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WAS, SONG.
Onr country the foemau invades,
Our forts, our homes he storms 1 <
Shall we trust to vain paradeaT
0, no I ya brave, to arms I
To Arn*l toArmgl tqArtnsl
:. Xp-S»oe%te prut* I .
Shall w« linger here in ease, **■•*■**
Out of dinger free from harms,
While our flag floats in the breeze,
And our country calls to arms ?
To Arms I to A«nsl to *Arnnl-
Ye Southern son* to arms 1
Its daughters would us spurn,.. . . ,
In the midst of vain alarms,
While their hearts so nobly burn
For their country and her arms.
To Arms! to Arms I to Arms I
Ye Southern sons to arms I
While our brothers on onr coasts,
So boldly Sumter storm,
Shall we trust to idle boasts,
But never rush to arms 1
To Arms! to Armsl to Arms 1
Ye Southern sons to arms 1
Terrs*.
A eeminescence.
A CHAPTER TOR THS TOCSO.
My earliest recollections were, that
I was a little girl of only a few sum
mers, with a kind and indulgent father,
and an affectionate mother, such as
many of you are now blessed with.
A happier child than I was, you
never see, for I was too young to at
tempt to unravel the mysteries of the
future, and to endeavor to find out
what evil was veiled and in store for
me. No ; such thoughts troubled not
my young heart—consequently life
with me then was all sunshine —and I
enjoyed a happiness that only child
hood knows. But—Ah! too soon was
my sky to be clouded. He who gave
had power also to take away, and first
claimed my fond mother , ere I was
old enough to appreciate her real
worth; but not too young, however,
to love her most dearly, and to feel as
if life to me without her would be a
mere blank. But still, the affection
of husband and children was insuffi
cient to retain her when God had de
creed otherwise.
0, how hard it was for me to real
ize that my mother was still in death,
and I should no more hear her gentle
voice, which I never heard except in (
accents of kindness. Often on awak
-ing in the mormag, ******
would be of her, and I would find my
self making this inquiry on my mind,
“is m y mother really dead, or have
I had a feverish troubled dream ?
What anguish would come over my
little heart when I looked around this
happy hearthstone and saw the vacant
arm-chair, and when I missed the soft
sweet chord in the music, and when I
saw it was too true, there was an ach
ing void within my own little heart
that the world could never fill.
A few short months after this I lost
a sweet little baby brother, the idol of
the household.
“ Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The tender bud to [leaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.”
Time, for a while wore heavily
away, but fortunately for us grief
cannot last forever and with the young
particularly. In a few years I became
a happy little girl again. My father
was of happy, joyous temperament and
did everything to enhance our happi
ness often joining in our sports and
revels accompanying us in little ex
cursions of pleasure, all of which made
our sorrows less, and life again seem
ed cheerful. Years flew by with the
rapidity of lightning, I then left the
Beenes of my childhood, and went to a
neighboring village to school. After
the lapse of two short and pleasant
years, a messenger come for me, say
ing that my father was dangerously
ill. I immediately obeyed the sum
mons ; and arrived only in time to see
him a sufferer until hope ceased. The
Angel of Death had again entered the
household, and now claimed onr all.
Our precious father , he to whom we
looked for advice and protection. But
he was gone—and it is impos-ible for
man to ward the blow that falls from
Heaven. 0, the bitterness of that
hour, who can tell ? None but the be
reaved orphan who has felt the same.
My cup of sorrow was then full to
overflowing. Kind and affectionate
brothers and sisters endeavored to
console me and my grief-stricken
spirit, '‘but the heart knoweth its
oWn bitterness,” my child-heart was
near being crusßfed. How long and
steadily did I gaze on that placid
sweet face, as it now Jay cold in death,'
as if to ciftch a sweet accent .from
those ashen lips—but nay—the en?
dearing pet names that I had so often'
heard from those lips in by-gome days,*
were to sound in my ears no more. I
should have no father to kiss away the
briny tear, made to flow by a real or
imaginary wrong which had been done
me. 1 felt as if I was spell-bound
and could look at that face forever—
but this could not be, however shock
ing to our feelings—-that manly form
had to be consigned to tbe lonely
charnel home, the recess of the dead—
forever shuf. out Xr°m v thp loved ones
left behind.
