D. BATES, tho books
were then opened for subscriptions. wbereufor
stock to tho amuunt Of Ono hundred AMI eight
thou two hundred aud fifty dollars dos, 25O)
way subscribed, seventeen thousand dollars of
this amount having been taken by n few subscri-
beers from tho vicinity of Lcosvillo, Lexington
District.
7 The following Resolutions we're tbon offered W
DR.. A. ". YoUNeDLooD, and adopted:
Rs.olucd, That this meeting earnestly requsst
the ~ciiizop: Of Lexington and Edgoheld Village,
and all others upou the line of this road, to c.ll
mc-tip rs, open books, .pnd Cooperate with them,
in carrying forward this enterprise.
Res.lued, That the proceedings. of this meeting,
together with tho amount Of Stock taken, he pub
liahed in tho Edgetold and Columbia papers; and
that the Chairman Of this meeting report to the
President Of the Road, as soon as practicable, tho
amount of Stock taken.
Resolsed, That o Committee of seven be APP
pointed to solicit further subscriptions to the Road,
and report tho amount ut tho next meeting.
On motion, the meeting thcu adjourned to meet
on tho goth Of Aqgust.
TILMAN WATSON, Chair.
A. W. YouxegLoop. Ssc'ry.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
. Tahieaux md Concert.

On the evening of Monday, tbs Oath Of August,
Will DO given in the Masonic Hall at Edgefsld
C. Il. . varied NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., charades,
music, feasting ac,-fnr tba benefit gfthe Sol
diers. The object is one Which appeals by all the
ties of patriutism-by al The love and honor and
Kid we owe our liant aud Curious Soldiers-t>
the hearts ard m~pathies Of our people. And
the claim is presented through q bevy of the
lairest Of the fair. Gene one, come all; you will
s,e much ,sat is beautiful, and hear much that is
beautiful. Never lose an opportunity of seeing
or hearing anything beautiful. Beauty is Gods
handwriting! And money is shoes, aad blankets,
and %ciotiring, for Confederate Soldiers.
&ss. Admission 50. Children half price.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Letter from Gov. Pickens.
lAf VI OA"oniH~'
Head Quarters, May 18th, 1881,

Head Quarters, May 18th, 1851.
Ny Dear Gsger"l.-1 have just received your
resignation, and canno, forbea. to express to you
my sincere thanks for your bravo and patriotic
services at q critical and perilous time. You
woro Adju,sut and Inspector General of the
State, and I had to call on you to discharge deli
cate and responsible duties. You were over rcxdy
and willing to take any part, no matter how dam
gsrow. I sent you to Fort Moultrie when it wds
generally supposed to DO un,enable fr~n tho fire
of Sumter, and yet you did not hesitate = mo-
msnt. And there las been no period when l
could not have relied On yeu to execute anything
when bravery and patrioti'm were required.
! return you tho thanks Of the State for your
steady aud decided support under IL difficulties.
and deeply regret that any policy of tho Con-
fedsrats Government should have ever 1nado It
necessary for you to re,ign. As tar as the State
is concerned, it would always afford me yroat
pleasure to call sou into service at any tune if
there should BIO g. proper plaoe for you. You
have my best wishes for your Happiness. and I
know you will experience every xa:isf.ction in
the consciousno,sao of having discharged your du-
ties to your State faithfully and btavoly.
With great regard, yours truly,
F. w. PICKEEs.
a., n NJ n,z ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
The Crisis.

The people Of our State arc, 9 trust, (says tn,
Confederate Biptist) prepared for the worst. A
time may be near, to Try our maniiuess, and test
our faith in God. Let us not. give pluee to dcs.
pOndcncy. Between temporary defeat md FINN
suhjssation, there lies a wide interval; and that
must DO 6llod by the heroic deeds of men, who
are Determined. to be FREQ. If VIC arc true to our
selves, the enemy cannot conquer us. Let riot
ing and chambering, speculation and oxtortion,
ceaso in the land and letus oil unite, as a band
of brothers in tho firm determination that tho
State of South Carolina shall never be the spoil
of q vandal foe.
A breath of submission we breathe not
The sword Of def We sheathe not.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
From Richmond.

