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1861
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Concert Hall.
Commencing on
Wednesday Evening,
Jan. 2
Two Nights Only!!
George Christy’s
Minstrels!
The Largest and Best Organized Band of Minstrels in the world, under the
immediate direction and personal supervision of George Christy, author of nearly
all the choice Gems of Ethiopian Minstrelsy, whose performances in the
Doors open at 7 o’clock—performance commences at a quarter to 8
o’clock.
Admission 50 cents. Children
and Servants half price.
John P. Smith, Business Agent.
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SECESSION.
If our readers wish to being aright the New Year, to consecrate its first moments by an action which will be a source of pleasing remembrance to them for the rest of the year just begun, a deed which will be a hallowed recollection in all coming years, and be told with a price to grand children—
VOTE FOR SECESSION.
If there be any who look forward to a Southern Confederacy as the dearest ideal of greatness, who hope to see her banner assert the freedom of the white, and the proper servitude of the black, wherever the breeze of any land expands it above the universal sea; who wish to be free from all unity with those Abolitionists who set their puny wisdom above the laws of God and the decrees of the Constitution—
VOTE FOR SECESSION.
We appeal to the working men. If they wish to be freed from that competition with cheap Northern labor, which can make all kinds of things at such nominal prices as would starve our own people to compete with; if it is desirable to give employment at remunerative prices, to the artizans whose work is put down to nothing by miserable Yankee substitutes, to give work to the hundreds of industrious girls and women, who cannot now compete with those starved thousands at the North, who make shirts at almost nothing; in short if it be right to encourage northern labor less, and our own labor more—
VOTE FOR SECESSION.
If any there be who wish to see realised that old hope of the South, ‘direct trade;’ who would no longer have the cities of the South, but suburbs of New York, but themselves great and prosperous; would wish to restore our worn out fields and whiten them with cotton, to cover with vineyards the sunny slopes of our southern hills; to make beautiful the bosom of our State, with an embroidery of grain and fruits and flowers, dotted here and there with villages, schools and churches; to have great metropolitan cities, garnering up the wealth of our rich soil, or sending it abroad under myriad white wings of commerce, to exchange for the wealth of other lands; to make our bright mountain streams turn machinery so ponderous, that the hills will tremble as the great wheels go round—in short to become in commerce and manufactures as we are in agriculture, first among the nations of the earth,
VOTE FOR SECESSION.
We appeal to the women of the land. If they would keep our fair South free from the curse of negro equality; would keep forever the slave in the kitchen and cabin, and out of the parlor; would wish a national Capitol, where they will not be elbowed by negroes in the galleries of its Senate, and see negro delegates, from Canada and elsewhere, sitting with the dignitaries of the land; if they would avoid that worse than Egyptian curse of flies, the vast population of impudent free negroes, occupying the pavements, and getting the best seats everywhere; if they (the mothers of the State) have sons who can vote, let them record their names on the roll of liberty to-day; if the daughters have brothers or friends who hesitate, let them give them a blue rosette, a smile, and a ticket to—
VOTE FOR SECESSION.
We appeal to all men! if you love the sunny South, if you would keep free from the profanation of Abolition feet, the home and grave of Washington, if you would save the border States from being Abolitionised, if you desire any part in those common territories, bought by the blood and treasure of the South, if you would preserve that species of property from destruction, which even at the low estimate of five hundred dollars per slave, is worth now two thousand millions of dollars, if you would hush this quadrenial struggle which convulses the land every Presidential election, and still political discord, and give peace and quiet to our disturbed land, go on! look not back! for daylight will now be sooner seen before than behind—
VOTE FOR
SECESSION.
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“In Time of Peace Prepare for War.”
If any of our readers desire to embark in the war business, or wish to
“go a sporting,” we advise them to call at the hardware store of Messrs. J.
& T. A. Bones, a few doors below our office, on
In addition to these weapons of defence and of sport, Messrs. Bones have
a great variety of warlike stores, and as many of our friends are “putting
themselves on a war footing,” we again invite the attention to the above
largely supplied establishment for almost anything in that line.
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Southern Goods.
Gray & Turley
Have just received
the following South-
ern Manufactured
Goods, to
which they invite
the
attention of the
Public:
Made by the
Eagle
Manufacturing Company,
Columbus,
Heavy Wool Jeans,
Made by the
Eagle
Manufacturing Company,
Columbus, Ga.
Heavy Wool Kersey,
Made by the
Eagle
Manufacturing Company,
Columbus,
Heavy Wool Kersey,
Made at the
Rock Factory,
Warrenton, Ga.
Heavy Striped Osnaburgs,
Made at
Richmond
Shirting,
Sheeting,
and
Osnaburgs,
Made at
Augusta Factory,
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Peas that will Stand the Winter.—The hardiest peas for November or
Winter planting, and those that will endure more severe frost than any others,
without injury, are the old fashioned varieties, Early Frame and Early Charlton.
They are good, early, and productive.
In
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An
We saw, yesterday, a very neat military fatigue cap, manufactured by Mr.
A. Baum, of
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The Edgefield Rifles.
A gallant corps of citizen soldiery from old Edgefield, the Edgefield
Rifles, arrived in Hamburg on Sunday last, and left for Charleston on the 7½
o’clock P. M. train of cars. They
number eighty-three men rank and file, and are under command of Capt. Cicero
Adams.
While in Hamburg, a beautiful flag, of blue silk trimmed with gold lace,
was presented to the Rifles by the ladies of Edgefield District—the
presentation speech being made by Ensign Pierce Butler, Jr., in a neat and
appropriate manner. On one side of
the flag is a “Palmetto tree,” with the words:
“give us a place near the flashing of the guns;” on the other side a
[“]lone star,” with the words: “Edgefield
Rifles.”
Previous to the departure of the company, Mr. James W. Meredith’s
cannon was brought into requisite, and a salute of fifty guns was fired.
As the train moved off, the large crowd of citizens of
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The Eighth of January.
Yesterday was the anniversary of that great battle, which saved the
Empire of the West from the grasp of British thraldom, and won for the hero,
Jackson, imperishable honor—the battle of New Orleans.
Here, it passed off without any special observance; but, in
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Military Caps—Correction.
We were in error, in our statement a few days since, that the military
fatigue cap, of
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[Communicated.]
Mr. Editor: At a regular
meeting of Vigilant Fire Engine and Hose Company, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Foreman appoint a committee of three, to design and
procure a suitable southern rights banner, to be used instead of their old
banner (the stars and stripes,) as a signal for meeting, &c.
The following gentlemen were appointed as that committee:
O. T. Terry, J. H. Spears, and M. Clark.
It was also suggested, as it was the usual custom of the company, that
the flag be placed at the mast head of the liberty pole on the 8th
inst., the day following.
The suggestion was adopted, to commemorate the battle of
Now, Mr. Editor, would any true-hearted southern man censure a company
for hoisting the stars and stripes on the anniversary of the battle of
Such acts are not intended to preserve the peace and harmony of the
community, nor do they emanate from the law abiding citizens.
We had expected to have hoisted, in a few days, the Colonial flag of
Now, I have this to say, in conclusion, that if such depredations are
committed upon the property of our citizens, they (the citizens) ought to be
indemnified by the City Council.
Vigilant.
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From the N. O.
Delta, Dec. 28th.
The Free Colored
Natives of
A very improper and unjust feeling is sometimes manifested towards a
class of our population who have always demeaned themselves with patriotism and
true devotion to their native State. We
refer to our free colored population, who are not unfrequently and very
thoughtlessly confounded with the free negroes who come to this city from the
North and form a class of people who require watching.
The native free colored people of
There are certain persons who are disposed to believe and to make others
believe—and some will do so from ignorance or mischief—that the free colored
population (native) of Louisiana are not well disposed toward here, but this is
not so; they love their home, their property, they own slaves, and they are
dearly attached to their native land, and they recognise no other country than
Louisiana, and care for no other than Louisiana, and they are ready to shed
their blood for her defense. They
have no sympathy for Abolitionism; no love for the North, but they have plenty
for
A Large Number of Them.
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From the Edgefield
(S. C.) Advertiser.
Mrs. Mary E.
Tillman.
Worthy of honor and reverential regard, is this patriotic matron of
Edgefield. With the fortitude of a
true heroine she has given up husband and sons to the service of her country,
and now in the evening of a widowed life she exhorts a remaining daughter to
stand bravely in the place of duty, whatever dangers may impend.
We find the following extract from her letter in the
“Tell ------ she is the last I have to cheer me in my declining days. l
I have almost reached my sixtieth year. she
is well aware that when the requisition was made on
Mary E. Tillman.”
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The
The Montgomery Guards paraded yesterday afternoon, and with their showy
uniforms and beautiful new banner, they made quite a handsome display.
This is the youngest company in the city, but under the command of its
energetic and efficient Commanding officer, Capt. Cleveland, it is gaining a
position, of which officers and privates may well be proud.
We hope to see the Guards encouraged by our citizens, and the ranks of
the company largely increase in numbers.
The flag alluded to above is white silk, with an artistically executed
coat of arms of Georgia on both sides, and is altogether very neat and pretty,
and quite an ornament to the company. . .
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M. C. Balzeau,
From
Having served for many years in the capacity of Hair Dresser to the
Italian Opera Troupe, respectfully tenders his services to the Ladies of
Augusta, who may desire to have their Hair Dressed in the best style of the art,
to appear at the Wedding, Ball, or Soiree.
Mr. B. has thoroughly studied the diseases of the Hair, and has in his
possession all curative remedies for the same.
Those Ladies preferring will be waited on at their residences, by leaving
a card at
Mr. B. also offers his services to the Gentlemen as Hair cutter, under
the fullest confidence of giving general satisfaction.
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The Demonstrations on Saturday Night.
. . . Georgia Fire Company.—The patriotic spirits who man
the ropes of Georgia Fire Company were among the foremost in the celebrations.
They had one of Capt. Girardey’s field pieces stationed in front of
their engine house, and as soon as the news was received, with it was fired a
salute of fifteen guns. Col.
Meredith’s “baby waker” was also brought into requisition by the company,
and joined in the salutations. At
night, the engine house was brilliantly illuminated, while in front of the
building was suspended Col. Meredith’s beautiful secession banner, and over
the door a transparency having upon it a single star, and the words:
“We will defend our name.” . . .
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The Demonstrations of Yesterday.
. . .
At Night.
The Illumination.—This was really a magnificent scene—the glare of
myriads of lights lighted up the city with dazzling brilliancy—while handsome
transparencies, with appropriate mottoes, were suspended in front of many
buildings. We cannot pretend to give
all of them, but suffice it to say, that they were all patriotic and in approval
of the secession of
The Firemen.—About eight o’clock, the following fire companies formed
in procession, and marched into Broad street, with banners, torches, and
transparencies, and preceded by the Augusta Brass Band, which discoursed some of
its sweetest strains along the way:
Pioneer Hook and Ladder, No. 1. We
did not get an opportunity to copy the mottoes upon their transparencies,
several of which were tastefully arranged about the apparatus.
Among them were several colored lights with the letters “G E O R G I
A” successively placed upon them.
Independent Fire Company,
1. A tiger rampant.
2. In
3.
The engine was also illuminated, and on one side was the inscription:
“Georgia Right—a Light to Freemen.”
On the other side: “Let
Reason Govern—not a Drawn Sword.” The
hose reel was also illuminated.
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[account of the surrender of the
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Concert Hall.
Sixteen
Performers!
Unequalled and
Incomparable!!
Positively Three
Nights Only!
Thursday, Friday
and Saturday Evenings, January
24, 25, and 26.
Change of
Programme Nightly—Double Troupe and Brass
Band of
Duprez &
Green’s
Original
Burlesque Opera
Troupe
Will give three grand Ethiopian Concerts at the above Hall,
introducing each evening an entirely new selection of Acts, selected from the
gems of Ethiopian Minstrelsy.
Grand Serenade each evening in front of the Hall, previous to opening the
doors, by the
Doors open at 7—Concert to commence at 7 ½ o’clock precisely.
Admission 50 cents. Children
under 12 years, and servants, 25 cents.
C. H. Duprez,
Manager and Business Agent.
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The first performance of this excellent band of Ethiopian delineators was
well attended, notwithstanding the very inclement weather, and was
satisfactorily received. they look
and act the institution to perfection, while their singing, dancing, and music,
is very good.
The brass band connected with the Troupe gave a free concert, in the
balcony of the Southern States Hotel, yesterday, between twelve and one
o’clock, P. M., in which they performed several lively airs in an admirable
manner.
This is the last night of their stay in this city, and, therefore, we
advise our readers, if they want to enjoy a healthy laugh and some good music at
the same time, to go to Concert Hall to-night.
The programme is a rich one—embracing the Mocking Bird song, with
variations; the infant prodigy and jig dancer, Master Charley; the Piccolomini
burlesque, the
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W. E. Garrett
& Sons,
Extensive
Snuff
Manufacturers!
Works established in 1783, and still continues at the ancestral
residence, in the State of
From their long experience in the business, they are enabled to produce
an article of surpassing quality, which can be obtained of the principal
Wholesale Druggists and Grocers in the cities of the
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Prof. Ellis, The Blind Phrenologist.
We had the visit, on yesterday, from Prof. Ellis, the blind phrenologist.
We met him recently at
Prof. Ellis is a gentleman of ability in his profession, and being a
native Virginian and a resident of
We hope our citizens will give him a call at the
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Young Men’s Library Association.
At a meeting of the members of the above Association on Wednesday evening
last, the following gentlemen were elected officers and managers of the present
year:
President—W. C. Jessup.
Vice President—H. Moore.
Secretary—A. C. Ives.
Librarian—S. Robertson.
Managers.—John Bones, J. W. Bones, G. M. Thew, R. S. Sayre, D. B.
Plumb, J. S. Bean.
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Young Men’s Library Association.
The Young Men’s Christian Association has closed its doors, which we
regret; but in our opinion it has made the best possible disposition of its
valuable library by transferring it to its senior institution, the Young Men’s
Library Association. This latter has
now existed for some thirteen years, and its various managers have faithfully
struggled, sometimes under extremely adverse circumstances, to maintain its
usefulness. For a few of its earlier
years, it secured from the public all the support which could be expected or
desired. At no period of its
existence has it been deprived of the cheap offering of praise, but in later
years, the material aid in the shape of subscription was wanting, or dealt out
to it with so reluctant a hand, that it was difficult to keep it up to the
standard to be expected and desired in a city of the population and wealth of
Augusta. We are glad to learn that
the past year has indicated an increased interest in this institution, and we
have no doubt the addition of some hundreds of valuable works made over to it by
its sister institution, and an additional supply of the current literature of
the day, will largely add to its receipts, and increase its usefulness.
The subscription to the Young Men’s Library Association, now the only
public library in the city, not only secures a perusal of all the current
literature and news of the day, but gives the subscriber the privilege of
introducing gratuitously a non-resident friend, for two weeks, and his clerks or
apprentices, or the members of his family, at the nominal rate of one dollar per
annum. Transient residents may also
subscribe at the rate of fifty cents per month, thus extending its benefits to
all. No merchant, or man of
business, should fail to invest five dollars in this institution, for by it, he
will not only receive an ample return for the expenditure of that trifling
amount, but increase its means of usefulness, and contribute to sustain the
character of the community which is always measured by a niggardly or generous
support of its literary institutions.
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Professor Speliers.
In spite of the rain, a large crowd witnessed, with delight, the
performance of the class of Zouaves at the Theatre last night.
They range in size, from eight years old, (small at that), to seventeen;
and in perfection of drill, both in the regular tactics, and the French bayonet
drill, they almost equal any company in the city, and know somethings which we
do not.
The performance began with the small sword exercise, very well performed,
and closed with the drill.
We hear, with much regret, that the Professor contemplates leaving the
city. Cannot our companies and
citizens offer him inducements to stay?
There are no other such teachers to be had in this section.
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The State Flag Hoisted on the Custom House.—Yesterday, at one
o’clock, the Georgia Flag was displayed from the flag-staff of the Custom
House, and was greeted with hearty cheers by the Custom House officers and the
citizens in the streets in that vicinity. The
flag, which is a very beautiful one, both in design and execution, was furnished
by Mr. A. Bonaud, proprietor of the City Hotel, the needle work having been
executed by the ladies of his family, and the painting by Mr. Cerveau, artest
[sic], of this city. The flag is
white, bordered with red. In the
centre of the white field is represented the Coat of Arms of Georgia.
Five red stars, with the blue star of
The flag was hoisted over the Custom House by permission of Collector
Boston, at the suggestion of Boarding Officer H. M. Davenport, and was hauled to
its place on the staff by Major W. J. McIntosh, formerly of the U. S. Navy, and
at present an Appraiser, and the oldest officer in our Custom House.—Sav.
Morning News, Feb. 2.
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The Irish Volunteers, Augusta Fire Company, No. 5, and Richmond Fire
Company No. 7, have appointed committees to make arrangements for celebrating
St. Patrick’s Day—the festival of Ireland’s Patron Saint—March 17th.
We have been requested to notify these committees to meet at the engine
house of Number 5 on to-morrow (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock, for the
purpose of making the arrangements above alluded to.
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The following list of prices for cannon, shot and shell submitted by
Messrs. John R. Anderson & Co., of
Weight
Caliber
In Lbs.
Inches.
Price.
Iron
Guns—Dahlgren’s..............................................9,000
9
7½c.
Columbiads, w’t about...........................8,500
8
8½c.
Columbiads,
w’t about..........................16,000
10
6½c.
42
pounders...........................................8,000
“
6 c.
32
pounders..........{from........................3,800
“
6 c.
{to...........................5,600
12
pounders...........................................3,500
“
5 c.
18
pounders...........................................4,750
“
6 c.
24
pounders...........................................5,500
“
6 c.
Flank
defence howitzers..........................1,480 [?]
“
9 c.
Iron
Howitzers—Seacoast.........................................9,500
10
6½c
Seacoast.................................................8,800
8 6½c.
Siege......................................................2,600
8
6½c.
Brass Guns—Army pattern, 6 pdrs...............................880
“
46 c.
Army
pattern, 12 “..................................1,800
“
46 c.
Dahlgren
“ 12
“
(Light)..................................................430 “
60 c.
Dahlgren
“ 12 “
(Medium).............................................760 “
50 c.
Dahlgren
pat. 24
“................................1,310
“
46 c.
Dahlgren
pat. moun-
tain 12 pounders
howitzers..............................................220 “
75c.
Shells, according to
weight........................................................................................... 5
to 6 c.