Friends dispersed, none were left
behind save a few of our immediate
family. A few days after tny father
was laid in the cold and silent grave,
a feeling of unusual gloom and mel
ancholy came over my spirit, I strolled
out alone, and went to the family
burying-ground. I drew near the
grave of him who had been so recently
taken from us. The ways of Provi
dence I knew were just, but to me, as
young as I then was, there was some
thing very mysterious in this dispen
sation.
It was a bright April morning, such
as we see this morning. The forest
was mantled with a beautiful green
foilage—the morning breeze was red
olent with the perfume of the early
spring flowers, the birds were caroling
their sweetest and gayest notes, in
deed all nature seemed to be clothed
in the brightest attire, and all seemed
cheerful and happy—all of which ap
peared to be mocking at my grief. I
stood alone by the grave of my dear
father , and my heart seemed ready to
bereft in twain. I felt as if I had
no one to soothe life’s sorrows or even
sympathize with me ; just then a lonely
dove came up, and, resting on the
boughs of a spreading oak near me,
she commenced her melancholy coo
jng—to my lacerated heart it seemed
to be a healing balm—l felt as If I
had found one little heart that beat in
unison with mine, although it was
I only a little bird, it seemed to have
an innate feeling of sympathy. From
this simple fact, although twenty-one
years have passed by, I now feel an
attachment for the dove that I can
have for no other bird, and I never
hear their lonely wail, but my mind
reverts at once to the time of which
I have spoken. While I yet lingered
over that grave, my grief was greatly
mitigated by this thought, that my
father had never received a harsh
word from my lips—neither had I
f<ever wilfully deceiveJihim. norl could
II Tememfeer e **»
him, after I ffas*old eftought tojknow
•right from wrong.
Just one short year from this time
I lost a lovely sister; she was cut off
in the bloom of youth, at the age of
sixteen, and like a blighted lilly filled
a premature grave.
Time now sped swiftly on. Ere
long I found that life was a reality. I
had many bright dreams of future
happiness, but those Arcadian dreams
have never yet been fully realized.
I admit that the hand of Time has
dealt lightly with me, and I feel as if
I have been greatly blessed in many
respects, for which I trust I feel truly
thankful. Notwithstanding I was be
reft of my parents in early life, my
lot was cast heneath the roof of other
kind friends who failed not to do their
whole duty toward the orphan girl.
Little more speedily now did years
roll on, and ere I was aware of it, I
hand attained my seventeenth year,
and was soon to go forth and fill wo
man’s mission. What a responsibility!
And O, liow inadequate I felt for the
task, and how keenly I then felt the
need of a mother. How much I
needed her maturer advice. Although
I am now a mother myself, and happy
faces have sprung up around me, I
often feel as if I needed the admoni
tions and guidance of a mother.
In conclusion, then, my dear young
friends, let me —one who has keenly
felt her loss—tell you, if you have pa
rents, value them above all other gifts
that Heaven can bestow. Be sure
that you highly appreciate every word
they utter—regard them as “ apples
of gold set in pictures of silver,” never
letting a harsh word escape your lips
in reply to their kind remonstrances —
for should death deprive you of them,
those words will “ bite like a serpent,
and sting like an adder.” Think, too,
for a moment, how grating to a par
ents feelings it must be to have an
ungrateful child. How much truth in
the sentiment of a great writer when
he said:
« How sharper tb*n.» serpent’s tooth 'tie
To hare a thankless child.”
Let me then advise you to remem
ber well the commandment which
says: “ Honor thy father and thy
mother.” I assure you that ingrati
tude is a crime from which your spir
its should ever recoil.
/These are your golden days, you
should value youth with its enjoyments
and privileges, for it is emphatically
*se oasis in the life of smrj ©no, if
tie could but believe it
THE GEORGIA WEEKLY.
