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6 T.. T. HLOMR &C 0.7 rCELISHEES ASD PROPIUETOKS. "augusta, ga” JGXE 6, lm TERMS : One copy, one year, invariably in advance,....s3 00 “ “ six months “ “ * Single Copies c * s To Clubs.—To any person sending us a Club of 15, oue copy, one year, will be given. To Clubs of 20, or more The Baxkeb will be furnished at the rate of $2 50 per annum, In all cases the names must be furnished at the same time, and the cash must accompany each order. Dealers will be supplied on liberal terms. — ♦ /rg- All Communications, intended for publication must be directed to the Editor, Rev. A. J. Ryan ; and all Business Communications to the Publishers, L. T Blome & Cos., Augusta, Ge. A few Advertisements will bo received, and in serted on liberal terms. Agents for The Banner of the South : General Traveling Agents.— Capt M. J. O CONNOR Lieut. W. A. WRIGHT, E. F. SAMUELS and W. B. FITZGERALD. Charleston, S. C,—EDW. LEE, and Copt. JAMES ARMSTRONG. Savannah, Ga.—E. M. CONNER. Macon, Ga.—C. J. CAREY. Atlanta, Ga.—T. C. MURPHY and W. J. MANN. West Point, Ga.—P. GIBBONS. Greensboro’, Ala.—A. H. WILLIAMS, Beacon office. Cuthbert, Ga. —G. F. BUCHANAN. Manning, S. C.—ARTHUR HARYIN. Columbus, Ga.—JAS. RYAN. Nashville. —W. C. COLLIER, A. SETLIFF. Knoxville, Tenn.—JAS. MALOY. Pine Bluff, Ark.—JOHN P. MURPHY. General Agent for Florida.—J. EVANS FROST, Jack sonville, “ Mercury ” office. Otarkesville, Tenu.—J. W. FOXON. Montgomery, Ala.—W. J. RYAN. Jacksonville, Fla.—C. C. BISBEE. Huntsville, AIa.—DAN’L O’C. MURPHY. /kg- The paper can also be obtained from news and periodical dealers everywhere. Ify Specimen copies will be sent to any address, on application. Special Notice. —Father Ryan ear nestly requests that all business letters in regard to the Banner of the South, be directed to the Publishers, as he has not the time to devote to their considera tion ; and that only contributions to the journal be sent to him. His other duties, so many and pressing, do not give him time to answer half the communications he daily receives. Back Numbers. — All the back num bers of the Banner can be furnished subscribers. Agents Wanted. —We want Agents in all parts of the country —good, relia ble, active men, who will take an in terest in extending the circulation of Tiie Banner of the South. In answer to several correspondents, we beg leave to state that since the issue of the third number, Father Ryan has discontinued signing his name to his arti cles. The fact of not signing his name gives him more freedom and a larger liberty in writing ; and his style is so well known that, without his name, it is at once recognizable. And we also are glad to state that, after a few weeks, he will begin a story, which, we are sure, will be full of interest, and will be full of interest, and will be anxiously looked for by our many readers. Our Correspondents.— The follow ing answers to Enigmas, etc., have been received: Rubie, Columbus, Ga.—Rebus and Conundrum No. 1 are correct. Eolian, Montgomery, Ala.—Enigmas Nos. 14 and 15, and Rebus, are correct. W. 11. TANARUS., Augusta, Ga —Enigma No -14, correct. 11. I)., Savannah, Ga.—Charade, Poetical Puzzle, Enigmas Nos. 14 and 15, all correct. “Wife of a Slave to the “Weed.” Miss. f 7 —Your answer to Poetical Puzzle, “To bacco,is correct. J. H TANARUS., Macon, Ga.—Answer to Enigma No. 1 < is correct. No man can go down to the dungeon of his experience, and hold the torch of truth to all its dark chambers, and hidden cavities, and slimy recesses, and not come up with a shudder and a chill, and an ear nest cry to Heaven for mercy and cleansing. OUR BOOK TABLE. Irish Homes and Irish Hearts. —By Fanny Taylor, author of “Eastern Hos pitals/’ “Tyborne,” “Religious Or ders,” etc., etc. “They wish thee strong, they wish thee great, Thy royalty is in thy heart,” Aubbey DhVbbb. Boston: Patrick Donahoe, 1867. This is a very readable little book, rather out of the beaten track of travel books, and exhibiting in their most pleasing aspects the homes and hearts of Ireland. It is written by an English lady, who does the noble people of the Emerald Isle full justice, in her descrip tions of their institutions. Her pen pic tures of the various societies and reli gious and charitable institutions of the country are beautifully and truthfully drawn. We cheerfully commend the work to all who love Ireland, who admire its greatness, who lament its woes, or whose tastes for the good and the beauti ful in literature can appreciate a work of this character. PERIODICALS. Burke’s Weekly. —This Juvenile week ly will enter upon anew volume in July, and the publishers promise several marked improvements. As soon as Mr. Goulding s story —now drawing to a close —is finished, a thrilling story of Indian life will be com menced, the scene laid in Upper Georgia. We are assured that this story will be found full of interest and instruction. After J illy the Weekly will contain 32 columns of matter each week, instead of 24 as hereto fore ; the illustrations will be increased in number, and the editor assures us he has a host of good things in store for his readers. The publishers will send speci men numbers free of charge to all who write for them. Now is the time to sub scribe. Terms, $2 a year. Address J. W. Burke & Cos., publishers, Macon, Georgia. The Land we Love. —The gallant D. 11. Hill, who