Shot, according to
weight.............................................................................................3½
to 4 c.
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Summary: Discussion
on new Confederate flag, supports the phoenix motif as proposed by Professor
Tucker of
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The Flag of
As several of the military companies of Georgia are having new flags
made, and there is some doubt as to the proper device for the State, we suggest
that the only emblem on the banner (on both sides) be the present coat of arms
of Georgia, to-wit: the pillars and
arch. Around, or above it, a five
pointed star for each State now out, would not be inappropriate; and Savannah
shows her trust in the God of Battles by the “All seeing eye,” irradiate.
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Editorial Correspondence.
Exchange Hotel, Room 37, }
The weather is lovely now, although it was very annoying and disagreeable
a few days ago, while heavy rains prevailed.
The streets are in fair and rapidly improving condition; the river is
receding to its channel, and business is again resuming its usual activity and
animation.
I must confess to a partiality to
I can only refer to the ladies of
It seems like a cruel act for members of the Congress to compel ladies to
withdraw from the Senate chamber—the “lovely dears” appear so anxious to
witness the deliberations, and evince so much desire to encourage, by their
presence and smiles, the political movements in operation, that if it be not
treason to the charms of lovely woman, it is a constructive overt act that
gallantry should reprobate.
Of course, if ladies are admitted, reporters for the press should also be
admitted, because there are thousands of ladies throughout the land who can only
know what is transacted in the Convention by reading the reports.
We can readily be excused, then, for advocating “woman’s rights” to
seats in the Convention. . .
P.
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The National Flag.
Among the many and beautiful devices proposed for the banner of “the
Confederate States of America,” we doubt if any will be presented for the
consideration of Congress, more beautiful than the one just completed by our
esteemed friend, Jacob B. Platt, of the firm of C. A. Platt & Co., of this
city.
The general desire seems to be, to preserve, as nearly as may be, the
features of the old banner; and our readers can judge of the fidelity of Mr.
Platt to this ideal, by the description of his flag:
It is, of course, only a model on a small scale.
The material is silk, six feet in length and three in width.
The upper—staff corner—is occupied by a union, or field of
azure, eighteen inches square. In
the centre of this blue union, is a large six pointed star, formed
of equilateral triangles, the one reversed upon the other, but forming simply a
perfect six pointed white star. This
represents the nationality, with its power derived from, as well as radiating
through, its six points, each point a State.
Around this great central star, are six smaller stars, each, also, six
pointed and white. Thus is
symbolised the power of the new Government, with a distinct reference to its
source; and the fullest ideal of State rights and sovereignty is maintained by
the six lesser lights which will light up the new constellation of the South.
But each of the lesser stars is also six pointed, and the children of
other days will be reminded of the brotherhood which brought the seceding
sovereignties again into unity. The
stars can be increased with new accessions of States, but the points and the
central star will stand as historic mementoes of the
second American revolution.
The rest of the flag is taken up in equal stripes, six inches wide, of
alternate crimson and white. Thus,
here are three broad red, and three white stripes.
The distinguished characteristics are presented of the old banner, and
yet the difference can be readily discerned at any distance; as the white
central star will show to a much greater distance than the thirty-three stars
did, and the six stripes will show plainer than the old thirteen.
We have embodied, in substance, what Mr. Platt seeks to express by his
flag, and it has this advantage over the one we recommended a few days since, it
can be made of bunting and stand wear, much better than a painted one.
He forwards it to-day to Vice-President Stephens, for the inspection of
the committee.
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Ash Wednesday.
This day is known as Ash Wednesday in the Catholic and Episcopal
churches, and is the first day of the religious season known as Lent, which
closes on Saturday, the 30th of March.
Easter Sunday being this year the 31st of March.
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The pictures in the book store windows indicate that St. Valentine’s
Day is approaching. This anniversary
falls on Thursday, Feb. 14th, which will be tomorrow.
Our young friends should, therefore, purchase the missives of love and
wit soon; they will find an excellent variety to choose from at the several book
and stationery stores in the city.
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The Southern Flag.
A correspondent writes to us as follows, on this subject:
Mr. Editor: I notice in your
issue of this date, the description of a flag, proposed by a citizen of your
place, for our New Confederacy. I
like the main idea of the design much, which is to preserve, in substance, the
old banner.
“Don’t give up the flag,” should be a southern sentiment.
I write to make a single suggestion as to a matter of detail.
It is this: Instead of
placing the stars in a square, let them be placed in a perfect circle, on the
end of the flag next the staff—the circle occupying two-thirds or
three-fourths of the width of the flag; disposition, in the circle of the stars;
colors and stripes as described by you.
Reason for the change: The
circle is an emblem of perpetuity—it is endless.
If deemed worthy, please suggest to your fellow townsman.
I am, yours truly,
J. S. S., of
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Hardee vs.
It sill be seen by reference to the order published in our columns
to-day, that the War Department has prescribed
The infantry of the line, in the
Executive Department, Jan. 10, 1861.
To ----------.
Adjutant General Gist instructs me to say, in reply to your letter, that
Hardee’s tactics are prescribed. Very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
F. W. McMaster,
Aid-de-Camp.
We hope that this cange [sic] by the department will not be submitted to.
We do not advise insubordination, but respectfully submit that this
department has not the authority to prescribe the system of instruction.
The order published to-day purports to be issued by virtue of power
conferred by the “act to provide an armed military force.”
Now, no such power is conferred—no discretion whatever is left to the
War Department or to any officer. The
act provides as follows:
“Sec. 15. That the army
regulations, approved works on courts martial, and books of instruction for the
different arms of service now in use in the
Hardee’s Tactics is not only superior to
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The Augusta Choral Society.
Mr. Editor: Will you oblige
the ladies, by calling the attention of the public to the concert to be given on
Wednesday evening next? Aside from
the intrinsic merit of the entertainment, it should be generally known that the
proceeds of the concert are to be paid over to the Needle Women’s Society.
This latter is a purely charitable association, conducted by the ladies
of this city, and we learn that more than eighty females are dependent upon the
Society for the very bread on which they exist.
May we hope that a generous public will respond to the call, and show
their sympathy for “the poor, the destitute, and the afflicted?”
D.
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Summary: A
fuller description and analysis of the Platt national flag, by Henry F.
Campbell.
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Juvenile Military Parade.—The three juvenile companies, known as the
Orange Blues, Capt. Clark; the Richmond Guards, Capt. Leckie; and Brown’s
Independent Riflemen, Capt. Ketchum, paraded yesterday afternoon, in battalion.
They presented a very creditable military appearance, and went through
some of the evolutions very cleverly. We
venture to suggest that our citizens subscribe a fund for the purchase of
miniature guns for these young companies. The
plan of amusing themselves by these military organizations and displays, is not
a bad one. It may be beneficial in
several respects, and at the same time afford the boys an opportunity of
obtaining pleasure at a small expense. By
all means, let the juvenile military companies be encouraged.
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Professor Speliers.
We had the pleasure, yesterday, of witnessing the exercises of Professor
Speliers juvenile pupils in the celebrated Zouave drill.
The rapidity and correctness with which several of the movements were
executed, was very pleasing and commendable.
The Professor certainly deserves credit for his success in this respect;
for he appears to be untiring in his energy and in his devotion to his pupils.
Our citizens, and particular[ly] those connected with military companies,
who feel interested in this subject, should attend the exhibition at Concert
Hall on Saturday evening next, when they will have an opportunity of judging for
themselves of the professor’s qualification, as a teacher of military tactics,
fencing, &c.
By the way, it has been suggested that the schools in our city for boys
should engage Prof. Speliers to give them instructions in military tactics.
Each school might arrange to give him a salary, the city also
contributing for the purpose so as to include the public schools.
Thus the foundations of a very good military education would be laid, and
as the boys grew up to manhood, they could form the nucleus of a well drilled
and efficient militia organization. Besides,
it is a healthy and agreeable exercise for the boys; and by taking up some of
their leisure time after school hours, might keep them out of mischief for a
time, at least. Arrangements might
thus be made to keep the Professor in our community for six months in the year;
after which time his services could be given to military companies in other
portions of the State. The
suggestion is made by a military friend, and endorsed by our military editor,
and is, we think, at least, worthy of consideration by those interested.
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Summary: Long
description of Washington’s birthday celebration
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From the
More About Gunny
Cloth.
We alluded, some days ago, to the successful importation of a cargo of
gunny cloth by a firm in this city, and announced that, encouraged by the
experiment, they had ordered two more cargoes, containing near a million and a
half yards, and to arrive from
The fact is one of general interest to the cotton growing section, and we
refer to it again with the view of bringing the matter to the attention of the
Congress now in session at
The trade in gunny cloth has heretofore been monopolised by the city of
Now, under our independent government, we have it in our power to upset
this state of things and divert the greater portion, if not the entire, trade to
southern ports, where all these intermediate expenses will be saved, and the
article brought to the very door of the planter.
We would not advocate an entire abolition of duties on the
We throw out these general suggestions for what they are worth, hoping
the suggestion will attract attention among our Legislators and merchants, and
that at no distant day the South will be in full possession of a trade that is
rightfully her own.
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That Cat.
We mentioned in our report of the firemen’s procession, on Friday last,
that a cat had taken up her abode on the engine of the Georgia Fire Company.
This feline is of the feminine gender, and seems to have taken up her
residence altogether on the machine. On
Sunday night, while the company was running to the fire with the engine, the
little animal retained her position, going and coming.
The boys have taken quite an interest in her, and feed her with the
scrapings from the tables of
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Attention, Ladies.
Picquet & Daub
Have just
commenced business at the
Store on
below the Post
Office corner,
where they are
prepared
to do all kinds of
Hair Braiding,
Jewelry,
&c., &c.,
And execute the
same
In a superior
style of workmanship.
They respectfully
solicit a share of public patronage.
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A Handsome Photograph.
Mr. Tanner, of the Photograph Gallery, corner of Broad and McIntosh
streets, has taken a Photograph of the Georgia fire engine, with a few of the
members who happened to be present at the time, and also with the cat that we
have mentioned recently, as having taken up its abode on the engine.
The picture is said to be a very handsome one, and was sent on last
night, by Adams’ Express, as a present to the celebrated Seventh Regiment, of
Of course it will occupy a prominent place in the armory of that well
known regiment.
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Equipping the Infantry.
We observed, yesterday, some of our juvenile friends going around with a
subscription list, to raise money to purchase arms (toy guns) for the Brown’s
Independent Riflemen. Of course, the
little fellows will not have their request refused, and it will not require a
very large amount to equip them; therefore, help them to get their guns.
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The New National Flag.
The flag recently adopted by the Montgomery Congress, as the National
emblem, consists of three horizontal stripes, two red ones, with a white one
between them, and a blue union, reaching down to the edge of the lower stripe,
with seven stars in a circle in the union.
Our patriotic friends of Georgia Fire company have the honor of
displaying the first of these flags in
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company has also completed a large bunting
flag (20 feet by 10,) of the Southern Confederacy, and it would have been
flying yesterday morning, but for some repairs to be done to their flag-staff
and halyards.
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Blankets, Blankets.
1,200 White and Blue Mac. Blankets;
400
“ Navy
“
200
“
Twilled
“
500 Dark Colored
“
100 Alpacca Blankets—just received and for sale by
Jackson, Miller & Verdery,
August,
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Another Flag.
A Southern Confederacy flag was yesterday raised on the flag staff of
Firemen’s Hall, corner of Greene and
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Clinch Rifles—Flag Presentation.
The Clinch Rifles paraded yesterday afternoon, in full dress, with
fatigue caps, under command of Captain Platt, and made their usual handsome
military display.
This popular company presents a very soldierly appearance; and, as a
general rule, execute the several manoeuvres of the manual of arms with a skill
and proficiency that entitles them to much credit and admiration.
Between three and four o’clock, P. M., the company proceeded to the
green in
W. D. Tutt, Esq., presented the flag, in behalf of the donors in the
following neat and appropriate speech:
Fellow Soldiers:
By
solicitation, it becomes my pleasing duty, in the name and behalf of two worthy
and honored original members of the Clinch rifles—Lieut. Adam and ex-Sergeant
Platt—to present to you a new flag—the flag of the Southern Confederacy.
I shall not attempt to examine or explain its design, for the world now,
or soon will, know it by heart. We
all, gentlemen, regret the necessity which compels us to furl the “old Stars
and Stripes.” Every star and every
stripe has had a place in every American patriot’s heart; as each successive
star was added to the bright gallaxy [sic] of Freedom’s constellation, the
patriot’s heart swelled with emotion, when contemplating the destined future
of his country; but, alas! alas! while the efforts of time proved utterly
unavailing to tarnish the brilliance which was shed forth to all the world,
tyranny succeeded in entirely obliterating it; and now, seven of them—stars of
the very first magnitude—have left their accustomed orbit, and are now
revolving around Freedom as a common centre.
We are pained to see that standard sheet, which commanded the respect of
all nations—which floated triumphantly over every sea—and which waved a
proud defiance even from the halls of the Montezumas; we are pained, I sway, to
see it removed from its proud position. Yet,
we feel that an inevitable necessity has forced it upon us, and we readily
accept the alternative, of tearing it from its proud pedestal, rather than allow
it to float freely and fearlessly over an enslaved and subjugated people.
This is no spasmodic feeling. It
is a feeling which has been engendered by the meekness with which we have borne
the wrongs and insults heaped upon us, for the last ten years; and now, when the
worst has come—when “Birnam wood has come to Dursinane,” the South, after
mature deliberation, and calm reflection, has decided to cling to her
institutions, as the mariner clings to the floating wreck when the storm fiend
howls in the blast, and the spirit of despair settles upon the face of the
waters.
These gentlemen, then, “our brethren in arms,” whom I represent,
have, in this necessity, provided another ark of the covenant of Freedom to go
before the Clinch Rifles, in this
their journey through the wilderness of revolution to the promised land of
liberty beyond. They have presented
it, because they believe you will be among the first, when your country calls,
to rally to the rescue—they have presented it because they believe that it
will be carried through the thickest of the fight, and you, soldiers, will never
permit it to trail in the dust. Then,
take it as a trust, delegated to each one individually, and to the Clinch Rifles
collectively; and if grim visaged war shall stalk among us, and the bugle’s
shrill tones shall call us to arms, let us follow where this glorious flag shall
lead, and let the wave of its silken folds beckon us on “to victory or to
death.”
Capt. Platt the took the flag, and handed it to Ensign Ells, with a few
brief remarks. Ensign James N. Ells
received the beautiful flag, which is of fine silk, regulation size, and replied
as follows:
Sir: In receiving this
beautiful flag from you, the representative of patriotic donors, the heart of
every Clinch Rifle is overflowing with peculiar emotions.
Its resemblance to one we have loved for years, one cherished with an
affection known only to Americans, calls up most pleasant memories, indulged
until the hand of oppression blotted out its stars and rent its folds asunder.
As we gaze on the standard before us, we renew our vows of fealty to our
new Confederacy, and from our heart of hearts thank the God of all nations that
there is still one Republic of freemen in the world; one favored land where
citizens may walk erect, in all the dignity of their calling; and where men of
the South, resisting oppression, and bidding defiance to tyranny, have exchanged
the miseries of despotism for the glorious fruition of the rights of sons of our
own sunny clime.
Sir, in our keeping, we promise it shall never know dishonor.
Our hands shall wave it in triumph—our lives defend it.
The gallant States designated by its starry gems shall never blush for
its fate, or may it prove our winding sheet.
We unfurl it now to the breeze, invoking the blessing of Heaven to attend
us in peace or conflict, as citizens or soldiers, come weal or woe, in life or
death! Aye,
“Forever float our standard
sheet,
Whate’er old Time may bring before us;
‘Tis Southern soil beneath our feet—
A Southern flag is waving o’er us!”
The speaker was applauded several times during the delivery of these
remarks.
The Rifles, after the close of these remarks, marched down
This accomplished, the company then proceeded to the Place D’Armes,
where they went through several evolutions in a very skillful and creditable
manner, in the presence of a large number of ladies and gentlemen, who had
assembled there. Among other
tactics, the company again went through their old skirmish drill, which they had
laid aside some years ago, much to the regret of their many admirers.
As the times betoken war, the company has thought proper to resume
HARDIES [sic] skirmish drill, in order to be ready for any emergency.
After the company returned to their armory, there was a pleasant little
incident enacted, in which a number of appropriate toasts and sentiments formed
a part of the proceedings. It was a
late hour when the company was dismissed.
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The Young Wife.—The marriage of middle age is companionship, the second
marriage of maturity, perhaps the reparation of a mistake, perhaps the pallid
transcript of a buried joy; but the marriage of the loving young is by the
direct blessing of God, and is the complete ideal of a lovely human life.
Let those who have found that pearl hold it fast and keep it safe.
Within the doors where love dwells no evil thing should enter, and the
loving bride who would be the happy wife must speedily guard against her own
impatience and despair when the lover is merging into the husband, the flatterer
into the friend.
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On Monday next the Irish Volunteers will celebrate their ninth
anniversary by a target excursion in the day, and a grand ball at Masonic Hall
at night. St. Patrick’s day is the
National anniversary of
We acknowledge the receipt of invitations to the target shooting, and to
the ball—for which we must return our thanks to our gallant and patriotic
friends of the Irish Volunteers.
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The
The Walker Light Infantry, of this city, we understand, are much
satisfied with their new arms—the
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. . . After the close of this part of the programme,
Augusta Fire Company, No. 5, received a handsome flag—the presentation of
which being made by Col. Locklane, and the response by President Geo. T. Barnes,
of No. 5. Both speeches were neat
and appropriate to the occasion. The
flag is the design, we understand, of our young townsman, Mr. Sharpe; and on one
side has the coat of arms of
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Correspondence.
Mount
Mr. Editor: We have a
military company in its embryo state in the quiet little village of
Citizen.
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Sons of Temperance.
The Sons of Temperance celebrated their fourteenth anniversary, at their
hall on
Mr. Jones and others made eloquent speeches and at the close of the
exercises, temperance refreshments were partaken of by those who were so
fortunate as to be present. The
lateness of the hour at which we write, prevents a fuller notice of this
interesting occasion.
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Edgefield Rangers.
This company of mounted men paraded near
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A Miniature Flag.
We saw, yesterday, a beautiful little miniature flag of the Confederate
States, with seven steel stars in the union.
This little flag was tastefully placed on a scarf worn by a lady at the
ball given by the Irish Volunteers, on Monday night last.
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Flag Presentation.