I would not for a moment with to
blight your hopes for th« future, and
mar your happiness by telling you
that these are your happiest days, and
you need not look for brighter, for it
is even so. I would wish that you
might,q*y«£. know aught jjUfl
nor the hand of adversity,, heverfey
her withering hand upon you. Yes,,
fain would I strew your path through
life with many sweet and thornless
flowers. Uut yet there are adversi
ties to be met by all, and it is impos
sible for the wishes of friends or the
hand of affection to avert the blow.—
This being true, the best advice I can
give you is, to view life as a reality,
not as an over-wrought tale, such as
you find in works of fiction. That it
is a reality, and prepare yourself for
whatever reserves may come. Allow
not the false glowing charms of earth
to allure you into the belief that hap
piness alone is found in affluence or in
a very exalted position in life. This
is not the case; all happiniJt* ill this
life is evanescent and fleeting—true
happiness is found only in content
ment. Endeavor, then, to cultivate a
spirit of contentment, however lia
ble your condition in life may be,*.i:y
to be satisfied, and if you are, and
strive to fill your place well, hap
piness is yours. I mean such as earth
can give. But remember that there is
a little jewel within, called the soul.
Should you value your eternal happi
ness, this must not be neglected, or it
will become tarnished, and will even
tually sink you into a world of suffer
ing and woe. But Heaven forbid that
this should ever be the case with any
one of you. Whatever *sphefo you
fill in the arena of life, may jjpu never
be so forgetful of your soul’slbest in
terest. May that gem be pure
and bright, and prepared a
place in the Savior’s crown.
Ob, cast thou hot
Affection from thee ! In this bitter world,
Hold to thy heart that only treasurs f»=t,
\Vatch—guar<l it—suffer not a breath to die,
The bright nem'e purity.
Amicus.
Greenville, April 22, 1861.
THE POWER OF FASRION.
What a great influence fashion has
over the people. Wherever you go,
about the first questions are, What
are the fashions for this season ?
What is the fashion Jay bonnets ?
file
style of trimming ? What is the fash
ion for everything ?”
A merchant might as profitably em
ploy his time in trying to turn the
course of a river, as his eloquence in
endeavoring to sell anything once put
under the ban of fashion. No matter
how becoming it had been considered
only a few weeks before, whatever
may be its merits of elegance, art, or
costliness; however, much human
brain and hands have labored to make
it a combination of utlity and beauty,
it is now a sunken, degraded thing,
despised by ladies, and scorned by
men, barely tolerated by the necessity
of poverty.
I remember I once read a piece by
Florence, the Fashion-Hunter. She
doubted whether Eve ever wore twice
the same pattern of fig-leaves, while
Adam searched the garden through,
to diversify the colors of his vegetable
pants. I have no doubt it is so, if
she was as eager for fashions as the
people of the present day; I mean
mostly girls of my own age—how
eagerly do we watch the arrival of
every load of new goods, and then
we are off to the store to see if
the hats have come—and their shape
—and in what they are mostly
trimmed. Such is power of fashion.
Who ever admired the Quaker bon
nets? Not many, I think; but still
they are fashionable and must be ad
mired.
I very well remember the first one
that I ever saw; we then ridiculed the
idea of ever wearing one, but now ev
erybody has one and thinks them beau
ful, those that are without them, are
entirely out of the fashion. I believe
that the latest fashion for the young
men, is for them to join Col. Howard’s
company, and have a gray suit of
Georgia-made jeans, trimmed with
red stripes and brass buttons. Such
is a fashion that all the young men
should follow. - Alice.
Greenville Maeonie Female College.
Old Bundy lived in Alleghany
County, and being down in the city,
someone said to him: “It is quite a
mountainous country you lire in, Mr.
Bundy, is it not ?”
“ Well, no,” said the old man, “it
ain’t exactly mountainous, but it’s
rayther & hilltanous country, that’s a
fact.” j
After indulging in experimental
freedom in Buffalo for two years, a
fugitive slave recently voluntarily re
turned, ragged, half standi, and dis
guised, to mis master in Virginia.
B>{ft ffitwfia" flfctfcltj;,
’ EDnSuA Y? MAY T
PATRIOTISM OF MERRIWETHER.
On Wednesday last the Mountain
Hangers, having encamped near
Greenville on Tuesday night, marched
into Greenville, escorted by the Mer
riwether Woluntecrs, and citizens
generally.
The Rangers were welcomed to the
hospitalities of Greenville by Mr. W.
11. Peck, on the part of the citizens,
assembled on the Court House Square;
and then escorted to the grove in the
rear of the Baptist Church, where a
meeting was organized, with Mr.
Henry R. Harris as Chairman and
Mr. W. H. Peck as Secretary.