OhAScEC C. H., August l2th.-A convention
of North Carolina troops, of the army OF
Northern Virginia, met at tic Court Houss
to .day. Col. bryant Grimes selected az Chair
man, with nine Secretaries, and q committee
of nine ON resolutions, cue for eaca brigade.
Col. Garrett YES Chairman. OF the committee.
Resolutions were adopted unanimously
pledgine the loyalty of North Carolina and
army to the. Confederacy, aud denounciag
the Standard aud its supporters: expressing
confidence that Gov. Vance would sustain our
good Cause,
4 resolution appointed Coils. Garrett, Jones,
Cox and Grimes a committee 10 write an al
dress, to the people Of re State.
The Convention was Unanimous and enthu-
s:,.t,o NfNc - r.s'f -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19

THE LATE Trip UP JAMES RIvER.-The
Petersburg Express learns from a psrty who
has seen an individual just. from Fortress
Monroe, that the late Yankee gunboat expe.
dition up James river suffered very much in
damage of craft as well as loss Of men. The
wooden boat is said to have been riddlcd by
our field. pieces from the shore, and many
lives were lost. The Captain Of the boat,
whose name we did not ascertain, fearing she
was about to sink, made. an effort to escape
to tae ironclad, and while in the act was
struck by a solid shot and cut completely in
tgo. Some eight or ten of the invaders are
said to have been killed, and many wounded.
The boats, too, were very much damaged.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Northern News.

RlcHxoxp, Aug. 14.-Ihe Baltimore Gaz.
cite cf the 18th says: The response Of Scy-.
/. mnur to the reply of Lincoln. is distinguished
FROM his former latter not less by brevity than
greater boldness in its tone. Seymour cite:
tho fact thst, in nine Democratic districts
thirty-three thousand conscr,ptsare called for,
while in niueteont Republican districts only
ihirty-nine thousand are called for.
Under SUCH circumstances, &c remarks,
you cannot aud viii not fail, to right those
gross wrongs. He speaks Of the drail as a
scheme to lraudIen4ly force n pcrti;n, OF tie
community iutontiihar5 ser7ice by dishonest
pervcrsion oflaw.9.s
Lincoln replies thai The drawing will be
made upon the quota as now fixed in the
districts in. which Gle draft is completed: in
other districts. .a-&ew enrolment will take
place. He wishes IL understood thstno part
of BIZ, former letter is repudiated. The draft,
therefore, is 70 be pushed forward in. spite OF
Seymour's reiScnstraices.
The Daily News says Llncoln's edict created
tue nlost infeuse excitement IN the comnnni-
w. The public mind is Intensely agiteted
1T The threatening aspect Of affairs, and if the
draft is commenced again, in violation of The
protest Of Seymour, revolution is in evitabie.
Tie New York Herald has.puhlisl.ed a list
Of the members of the Federal Congress cleo
ted. showing a majority G &i& adverse 10 the
Administration The Herald. says that in
consequence The opposition will elect aSpesk.
-r, and the committee appointed by him will
investigate the conduct ofths Administration
since his accession 10 Office.
On sill questions relating to the wat, the
Herald SAYS. the majority iaYor its vigorous
Ap~FosScItion igr tie slppressien;oit the rebellion.
The IIeraM p%ronources the draft inezpe-
dent, unnecessary and unpopular, and urges
Lincoln to interfere. before 1t is 100 late.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
What was done at tie Railroad Meet.
inC or Tie Ridge.