The Walker Light Infantry, Capt. S. H. Crump, paraded yesterday
afternoon. At four o’clock, the
company marched to the City Hall, where a beautiful banner, “the work of fair
hands,” was presented to them. John
B. Weems, of the Southern Republic, made the presentation, accompanying
it with some patriotic and appropriate remarks.
Lieut. W. H. Wheeler, of the Walker Light Infantry, made the response in
a very neat and really appropriate little speech.
A detachment of the Washington Artillery fired a salute of seven guns, on
the river bank, for the flag.
The juvenile company, the Richmond Guards, who were on the balcony of the
City Hall during the presentation, gave the banner three cheers.
The flag is of white ground, having the coat of arms of
After the presentation, the company paraded for some time in
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Tents for the Army. The
Governor of the State is using energetic means to lace those who have enlisted
for her defence, in a proper condition while they are in service.
Contracts have been made for the manufacture of that indispensible
article, tents, for the army of the State. We
observe that Mr. D. Keith of this city, is completing his preparations to fill
an order for five hundred, which he has received from the State.
We are assured that, like everything else manufactured in
Columbus (
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Home Industry.
The Colonel has invested
something in patronage in home industry. We
observe that he has been wearing a homespun vest for the past few days; and he
boldly asserts that it can be readily taken for “satin-striped”—at the
proper distance. The vest may be
coarse, but, after all, is it not the best course to patronise our own home
productions?
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The Departure of the Military.
. . . Afternoon, the Augusta Independent Volunteer
Battalion assembled, pursuant to orders, in front of the City Hotel, on Broad
Street, for the purpose of escorting to the railroad depot their comrades in
arms, who were about to leave.
Lieut. Col. J. K. Jackson was in command, with his Aids-de-Camp, Adjutant
T. Barrett, Quartermaster Albert Hatch, and Paymaster Jos. B. Cumming. . .
Lieutenant Colonel Jackson and his staff were out with the Battalion for the
first time yesterday. They wore the
regular official uniform, but their hats were of the felt or slouched quality,
with a black feather or two on the left side, and the opposite rim tucked up
with a brass ornament. This made
their costume neat and picturesque. . .
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Military Affairs
in
The Newnan Guards, Ringgold Volunteers, and the Etowah Infantry, arrived
in
Hon. L. J. Gartrell and Hon. T. R. R. Cobe, made speeches during the
reception ceremonies.
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Confederacy Flag.
We understand that Mr. J. B. Platt, of this city, has an order to make a
Confederacy flag for the Arsenal, and also orders for flags for other
institutions. Patronise home
industry.
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Fresh
Mattings.
We have just
Received our
Spring Supplies
of
Fresh
in
Red Check,
White,
Chene,
Fancy Striped,
Fancy Check, and
Also,
Large Additional
Supplies
of
Carpeting,
In All Grades.
Floor Oil Cloths,
In all Widths
made,
New Patterns,
And Thoroughly
Seasoned.
Window Shades
and
Curtain Goods,
In Great Variety.
Mattings Laid at
Short Notice!!!
Oil Cloths Cut and Laid by Competent Workmen, Free of
Charge.
The public are respectfully invited to examine the assortment.
Jas. G. Bailie & Bro.,
Importers and Dealers,
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Attention
Military!
25 Dozen
White Military
Gloves,
For
Jackson, Miller
& Verdery,
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Home Made Flags.
We saw, yesterday, the flag which was ordered from Mr. J. B. Platt, of
this city, for the Confederate States Arsenal, near this city.
It is a handsome bunting flag of the
Mr. Fisk, of this city, is also engaged in the flag painting business.
He has already filled several orders for silk and satin painted banners,
and gets them up in handsome style.
Here is now an opportunity to patronise home industry in another branch
of business, and it should be done by those who desire to procure flags of any
description or quality.
The Arsenal flag will be raised this morning.
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Summary: Map of
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Summary: List
of volunteer companies in
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Special Correspondence.
. . . You can tell B. that his favorite tune of “
Admiral.
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Protection for Woman’s Foot.—Women must go much in the open air at
all seasons of the year, or become pale and feeble.
But in order to do this, their boots must be radically changed.
As preliminary to this greatly needed reform, we must first get rid of
the strange hallucination that where a strong man needs cowhide, a feeble woman
needs only morrocco; that where a strong man needs an inch of hard, impervious
sole, a feeble woman needs only a quarter inch of soft, spongy sole; that where
the strongest Irishman needs thick woolen socks, a delicate, consumptive lady
needs only a gauzy silk stocking. This
singular madness must be first scattered.
But surely one need not seriously discuss such a matter.
If women must go much in the open air at all seasons of the year, (and no
one with five grains of common sense doubts it,) then it needs no argument to
show that women should wear as much protection on their feet as men find it
necessary to wear. Neither can it
require much argument to show that those rubbers which prove so pernicious to
the feet of men, must, to say the least, be quite as unhealthy for women.
Prescriptions for a Fashionable Lady.—Madame, allow me to prescribe for
you. I have had a long experience in
the management of delicate women, and believe I can give you some important
advice. For the present, I prescribe
only for your feet:
1. Procure a quantity of
woolen stockings, not such as you buy at the store, under the name of lamb’s
wool, that you can read a newspaper through, but the kind that your Aunt Jerusha
in the country knits for you, thick as a board, that will keep you dry and warm,
in spite of wind and weather.
2. If you want to be really
thorough, change them every morning, having the fresh ones hang by the fire
during the night.
3. Procure thick calf skin
boots, double uppers and triple soles, and wear them from the first of October
until the first of April. Make
frequent applications of some good oil blacking.
4. Avoid rubbers altogether,
except a thick layer, which you should have cemented to the bottom of the soles.
5. Hold your feet in cold
water an inch deep, five or six minutes before going to bed, and have them
rubbed hard with some one’s naked hand.
6. Now, Madame, go much out
of doors at all seasons, and believe me not only will your feet have a good
circulation, but, as a consequence, your head will be relieved of its pain and
congestion, and your heart be relieved of its accumulations.—Boston Journal of
Physical Culture.
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Home Scene.—A member of one of our gallant companies on eave of absence
in the city received a summons to appear at his post on Sullivan’s
She cheered him with pleasant earnestness to show himself a man, and
running on in a gleeful strain admonished him not to come back if he were shot
in the back. With incredible
fortitude she bade her child tell papa good-bye, and to say to him that she
would not own him her father if he proved to be a coward.
The echo of the soldier’s footfall through the corridor had hardly died
away when a ghastly pallor was seen spreading over the lady’s face.
In a voice weak and husky she begged a friend to take her child, and
before she could be supported, she fell from her chair prostrate on the floor.
By a tremendous effort of a powerful will, the noble woman had controlled
and concealed the feelings that were convulsing her delicate frame, but nature
could bear the tension no longer, and she fainted.
The swoon was deep, and it was some time before consciousness returned.
At length she opened her eyes languidly, and looked around upon the
sympathising group, and in a tremulous tone, inquired, “if
she had fainted before her husband left the room.”
We know of no instance of self-command, of unselfish affection that
partakes more largely than does this one of the moral sublime.
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Confederacy Flags,
Of All Sizes,
Made to Order by
J. B. Platt,
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Summary: Map of
mouth of Savannah River, with
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Rooms of the Young
Men’s Reading Room
and Library
Association
The rooms of this association, at the corner of McIntosh and Ellis
streets, are crowded daily. They
have been long visited and appreciated by a few subscribing citizens, but just
now the news room of the association has become the favorite resort of those who
keep up squarely with the stirring events of the day by curiously exploring
every avenue of information. The
library room has been thoroughly renovated, and made more comfortable.
The book shelves have been rendered more attractive, even than
heretofore, by the addition of many new and popular works, judiciously selected.
The tables, also, are well covered, as usual, with the best current
periodical literature of
Never before was the importance of the daily newspaper press more clearly
recognised by the reading portion of the American public, and in this community,
the perusal of its issues is fast becoming a daily necessity with all classes of
mind.
We would respectfully suggest to every non-subscribing citizen of
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A number of ladies of
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Prof. Malette Burned in Effigy.
Our fellow-citizen, Prof. Mallette, Musical Director of the Augusta
Choral Society, has been roughly treated in his native State.
The
[“]A Traitor Burned in Effigy.—The usually quiet town of
Some months since, while Kemp’s Old Folk’s Concert Troupe were on a
Southern tour, one of their number named Charles S. Mallette, of South Reading,
was induced to remain in Georgia, and teach singing.
When the secession fever was at its height then, he joined a company
known as the Oglethorpe Guards.
The South Reading
Thursday night Mallette returned from the South.
Yesterday morning an effigy was found suspended on a tree in front of
[the] post office, bearing the words “Traitor Mallette.”
He had by this time become satisfied that he had better leave town, and
his baggage was sent to the depot and forwarded by the first train to this city,
but there was a larger crowd at the depot than he desired to meet, and he did
not accompany it.
He, however, came to the city by the ten o’clock train, having got upon
it from the side opposite the depot, without being seen.
It is said that tar and feathers had been provided for his benefit, but
of this there is some doubt.
The effigy was cut down about nine o’clock in the forenoon, and kept
secreted till night, when it was brought out and escorted about town by a crowd
of boys and young men, after which it was suspended upon a liberty pole and
burned.[“]
The Professor may be driven from the land of his birth, and the home of
his childhood, but warm Southern hearts will welcome him, and strong Southern
arms protect him here.
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Letter from the Sergeant.
In Camp, Near
April 18th,
1861.
}
Editors of the Constitutionalist:
. . . We go to bed at nine o’clock, and rise at
half-past-four o’clock; drill at seven—we have breakfast; at one we have
dinner; and at seven supper. Our
bill of fare for to-day was as follows: mess
pork, mess beef, rice, white beans, middling bacon, sea biscuits, coffee and
sugar, and we get a plenty. Each
Sergeant receives one bar of soap and two candles—these articles to last five
days. . .
E. E. P.
P. S.—Letters for members of this company should be directed to the
care of Capt. Girardey, Washington Artillery.
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Southern Bag
Factory,
255 Broad Street,
Augusta, Georgia.
Bags, Tents,
Awnings, Flags,
&c., &c.,
&c.
Constantly on hand and made to order, Flour, Grain and Guano Bags, of
every description.
Contracts can be made for Tents of every style now in use, and of
guaranteed material. Awnings and
Flags made to order with neatness and dispatch.
Have just received, and will keep on hand, Colored Silk and Spool Cotton,
of all sizes. All orders will meet
with prompt attention.
R. A. Jones, Proprietor.
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The Silver Greys.
This company, composed of our more elderly citizens, is now fully
organised. The following is a list
of officers. . .
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We understand that the paper mill near
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Summary: Letter
from “Edward” to “Father” from
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Negroes Volunteering.—About fifty free negroes in Amelia county have
offered themselves to the Government for any service.
In our neighboring city of
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Letter from the High Private.
Head Quarters Burke Sharp Shooter,}
Editors Constitutionalist:
. . . Our rifles have been taken from us and muskets
supplied in their place. This caused
considerable dissatisfaction in our company, and a few of the members withdrew.
These leave for Burke county this afternoon.
We think that an imposition has been practiced upon us in thus changing
our arms; but our country’s cause is ours, our company’s honor is ours, and
if our officers are willing to submit to the change, we shall accept their
decision and use these muskets to the best of our ability—satisfied, at the
same time, that we could have done better service with the rifles to which we
have been accustomed. . . Our bill of fare to-day consists of sailor crackers,
corned beef, pork, coffee and rice. We
have facilities, however, of adding to the luxuries of our tables, (out of our
own pockets, of course,) as we have daily steamboat communication with
The reveille beats at half past five o’clock in the morning; we then
form company, and the roll is called; after which we are dismissed—the
absentees being put on extra duty; we have breakfast at seven o’clock, drill
at ten, dine at one, have supper at eight, and at nine the roll is again called,
when we retire to bed. . .
High Private.
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Commendable.
We are pleased to learn that steps have been taken by the ladies of
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Meeting of Ladies.
The ladies of
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[Communicated.]
Talbot All Right!
Mr. Editor: Old Talbot is
doing her whole duty in this emergency. She
has already raised two companies with their full complement of men, and a third
is rapidly being formed. Capt.
Curley’s company took up the line of march for your city last Friday, which
was the most interesting time I have ever witnessed in our town.
Mrs. Baxter made a beautiful flag for the company, which was presented to
the company with an eloquent speech by Judge Warrell.
After which, Rev. Mr. Atkinson made a very touching speech, and presented
to the company a Testament apiece, which were a donation from Mr. Couch.
The company was then marched to a splendid table, where they feasted
themselves upon the many luxuries which was spread before them. . . The company
is constituted of the very best material, and the flag which has been entrusted
to their care will never be disgraced.
J. R. A.
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Ladies’ Meeting.
Masonic Hall was the scene all of yesterday of patriotic industry.
Many of the ladies of
The ladies will meet again at the same place this morning at nine
o’clock, and continue these meetings daily until further notice.
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Burning of the Pioneer Paper Mill.—The paper mill three and a half
miles from this place, was totally consumed by fire on Wednesday morning last,
together with all the paper and stock on hand.
the origin of the fire, we believe, is considered doubtful.
It may have been accidental, or it may have been the work of an
incendiary. The loss is estimated at
sixteen thousand dollars. There was
no insurance. We believe it is the
intention of the stockholders to rebuild—we hope so, at all events, as it is a
great convenience to us to have our paper manufactured at home.--Athens
Watchman.
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“
This popular and ever favorite air has resounded through our streets for
several days past. It has been rendered by the Brass Band, and by field bands;
and when all of the volunteer companies shall have left us, we shall miss “
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The Price of Paper.—There seems to be some misapprehension with the
press generally in the Confederate States in relation to the price of printing
paper under the operation of the new tariff.
Since the tariff went into effect, paper has advanced about fifteen per
cent. This per cent. is not only
asked on foreign paper, but on that manufactured in
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Summary: Rules
and Regulations of the Silver Greys home guard of overage men.
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The Confederate
Flag Waves Over
The Globe.
Some lady boarders at the Globe Hotel, in testimony of their appreciation
of the exertions of Mr. Mullarkey in behalf of the volunteers, last evening
presented to him a beautiful Confederate flag.
Of the speeches made on the occasion, we were unable to obtain a correct
report, but we can personally testify that the flag was duly saluted with a
volley from champaign [sic] bottles. The
flag is to be displayed this morning. Long
may it wave.
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Knights of the
By an order of Gen. Bickly we learn that he has been laboring in
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Summary: Very
detailed description of
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Flag Raising.
A handsome flag, of the Confederate States, was raised over the Georgia
Railroad Machine Works yesterday afternoon about 5 o’clock.
It was gotten up for the purpose by the employees of the shop, and was
raised to its position by the master mechanic, Mr. Hardman.
A speech was made by Mr. B. Walker, which was loudly cheered; and a
salute was fired in honor of the occasion, with Mr. Philpot’s steamboat
battery.
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Flag Presentation.
A banner was presented to the Edgefield Rangers at
The presentation speech was made by Mr. Wm. Atkinson, of
There was also a fine barbecue, at which several speeches were made, and
a number of good things, of course, were said, and many more ate. . .
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[Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.]
Flag Presentation
at
Mr. Editor: On the 10th
instant, I witnessed a flag presentation and reception from the ladies of
Penfield to the Mercer Cadets, connected with
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Even to the Girls!
We perceive that the military spirit has reached even the girls.
A company of them paraded yesterday afternoon, with drum and flags.
We presume that, as they grow older, if they give the call “to arms!”
there is not one gallant young man but who will promptly obey the call.
We do not know the name of the company, but suggest that it should be
“The Fairy Light Guard.”
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From the Camp.
May 18,
1861.
}
Dear Constitutionalist: If
you have ever visited this beautiful locality, you will readily comprehend my
reluctance at attempting a description of its charms wrought by Nature and art.
In groves of trees, its emerald shining verdue [sic], gentle slopes, and
purling streams—all must be seen to be justly appreciated.
Just now this spot of ground presents an unusually animating scene.
Entering the gate leading from the city, the eye falls upon a veritable
camp picture: The snow-white tents
arranged in line with military precision; marqees at the heads of avenues, from
whence our starry standards, floating proudly, kiss the passing breeze; here and
there, squads of soldiery practising the manual and going through the various
evolutions of the drill; scattered through the camp may be seen artists copying,
by the aid of the sun, groups of soldiers in every variety of postures around
their tents—securing mementoes to be left behind with the dear ones at home,
while they are far away contending for the rights of their native land.
A week’s experience of camp life convinces me that amid its hardships,
there are many enjoyments. This is
emphatically true with respect to that portion of “the tented field” from
whence this rambling manuscript is indited—the ground of the Clinch Rifles.
At daylight, the reveille is sounded, and as each man assembles in line,
every knee is bent (and I truest every heart is bowed) as our worthy Chaplain
earnestly returns our gratitude to the Author of all good for His preserving
care, and invokes future blessings from the same Almighty arm.
As we listen to his supplicating voice from the now hushed camp, we
almost involuntarily recite the expression of Congreve—
“His pure thoughts are borne
Like fumes of sacred incense o’er the clouds,
An wafted thence on angels’ wings, thro’ ways
Of light to the bright Source of all.”
(Sojourning here, in Nature’s temple, it is easy to
believe that a religious sentiment is inherent in the human race; it gives a
beauty of its own to all the external forms of creation, and everything that is
true and noble in man’s soul springs from its source.)
Two drills each day are conducted by the non-commissioned
officers—morning and afternoon. The
balance of the day is passed by the men in cooking, washing, polishing their
arms, pleasant converse, or visiting the many attractions in and around the
beautiful city. We have large
numbers of lady and gentlemen visitors, who are a unit in their expressions
complimentary to the appearance of the “Clinch,” and the order and harmony
visible throughout the camp. The
ladies vie with each other in extending courtesies.
Every day brings numerous delicacies, as well as substantials, from their
fair hands—and here let me say, respecting our beloved Captain, that nothing
tempting to the palate reaches the marquee that is not immediately and
generously shared out to every tent.
An incident transpired in our camp, soon after the tents were pitched,
which I must mention, as it speaks well for all the parties interested.