The Chairman then stated the ob
ject of the meeting, whbh was to
raise men and money to represent
Merriwether in the great struggle now
f;oing pn for Southern Independence,
lis speech was brilliant and effective,
and received with great applause.—
Capt. Walton Ector then followed
and stated that he desired to raise a
company for immediate service. He
was succeeded by Col. C. W. Howard,
who asserted his desire to serve his
country in any capacity, whether as
Captain or rear private. Messrs. E.
C. Mobley, 0. Warner, G. A. Hall
and Judge J. J. Hussey, each spoke
feelingly and eloquently for the cause,
and the latter declared his readiness
to use his whole fortune, if necessary,
to support such families as might
greatly miss their fathers, husbands or
brothers, when called to Avar. The
same declaration was made by Mr 11.
R. Harris, the Chairman, and by
many other prominent ffitisens. A
few remarks were made by the Secre
tary, and the Chairman addressed the
patriotic ladies assembled, applauding
and thanking them for their support.
Capt. Gus. Hoavard, of the Moun
tain Hangers was then called upon
the platform, and responded in a brief
but effective address.
During this time the enrollment of
volunteers was going on in the three
companies, and collections of money
"were rapidly made. Over $1,200
were subscribed.
The tneeting*then adjourned and
the Rangers were regaled
with an excellent dinner at Judge
Howard’s Hotel—the Merriwether
Volunteers and citizens generally
participating.
After dinner a meeting of the
Echols Guards Avas held in the Court
House and an election of officers
entered into. The election resulted
as is reported in another part of this
paper.
Col. C. W. Hoavard, having been
unanimously elected Captain, presided
over tho meeting, and immediately
after its adjournment left for Mil
ledgeville, to offer the services of his
company to Goal Broavn. Ilis com
pany, which continues to swell in
numbers, Aras accepted, and will pro
bably be in the field Avithin ten days.
Let no man, hereafter, dare to ask
why Merriwether is unrepresented in
the contest. Within less than tAvo
weeks she has raised tAvo, probably
three; companies of strong and brave
men, every man of Avhom is resolved
to die, if needs be, for the honor and
glory of Merriwether. Since the
above was Avritten, Capt. Ector has
raised a full company.
Prior to the organization of these
companies, many Avarlike spirits of
our county volunteered in the compa
nies of other counties, and we hear
from them at Pensacola and elsewhere.
As stated elsewhere, though no con
certed action has been taken $3,000
have been already contributed; SI,OOO
for each company.
Come forward, men of Merriwether!
You who have means, aftd whose cir
cumstance deny you the glory and
privilege of fighting for your country,
be open-handed and prompt with your
purses. These patriots are going to
fight not only for their rights but for
yours. The richer a man is, the
more negroes he has, or the larger his
estate the more liberally should he
give of his abundance.
Volunteer, young men of Merri
wether ! Let every company that
leaves the county leave with a muster
roll as full a9 tbe law allows.
Special
As orders for the departure of the
Merriwether troops are daily expec
ted, we are authorized by the Com
mittee on Subscription Fund, to call
upon all who have subscribed to come
forward and make immediate payment.
Money may be paid at Messrs. Simon
ton & Ellis’s, or to any member of
the Fond Committee.
TROOPS FROM MERRIWETHER!
It is with feelings of pride for tho
patriotism and chivalry of our coun
ty that we announce that Merri
wether has two companies ready for
immediate service, and another filling
its nuvk .rapidly. The honor of .be
ing tho first at the call of our Gover
nor belongs MoiAitain Ran
gers, of Red Bone Precinct; com
manded by Capt. Gus Howard.—*
We have not, at hand, the muster
roll of this company; but our read
ers will remember that we published
forty of its names in our last issue.
The second company is commanded
by Col. C. W. Howard, and the Fol
loAving is its muster roll I
OFFICERS i
C. W. Howard, Captain.
H. E. Malone, Ist Lieutenant.
J. F. Jones, 2d “
E. C. Mobley, Ensign.
R. J. Trammell, Orderly Serg’t.
A. D. Craver, 2d “
B. K. Tucker, 3d “
T. W. Clements, 4th “
Wa. Hartnett, Ist Corporal.