wields a pen as powerfully as he did a sword, is preserving in his Magazine, “The Land We Laves a record of Southern history and Southern deeds, which ought to find a place in every Southern heart and Southern home. This periodical is handsomely printed and ably conducted. It is published monthly at Charlotte, N. C., at $3 per annum. LFor the Banner of the South,] The South with all her array of great names, brave soldiers, and wise statesmen, has, by the world combined and adverse fate, been whelmed in ruin. It could not have been otherwise. Human endurance could not prevail against the numbers that came, and the calamities that were visited upon us. Though now poor, weak, and friendless, we feel the proud consciousness of having rendered immortal the Sunny Land, that gave us birth. Numbered, with the things of the mysterious past, no country’s sun e’er set with brighter honor. Through the frosts of Winter and Summer’s scorching rays, Vernal showers and Autumnal blast, whenever and wherever called upon, in fortune and mis fortune, from the days of Manassas to those of Appomattox, her soldiers fought with the same valor for the fame and glory of La Belle South, nor sought to divine the disastrous future. The sentiments for which we contended four bloody years, still pervade, in silence, what was once the Southern Confederacy; and God, in his goodness, has been kind enough, in our afflictions, to leave us so true a friend, pious man, and able writer, as Father Ryan, to keep alive devotion to those principles which President Davis has said, and we believe, are sure to re assert themselves again, should a Republi can form of Government continue on this continent. Respectfully, Wm. A. B. of Ya. Washington, D. C., Man 21,1868. — The Jews are everywhere noted for their kindness to their own people. It is against Jewish principles to allow any of their poor to come upon the public. All that sink in poverty are eared for and provision is made for widows and or phans. Efficient societies, liberally provi ded with fund-, supply the poor with food, help the old people as thoy need, and bury the dead. Some of the free hospi tals in London have Jewish wards, but all the expenses of those wards are paid for from the treasury of Jewish organiza tions. It any ablebodied persons are out of employment and need help, they re ceive no gratuity, but arc- accomodated with a temporary loan, and the casee are said to be rare in which these debts arc not fully repaid. 'MUSKS ©f 511 §©lsl. [For the Banner of the South.] April 26th. Gather to-day ; the blue bird is ringing Over the aisles of the forest his singing; Flowers, and sunshine, and music are wed; Every light breeze is a greeting of pleasure, Perfume and brightness, measure for measure. This is the day we give to the dead. Give to the soldiers, who nobly have perished; Give with the burden of love we have cherished: Give with Spring blossoms, to garland each grave; Fill up the ranks, an unbroken column; March with bowed heads, in reverence solemn ; Ever recounting the deeds of the brave. Gather the old, with locks silver-sprinkled; Gather the youths, with brows care-unwrinkl.ed; Even the lambs of the flock should be there; Maidenhood, crowned with blossoming beauty; Manhood perfected, by crosses of duty; All of the brave, the noble, and fair. Roll back the years to the dark days of battle, Echoing still with musketry’s rattle ; Learn what wo owe to tho brave hearts who stood, Serried like steel, with the foeman contending, Marching to death like heroes unbending; Only surrendering vnth their hearts’ blood. Reverent hearts the death roll should number; Loving hands crown the spot where they slumber. With roses, all red like goblets of wine, Ready to pour a perfumed libation Worthy tho dust; for this sweet consecration Holier trust never hallmved a shrine. [From tho Richmond Dispatch, May 30.] MEMORIAL DAY IN RICHMOND, Yesterday was the third memorial day of the Hollywood Association. We were favored with lovely weather, although threatening clouds in the morning caused some to fear a storm. The principal rendezvous for the flower bearers was Grace Church, and hither everybody flocked with such llowers as they could beg or buy. The flowers sent to Grace Church were received by a committee of ladies and gentlemen and forwarded at once to the Cemetery—our own beautiful Hollywood. Here a busy scene was soon presented in the arrival and departure of vehicles and the unloading of the sweetly perfumed burdens. The Cemetery opened its gates to receive the rapidly swelling crowd, and then rushed in the van of the army of ladies, and from that moment until dark the field was theirs. The grave of little Joe Davis, son of the ex-President, Seemed to possess a pe culiar attraction for the children. It early presented a perfect mass of leaves and blossoms, bouquets being piled on bou quets, wreaths on wreaths, and at the head and foot were crosses bearing the inscriptions : “To Little Joe Davis “We Love to Honor his Memory.” In the northeastern corner of the Ceme tery, on a gravelly hillside sadly lacking shade, are found the thousands of little boards marking the graves of the “ un known dead.” Among them, however, are many boards bearing the names of those who lie beneath. Every one of these thousands received a bouquet. In deed, it was pleasing to observe that many persons preferred