This was the presentation of a beautifully bound copy of the Holy Bible
to Rev. Mr. Carter, Chaplain of the
Regiment, by Sergeant Geo. Adam, Corporal Sumner W. Brown, privates G. T. Jones,
F. J. Cook, and Samuel House. Subsequently,
the Chaplain sent them the following letter:
“Gentlemen: The
presentation of a beautiful copy of the Word of God to me this morning, made by
you, was so unexpected, and took me so much entirely by surprise, I was wholly
incapacitated to return anything like a suitable acknowledgement—neither do I
feel myself able to do so now. Really,
gentlemen, it is impossible for me to express the gratification you have
afforded your Chaplain and ‘comrade.’ I
thank you, sirs, not only for the valuable present, but also for the use, in the
presentation of it, of that word ‘comrade.’
I shall ever deem it a high honor to be considered a ‘comrade’ of the
noble-hearted, whole-souled Clinch Rifles. God
bless you, is the prayer of your Chaplain and comrade,
L. M. Carter.
Prominent among our pleasures of camp life music, vocal and
instrumental, must be mentioned. During
the afternoon and evening, some of the Clinch—with guitar, violin, flute,
bugle, and violincello—congregate around a tent, and, aided by many well-tuned
voices, make the air vocal with strains of melody.
Even as I am writing, they are approaching the Ensign’s tent.
Here they come—John Moore and Henry Mealing, with their violins; Doctor
and Lew. Ford, with their flutes; Whiting and McGregor, with guitars; Hatcher,
with bass viol—all flanked by such vocalists as Lieut. Charlie Day, Sergeants
Rowland and Adam, privates Bones, Hopkins, Davis, and several others—and who
does not envy the listeners the treat in store for those who enjoy genuine
melody?
Most of our men attended Church on the Sabbath—some heard Bishop
Elliott at Christ church, and a large delegation attended the
I have alluded to the attractions of, and near, the city of
But I must hasten. Your
readers have been advised of the result of field officers for the regiment.
The companies are leaving every day.
The Clinch Rifles and the McDuffie Rifles, of Warrenton, will leave on
Tuesday night, 12 o’clock.
Postscript.—This, my first, will also be my last letter to you from the
camp of the Clinch Rifles. ‘Cause:
Honorable Joseph E. Brown, Governor of the State of Georgia, is here;
and, by virtue of the authority vested in that functionary, he has issued
peremptory orders that only eighty-four men shall be in any company mustered
into the service; and that there shall only be one flag in the Regiment.
Now, the Clinch Rifles number ninety four men, and have a flag.
According to this mandate of His Excellency, nine of the privates, and
the standard bearer, will have to return home.
The feeling of “the nine” and the color-bearer may possibly be
imagined—but I doubt it. We (the
Clinch) think it hard that our flag—the first one made and hoisted, after the
adoption of the standard by our Southern Congress—should not have a place in
the picture. But so it is.
The new army record prescribes the color-bearer to be the Fifth Sergeant
of the centre company of the Regiment.
I may add that it is the universally expressed opinion here that our
company is better equipped than any which has yet left the State.
In one respect we fared better than our neighbors, the McDuffie Rifles.
Captain Pottle sent in his bill to have refunded the money expended by
him in fitting out his company. The
Quartermaster razeed [sic]it to the amount of seven hundred and ten dollars.
Captain Platt sent in his, and the same official razeed [sic] it only
six hundred and forty dollars!
I leave, homeward bound, to-morrow, after again partaking of the
hospitality of my excellent friend, Eliphalet E. Brown, whose hotel has
deservedly earned a reputation, for bed and board, second to none in the States.
Good-bye, ye gallant Clinch! When
the turmoil of life shall have ended, may you meet with joy the Captain of our
Salvation—and found in the front rank, at roll call, each man be ready to
promptly answer, ‘Here!’
E.
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[Communicated.]
To the Public.
Dedicated by the Hebrew Benevolent Society, in behalf of
the
May He; by whose dispensation assistance is granted unto Kings, and
dominion unto Princes—whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, who delivered
his servant David from the destructive sword, who maketh a way in the sea and a
path through the mighty waters—bless, preserve, guard, and assist our
Presidents and Vice Presidents, and all the constituted officers of these our
Confederate States. May the Supreme
King of Kings preserve them and their Constitution, grant them life, and deliver
them from their oppressors, and assist them in this their utmost need.
May the Supreme King of Kings, through his infinite mercy, incline their
hearts, and the hearts of their counsellors and officers, with benevolence to us
and all
Max Kempner, President.
L. Loser, Vice President.
Myer
Kolasky, Secretary.
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Special Correspondence.
Dear Constitutionalist: As
life in a fortress is considered by many, to be merely a kind of elegant
leisure, and the profession of the soldier to be that of a gentleman loafer,
permit me to give you the routine of daily duty:
At daylight, we are awakened by the field music of the reveille, or first
roll call, accompanied by the discharge of a six-pound field piece on the
ramparts. The music passes in front
of the officers’ quarters, through the casemates, out through the tents in
rear of the Fort and back again; beginning with some air that is easily played,
and has little music in it, but always winding up with our National air, “Away
down South in Dixie.” Our
field and regimental bands play “
“Like messengers sent forth from some infernal clime,
To stun the ears of melody and break the legs of rhyme.”
After reveille, the companies are required to put in order their
quarters, and clean up the space around them—the guard and prisoners taking
care of the guard house.
At six o’clock A. M., the “surgeon’s call” is beat, and the sick
are placed on the list or returned to duty.
At half-past six, “breakfast.”
The “fatigue” call is at seven, and the details from each company
assemble for mounting the heavy guns and other military labor.
“Guard mounting” is at eight o’clock, when the men detailed from
each company, are marched to the centre of parade ground (inside the Fort,) and
formed in a line two deep, with the supernumeraries behind them.
The Regimental Band plays during the inspection of arms by the officer of
the guard.
The guard is marched in platoons past the new officer of the day, and
again by flank past the old guard; any quantity of salutes are exchanged and by
the time it is over, and we get fixed comfortably for writing, conversation or
sleep, eleven o’clock comes, and we drill an hour and a half at the heavy
guns. This latter elegant amusement
consists in teaching the men the various parts of the gun and implements, and in
running the mass of iron in and from battery, loading, etc., occasionally
varying the monotony of the drill by sending a ball whizzing across the waves
for a mile or two, much to the announce of such stray porpoises as may be in
range.
As soon as the drill is over, we are examined for an hour or more in
“Heavy Artillery,” and get dinner at the pleasure of particularly lazy
cooks. There is an orderly call at
twelve M., at which time the sergeants go after the company’s order book, by
which we learn the new items in our bill of fare.
The fatigue party are recalled for a while at twelve and a half P. M.
I omitted to mention that the morning report, giving, in a suitable book,
the exact condition of each company, duties of the men, number of men absent,
sick, &c., and the names of those changed in condition since the morning
previous, has to be made out, properly signed, and in the Adjutant’s office at
seven o’clock A.M.
At one the men get dinner; in half an hour the fatigue party go to work
again. At three the officers are
examined in infantry tactics, and get through about four, in time to put the men
through the same thing for an hour, experimentally.
The “recall” is at six, when working parties come in.
Retreat is at six and a half, P. M., and at that hour we have “Dress
Parade,” the most beautiful display of military life; excepting, of course,
Battalion Drill and the splendid evolutions of the line.
The companies form on their respective parade grounds, the Sergeant-Major
places the markers with little flags as guides of the centre; our fine brass
band strikes up some favorite air, and the companies form in line of battle,
dressing on the centre.
The usual formation of a Regiment of ten companies is as follows:
The companies posted from right to left, in the following order:
First, sixth, fourth, ninth, eighth, third, fifth, tenth, seventh,
second. The companies are
numbered and lettered according to the rank of Captains, as “A” No. 1,
“B” No. 2, “C” No. 3, &c.
The Adjutant is the prominent personage on this occasion, as he directs
the whole proceeding, the Colonel simply standing some forty paces in front of
the line, facing it. The men are at Support
Arms and the first Sergeants posted as guides to dress by, facing up and
down the lines; Captains on left of companies, and other commissioned officers,
with the file-closers, in the rear. The
Adjutant then gives the order Carry Arms and guides post, when
Captains and the covering Sergeants take their proper position on the right of
companies.
The next command is “prepare to open order” and the Sergeants step
backward four paces as guides to the line, and (the line being two deep,) at the
second command “to the rear open order, March!” the rear rank dresses
back, taking an interval of four paces down the whole line.
At the same time all the officers align themselves four paces in front of
the Regiment, opposite their respective places.
The Adjutant then walks down the front, to a position opposite the
Colonel, or senior officer, and facing the line, gives the order, “Present
arms.” At a previous stage of the
proceedings, however, the brass band marches up and down the front, beginning
and ending at the right, wheel out of the front of the line, and at the third
roll of the snare drum, the sunset gun is fired, and the broad flag sinks from
the staff to the ramparts. We have
the splendid Confederacy flag, twenty feet hoist, by thirty-six fly, which
floated for awhile over the Augusta
arsenal.)
At the command “Present arms,” the whole line of perfectly burnished
steel, barrels bright and bayonets fixed, flashes into position, and at the same
time the officers salute, so that the point of the sword falls at the last
motion of the musket. Every eye is
to the front, and statues could not be more immovable, while the Adjutant
reports to the Commandant.
The First Sergeants march to the front and centre, and report the
condition of their various companies. The
Battalion then executes the “manual of arms,” by the commands of the
Colonel; the ground trembling under the simultaneous shock of eight hundred
muskets at “Order arms,” and all desire to emulate the Swiss patriot,
effectually dispelled, as the barrel rings in the left hand, and the long line
of glittering bayonets descends to the “charge.”
After the commanding officer is satisfied with the performance, the
Adjutant publishes new orders; and the detail of the officers for the next day,
when the parade is dismissed. The
officers then face and march to the centre, the band playing as they march from
the centre to the front, halt at four paces, and the sword being sheathed at
dismission, salute the commandant by an axtremely [sic] graceful
movement of the right hand. The
officers disperse, and the companies are marched off by the Sergeants and
dismissed.
Speaking of the publication of orders, the following is our tribute of
respect to our late brother in arms, Lieut. Nelson.
Head Quarters 1st Reg’t
Provisional Army, C. S.
A.,
}
{Regimental Order, No. 54.}
The commanding officer has the melancholy duty of announcing to the
regiment the death of Second Lieutenant W. H. Nelson, in consequence of which,
the flag at this fort will be lowered to half-mast during the remainder of the
day, and the officers of the regiment will wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days.
By order of
Col. Chas. J. Williams,
Commanding.
Gen. P. Harrison,
jr., Adjutant.
Another order, which doubtless gave great pleasure to their friends, was
that of Col. Williams, discharging the deserters who have been arrested, without
further trial or punishment. The
poor fellows appreciate the kindness which has saved them from death, and are
making excellent soldiers.
After supper, we have a recitation of an hour in army regulations, then
the “tattoo” beats for the last roll call of the day, at eight and a half
o’clock, “taps” at nine, require all lights in soldiers’ quarters to be
extinguished, and the men all in bed. After
that, little more is heard during the night, save the monotonous tread of the
sentinels, and an occasional challenge.
When this routine of daily duty is connected wit the fact, that the
officers have to see that each man is properly clothed and gets his proper
rations, every article being drawn by special requisition from the
Quartermaster—that there are various monthly reports of the companies, giving
the name of each man, his age, where and when born, color of his eyes, hair,
complexion, when, where and by whom enlisted, etc., besides pay rolls, clothing,
books, in which a receipt is taken and witnessed from each man, target practice
boooks [sic], etc.—it will be seen that the Congress of the Confederate States
was not extravagant when it fixed our pay at $130 per month for Captains, $90
for First Lieutenants, and $80 for Second Lieutenants.
You noticed the arrest of
I promised to tell you to whom is due the present excellent condition of
our fort, but have so unintentionally lengthened out my letter, that I have
little faith that the patience of your readers will follow me much further.
Our esteemed Colonel, Charles J. Williams, of Muscogee, won his spurs on
the battle fields of
Lieutenant-Colonel Chastain, is better known as a politician than a
soldier, having been formerly Representative in the
Congress of the
Major Harden has not been at the Fort during my stay, but his reputation
is wider than the circulation of the Constitutionalist.
Major Smith is here, and if there be truth in the old maxim, “perseverentia omnia vincet,” he will speedily overcome all
obstacles in the way of the perfect drill of our Regiment.
He has been some fifteen years in service, is not so willing to excuse
unintentional error as Col. Williams, and is consequently not so popular.
We are looking for Major Cumming, of the C. S. A., as our instructor in
infantry tactics.
The mounting of the heavy barbette guns on the ramparts, has been since
my arrival, under the control of Lieut. E. F. Bagley, late
Lieutenant Lane C. S. A. is the ordnance officer here, and a son of
The remainder of the organization I have previously posted you upon.
Gen. Lawton, of
Twenty days are out, and we are looking for a fleet off our harbor every
day. We have not yet been able to
disperse and cannot go quietly to our homes until we get leave of absence from
the Colonel. I am afraid
Novissimus.
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The Elephant Rangers.—Quite a sensation is expected on the streets on
the forthcoming appearance of the Elephant Rangers on parade.
This company, we learn, is in process of formation, and is to be composed
exclusively of citizens weighing one hundred and eighty pounds and upwards, ad
libitum. Various prominent
citizens have been discussed for the various offices, and Vannuchi has been
applied to, to negotiate for a vivandiere of appropriate dimensions.
The company, we understand, will be retained for home service, being
short winded and unsuited for long marches; but they will form an impregnable
rampart for home defence.
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Worthy of Praise and Emulation. The
Ladies Soldiers’ Relief Society, of Macon, sent off yesterday to Pensacola
eight large boxes, containing one hundred and sixty pairs pants, one hundred and
sixty pair draws, one hundred and sixty hats, one hundred and sixty shirts, one
hundred and sixty pair shoes, one hundred and sixty pairs socks, a lot of
blankets, lint and linen bandages, all designed for the Brown Infantry and
Independent Volunteers, our two companies from Macon at that place.
They have also completely fitted out the Sparks Rifles, and are now at
work for the Macon Guards at Tybee, below Savannah all this in two or three
weeks. The same amount of clothing
would have cost the Government from three to five thousand dollars.
Is not this a noble and patriotic example for the ladies of the
Confederate States everywhere? Surely
our soldiers shall never suffer for clothing if our fair ones put their hands to
the work in this fashion.
It will be seen from an article copied to-day from the
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Don’t Send Cake to Soldiers!
We have been shown a letter from Pensacola, in which the writer, though
showing himself duly grateful to friends at home for their attentions says that
the presents sometimes sent them are not only ill judged, but injurious to the
health of the recipients, who think themselves in duty bound to eat everything
that comes from home, in remembrance of the dear ones there.
A good sugar cured ham is a much more appropriate present than cake or
the most elaborate of sweatmeats [soc]. We
are glad to learn our boys are excellently well fed, and most things they have
to buy are as cheap as in
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Summary: Flag
presentation speech by Miss Emma Simpson to the Sidney Brown Infantry of Hancock
County, and the response by Lt. James M. Reid.
No description of flag.
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Lost Cat.
The valuable cat which we noticed a short time since as having taken up
quarters at the Georgia Engine House, has been lost, strayed, or stolen.
She had on, when missed, a red leather collar, with a silver plate, on
which is engraved the name of the cat, “Georgiana.”
Any person finding the animal, and leaving it with Captain T. A. Bones,
at his hardware store, will be suitable rewarded.
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The Movement in
The
We had a telegraphic dispatch yesterday showing that the people of the
Northern counties apprehended some difficulty with the
The following is, we presume, about all the foundation for these reports:
James E. Harrison, Esq., one of the late commissioners to the Indian
nation, has returned to Austin, and the State Gazette says:
“He thinks that there is ground for apprehending an incursion of the
Black Republicans by the way of the Indian country.”
The Chickasaw Indians having called on Gen. Young for protection, through
Gov. Harris of the Indian Nation, the former crossed over Red River into the
Indian country at the head of some six hundred or seven hundred Texans, and
would pursue the twelve
Gen. Young had some time ago been authorised to raise a regiment of one
thousand men for the protection of the frontier of
The State Gazette says, of the Texans who were going to reinforce
Gen. Young, that they were “taking up their line of march for the Indian
country, with the view of capturing the
We suspect that Maj. Montgomery, of the U. S. Army, lately in command at
Some thousands of Texans are doubtless on the frontier by this, and have
taken all the necessary steps to defend the State against any incursion that may
have been contemplated, if any has.
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Special Correspondence.
May 19th, 1861.}
Dear Constitutionalist: The
course of time has again brought us the Sabbath, and this one is bright and
sunny, but very warm.
Our duties are a little varied upon the day of rest, that is, we have the
usual daylight reveille, but instead of lessons in the heavy Artillery
for the officers, and drill at the Casemate and Barbette guns for the men, we
have only a company inspection. The
form of inspection is very simple. The
company is formed in two ranks on its own parade ground, it is then thrown into
open order by dressing back the rear rank to an interval of four paces.
The men are then brought to an order arms, bayonets fixed and
ramrods in the barrels of the pieces. As
the officer passes down the ranks, each soldier throws up his musket into his
left hand with the lock to the front, and it is examined to see if it be in good
order, free from rust, and perfectly clean.
The ammunition in the cartridge and cap boxes is then examined, the
company dismissed, and their quarters inspected.
There is a Regimental inspection on the last day of every month, and as
we will have one shortly, I will then give you a description.
That is, if a review does not intervene, a description of which
would be of greater interest.
After inspection, we are at leisure for the remainder of the day, and
could go to church if there were any within twenty miles of here.
Some of the officers go to
The troops here have not been at liberty to perfect themselves in the
drill since the Regiment has been in the Fort, owing to the unceasing labor of
mounting the barbette Columbiads.
Lieut. Bagley, however, has at last finished his work—finished it
rapidly, quietly, and well—the last mass of iron has swung from the straining
ropes and massive shears to the ramparts, the whiz of trial shots far off into
the harbor has announced the perfect working of each piece—the long cross
shaped levers, with their hundred pair of sinewy arms to turn them, have ceased
to cumber the parade ground; the anchors which held the stays have been taken
up, the pyramids of shot to each gun and the guns themselves, are black and
varnished, the ordnance rooms are piled with loaded shell, and Fort Pulaski,
thanks to skillful officers and hard working officers, is now in a perfect state
of defence.
But while Bagley has been at work at the guns, and perfecting the outer
works, Quartermaster DeLaigle has been equally attentive to that equally
important part of our defences—provisioning the post.
Each steamer for the last two weeks has come laden with barrels of
sea-biscuit, pork, crackers, sugar, coffee, etc., etc., and Lincoln will have to
lay in a large stock of groceries, if he feeds men in this section as long as we
can.
