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(Written for the Georgia Weeklj ) 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.