49, NH
WeSl!l special attention 10 The report of the
proceedings of the Railroad meeting held. on the
Ridge or tie ld:h instant, published in cur issue
Of to-day. Our en,,rprisias AID pusiie-spi!7icd
nc:abbors OF the Ridge have done we'll in this
Notwithstanding wt!!-and have acted as be-
Gomez liberal, enlightened aud patriotic men.
They ars evidently determined not to be left be-
hind i" Sleepy Hollow.
AT this l%nsctins, One Hundred and Eight Thou
sand Dollars was subscribed to the Augusta, and
Columbia Railroad anu they have but little
doubt of being able to swell this. in . short time,
to One Hundred und Fifty Thousand. They call
upon Edgeiield Village " cooperate with them
certainly EigciiJd Village ought to do as much
as tie Ridge.
Via. can we say TO rouse the apparently dor
mant souls Of our townsmeni Say what VIC may
however, or leave nil unsaii, this is very plsinly
THAR lust chance for y Railroad 'is now or never
With them. And in casc they do not take the tide
ut its present food, Edse;icld will doubtless be
left, forever and Il day, II mere ritiful spcck be-
yond the outer walls Of the civilized world.
. heRG the IOllOWluR luCObiUt iblUl 1dVlo ukuu
the subject uuder consideration they arc from
an admirable letter to the Augusta Constitutions
aitst.
II the wealthy men>who wish to benefit man.
kind with their immense treasures will act prompt
~ lind quickly, the ruud will IT, ma,le: They will
not give the money away By building the road.
They will nut i. out at compound interest. The
road will be one OF the most profitable in the
South. II cubs off 100 mites in 100, and then will
connect tw. enterprising cities in less than three
hours time, whore it is now noarly all day. IT
things. we're roversed-if editors and writer's were
only eapitaIists-they would invest their money
aultime in the mattel, and delay no longer' 1t
will cost more tho longer delayed. Success will
be the reward, and substantial good producing
wealth and prosperity. Railroad stock in such
localities, as between Augusta and Columbia, is
the ssmo as gold. The stock from Columbih to
Charlotte pays the highest. kind of dividend, and
the stock three times the original cost. Let Co.
lu bis and Augusta be united in the cause like
souls With but n single thought-two hearts
TINT beat as ono" till the communication is com
plete. No cities have piore liberality, patriotism
or wealth than Augusta and Coluinbia to their
populations. We will close Ivy saying delays arc
No time to wait. Act Immediately.
Dcstir yourselves, mon :of Edsodold Village
and is vicinity-mon Of .Edgefcld ut large. Call
a meeting-anl that right soon open suhscrip-
ton lists, raise money, bring the lsniiroad to your
Do your duty to the generation n-which
you 1.-Two, and to tho generations which arc coming
after you.
Tho cause of humanity, the civilization of The
ase, the onward march of enlightened opinion,
Ill the generous impulses of manly nature, appeal
10 You in this matter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Proclamation by the P~res;d0at of the
.~Confederate Stntes.
A. W. YouxeBLooD, .sec'ry.


Confederate States.
Again do I call upon tho people of the Confed-
eracy-a people who believe that the Lord reign
eth, and that Hia overriding Providence. ordereth
all things-to unite in prayer and humble sub
mission under His Christening hand, aud to be-
aoech His favor on our suffering country
1t is mest that whom trials and royer.oB befall
US we should seek to take homo TO our hearts and
consciencos. the lessons which they teach and
profit by the determination for which they
prepare us.-Had not our successes ON land and
son made US SELF. confident AID forscttl Of our
reliance OF Him had not lore of luere eaten
like a gungrcno into the very heart Of the land,
converting too many among us uorshippers Of
gain mud rendering them un,nindful Of their duty
to their country, to thoir fellow men and to
their God-who then will presume to, complain
that we havo been chnstcncd or to despair of our
just cause and the protection. of our Heavenly
Futhcr7
Let us rather receive in humble thsnkfulnc,s
the lesson which He has taught in our .acent
~reverses, dsvoutly acknowledging that to Him,
and not to our own feeble arms, arc duo the honor
and the glory Of victory; that for Him, in His
paternal Providence, come the snguish and suffer-
ingo of defeat, our humble applications are due
at his ~footstool.
New, therefore, ], JEFFERSON DAVIS, Presidon.
of these Confederate States, do iesuo this, INV
Proclamation, setting apart Friday, the 2lst day
of August cnsaing, rs a day of fnsting, humilia.
ton, and prayer; and / do hereby invite the peo-
pk.of the Confederate Slatos, to repair on that
day to their respective places of public worship,
md to unto in supplica,ion for tho favor and pro-
Of that Gud who'has hitherto conducted
US safely through NIL the dangers that environed
|
In fifth whereof, I have herouuto set my hand
( and the Seal Of the Confederate States,
I SEAL at Richmond, this twenty fifth day Of
49, July, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and si1ty-three.
BY the President:
J.P. BENJAMIN, .5ec1y OF State.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Notice.