I had intended, in this, to give you an account of the workings of the
machines called columbiads, thirty-twos, etc., with the modus operandi of
exact fire at long distances, but the boat crew of our little pet “Louise”
are just equipping themselves with the long oars, and I shall make an exception
in the monotony of my four weeks sojourn on the island, by a trip to Tybee.
Not, however, wishing to be discourteous, the reader is invited to go
too. . . .
The old shell-tower is a conspicuous object, and is a solid circular wall
of shells and cement, the whole hardened to the firmness of rock.
It is in rather dilapidated condition interiorly, but the day has passed
when such castled fabrications are deemed useful for defense. . . .
Burdell has the good fortune to get on the wet side again, and joins me
in an effort to sing “Shells of the Ocean,” with variations of wiping the
brine from his eyes, and spitting it out of his mouth.
Casey undertakes to read poetry, and gets it wet, and
At the wharf—walk to fort—walk in—pin up my pants—go on dress
parade, minus the dress, and report progress to the Constitutionalist.
Novissimus.
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Wanted.
Twenty or thirty Girls can fine employment at the Confederate States
Arsenal, in making up Cartridges for small arms.
Enquire at the store of Messrs. Butt, Morris & Co.
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Departure of the Letcher Guards.
This company, which was organised some weeks ago, but which, it was
feared at one time, would have to disband, owing to a declination of their
services on the part of Governor Letcher, has at length re-organized, and been
accepted by the Confederate States War Department.
It is composed of strong and hardy men, and much similar, in general
appearance, to the brave volunteers who have preceded them.
The company marched up from their camp on the parade ground, about 5
o’clock yesterday evening, to the residence of Mr. Chichester, on
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[Communicated.]
Working for the
Volunteers.
The ladies of Augusta, and no doubt throughout the State, are at all
times ready to respond to such an appeal as was made by the Governor in his
address of May 17th. We
highly appreciate his Excellency’s most kind and liberal offer
of a “golden cup with name, &c., engraved on it,” also the “honor of
having any one of our names enrolled on a blank leaf of the book of the minutes
of the Executive Department.” But
we beg leave to say, that we no such incentives to induce us to labor for
those gallant men who have gone forth, at the peril of their lives, in the
defence of us and our homes; we ask no reward of merit; but we would like to see
each and every man leave his home and State, armed and equipped, as Georgians
should be. We are ready to do our
part, and we hope his Excellency, the Governor, will do his; let him but furnish
the materials for such clothing as our soldiers need, and they will be speedily
and well made, and shipped as he may please to direct.
Our time will be given “without money and without price.”
Saturday, May 25th.
The Ladies.
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A Patriotic Movement.
The ladies of
It is hoped that there will be a large attendance, and we feel satisfied,
in the language of our cotemporary of the Evening Dispatch, of yesterday,
that but a brief notice is required to induce the patriotic ladies of this city
to come out on this occasion.
The ministers of each denomination in the city are also invited to be
present.
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We have before us several samples of goods manufactured at this factory.
They are pantaloon stuffs, kerseys, &c., and appear to be strong and
durable. We understand that the
Belleville Factory is now engaged in filling large orders for these goods for
military companies.
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We have seen a savage looking instrument in the shape of a butcher knife,
or probably we should say a sabre knife, made at the Augusta Machine Works, by
one of the employees of that establishment, whose name we have forgotten.
The blade is very heavy, broad and sharp, and the instrument is
calculated to do considerable execution in close quarters.
We understand that Captain Richards has made arrangements to have his
Company, (the Independent Blues,) supplied with these deadly weapons.
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Letter from
We have been permitted to make the following extracts from a private
letter, received in this city from a member of the Irish Volunteers:
My Dear Friend Mc: We are
camped about one mile from this town. At
the time that we arrived on the ground it was a perfect wilderness, so we all
had to pitch in with shovels, axes and spades, and it was a caution to see how
we made those bushes fly. We have
now about fifty acres of land cleared.
The whole of the Fifth Regiment is here.
Each company has its tents arranged in the form of a street, and they all
run in the same direction. We went
into the woods and cut down pine trees and evergreens, and have made beautiful
arbors outside of our tents, so that under all the circumstances, we are as
comfortable as we could expect.—There are five men in each tent.
My messmates are Dennis O’Donohoe, Frenchy, Sergeant Fox and James
McKeegan. They are all first rate
fellows. I like Frenchy very much, a
brother could not be more kind to me—we all pull together, and get along
smoothly. It is the greatest
advantage, in a place like this, to get in with some men that can understand
each other. There is something to be
done here all the time, between washing, cooking, marching, drilling, cleaning,
scraping, and the dickens knows what. We
get five days’ rations at a time. We
get bacon, rice, sugar, coffee, beans, &c., in fact, we get a plenty to eat,
but I can’t go the bacon. It is
about a foot and a half thick, and if you were to stand on a side of this bacon,
I believe you would go nearly to your knees in it.
We have to make our own bread, but I am ahead of all the boys in that.
If the ladies were to see some of those big fisted fellows putting their
paws into a pan and striving to make a corn cake, I know how they would laugh;
but then again they couldn’t help pitying them, or if they saw a lot of us
trudging off to a little branch about a mile distant to wash our duds—and such
washing! but no matter, we are all
improving very fast, and if I live to go back to
We all marched to church on Sunday last, and heard a sermon in the French
language, and some very good singing. The
organ is of the same size and tone as the one in
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Ladies’ Sewing Society.
There was quite a large attendance of the ladies of
We were not present at the meeting, but learn that Mrs. May, wife of Hon.
Robert May, Mayor of this city, was chosen President.
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President Davis’ Horse.
President Davis’ war horse passed through this city last night, on his
way to
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The Flag Presentation on Tuesday Last.
The Evening Dispatch, of yesterday, publishes the following report
of Miss Laura Hubbard’s speech at the presentation of the banner to Capt.
Richards’ company, on Tuesday evening last.—We take pleasure in transferring
it to our columns:
Captain Richards, Officers and Soldiers of the Independent Blues:
the agreeable task has been imposed upon me of presenting you with the
star-gemmed banner of our new-born Confederacy.
It is, soldiers, an agreeable task, because I feel that I am placing it
in the hands of those, who, rallying under the folds of the call of patriotism,
will wave it in victory over a prostrate foe, or perish in its unwavering
defence. It is an agreeable task
because it is the offering which woman bestows upon patriot’s valor—it is
the evidence of our devotion to your interest, of our confidence in your zeal
and ability—the emblem of our hope for your safety and success.
For, rest assured, soldiers of the Independent Blues, that, as you mingle
in the conflict of arms—as the clash of contending foes wakes the startled
echoes of a once quiet and happy country—the prayers of woman will ascend in
your behalf. Should the tide of
battle for a while seem turned against you, a mother’s love, a sister’s
affection, and a wife’s devotion, will nerve your stout hearts and strong arms
to struggle more valiantly, and aid you to achieve a glorious victory.
As you gaze upon this banner, remember that it is the emblem of these
incentives; remember that it is for the dear ones at home that you are fighting;
remember that it is for your rights, your altars, and your firesides, that you
have rallied beneath its folds.
Soldiers! you go now to the
soil of Virginia, that mother of States and of statesmen; you go to drive back
the hosts of despotic power; you go to deliver your dear sunny South from the
oppression of the ruthless invader. No
mercenary motives prompt you here; no hope of gain leads you to the conflict; no
prospect of booty beckons you away from home and friends.
No! yours are the motives of
patriots, of freemen—the motives of justice.
Can we doubt, for one moment, the result of a conflict in which you
engage? No, we feel that you go with
the determined spirit, which is a pledge that “you come back in glory, or you
come not again.”
Into your hands, then, soldiers, I commit this flag of the
South—“this flag of the free heart’s only home,” by woman’s “hands
to valor given.” May it be to you
the emblem of victory, as it is the emblem of our devotion to you and your
glorious cause.
Capt. Richards’ speech was an impromptu affair, and has not been
reported.
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From the
The Late Surrender
of
The
Our fellow-townsman, Dr. J. R. Fretwell, volunteer aid on Col. Van
Dorn’s staff, has just arrived from San Antonio, and brings us the cheering
news of the surrender of the United States troops—six companies of the 8th
Infantry—under the command of Col. Reeve, on the 9th inst., near
the San Lucas Springs, some 22 miles west of San Antonio, and on the Castroville
road.
The following is the Doctor’s graphic description of that grand
event—he was present to aid, by force, if necessary, in the capture of these
troops:
We take this occasion to congratulate the people of
Upon this being announced to the Colonel commanding the Confederate troops, his military experience at once taught him that Col.
Reeve would not advance any further, and without hesitating a moment he ordered
a forward movement of the whole command, mounted his horse, galloping forward
was followed by his whole staff, nor did he draw rein until within some eight
hundred yards of the enemy’s camp. Here
he calmly viewed their position, never having been on the ground himself before,
but from the knowledge of others present, he soon made himself master of all the
facts as to the topography of the surroundings, and at once determined upon his
position, and gave directions for the forming of the line of battle.
The infantry under the command of Lieut. Col. Duff, was placed on the
right; the battery of flying artillery—six pieces twelve pounders—under
Capt. Edgar, at the centre, with the cavalry and mounted troops under Col. H. E.
McCulloch on the left. The whole
command, numbering 1,500 troops of all arms, presented a very fine appearance,
with banners flying, drums beating, sabres and bayonets glittering in the
meridian sun, horses pawing and neighing, the field officers flying from one end
of the field to another, carrying the commands of their chief.
Under a flag of truce, borne by Capts. Wilcox and Majors, a demand was
made of an unconditional surrender of the
Instantly, the word of command was given to countermarch back to camp,
where we arrived about 3 o’clock P. M., every one elated at the happy
termination of the difficulty. At 6
o’clock, M.,
Too much praise cannot be given to Col. Van Dorn, for the manner in which
the whole affair was conducted and concluded, from the first inception to its denouement.
Particularly striking was the sight of an enemy marching into our camp,
fully armed and equipped, and taking up a position designated—while all around
were busily engaged in attending to their camp duties; some cooking, some
washing, some eating, some drinking, some lying down asleep, and others playing
soldier—without the least unusual disturbance or commotion—and all of this
happening upon the word and honor of one man.
It speaks well for our advanced state of civilization, it speaks doubly
loud in honor of military integrity. Those
who, but a few hours before were drawn up in battle array against us, were now
received as friends, whose persons and property were as sacred as our own.
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Uniform Cloth and Tents.
The Subscribers are now manufacturing a superior article of Uniform
Cloth, Cadet Grey and other colors. They
are also prepared to supply the Southern troops with tents of their own
manufacture, made of heavy duck. They
are turning out near 50 tents per day, and will supply them all complete for $11
each for soldiers’ tents, and $25 each for wall tents.
Address
James G. Gibbs, & Co.
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Home Made Goods.
We briefly mentioned, a few days ago, that the Belleville Factory, near
this city, was turning out a very excellent quality of goods for pantaloons and
coats. Some of the goods are well
suited for uniforms, both as regards their color and their durability.
They embrace a variety of patterns—some plain, solid colors, some
narrow striped, and some broad striped. Their
great strength and dark color would make them, also, very suitable for
children’s wear; and men engaged in business would find them likewise very
suitable.
We take pleasure, therefore, in commending these goods to our readers;
simply adding that they are of home manufacture, and, hence, every way worthy of
at least a trial. Any of our readers
desiring to purchase these goods will find samples of them, at the office of Mr.
Wm. Schley on
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Ladies’
Volunteer Association.
Constitution.
Northern fanaticism and cupidity having rendered it necessary for the men
of Georgia to resort to arms to maintain the Government of the Southern
Confederacy, we, the ladies of Richmond county, whose names are hereunto
subscribed, desirous of contributing to the comfort of our defenders, do hereby
form ourselves into a working society.
1. The name of this
organization shall be The Ladies’ Volunteer Association of Richmond county.
2. This society will make up
clothing for the soldiery of
3. The officers shall consist
of a President and Vice President, and a Secretary, to serve for one year.
4. There shall be appointed
monthly, twenty Directresses, to aid the officers.
5. The President shall
preside over the deliberations of the society, and exercise a general
supervision over its interests.
6. The Vice President shall
discharge the duties of the President in the absence of this officer, and aid
her in the discharge of her various duties.
7. The Directresses shall
keep an account of all work given out and brought back in the departments over
which they are placed; the number of garments made; the stock on hand, and
report monthly.
8. The Secretary shall keep a
record of the proceedings of the society, and an accurate register of the work
performed by the membership.
9. The society shall meet on
the Tuesday of every week at 9 A.M., in the Masonic Hall, of the city of
10. The President or any
three Directresses may have called meetings when necessary, by giving notice
through the daily papers.
11. No officer can resign,
unless one weeks’ notice be given of such intention, unless such notice shall
be impracticable.
12. Membership may be had by
signing the Constitution, and aiding to carry out the object of the Association.
13. The existence of this
society and its duties, terminate with the war.
14. Every member belonging to
this Association will be required to make at least one garment per week.
The Directresses will meet on the first Monday of every month, for the
transaction of business, at the time and place for holding the regular meetings.
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A large meeting of Ladies was convened at the Masonic Hall, where, after
a brief address by Rev. Mr. Hard, such persons as were desirous of forming a
Working Society, were requested to give their names.
About two hundred and twenty-five ladies promptly responded.
The list we believe will be quadrupled.
The following ladies were elected to office:
President—Mrs. Robert H. May.
Vice President.—Mrs. Wm. Schley, Jr.
Secretary.—Mrs. C. Ferry.
The Directresses for the wards and precincts of the city are—
1st Ward.—Mrs. E. Bustin, Mrs. John Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Foster
Bodget, Sr.
2d Ward.—Mrs. Steiner, Mrs. S. Clarke, Mrs. E. Campfield.
3d Ward.—Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. D. B. Plumb, Mrs. Samuel Bones.
4th Ward.—Mrs. A. Boggs, Mrs. R. P. Zimmerman, Mrs. Webster.
Sand Hills.—Mrs. Jesse Ansley, Sr., Mrs. W. P. Carmichael, Mrs. J.
Garner, and Mrs. A. Baker.
Woodlawn.—Mrs. Lallerstedt.
Harrisonville.—Mrs. T. W. Miller, Mrs. George Lamar.
Piney Woods.—Mrs. Nafew.
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Another
We learn from the Chronicle & Sentinel of this city, that a
company has been organized here for the manufacture of Printing Ink on a large
scale. The company has already
commenced the good work, and has our best wishes for its success.
The price for the best newspaper ink is 25 cents per pound; for job and
book inks, 30 to 35 cents; colored and fancy inks will also be offered in market
very low, though, of course, at higher prices.
Parties desiring to purchase, must address W. S. Jones,
Now is the time to patronize home manufacturers, and here is the one in
which the newspapers of the South are particularly interested.
Let them make the enterprise a complete success.
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Montvale Springs,
Near
Is Now Open!
This resort, for health or pleasure seekers, as its name indicates, is
located in a sequestered valley, almost enclosed by mountain spurs of the
Alleghany, known as the Chilhowee, and rise up on every side, and embosom a
valley which cannot be contemplated by the lover of nature without much
enjoyment.
Of the beneficial effects of this water on cases of
Dyspepsia, Chronic Liver Complaint,
And diseases most common in southern latitudes, no more
certain and effective remedy exists.
The Hotel accommodations consist of a large and commodious building, with
spacious Piazzas on each story, running the entire length of the building, and
numerous
Gothic Cottages,
All tastefully arranged on the lawn in front of the main
Hotel, and accessible to both Spring and Hotel.
The lawn is handsomely covered with grass, and beautifully shaded with
majestic forest trees. No Watering
place presents more attractions than Montvale, and the proprietors respectfully
invite the attention of those who seek a retreat in summer, either for health or
pleasure.
Visitors will go to
Watt, Lanier & Co.,
Exchange Hotel,
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To
Cotton Spinners.
Proposals will be received at
Those who feel disposed to bid for the contract must send samples by
Express (freight paid) of not less in quantity than a hank.
Direct samples and proposals to
William Gregg,
Graniteville, S. C.
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Special Correspondence.
May 28th, 1861. }
. . . Let that pass and read the following circular, a copy
of which, sent to the Third Regiment, now lies before me:
The Sisters of Mercy.
The ladies of Portsmouth, desirous of doing all that they can to
ameliorate the distressing condition of the sick strangers, who has [sic] so
nobly left their homes and come to the defence of Virginia, has formed
themselves into a society called “The Sisters of Mercy.”
They will nurse the sick, either at the hospital, or at any place in the
city to which they may be conveyed; will prepare nourishments, and do all in
their power to promote the comfort and health of their patients.
Managers.
Mrs. W. H. Wilson,
Mrs. Pinner,
“
Bilisoly,
“
C. A. Grice,
“
J. C. White,
“
Bourdett,
“
Tatem,
“
Staples,
“
M. W. Ormistead,
“
Parrish,
“
Coghill,
“
W. C. Smith,
Mrs. H. E. Orr.
Now, would you not believe from the foregoing, and from what I have
written you heretofore, that there is a good understanding between the citizens
of
Let me inform your readers, though, lest they should be misled by the
circular spoken of, that the health of the Third Regiment, where the measels
[sic] and mumps have been prevailing, and is improving, very decidedly.
The kindness of the ladies of
The number of the fair sex who attend our evening parades, increases
every day. They even come over from
Norfolk, and some of us, I am afraid, who would never yield to an enemy, are in
a fair way to be overcome by the soft, sweet influence of----------something
with which a soldier should have nothing to do.
Yet who can resist? The
soldier, engaged in the service of his country, must be strong on this as
in other respects.. . .
T.
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The War Spirit South.—A letter from a late Union man of
I have seen it stated in Northern papers that men were forced unwillingly
to join the ranks of the Confederate army. I
deny it in toto. Let not our
Northern invaders flatter themselves that they are about to meet an unwilling
foe. They will find men who have
grasped the sword and musket in defense of their homes, their firesides, and
their property. The spirit of ’76
is abroad throughout the South, and I would proclaim in thunder tones, “Men of
the North, you cannot subdue us. You
may perhaps exterminate us, but I will guarantee that when the extermination
shall be complete there will be but few left to exult in the ruin they have
caused.” In the company which I
have joined, out of one hundred and four men there are sixty seven Northern born
and raised, and nearly the same proportion exists in the other companies.