J. P. Moors, 2d
J. E. Adams, 3d “
J. M. McGkhee, 4ih “
Hoavell E. Cobb, Secretary.
privates:
H. N. Herrenden,
C. C. Knowls,
J. 11. King,
J. Keeling,
F. M. Lofton,
O. P. Mathews,
J. W. Moreland,
J. P. Martin,
J. D. McGahee,
J. V. Moore,
R. C. McCrary,
J. E. Moore.
Win. Mann,
J. C. Mitcham,
J. 11. Massingill,
W. T. C. Pope,
W. E. Porch,
T. C. Render,
El. Sullivant,
Dr. J. F.Stinson, jr
H. 11. Suber,
J. 11. Williams,
J. C. Williams,
W. H. Willhite,
W. T. Watson.
A. D. Abrahams,
J. W. Abrahams,
W. B. Blalock,
L. P. Blunt,
C. F. Bonner,
B. S. Clements,
L. Cone,
S. Culpepper,
S. C. Edge,
J. W. Florence,
A. H. Freeman,
J. Freeman, Jr.,
J. J. Folds,
D. D. Folds,
J. W. Fuller,
R. Gammon,
Benj. Garrett,
Wm. Gloav,
J. P. Glass,
J. F. Goodman,
P. P. Grow,
W. H. C. Godbey,
Jacob Harris,
J. Y. Hall,
J. 11. Hodnett,
Although no concerted efforts have
been made, and but feAV of out citi
zens called upon to contribute toAvards
the object, the sum of $3,000 has
been collected and subscribed for the
benefit of the Merrhvether Compa
nies.
The Mountain Rangers and Echols
Guards expect to be called into active
service within ten days, and to form
part of the 3d Regiment, of the army
of Georgia—that Regiment being a
portion of the call for 5,000 troops.
We are informed by Col. C. W. llow
ard, who left Milledgeville on Friday
last, that from five to six companies
were offered per day, for immediate
service; and it is probable that the
Avhole quota of 5,000 troops is noAv
under arms.
There is, hoAvever, another call for
2,000 Georgians, to go to Virginia.
ggy On Thursday last a meeting
Avas held at Woodbury for the purpose
of raising men and means for the ac
tive-service companies of this county.
Several appropriate addresses were
made by Messrs. 11. R. Harris,
E. C. Moblfy, Capt. Ector and oth
ers; and both purposes of the meeting
were responded to in a patriotic and
liberal manner.
On Friday another meeting was
held at Jones’ Mills, for objects simi
lar to the above, and speeches were
made by Captain Ector, Dr. Dan
nelly, Judge Kendall and others.
We had not the fortune to hear the
speeches, but are informed by many,
who were present, that the address of
Judge F. Kendall was one of unu
sual eloquence and stirring appeal.
On Saturday a similar meeting was
held at Rocky Mount, Judge Obidiah
Warner in the Chair. Strong and
patriotic appeals were made by Judge
Warner, Capt. Ector and Dr. Dan
nelly.
These appeals were immediately
followed by the enrollment of volun
teers and liberal subscription of money.
In the afternoon of the same day,
another meeting was held at Luthers
ville, T. T. Duncan, Esq., in the
chair. Mr. Duncan, Dr. Dannelly
and Capt. Ector addressed tbe meet
ing. Here, also, both men and money
were liberally offered.
• There are now three companies
ready for immediate service in the no
ble old county of Merriwether.
flgy We call especial attention to
Capt. C. W. Howard’s notice for a
fifer. He desires a man of good fight
ing as well as blowing qualities.
ffgg- Mrs. Wm. Martin will please
accept the thanks of The Georgia
Weekly Offiee, to: her favor of a mag
nificent bouquet. May all her paths be
strewed with flowers.
MERRIWETHER VOLUHTEERS.
It is With great pleasure that we
are able to date that Capt. Walton
Ector has made up a company for
immediate service. Below will be
found a list of the officers chosen, at
the company meeting, held on Mon
day, in Greenville.
We Understand that our gallant
young friend, 3d Lieut. Jame6E. Mc-
Math, was elected, or offered the 2d
Lieutenantcy, but declined, as he pre
ferred a lower rank. May success at
tend the Merriwether Volunteers,
wherever they may go.