a SPECIAL meeting Of The Bo9fd' Of Com.
IA missisn0rs Of Roads fer tho Ulrsr Battslion
of tho 7th Regiment is heroby ordered TO Meet at
the Pine House on Tuesday, tho fr.td day Of Sept.
hsT. n by lee sii lo1 refused "a. d. to H lerpon 1tip e IL. i la.s
call for hands to work on tho Coat fortihcstions
from tho 18th Of August inst. toths I4th Ssptcm-
Der next, are hereby warned to 'appearbefore tho
said Beard, for the said Battalion, at the time
and place aforesaid to show oause for said dsfault,
or pay up their 1nes,. so that the money may be
uont on to the Agent immediately to hire hands
for laid work.
Aug Is - o. ct 50
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Confederate Success in Tennessee.

- CHATTANOOGA. August Il.
Col. Dibbrell, commanding S'arnes' old
brigade Of Forests division, was attacked by
four thousand mounted FederalS. at Sparta.
The enemy was drissn back to .McMinnvills
badly whipped.
Parties from West and Middle Tennessee
report xtensiverecruising for the Confederate
service. The crops are fine; and the enemy
concilistory.
Capt. Frank Battle, Of Carter'sscouts, was
captured near Nashville IN he 5sh, and. con
fined in prison. -" , ..>...
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
= From mississippi.

MoRroN, August 14-Severa! persons just
arrived from Ticksburs state positively that
Grant was in that c~ity.last Sunday. No troops,
gave McPnersons corps and FIVE regiments
who went to take the place of troopsin Banks
army, whose term of service had expired,
have lefrAcksbntg. They assert positively
that the disease which,ha a been sweeping of
Yankees is'Yeliow Jack.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Mn. Bplroa: You will oblige by published

Mn. Enron: You viii oblige by published in.
your paper tho accompanying complimental no.
toe OF ous gallant fellow ci.izsn Con. R G. NJ.
DvSoyAsr, which appeared in.the South ss!arolEi-;
sian III ito 18th August, and also the enclosed
copiss " letter, from distin pushed gentlemen as
additional CT idsnce Of the service which the Cen
esal has renderea,the sta.a ia the trying hour of
peril; AID Of ,hei; high appreciation of h's mill
tsry character. EDGsiizLD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Headquarters
ENROLLING OFFICER,

ENROLLING OfFICER, r.
EDGgPIE1D; Aug 18th, 1853. /.
GTXTy DeELAItS REWARD will DO paid for
y the apprehension auddsliyer5 tst Head-quar-
ter1 Con,cript department.. Columbi ! of JACK
son HOLMES and. LAFAYETTE FRIDAY,
bu,h formerly members Of the 18th. Regiment 9.
C. ". Any psrssn arresting either Of ths' said
desertefs will inform this bite et the Same ba-
foro delivering than, 10 the department iu Colum-
bia. =. ID. SCHlRMEk,
Licr.. & Chief E. o. Of Edgefcld.
Auy 10 II 80
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19