These have all joined voluntarily, and will fight to the death to repel
the Northern invader. If time and
space permitted I could fill a volume on this subject, but I want the fighting
masses of the North to understand that they will have no child’s play.
We will contest every inch of ground, and their advance can only be made
over our dead bodies and through rivers of our blood.
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Something New and Neat.
We observed, yesterday afternoon, Capt. Ward’s little daughter, Miss
Annie Kate, with a bonnet on the crown of which was a piece of blue satin with
stars in a circle, and beneath it alternate folds of red and white satin, the
whole forming a Confederacy flag, and making a very neat trimming for a
child’s bonnet. Miss Annie was
seated in a small carriage, drawn by a goat, and was quite an object of
attraction, as well the interesting little girl might be.
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A Brave Lady.—Accompanying the Rome Light Guards, from Georgia, who
arrived here yesterday, says the
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The Cherokees, Choctaw and Chicasaw [sic] Indians.
George W. Kendall, of the
I have been told that the Cherokees, Choctaws, Chickasaws and other
tribes, living upon our borders, and many of them owning slaves, have not only
manifested their sympathy with the Southern cause, but have offered to furnish
some thousands of warriors for service. Here
is the right force in the right lace, if the report be true, and President Davis
is a man of such quick perception that he has doubtless accepted the offers of
the Shawnees and Delawares—and better light troops the world never saw—can
also be enlisted, and the entire Indian force could be so stationed as to guard
our North and North West frontier from Camanche [sic] and Kioway [sic] inroads,
or to watch Montgomery’s marauders, or any other gangs which the blood-thirsty
and accursed spirit of Abolitionism may send down upon us from starving Kansas.
I have already heard a rumor that
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Waterproof Cloth for Soldiers’ Overcoats.—Twenty thousand tunics,
rendered waterproof, and yet porous, were served out to the French army during
the late war with
Take 2 lbs. 4 oz. of alum, and dissolve it in 10 gallons of water; in
like manner dissolve the same quantity of sugar of lead, in a similar quantity
of water, and mix the two together. They
form a precipitate of the sulphate of lead.—The clear liquor is now withdrawn,
and the cloth immersed for one hour in the solution, when it is taken out, dried
in the shade, washed in clear water, and dried again.
This preparation enables the cloth to repel water like the feathers on a
duck’s back, and yet allows the perspiration to pass somewhat freely through
it, which is not the case with gutta percha or India rubber cloth.
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Georgia Ale!
A fresh supply of the above, just received from the Brewery, in fine
order, and for sale at the store,
Thomas Whyte.
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Flag Raising.
A Southern Confederacy flag was raised above the engine house of Clinch
Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2, on Saturday afternoon last.
The size of the flag is nine by fourteen feet, and is made of bunting,
manufactured by Mr. J. B. Platt, of this city.
A speech was made on the occasion by Judge Gibson, and a salute of ten
guns fired in honor of the flag.
The patriotism of this gallant company would not allow them to be behind
their cotemporaries, and hence this beautiful banner which will now wave above
their engine house.
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Cotton Yarn.
An advertisement for proposals to furnish cotton yarns to the
Graniteville Factory appears in our columns.
We have taken the liberty to copy from the letter enclosing the
advertisement the following, in relation to this branch of the cotton
manufacture, which is a new feature, and deserving the attention of
manufactures:
“Southern spun coarse yarns have for the last twenty years been pressed
on the Northern markets and the yarn sold, in many instances, at prices that did
not nett the spinner the cost to him of his yarn at home, to say nothing of the
thousands of dollars that have been lost by the failure of Northern commission
agents.
The lower numbers of cotton yarn have been sold in New York and
Philadelphia for sixteen or seventeen cents at six and eight months credit, and
this, of recent years, after paying transportation companies and the thousand
other charges, has not returned a nett of more than fourteen cents, and in many
instances not thirteen.
By the simple operation of the loom not half as complicated as carding
and spinning, this yarn has been returned to us in heavy fancy fabricks [sic] at
from thirty-five to fifty cents a pound.
In all European countries cotton yarn is a cash article, quite as much so
as raw cotton, and it will be so here, when we have fancy weavers at home to
consume it and produce for ourselves that which money cannot now purchase for
us.”
Yours truly,
William Gregg.
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Tents for the
Army!
Cotton Duck,
Of every Size,
Pattern, and Weight of
Material.
Haversacks, Sand
Bags, &c.
Regiments and
Companies can be supplied immediately. Manu-
factured by
H. W. Kinsman,
Charleston
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Another Concert.
On Friday evening next, the Confederate Philharmonic Association will
give another concert for the benefit of “our army in the field.”
Surely, in a cause so noble, so patriotic as this, we need make no
appeals to our readers to give their patronage to this enterprise.
An overflowing house should greet the performers on
Friday night. They are our
own fellow citizens, engaged in a glorious cause.
Let us give them a liberal encouragement.
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Grand Concert!
By The
Confederate
Philharmonic Society
For the Benefit of
Our
Army in the Field!
At Concert Hall,
on
Friday Night,
At Half-Past Eight
O’Clock.
Part I.
1. Duett for
Piano.
2. Gipseys’
Song—Bohemian Girl.
3. Duett—Harp
and Piano.
4. Lone Rock on
the Sea, (Trio)
5. Instrumental
Solo.
6. La
Naranjera.
Part II.
1. Solo for
Piano.
2. Ah! mon
fils!—Le Prophete.
3. Duett—Piano
and Violin.
4. The Wilde
Ashe Deer. (Trio.)
5. Duett for
Harp and Piano.
6. Jewish
Maiden.
7.
Tickets 50 cents; Children half price; to be had at Oates
& Bro.’s, Clark & Co’s, and at the door.
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Ladies’ Volunteer Association.
We take pleasure in complying with a request to publish the following
communication:
Whereas, the efficacy and healthful existence of the Ladies’ Volunteer
Association depend upon its ability to respond promptly to the calls that the
companies from our county, n the service of the Confederacy, may make for
clothing, therefore—
Resolved, That a committee of three Ladies from each ward of the city,
and from each district of the county, be appointed, to seek and to receive such
contributions in money, or proper materials, as will enable the officers of the
Association to purchase, and keep on hand, an adequate supply of suitable goods.
Resolved, That for the purpose of securing an impartial distribution of
the benefactions of our fellow-citizens, the duty of making this Association the
medium of the contributions, be respectfully urged upon them by the committee
and officers of our body.
Resolved, That Mr. R. P. Zimmerman be appointed the Treasurer of this
Association.
The stores of Messrs. Alexander & Wright, Zimmerman & Scranton,
and J. & A. J. Setze were designated as places where contributions in money
or goods may be left.
Committees to solicit subscriptions from the different wards of the city
and district in the county, were elected as follows:
First Ward.
Mrs. Foster Blodget, Sr., Miss Jane Musgrove, Miss Mollie Jones.
Second Ward.
Mrs. Coskery, Mrs. Dr. Carter, Miss Mattie Walsh.
Third Ward.
Mrs. Harris D’Antignac, Miss Ann Barnes, Miss Sallie Hall.
Fourth Ward.
Mrs. G. W. Winter, Miss R. Boggs, Miss C. Meredith.
Sand Hills.
Mrs. L. C. Warren, Miss S. Battey, Miss M. Ansley.
Lower Sand Hills.
Mrs. Wm. Roberts, Mrs. Thos. Miller, Mrs. S. E. Linton.
Piney Woods.
Mrs. Naphew, Miss Katey Schley.
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Cotton Goods!
Georgia
150 Bales 7/8 Shirtings, very handsome, from Mentour Mills;
100 Bales 4/4 Sheetings, very handsome, from Mentour Mills;
100 Bales Osnaburgs, 8 oz., from Rock and
100 Bales
do , 7 ½
oz., from Rock and Hoewell Mills;
200 Bales Yarns, assorted;
Also, Cotton Duck, various styles; Georgia Stripes; Georgia Jeans, for
uniforms. For sale low to the trade,
by
Stovall, McLaughlin & Co.
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The Rebel Flower.—A Northern paper has the following:
“The emblem used in some of the Rebel States is a curious flower which
they work on their banners, and call the Rebel Flower.
It is of such that the wreaths for their heroes are made.”
We have seen no banner with such “curious flower,” but the Rebel
Flower has been known in our State since the Revolution.
Dr. Garden, in his “Anecdotes of the Revolution,” relates the
following incident, which shows that the “Camomile” received the name of the
Rebel Flower from a patriotic lady of the Rebel State of South Carolina:
“An officer, distinguished by his inhumanity and constant oppression of
the unfortunate, meeting Mrs. Charles Elliott in a garden adorned with a great
variety of flowers, asked the name of the ‘Camomile,’ which appeared to
flourish with peculiar luxuriance. ‘The
Rebel Flower,’ she replied. ‘Why
was that name given to it?’ said the officer.
‘Because,’ rejoined the lady, ‘it thrives most when most trampled
upon.”—Garden’s Anecdotes, page 238.
A wreath of Rebel Flowers for every Rebel hero,
And nought shall meet the eye but deeds of honor.
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Drums!
Drums! Drums!
“Kettle and Bass
Drums.”
A home manufactory of the above article has been
established, and is now in successful operation.
Prices as low as elsewhere in the Confederate States.
H. Braumuller,
Dealer in Musical Instruments,
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[Communicated.]
Citizens Meeting
in Taliaferro.
Mr. Editor: The citizens of
Taliaferro county met at half-past nine o’clock, at the Baptist Church, at
which time a beautiful flag, prepared by the ladies of Tuskegee, Alabama, was
presented by our much esteemed and honored friend, Hon. A. H. Stephens, with a
few remarks, appropriate to the occasion. It
is sufficient to say his remarks, by way of admonition counsel to the company,
caused every eye to be suffused with tears; after which, the gallant
Captain S. J. Farmer received the flag in behalf of the company, in his
usually modest way, but with such remarks as exhibited determination, so
characteristic of this unassuming gentleman; and it is sufficient to say of
Captain Farmer, that he is a man of fine mind, well cultivated, and it is
believed as he has distinguished himself as a physician, and also with his
delightful entertainments on his favorite banjo, so he will distinguish himself
as a Captain in the service of his country in the battle field. . .
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Our Flag.
Some of our fair friends have presented this office with a flag of the
Confederate States. They did not
give us an opportunity of expressing our acknowledgement of the gift in propria
[illegible], but we assure them that we greatly appreciate it, and have
suspended it from one of our office windows, where it now floats upon the
breeze.
We prize this banner because of those who gave it, and because it is the
national emblem of our Confederacy.
“Flag of the South! Aye
fling its folds
Upon the kindred breeze;
Emblem of dread to tyrants holds—
Of freedom on the seas!
Forever may its stars and bars
In cloudless glory wave—
Red white and blue—eternal types
Of nations free and brave!”
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The Needle Women’s Society.
This Society, we learn, is now prepared to receive contracts, or orders
for sewing work of any kind—having an agent, who is a reliable cutter—and
having many experienced sewing women in our employment.
The Ladies of this Society are responsible for all orders sent to this
Society. Patronage in the way of
work, will, indeed, be a charity well bestowed.
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From the
Late and
Interesting from the
We had the pleasure yesterday of an interview with Mr. John M. Peel, who
has just returned from
After taking possession of
Mr. Peel also informs us that the Chickasaws held a council on the 24th
of May, and formally dissolved their connection with the United States
Government, and issued a manifesto to the Chocktaws [sic], Creeks,
Cherokees, Seminoles, and to the Reserve Indians, advising them to secede from
the Old Union, and to petition the Southern Confederacy to be received as a
distinct organized Territory, instead of an Indian Territory.
The friendly Indians are all in favor of it.
They had ordered off all the Yankee missionaries in the country.
The Indians also took up two Abolitionists from
Mr. Peel further states an illustration of the spirit of the
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The
States!
Catoosa Springs!
J. J. Harman respectfully announces to his former visitors, and the
public generally that he has entered into a Co-partnership with Mr. J. S
Nichols, of
Celebrated Watering Place.
Thankful for the patronage heretofore extended to him, he would solicit a
continuance of the same for the firm, who will endeavor at all times to provide
for the table, bar, &c., every luxury attainable.
Our Cooks will be the most experienced that the South can produce,
together with an efficient force of attentive servants.
There will be an excellent
Brass and String Band
of superior Musicians attached to the Hotel.
The medicinal virtues of these many and varied
Mineral Waters
Are now too well known to require an extensive description.
In addition to the Red, White and Black Sulphur Springs—many of them
combined with Iron and Magnesia—is an inexhaustable well of the purest
Freestone.
Our accommodations are very extensive.
We have many pleasant cottages separate from the main hotel, where
families can be as quiet and retired as in their own homes.
Harman & Nichols.
Catoosa Springs are in Catoosa county,
Terms of Board.—Two dollars per day, twelve dollars per week, and
thirty-five dollars per single month. Visitors
who wish to engage board by the season with their families, will be boarded at
thirty dollars per month—children and servants half price.
those who wish to engage board by the season would do well to address
J. J. Harman,
At the Springs, or
J. S. Nichols.
St. Andrew’s Hall,
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Hebrew Patriotism.
The fair daughters of
“To the Intendant and Commissioners of the Town of
We remain,
Yours, respectfully,
The Jewish Ladies of
The Commissioners of the town have very properly published this noble
instance, and have
Resolved, That the thanks of the community are due, and they are hereby
tendered through the Commissioners of the town, to “the Jewish ladies of
Charlotte” for the generous, patriotic and appropriate contribution above
enclosed; one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) for the families of our absent
soldiers; and the Commissioners cannot forego the opportunity of testifying to
the uniform kindness and liberality which has ever characterized the entire
Jewish population of our town, since their residence amongst us, being among the
foremost in every benevolent or other enterprise tending in any way to the
advancement or prosperity of our town; and to congratulate them upon the removal
now, or soon to be affected, of all unjust restrictions upon those who have
contributed so liberally not only of money, but of men for upholding the equal
rights of the South.
This instance is more praiseworthy from the fact that the Jewish
population is not large in North Carolina, we believe, and not relatively large
in Charlotte, and that North Carolina still retains a relic of law disqualifying
the Jew—a law which we trust, as above intimated, will soon yield to the true
spirit of the American Constitution.
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Concert Hall.
Thursday Evening,
June 27th.
Miss Kate Estelle, the well known Authoress and Manageress of the Southern Theatres, will give a chaste and recherche Entertainment as above, consisting of
From the most popular Authors.
Dances,
And the admired Petite Comedy of
Cousin Joe!
Margery, (her favorite character)
Miss Kate Estelle.
Price of Admission:
Parquette, single Ticket
50 cts.
Ticked admitting Gentleman and two Ladies
$1 00
Gallery
25
Servants
25
For particulars see small bills.
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The Israelites of
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The Hebrews of
We have recently published several paragraphs relative to the patriotism
and liberality of the Hebrew people of the South in the present troubles of the
country. It affords us pleasure to
learn that those of
A meeting of the congregation of the Children of Israel, was held on the
1st of May, 1861, when the following resolution was adopted:
[“]Resolved, That it is the pleasure and the duty of the congregation
of Children of Israel to donate the sum of 100 dollars in aid of the families of
our patriotic and brave citizen soldiers, who are absent in the defence of our
common country.[“]
The number of Hebrews in this city is very small, and their means
limited, but the sum above mentioned was given in addition to several private
subscription[s] from members of the congregation.
We have made this statement as an act of justice to that portion of the
community, and to show that all interests, all denominations, are united in
patriotic devotion to the cause of our beloved country.
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From the
Southern Saddlery
and Harness Making.
Editors Courier:--Having noticed in one of your issues of last week, a
request that parties being in possession of information in regard to
manufactures at the South, that they may communicate the same through the public
prints. During a late visit to
The firm of Sherman, Jessup & Co., of that city, the oldest saddlery
establishment in the State, have obtained a large contract from our government,
consisting of the leather trappings for 10,000 men.
They commenced their contract on the 15th of May last,
employing at this time twenty seven hands, and are turning out six hundred full
sets of accoutrements per week, and in a short time they will be enabled to
increase the amount to one thousand sets. The
manufactory of this firm is under the superintendence of Mr. Albert Hatch.
this gentleman has been for many years engaged in the harness and
saddlery business in
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Summary: Concert
Hall—“Merry Cobbler”
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[Communicated.]
The Ladies and the
South.
Mr. Editor: What would this
world be worth, anyhow, bereft of the presence of ‘Heaven’s last best gift
to man’? Who but they are
responsible for most everything good and commendable that is going on around us?
Do we not admire, and love to think of, especially, their noble acts
which performed at home, and without a voice or sound beyond the sacred
precincts of the family circle, kindle a flame in the heart of husband and son
and brother?—such acts, indeed, as many are now engaged in is here in our
midst.
Within a stone’s throw from where I am pondering this thought, an
evidence is daily furnished and I am sure the large room in the old Washington
Hall, Broad street, was never devoted to a worthier purpose than the one it is
now set apart for by the patriotic ladies who are sending thither their willing
contributions of clothing for one of our gallant companies now in Virginia.
By the liberality of some of our citizens the material has been
purchased, and those dear ones who appreciate their country’s defenders are
now engaged in making garments needed by our brave soldiers.
For more than a fortnight their hands have been busy, and doubtless their
hearts happy, in thus ministering to the comfort of those who have rallied to
the protection of our rights and our honor.
Lady reader! have you a part
to perform in this matter? Are
specimens of your handiwork in the box soon to be forwarded to our soldiers’
camp in the Old Dominion? Don’t
hesitate—we know your presence will be welcomed at ‘the Hall,’ and your
generous aid duly appreciated.
Home Guard.
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[Communicated.]
Ladies’ Society.
Richmond Co., June ----, 1861.
Mr. Editor:--The Ladies of this neighborhood, desiring to contribute
something to our country, met at
The society was fully organized and officers elected:
[list]
The society is known as the “Linwood Soldiers’ Aid Society.”
[list of Executive Committee]
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Letter from
. . . A terrific company of “Texan Rangers” arrived
yesterday. They look as if each man
could swallow a live Yankee without pinning his ears back.
Their flag is of sombre black, embellished with a death’s head and
cross bones. It is said they take
and receive no quarters, like the celebrated Polish corps of Lutzow’s Wild
Hunters. . . .
Pen.
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[Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.]
Letter from
Rome, Floyd Co.,
June 30, 1861. }
. . . I had the pleasure, today, of seeing and handling the
sword captured from Santa Anna at
Etowah.
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Concert Hall!
Thursday Evening,
July 4, 1861!