OFFICERS I
Walton Ector, Captain.
Thos. A. Reeves, Ist Lieutenant.
Wm. P. Clopton, 2d “
Jas. E. McMatii, Ensign.
Abraham Berringer, Ist Serg’t.
Henry L. Brittain, 2d “
Jos. A. Adair, 3d “
John T. Brantley, 4th “
Tiios. A. Caudle, Ist Corporal.
John A. Jones, 2d “
Wm. G. Briley, 3d “
Wm. T. llardaavay, 4th “
Jas. D. Gill, Musician.
J. D. Kessleberg, “
John D. Perkkrson, Col. Bearer.
Wm. A. Seay, Quarter-Master.
Wm. C. Crouch, Commissary.
PRIVATES .•
R. W. Meacham.
W. J. Moore,
A. D. McGahee,
Robt. Norris, ,
Alfred Norris,
B. F. Powell,
R. 11. Poage,
Wiley Perkins,
J. C. Phillips, Jr.
B. F. Rosser,
Wash. Robinson,
G. M. Roberts,
F. M. Stapp,
A. J; Smitn,
S. A. Stovall,
D. E. Smith,
J. B. Sasser,
J. M. Stuart,
E. N. Strozier,
F. M. Strickland,
It. F. Strickland,
T. A. S. Truitt,
A. Y. Thornton,
G. Upshaw,
M. E. Upshaw,
J. E. Walthall,
J. 11. C. Wilson,
M. A. Conner,
A. W. Argroves,
11. H. Argroves,
S. 11. Briley,
G. Brilev,
J. M. brooks,
J. C. Crouch,
It. A. Crouch,
A. J. Clark,
R. H. Cousins,
Geo. W. Duncan,
Wm. D. Davis,
J. M‘. Darden,
J. W. Darden,
G. W. Dickinson,
Alfred Granger,
W. J. Howard,
J. T. Ilorseley,
Marcus Ilcrf,
J. O. Jones,
J. J. Johnson,
M. A. Kelley,
T. B. Kelley,
J. G. W. Key,
W. T. KillgOre,
W. 11. Killgore,
J, B. Kenady,
F. E. Lewis,
V. P. Mtaks,
SSiT* We see by our exchanges, that
the free negroes of the North are vol
unteering, to fight the South, and that
the free negroes of the South are anx
ious to fight tho North. We think
the best use that can be made of these
warlike free darkies, is to set them
against each other and let them make
a Kilkenny cat fight of it. If the
whole free-higgef breed was extermi
nated Christendom would be the gainer.
We call attention to the ad
vertisement of the Montgomery A<2-
vertiser, of Montgomery, Ala.
For these exciting times it is a pa
per every tnan should have. It al
ways contains the latest news, and as
it reaches Greenville upon its day of
publication, coming directly from the
scat of Government, it is a luxury as
well as a necessity for every man who
desires to be early informed of wars,
sieges, politics, &c.
THE QUEEN *OF MAY,
Os the Greenville Masonic Female
College, will be Crowned, and a Con
cert given at the College Building, on
Thursday evening, at 8
2d. All friends of the College are
respectfully invited to - Mem
bers of the Satter Club, of LaGrange,
have kindly volunteered their valua
ble services for the occasion.
jigs?*Old Abe and his friend, James
Gordon Bennett, of the New York
Herald , were hanged and burned
in effigy in Greenville, in the public
square, last Wednesday. The spec
tators earnestly desired that the effigies
were the rascally originals, to which
we Say Amen.
Every company that leaves our
county will have a correspondent for
the Georgia Weekly. Thus our paper
will be most valuable to our citizens,
as we shall be kept thoroughly posted
as regards the health, welfare and
movements of our patriotic volunteers.
ggp By notice in column of Spe
pial Notices it will be seen that a
meeting of the Home Guards is called
for the 6 th.
We are indebted to Mr. R. T.
C. Tucker for several specimens of
this year’s Irish potatoes. » They
were large and well flavored, and we
yield him the palm for early potatoes.
jg@T Rev. J. K. Leak will preach
in the Methodist Church of Greenville,
on Sunday next, the sth inst.
jj@“ At this writing Capt. C. W.
Howard’s Company is camped at
the Camp Ground, near Warm Springs,
for the purpose of drilling.