Tss" Tho Richmond Sentinel denies the absurd
report that Ex-Governor and Senator Brown, of
Mississippi, had taken tho oath o. allegiance TO
Lincoln. Gov. Br-".. .nond the other
day, looking well. lie has a son, o gallant Con-
Tolerate officer, who was wounded and taken pris-
oner Mt Gettysburg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19

GS> The Charleston Courier Of .heI4th, says /:
W hare received through Mrs. R. B.. s., from
the ladies of Edgoaold Village, slA, for the bens-
fit of the sick and wounded soldiers in tho hospi-
tails in this city, and hare applied the same as
rec. ested."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
."The Liberal Heart deviscth Liberal

Things"
Col. jour nulrr, Treasurer of the Board of
Relief for EdgeRab District, requests us to ac-
knowledge the receipt from the hands of Maj. 2.
". CARwILE) of Five Hundred Dcllars-the mu-
ni6cent and patriotic donation of Mr.. BARNEY S
DuSRAR,of The vicinity of Hamburg. 1t. gives
US tho most profound pleasure to record such a
high spulrd act of chari;y-and to hold up TO the
Dyes of EJge6eld such u noble example. 1t il an
example which We hope will "lcavcn the whole
Flump,'-we moan " the whole lump" Of rich men
in Edrefell District.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19

GEN MoEcaN.-Wc, have published states
Inenis made by Northern papers, that Morgan
had beenaodged in the OlioP~ ehitcnfiary and
treated as "a folon. having his head shaved
and suffering other in.iignitles. On the other
hand, q letter has been received in this city
from Mrs. Morgan, stating that she has in
telligence from her husband, in which he
states that he is kindly treated, and hopes to
be with her on his parole.in q short tine
Constitutionalist..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19

ma-0bi.uary notices of:,ho gallant young P.
o. RANSOM. aud the brave,L. D.. sHiBLEr' both
OF whom fol! struggling for. the homer of the Con-
fed sro cy, were received 700 late for this iseHc, but
will be attended !, in our next.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
u
ENROLLING OFFICER,

EhGErlRLD, Aug. TIN, 1913.
GONMANDERS of Beat Companies In this
~ District arc requetted TO retsrn to me forth
With the pan,rs of ail men in their respective Beats
between the ages Of IL and '45, excepting such
who are members Of the late organization for To-
col defence. F: ID. SCHlRMER,
Lieut.. s Chief E. O.. of Edgetsld.
Aug. 10 - tt 3d.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
n,- Mrs p~ott.rso, Au,n ,..,

E5- Mrs. Patterson Allen, arrested for treason
to tho confederncy, 10 now dangerously Ill of
brain fever, and fears are entertained that she
may not recover. Sho is said to be much emaciu-
ted, and barely takes food enough to sustain life.
So says the Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
Southern Tield = Fireside.

For the quiet homo circle, tho Southern Field
DE- Fireside is the best papez published in the
South. 1t has something apropos for all ages,
classes and conditions-"youag men md maid
ems, old men and children" With perfect con-
scientiousncss we recommend it to oar readers as
q mino of wealth. The last number, beside q
variety ef Useful and entertaining reading matter,
has two well executed engravings. The publisher
says that it is his intention to present tho readers
of iLo Field d Fireside with q series Of engra-
yirgs illustrating original tales or Southern scene
ry (Con:oleratc scenery)-wish a p4rtrait now
and ,hen of some distinguished military chief Oh.
civil official. We hope the energetic apd tasteful
publisher may 10 rewarded an hundred fold for
his trouble in sending out to all classes, such an
%elifying viitor. Tie Field d Firsside is pub
lished ut augusta, Ca, by JAMES GARDNER, ESQ.,
ut Seven Dollars per annum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-08-19
From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Aug. 1.-THE bomb.rdmcnt
for the last ION nights has becn.incessant and
spirited. Two morie.ss, and one.of. the hat,
teries oD Norris Island we're firing at Fort
Sumter yesterday,' at 1900 yards distant.
There aresigns that another terrible bum
bardmeut will speedily begin.