Grand Concert!
By the
Confederate
Philharmonic Society
For the benefit of
the
Richmond
Will be given as
above.
A Choice Selection
of Operatic Gems
will be
given—Vocal and
instrumental.
Programme:
Part I.
1. Gems from
Trovatore—Duett, Violin, and Piano.
2. ‘Tis but
an Hour—Vocal Trio.
3. Rocked in
the Cradle of the Deep—Vocal.
4. I Dreamt
that I
Dwelt.........................................................................Balfe.
5. Instrumental
Solo.
6. Ma Negil
Estreni
Istanti......................................................................Mercadante.
7. Quartette—Vocal.
Part II.
1. Triumphal
March..............................................................................De
Meyer.
2. Fierce
Flames are Raging—Trovatore.
3. Gems from
Ernani and Martha.
4. Southern
Marseillaise.
5. Salve
6. Barcarole
Vocal Duett.
7. Quartette—Vocal.
Doors open at 8 o’clock—to commence at 8¼
Tickets, Fifty Cents.
To be had at J. & A. J. Setze’s, Louis Levy’s, and
at the doors.
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Independence Day.
Eighty-five years ago to-day, the people of the thirteen original
colonies declared themselves free and independent of the tyranny with which they
home Government had oppressed them. In
that enduring instrument—the Declaration of Independence—the wrongs of the
oppressed colonies were plainly and emphatically stated—and the great
principles which are the foundation of self-government were clearly laid down.
Eighty-five years ago to-day that instrument was adopted, fresh from the
hands of its illustrious author—and proclaimed to the world as the embodiment
of the principles which were to govern the new-born nation.
Eight-five years have passed away since that time, and with them have
passed away the grand structure of government which was built upon the
Declaration of Independence. That
structure has crumbled into ruins, and the 4th day of July, 1861,
finds a portion of its people battling, as they were on the 4th day
of July, 1776, for Constitutional liberty and the right of self-government.
The tyranny of the majority of to-day, is but a repetition of the tyranny
of a government in 1776, and with the assistance of kind Heaven, we shall
achieve in this revolution, as our fathers did on the first, a glorious victory.
The struggle may be a long and bloody one, or it may be brief and
comparatively harmless—but we cannot, for one moment, doubt as to the result.
Let us, then, commemorate the day by no noisy demonstrations—by none of
the pageantry of the past; but rather by silent tokens of respect for the
memories which it brings, and the great principles which [it] recalls.
Let us renew our patriotic devotion to our country, and our fealty to the
cause of Constitutional Liberty. Let
us contribute, according to our means, to the good work of redeeming our land
from the grasp of tyranny; and, above all, let us not forget our dependence upon
the Supreme ruler of the Universe, and cease not to implore His continued
protection to our cause and our country.
Then, when the dark clouds, which now hang heavy over our young
Confederacy, shall have passed away, and the bright sun of peace and prosperity
shall once more shine over us—as we fondly hope it soon will—we may once
more celebrate this glorious day with loud huzzas—with the roar of artillery,
and the clangor of martial music—with military pageants, and oratorical
displays—and not only this independence day, but with it the new independence
day of the Confederate States of America.
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Buttons, Buttons.
50 Gross Gilt
Eagle
Military Coat
Buttons.
25 Gross Gilt
Eagle
Military Vest
Buttons.
Thomas S. Spear,
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Independence Day.
The Day.
The Fourth of July was observed here as a holiday, but there were few
incidents of public interest—every one celebrating the day according to
personal fancy. Most of the stores
were closed, and flags were flying from many buildings, principally on
In the afternoon, a party of little boys amused themselves by parading as
Fantastics.
In some portions of the city, there was a few gunpowder rejoicings—but
there was very little of this kind of amusement. . .
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Patriotism of
Mr. Editor:--In these stirring times, when everybody is, or ought to be,
doing their best for our country, it appears to have become quite the fashion to
ignore the scriptural injunction, ‘Let not thy left hand know what they right
hand doeth.’ Therefore, the ladies
of old Hancock, in order to keep up with ‘the style,’ should cease to
‘hide their light under a bushel’ when it might shine fully as brilliant as
that of their sisters in other counties of Georgia, whom they are no whit behind
in energy and patriotism as evinced by heir promptness and ability to render aid
to the brave soldiers who go from their midst to do battle in our common cause.
Hancock has already sent to
It is but justice to our ladies to state, that some time in May, a
society was organized in
Mrs. Wm. Fraley, President.
Mrs. Dr. Brown, Vice President.
Mrs. C. W. DuBose, Secretary.
Mrs. W. E. Terrell, Treasurer.
To co-operate with them, a very efficient Executive Committee was
appointed, in the selection of Mrs. W. W. Simpson, Mrs. Wm. E. Bird, Mrs. T. J.
Smith, Mrs. W. J. Harley, Mrs.
Richard Sasnett.
When we add that most of these ladies sends [sic] one or more of her
loved ones to the field, you will certainly opine that no work ‘con amore’ for the brave friends who go to fight for our country
and for us.
In the neighboring village of
Besides the county fund for the benefit of our soldiers, we have a
private fund belonging to the Society, and are constantly receiving
contributions of various kinds. Our
companies now in camp, have yet to be equipped, and with the blessing of the
good God, to whom we confidently trust them for help and victory, none shall
suffer for anything which willing hearts and ready hands can supply.
K.
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Mr. Stephens’ Speech—The Ladies.
We present to the ladies of Richmond county, and of our city, a most
emphatic request to be present at the Academy grounds to-morrow, to listen to
the eloquent tribune of the people—the gifted orator—the patriot
statesman—Alexander H. Stephens. The
ladies, it is true, have already done much for the cause.
They have given their services day and night to clothe and feed the
volunteer soldiers of our noble old Commonwealth.
They have, on every occasion, given their services willingly and
cheerfully; and we know that they have not tired in well doing, but are as ready
now to continue the good work.
By their presence, the, on to-morrow, they will encourage their fathers,
their husbands, and their brothers to come forward, and aid, by liberal
subscriptions—as so many have done, and are still doing, by military
service—the cause of our country. By
their presence, too, they will give assurance to the distinguished orator that
he has their sympathies and their approbation—auxiliaries which no one prizes
more highly than does Mr. Stephens.
Shall we say more? No!
the mothers and daughters of old
To-morrow, then, the Academy grounds will, we feel sure, be graced with
the presence of hundreds of our patriotic ladies.
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Editors
Gentlemen: Allow me through
your columns to inform all volunteers who have not purchased side arms, that it
is useless for them to do so, as they will not be allowed to carry them after
they are mustered into service. The
money each would spend for a pistol will do them great good if brought in money.
There are men here following the army round to buy pistols of the
volunteers when orders are given to dispense with them, which orders are issued
as fast as the different regiments arrive in camp.
It will be money thrown away to buy pistols.
Those who are here buying are doing so for speculation, knowing those to
whom they sell them will not be allowed to use them.
Respectfully, &c.
Wm. C. Humphreys,
Company F, 9th Regiment,
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[From the
Milledgeville Federal
A New Way of
Celebrating 4th July.
Last Thursday, (4th) a small company of ladies assembled at
the Milledgeville Hotel, made upwards of three thousand cartridges for the
Confederate army. This is a
practical, and at the present time, a very useful kind of patriotism, and in our
opinion, exhibits a strong love of independence, and a more active faith in the
success of our arms, than any public demonstration which they could have made.
We hope these cartridges will speak for them on some important battle
field, and in a manner direct and forcible, and that each one of them will prove
a knock down argument to some Abolitionist.
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Dangerous Cosmetics.
At a recent sitting of the
The various toilet vinegars are so far noxious that, being applied to the
skin still impregnated with soap and water, they give rise to a decomposition,
in consequence of which the fatty acids of soaps, being insoluble in water, are
not removed by washing, become rancid, and cause a chronic inflammation of the
skin. The preparations employed for
hair dye, under the pompous names of African Water,” “Florida Water,”
&c., all contain nitrate of silver, sulphur oxide and acetate of lead,
sulphate of copper, and other noxious substances.
All cosmetics for removing hairs or freckles are dangerous—the lait
antophelique, for instance, contains corrosive sublimate and oxide of lead.
Were a chemist to deliver such a remedy to a customer, without a regular
prescription, he would be liable to a fine of 6,000£.
Dr. Reveil concluded by expressing his regret that certain physicians
should so far forget their own dignity as to lend the support of their names to
such noxious inventions.—Galiganani’s Messenger.
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
The Ladies of
Union Church.
Mr. Editor: The following is
a copy of the Constitution of the Ladies’ Society of Union Church:
Deeming it necessary for the men of Georgia to resort to arms, in defense
of the Southern Confederacy, we, the Ladies of Union Church and vicinity, form
ourselves into a Working Society, desirous of contributing to the comfort of our
defenders, the volunteers from Richmond County, who have gone, or may go, during
the war.
1. The name of this Society
shall be the “Ladies Volunteer Association of Union Church,”
2. This Society shall make up
clothing for the soldiery of
3. The officers shall consist
of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, to be elected every
three months.
4. There shall be appointed
Directresses to aid said officers.
5. The President shall
preside over the deliberations of the society, and exercise a general
supervision over its interests.
6. The Directresses shall
keep an account of all work given out and brought back, stock on hand, and
report at every regular meeting of the society.
7. Membership may be had by
signing this Constitution.
8. The existence of this
society to terminate with the war.
9. Every member will be
required to make one garment per week.
10. The society to meet once
in each week at Union Church, for the present.
The times of meeting to be altered by the society at pleasure.
11. If, at any time, it
should be thought expedient to alter or change any of the bye-laws [sic] or the
Constitution of this society, it can be done by a majority of the members
present.
12. In the event this society
should think they need a society fund, it will be necessary that the President
make it known to said society, and action for that purpose be taken by the
members present comprising a majority.
13. The Vice President will
preside as President in the President’s absence.
[list of officers and subscribers]
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Summary: Concert
Hall—“Victorine” and “Swiss Cottage”; comic song, Confederate hornpipe
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Cotton Manufacture
in
Presuming that the statistics would be interesting to our readers, we applied to Mr. W. E. Jackson, the able Superintendent of the Augusta Cotton Factory, for a statement of its general operations for the fiscal year just closed. He has politely furnished us with the following figures:
Cotton consumed
and Goods Manufactured by the
Augusta Factory,
for the year ending June 22d,
1861.
Bales cotton
consumed..................................3,497
Cost
“
“
...................................................$168,460 00
Production.
Pieces.
Yards.
Bales.
4-4 Brown Sheetings
36,942 1,359,021
1,565
7/8 “
Shirtings
43,553
1,606,040 1,844
7/8 “
Drills
9,088
424,958
454
No. 1 (8 oz.) Osnaburgs
9,980
344,950
485
No. 2 (7 oz.)
“
7,478
265,816
374
107,041
3,900,785 4,722
Aggregate amount wages
paid...........................$55,399 00
Average number of operatives
employed....................365
Number operatives now
employed...............................419
This exhibit is a gratifying proof of what we can do at home to enhance
the value of our great staple, and by the process give remunerative employment
to our own people. It will be
perceived that the operatives employed have been paid on an average, a little
over one hundred and fifty dollars per annum each.
Of these, quite a number are children.
This money is not earned at the price of ill health and broken down
constitutions from over work, nor of broken down spirits from cruelty and ill
treatment. It is earned by willing
and cheerful industry, by a little community located comfortably around the
factory, and enjoying a large share of the comforts of life thus purchased by
honest toil.
May success attend all such enterprises at the South.
May the success be so marked as to encourage millions of dollars of
capital to be invested in that way where there are now thousands.
May thousands of bales of cotton be manufactured where there are now
hundreds, and may the styles and varieties of goods produced increase until we
can feel competent to defy even effective blockades.
We understand that the Augusta Factory meets with ready sale for its
goods at remunerative prices, and is gradually extending its business.
It has proved, and is continuing to prove, a prolific source of benefit
to the industrious poor, and prosperity to the general interests of the city.
We should be pleased to receive from those engaged, the statistics of
other manufacturing enterprises in our city.
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Kind Acts.
We stated, a few days ago, that a subscription had been opened at the
store of Messrs. Alexander A. Wright, for the purpose of raising a fund to
purchase refreshments for the volunteers as they pass through our city.
We are pleased to learn that a very respectable sum has been raised in
this way, but the fund should be still further increased, in order that the good
work may continue without fail.
It is a great favor to the volunteers, and one, we feel sure, that is
highly prized by them, to be furnished with a cup of coffee, a slice of ham, and
a roll of bread, as they reach our city, morning and evening, on their way to
the seat of war; and a small amount from each of our citizens can continue this
favor as long as it may be necessary.
Those kind hearted and liberal citizens living near the South Carolina
Railroad depot for a long time furnished these refreshments of their own accord,
and at their own expense; but it is not right that this should continue to be
the case; and hence the opening of the subscription list referred to above.
Mr. Marley, the very worthy agent of the road, has placed tables and
benches on the cotton platform, to which place the volunteers are marched, on
their arrival at the depot, and the ladies and gentlemen of the
neighborhood--and many charming little girls and boys too—wait upon them,
serving them with warm coffee, bread and ham.
It is really gratifying to see how cheerfully this task is performed, and
with what gratitude the soldiers accept the offering; and it is gratifying,
also, to know that the good work will be continued.
The citizens of the neighborhood will give their time and labor to the
cause; all they expect is to be assisted n bearing the expenses.
While on this subject, we will merely suggest that some of the citizens
of Atlanta, or Macon, or some of the officers of companies on their way to this
city, might, when troops are coming through Augusta, telegraph to some friend
here, stating what number of soldiers were coming, and what time to expect them.
By this means ample preparations might be made for providing refreshments
for the boys, and waste of articles and time often prevented.
We hope the subject will be attended to by our interior friends.
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Socks for the Volunteers.—We see it suggested that it would be well for
housewives and others to knit socks and forward to the volunteers.
It will not be long until cool weather, when woollen socks will be in
great demand. In fact, unless the
supply is larger than usual, our brave soldiers will suffer.
This should not be. Then let
mothers, wives, sisters, and sweethearts, knit socks for those in service.
They will do it gratuitously, and well!—Charleston Mercury, July 11.
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Summary: Article
on Southern literature from the Southern Christian Advocate.
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Negro Patriotism.—There is a negro man in the town of Greenwood, who
goes by the name of “Free Jim;” he is a slave, however, and he came by the
name of “Free Jim,” as his master told him some time since that as he had
worked well and faithful for him, he might use his own time in making a living
for himself until his services should be required again.
Jim has bought a negro or two, owns a few horses, wagons, &c., and
being anxious to do something for the war, proposed to the volunteers about to
leave here in Don Russel’s regiment, to go with them; but his master would not
let him go. Jim then said that he
would tender his wagons, hacks, and teams for their use, and give the boys a
rousing supper the other night. Some
forty or fifty partook of an elegant supper, all the free gift of a negro, who
is overflowing with patriotism for the Southern cause.
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Special Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
June 10, 1861. }
. . . The military enthusiasm of our people is up to the
highest pitch, and the great danger now is that there will not be enough able
bodied men left behind for home protection.
Many of our ladies, however, are learning to shoot, and they may
be able to protect their brothers, husbands, and fathers, and perhaps sweet
hearts, who have not, as yet “voluntarily,”
made up their minds to set themselves up as targets for Yankee sharp-shooters to
practice on.
We have in our city a juvenile volunteer company, numbering some forty or
fifty, composed of youths between the age of twelve and eighteen.—They are
handsomely uniformed, and have been furnished with arms.
Their worthy Captain, Veal, has in a very short time taught them all
sorts of military steps and maneuvers, and clearly demonstrated that, in
military matters at least, he is no calf, notwithstanding the affinity to
that animal his name would imply. It
is really a very handsome, well-drilled company, and reflects credit on our city
as well as its gallant Captain. Companies
of this sort, if formed in all our towns and cities, might become a strong arm
of defence in sudden emergencies at home. . . .
Etowah.
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Tableaux and
Concert!
Some Ladies of
Will give a
Concert,
Interspersed with
Beautiful
Tableaux,
on
Thursday, the 25th
of July.
at the
Poythressville
Near McBean Station, on the Augusta and Savannah Railroad, commencing at 8 o’clock, P. M.
Price of Admission 50 Cts.; Children 25 Cts.
Many of the first Musicians in the country, both Vocal and Instrumental,
will be in attendance, and when we add that the object of the Concert is to
raise funds to clothe our Georgia Volunteers, who are now in the field defending
our homes and firesides, a full audience is expected.
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Sick Tents.
Among the many handsome things done by the indefatigable and
self-sacrificing ladies of this city, none is worthy of more praise than the
making of two commodious tents for the sick and wounded.
These have been sent on to the Oglethrope Infantry, by the fair friends
who manufactured them, and will doubtless be most welcome with the members of
that gallant corps. When we consider
the moderate sum at which these may be manufactured and furnished with all
necessary comforts for the sick, (only about $100 for the two,) we should think
that means might be provided for supplying them to other companies.
Almost the entire cost of those tents, was paid by a lady of this city,
whose liberality is only equalled by her patriotism.
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Blankets for the Soldiers!
There is a certainty that the supply of blankets in the Northern cities
and towns is exhausted, and that the woolen mills in the Southern Confederacy
will be unable to supply the great demand of the ensuing twelve months.
In view of these facts, now is the time to be casting about to furnish
our brave volunteers with this indispensable article when cold weather shall set
in. How shall it be done?
The Iredell (N. C.) Express answers in this way:
Every family in the South, the wealthy especially, have more or less
blankets; let these be appropriated by sale or donation for the soldiers, and
families supply themselves with comforters, which can be made of cotton
and any kind of thin material, for which there is abundance of time till cold
weather. The “comforter” is an
admirable covering, nothing can be better, and the South supplies the very
article of which to manufacture them to any extent, and any little girl can put
them together, the cost being one-fourth that of blankets.
But the blanket is better suited for the use of the soldier, because when
wet it is not so heavy and can be dried much easier.
Let families in the South attest to this important matter in due time,
for we know of no other method by which blankets can be procured.
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Woollen Goods.
We have several specimens of woollen goods, received from the Crenshaw
Woollen Mills, at
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[Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.]
Ladies’ Concert
at
Mr. Editor: Pursuant to
notice the ladies’ concert in aid of the Burke Volunteers in the field, came
off at this place on the evening of the 4th of July.
A large, intelligent, and appreciative audience assembled on the
occasion, composed of a considerable proportion of the fashion and elite of
Burke county. The spacious Court
Room was full to overflowing, and the vast auditory entertained and delighted
for over two hours by a variety of music, the execution of which reflected great
credit upon the Ladies engaged in the concert.
When it is remembered that this was an amateur performance, and prompted
only by the patriotic object indicated, too much cannot be said in praise of its
fair projector, and those by whom she was so admirably sustained. . .
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Concert Hall!
Thursday Evening,
July 18!
Grand Concert
Will be given
To-Night by the
Confederate
Philharmonic Society
For the Benefit of
the
Walker Light
Infantry,
Now in the Field,
And in Want of
Clothing!
A New Concerted
Piece of National
Airs, arranged by
a Lady of
this city, will be
presented.
Programme:
Part I.
1. Vepres
Siciliennes—a Concertante Duo-Piano and Violin.
2. Music,
Moonlight, Love and Flowers—Vocal Duett.
3. Thee along
Adoring—(Favorita)—Vocal Duett.
4. Ah, could I
teach the Nightingale—Vocal Duett.
5. Ever of
thee—Solo.
6. The Heart
Bowed Down—Solo......................................................Balfe.
7.
Part II.
1. Gems from Il
Travatore—(by request)—Violin and Piano.
2. Oh, as Fair
as Poets dreaming—Lucretia Borgia.
3. Song from
Fille du Regiment—solo—Hugenots.
4. Caprice
Fantasie—Traviata—Favorite Instrumental Solo.
5. Anvil
Chorus—Vocal Trio.
6. Deh! non
voler castrigeu.
7. A pot-pourri
of the National Airs of France, England and the Confederate States—arranged by
a member of the Confederate Philharmonic Association, and dedicated to the
Military Companies of Augusta, performed on 12 or 14 Instruments, with
appropriate National Flags.
Tickets 50 cents. Doors open
at 7½--performance to commence at 8 o’clock.
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The Field Pea.
Mr. Editor:--I have chosen to write a short chapter on the field pea this
morning, from the fact that its value is much underrated generally.
There are about five kinds cultivated in this part of the State, known as
the stock peas, and known by the following names:
The Black Pea, the Cow Pea, the Tory, the Georgia or White Pea, and the
Poor Man’s Relief Pea.
A good method for planting the pea is to open a furrow with a bull-tongue
plow in the centre between corn rows; drop the peas in, fifteen in a place,
thirty inches apart, and cover them with a wooden harrow.
The corn rows should be plowed out immediately before planting the peas,
and they should then be planted between the first and fifteenth of June, in the
latitude of
In order to get a good yield of corn and peas on the same land, the corn
should be at least eighteen inches in height at the time of planting the peas,
and not more than two and a half feet.
Where the object is to plant for fattening stock, the Cow Pea is,
perhaps, as good a kind as any; but when the object is to keep stock during the
winter, the Tory and Black Peas are preferable.
On rich and lively lands the Pea succeeds well sown broadcast at the
rates of a half bushel per acre, and plowed in the last time the corn is plowed.
But on heavy soil, which runs together close after rain this plan often
fails. In rich land, the corn rows
should be about four feet apart, in order to make a good yield of corn and peas;
in poor land the rows should be about five and a half feet.
The corn in the wide rows will need one plowing after planting the peas;
the narrow rows will not need it if cultivated well early in the season.
Three hands can plant ten acres per day as directed, at an aggregate cost
of eight dollars, seed, and labour. The
ten acres will make an average yield of seventy bushels, leaving sixty-two
bushels of peas as a nett profit for three days’ work.
From many years experience in the use of the pea to fatten pork and beef,
I think I can safely state that a bushel of peas is worth as much as a bushel of
corn for these purposes, and, if so, a day’s labour at making peas may
commonly be estimated at about twenty dollars profit.
Estimate a day’s labour at about one dollar, and seed peas at one
dollar and fifty cents per bushel, and we then raise the peas at ten cents a
bushel, or about that amount.
Peas keep and fatten all kinds of stock well when they are sound, and the
stock has free access to water. They
sometimes kill stock when there are a great many rotten ones in the field.
It is not best to fatten young hogs on peas or anything else, unless the
owner expects to kill them that season, or to keep them all the time.
I earnestly desire that every farmer in the cotton latitudes shall take
into consideration the following item in regard to peas:
That five bushels of peas can be raised with the same labour as one of
corn, and for many purposes are worth as much per bushel; that a hand earns
twenty dollars per day in making them; that they are a renovator of the soil;
that they are nourishing diet for negroes, and keep all kinds of stock well, and
that every farmer can save near one-half the value of the pork and beef needed
for his family annually, by planting all his corn in peas as here directed and
fattening the stock on them, and by so doing, every farmer in the State of
Mississippi can add much to individual independence, and save millions of
dollars to his State.
Samuel Johnson.
[Southern Rural Gentleman.
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The
They have been constantly exercising on horseback and on foot, with
pistol, shot gun and rifle, and have attained such perfection that we doubt if
there is a better drilled company in the country.
Each one is almost a Boone with her rifle, and an Amazon in her
equestrian skill. We have heard that
one lady, (our informant, Gen. T. C. McMackin, could not give us her name,) in
shooting at a cross mark, one hundred yards distant, with a rifle, struck the
centre five times and broke it three times out of eight shots, fired in
succession. She had a rest. If any
State can beat this, we should like to see it done.
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Special Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Messrs. Editors: The ladies
of Jasper have been busily engaged since the organization of the relief society
in equipping the Jasper Light Infantry for the battle field.
They have made all their tents and their entire dress uniform, besides
other garments which a soldier needs. Each
one seems eager to aid and assist in the patriotic effort.
Failing to procure flannel a desirable color, two ladies, Mrs. Hutchinson
and Clark, came forward and offered to dye the white flannel a suitable color.
They did so, and they really deserve credit.
It never could have been detected as home dye.
We have many such ladies among us. The
society meets three times during the week, and sometimes every day, for they are
daily receiving donations from their country friends.
There are ladies in the country who have liberally given of domestic
cloth. At one time, Mrs. Mary Banks
brought in twenty yards of cloth, besides drawers and socks, which we find to be
very acceptable. We have already
enough to supply our present company with one pair apiece, and will soon begin
to furnish our company, which is now in service in Virginia, in the 4th
Regiment, with everything for their comfort.
The patriotism of our ladies is not only manifested in their words, but
in their willingness to leave household duties undone, if need be, and engage
cheerfully with heart and hand in the work.
We are not behind any county in this cause, for our ladies will work
until they are satisfied there is not one soldier from Jasper but who is well
furnished with clothing. The
President, and other officers in the Society, will never fail to be true to
their duty; they have firmness and decision sufficient to undertake and execute
anything devolving upon them. Many of our ladies have given up their
all—perhaps a loved companion, or an only son, at their country’s call,
praying Heaven’s blessings to attend them; and are now encouraging those left
to go.
Capt.
The Governor’s Horse Guards, from Milledgeville, spent Sunday night in
camp with the Jasper Light Infantry. They
were received by the people with great enthusiasm.
The ladies presented them with numbers of bouquets.
It is a fine company of soldiers, and will, no doubt, be faithful in the
conflict. They took leave early
Monday for
Lelia.
P.S.—Since the above was written, Capt.
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From the
Substitutes for
Quinine.
Quinine is, after all, not as scarce as our friends of the North would
have it in the South. From all the
Southern States we hear of late supplies, and without extraordinary sickness,
both in camps and through the country, there will be found enough even for those
who believe in drugging patients by the wholesale.
It is, nevertheless, interesting to learn the uses and value of any
substitute or alternative, and we accordingly invite attention to the following
communication from the
Editor Pee
Thoroughworth (Empatorium Porfoliatum) is known also by the following
names: Thoroughstem, Cropsworth,
Bonesett, and Indian Sage.—The first of these names Thoroughstem, has been
imposed upon it from the peculiar structure of the leaves which are opposite,
and appear as though the stem was thrust through them.
This plant flourishes in wet meadows, and other moist places.
The stalk rises from two to four feet.
The flowers are white, and appear in July and August.
The leaves at each joint are horizontal, saw-edged and rough, from three
to four inches long, and about one inch broad at the base, gradually lessening
to a very acute point, of a dark green color.
This plant possesses very active powers, and during my practice I have
used it with uncommon advantage in intermittent, remittents, and other diseases
of debility. Its medical properties
are, emetic, cathartic, diapboretic and tonic.
When used in the form of a warm decoction, a handful of the herb boiled
in a quart of water, a wine glass full every two hours, has proved peculiarly
beneficial in fevers, by exciting a copious perspiration.
In doses oftener repeated, say every ten or fifteen minutes, it acts as
an emetic.
The dried leaves in powder, in doses of twelve to twenty grains, operate
gently on the bowels; by adding a little Epsom salts to the decoction, makes an
excellent cathartic. The flowers, as
a tonic bitter, are deemed equal to the bark of the Dogwood, and is a good
substitute for quinine in these scarce times.
A wine glass of the juice of the green herb drank every hour, is
celebrated as a certain cure for the bite of a rattlesnake.
The bruised leaves should be applied to the part.
S.
The plant above mentioned has long been known and esteemed in many
portions of our State. The Dogwood (Cornus Florida) has also been substituted or preferred in some
sections for autumnal and intermittent fevers.
We believe with many observers that the Materia Medica of any well
marked and defined region of country, has ample remedies for all the diseases of
that region, and many believe that diseases would not be more frequent or fatal
even under a diminished supply of medicines.
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Candy Manufactory.
Messrs. Kinsman & Bro., of Charleston, are manufacturing a great
variety of fancy confectionary—such as gum drops, gum sticks, marshmallon
drops, marshmallon paste, cream chocolate drops, jelly gum drops, &c.
Thus, even in the luxuries of life, our people will soon be independent
of the North.
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Ladies in Camp.
A correspondent of the
I mentioned, a few days since, the appearance of a new feature of
military life in one of the Louisiana Regiments.
Many of the officers and some of the men brought their wives with them,
and as they first appeared jaded, dusty and bedraggled, among men as dusty and
bedraggled as themselves, I must confess I was in doubt whether they would
constitute a valuable addition to the service.
But, while at Fairfax Station yesterday, I visited the encampment of Col.
Seymour, and must confess that to a great extent my doubts have been removed.
Many of the officers have their wives with them.
Their tents gave unmistakable evidences of care and taste.
The grounds of the encampment are arranged with a more decided reference
to appearances. The men all gave
evidence of a consciousness that women were about; all were as nearly in full
dress as their wardrobes permitted; all who came upon the parade have their hair
combed; and I am very sure that in that case there was more of physical comfort
and convenience than in any others of the army.
If there were much marching, transportation would be difficult, and to
remain there might be inconvenience to themselves and great inconvenience to
others; but in an army as nearly stationary as this has been, the inconveniences
of their presence are not considerable, while in other respects, and I say it as
an economist and without the slightest feeling of gallantry, their influence is
of decided service to the soldier.
It might be supposed that in case of a fight their sympathies and fears
would occasion trouble, but this was not the case, in one instance at least.
One of the lieutenants mentioned, that upon the occasion of an alarm the
night before, his wife declined to get up, as he was being armed for the
encounter, upon the ground that if she should, she did not know what better
place to go to, and an hour afterwards, when the alarm proved to be false, and
he went back, she was sound asleep.
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Save Your Coffee Grounds.
The price of coffee is waking up some of the lovers of the beverage to
the subject of future supplies. The
prospect is that there will be but small additions to the present stock in the
South, for a long time to come; therefore, any suggestion is valuable showing
how to make it. A practical man
suggests to us that by saving our coffee grounds, drying them, and grinding them
over again for use a second time, they will be made serviceable for a second
decoction. He says that coffee
grounds are a regular article of purchase and sale in the large cities of the
North. The large hotels have
standing contracts for them, and make quite a saving in this way.
As coffee is usually ground and boiled among our people, it is possible
that not much more than half the strength is extracted.
Let us borrow a useful hint from the thrifty people of the North.
Certainly “it is lawful to be taught by the enemy.”
Many such things can be learned from them to our profit.
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
The Ladies of
Putnam.
Eatonton, July 19.
Mr. Editor: It may not be
uninteresting, now that military affairs “rule the hour,” to give a
“status” of things in old Putnam. . . Our ladies, too have not been tardy
during this time, which dictates action, but have cooperated cheerfully
and voluntarily in the good cause. On
the 28th of May, the ladies of Eatonton and Putnam county, banded
themselves in an association, called the Soldiers’ Relief Society of Putnam
county. . . This Society has equipped two large companies with necessary
clothing, consisting of jackets, pants, flannel and cotton shirts, haversacks,
havelocks, &c. The members of
this Society have completed, since the 1st of June, about 800
garments; yet their fervor and industry still continues.
The ladies of Putnam have determined to make Mr. Lincoln’s
“blockade” of “none effect,” for some of them have spun thread, woven
the cloth, with which they have made suits for their soldier friends in
Virginia. Our motto shall be,
“Semper paratus.”
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Special
Correspondence of the Constitutionalist.
Old
Washington, Co., July 20th, 1861.
In these exciting times it is a natural duty that the ladies should lend
an aiding hand, and truly they have done great good in the cause.
They have, in several parts of this county, formed societies, and have
made, and are making daily, uniforms for the volunteers.
The ladies in the vicinity of Warthen’s store, Washington Co., have
organized [a] socicety [sic], called “The Volunteer’s Aid.” . . .Since the
organization, the ladies have made 90 jackets, 100 pair pants, knit 100 pair
sacks, besides a large amount of under clothing. . .
A Soldier.
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Summary: Benefit
for Ladies’ Volunteer Association—“Hamlet” by Dr. Couturier, of
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Summary: Public
initiation of a member of the Sons of Malta, to benefit our soldiers in the
field. “Persons of excessive
nervous temperament, and children easily frightened, are requested not to
attend.”
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Army Shirts!
Just Finished up
and Ready for Delivery,
250 Plaid Woolen
Fatigue Shirts
For Soldiers, at
Hersey’s,
Opposite the Southern States Hotel.
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Help for the Wounded.
We have been requested by the President of the Ladies’ Volunteer
Association of Richmond County, to request our citizens to send to Masonic Hall
during Thursday, (to-morrow,) all the shirts, drawers, socks, old linen of any
kind, and old table cloths, that can be spared.
These articles are wanted for the sick and wounded soldiers, and such as
can be spared should be cheerfully contributed, as they will be of great service
for the purposes to which they are applied.
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From the Florida
Home Companion.
What Volunteers
Want for Service.
Officers’ messes should consist of the Company officers—four persons.
The Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Adjutant and Sergeant Major, with
the Commissary, Quartermaster, Surgeon, Assistant Surgeon and Chaplain, could
easily arrange two messes.
Messes of privates and non-commissioned officers should number six
persons, for obvious reasons, so that the details for guard duty would always
leave four in charge of the tent.
Articles wanted for a mess of six: Two
champagne baskets, covered with coarse canvas, with two leather straps with
buckles, six tin plates, six tin cups, six knives and forks, six bags for sugar,
coffee, salt, &c., to hold from half a gallon to one gallon, one large size
camp kettle, one iron pot, one bake oven, one frying pan, one water bucket, one
lantern, one coffee mill, six spoons, one tin salt box, one tin pepper box, two
butcher knives, two kitchen spoons, two tin dippers, one tea pot, one coffee
kettle.
Officers quarters should be provided with camp stools, and a table for
the convenience of writing, so that the privates could have a chance of writing
letters, &c. Each officer should
provide himself a water proof covering, to wrap round his bedding.
Soldiers should each have two serviceable suits of clothes, and not less
than four colored shirts. They
should also be provided with two gray blankets, weighting seven pounds to the
pair, one of which should be lined with brown drilling, which weighs four or
five ounces, and doubles the warmth.
A proper knapsack, which is the soldier’s trunk, should be provided.
If possible, each soldier should have a light india rubber blanket.
This will always ensure a dry bed, though a hard one to line on.
Every two hundred men should have a washing machine.
I have collected these requirements for camp or garrison duty from the
best authorities, hoping they may be of service to my fellow soldiers.
A. G. Summer,
Lieutenant Hammock Guard.
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Flags! Flags!
Having just received a supply of fine French material, I am prepared to furnish, at short notice,
Confederate Flags
Of all sizes, such as are used by Military Companies, as well as on house tops, or polls [sic]. Also,
Streamers,
Revenue Flags, Pennants, State Flags, Signals, Confederate
Jacks, and Flags of all Nations.
J. B. Platt,
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We clip the following paragraphs from the
Home Made Blanket.—We have seen a magnificent home-spun blanket,
manufactured by Mrs. Frank M. David, of
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Pipes.—Smokers hereabouts are not likely to suffer for the want of
pipes, if we may judge by a supply of some thirty-five dozen of District
manufacture, taken in trade a few days ago by a merchant of this place.
The old soul who brought them said there was “plenty more could be got
where they come from.” She makes a
dozen or so a day to fill up time. And
capital pipes they are.
Edgefield Advertiser.
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Winter Clothing for Our Soldiers.
The question of supplying our troops with winter clothing is beginning to
attract considerable attention. It
is now evident that the South must depend mainly on herself for clothing
material during this war. Her
magnificent crops will supply a large surplus of breadstuffs and food, above the
demand for consumption at home. But
the blockade of our ports may continue up to the season when our volunteers in
the field will require heavy woolen goods to protect them against the inclemency
of winter.
Every loom in the Confederate States ought to be busy, to supply this
necessary demand. We should not
suffer the shame and disgrace of seeing these brave men subjected to suffering,
from want of foresight, energy, and patriotism on the part of those who remain
at home. We can work for our country
as well at the plow handle and at the loom as in the tented field.
Our woolen factories are too few to depend upon them for the fabrics that
will be necessary to supply the demands that are now near at hand.
Every private loom and every fair hand that can direct, should now ply
with unceasing care until we are satisfied that there is not a soldier unclad
among our gallant men. It is an act
of patriotism which may be done, in main part, by our fair countrywomen, that we
are sure they will not neglect, when their attention is properly directed to it.
The efficiency, nay the safety, of our army may depend upon it.
The lady who furnishes the largest quantity of jeans and linseys for
service this year, is entitled to a gold medal commemorating her patriotism.
We would suggest that such a testimonial be offered by the merchants of
our city, to the lady who brings to the market the largest quantity of of [sic]
serviceable goods for winter clothing. On
no account ought this matter to be neglected by those who have the material and
the machinery.—Nashville Union.
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Summary: Report
of