to place their offerings on the sod above those who came from distant homes and died upon the soil of Virginia. Whole baskets and waitersfull of flowers were here emptied and strewn about, the greatest care being taken lest a single one of the heroes dead should not receive his offering of gratitude and affection. The graves of Generals Jeb Stuart, A. P. Hill, Pegrum, and others were beau tifully decorated. The number of per sons visiting the Cemetery during the day could hardly be estimated at less than twenty thousand. From 8 o’clock in the morning until the sun went down over the wilderness of flowers, there was one never ceasing procession of human beings of every age and sex, all marching toward Hollywood. In the city every street gave evidence of the solemn business of the day. Bevies of ladies and children early commenced their pilgrimage, and sometimes the air seemed full of t tie sweet perfume of spring flowers. The street cars passed and re passed, filled to overflowing with passen gers, all intent upon one purpose, all on the way to the Cemetery. Business was not entirely suspended, but for several hours during the day nearly all of the principal houses on Main and Broad streets were closed, and the employees joined in the pilgrimage to the Cemetery. At one time the streets were almost deserted. A Scotchman once asked an Irishman why such small coins as farthings were issued from the Mint ? and Paddy re plied that they were issued in order “to enable Scotchmen to subscribe to charita ble institutions.” Sandy will now be enabled to lay out his farthing to advan tage, for her Majesty's “book (!)” is about to be translated into Gaelic, and as the English edition has been reduced to ‘2s. 3d., and proved unsaleable at that, a copy in Gaelic will hardly fetch a “bawbee” in Perthshire or the Orkneys. [For the Banner of the South.] ANECDOTES OF THE WAR, While the Regiment Volun teers was in camp of instruction near Suffolk, Va., in 1861, strict discipline was the order of the day, and all offenders were summarily dealt with. The stern rigor of military life being new to most of the members, who were unable to resist the temptation of visiting the town, where they could forget “war’s stern alarms” in the so ciety of ladies, as charming and patriotic as ever the sun shone on, Corjwral Punish ment was seldom oft’ duty. Our Colonel was a strict disciplinarian, but nothing of the martinet, and as prompt to rebuke harshness in an officer, as to punish a re fractory soldier. Wishing to allow the members of his command every recrea tion compatible with “good order and military discipline,” he issued an order allowing them tq visit Suffolk every Sun day, and remain absent until dress parade, but admonished them not to abuse the privilege. The first Sunday subsequent to the promulgation of the order nearly every member of the regiment visited town, (of course to attend church.) On forming the line for dress parade every man was at his post, but, strange to state, the Col onel was not at his, and the Adjutant in formed the Lt. Colonel of the fact, who took command. Just as the Frst Ser geant marched to the front and centre, who should come walking up, but the Colonel, and, to judge from his mode of advancing, you would imagine he was stepping off ground for a worm fence. After the parade was dismissed the cry went round the camp, “Who was the first man to abuse the privilege?” and on all sides came the response, “Colonel--.” The Colonel got wind of the joke, and, in con versation with some of the officers, said that he had dined with Colonel W . in town, who brought out some fine old wine; rubbing his hands and smiling, he added : “Gentlemen, it was not the quan tity I drank, but the quality .” Some few nights afterwards, Captains B. and P., visited Suffolk, and on returning to the camp, paid no attention to the' Sen tinel's challenge; the fact having been reported to the officer of the guard, was laid before the Colonel in the morning, who sent for them. Captain 8., repaired to hcadquaaters, where tire following col loquy took place : Colonel—“ Captain B, I understand you were slightly inebri ated last night” Capt. B.—“ Yes, very drunk, but, Colonel, it was not the quan tity. I drank, but the quality .” The hit was palpaple, the Colonol smiled, and said, “Your explanation is satisfactory, Captain ; good morning. Survivor. Charleston , S, C. May 29, 1868. Proceedings of tub “Ladies’ Memo rial Association” of Atlanta.— At a meeting of the “Ladies’ Memorial Asso ciation,” held at Wesley Chapel, on Mon day, 25th, after the reading of the regu lar reports, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Resolved , That the thanks of this Asso ciation are due. and are hereby tendered to Mr. M. A. Bell, for the use of his Hall, to Maj. Dunning, of the Express, and Gen. Anderson, for favors and courtesies; to Messrs, R. C. Robson, T. Williams, and T. E. Walker, for efficient aid in the erection of the arch; to Mr. J. T. Ed wards, for his supervision of the prepara tion of the soldiers’ graves; to the many yot n' gentlemen who kindly assisted the young ladies in making arrangements for the ceremonies of the 10th, and to the ladies from a distance who contributed flowers and evergreens. Resolved, That a Committee of three, to consist of Mrs. J. M. Ball, Mrs. Law she, and Mrs. McKeon, be appointed to solicit subscriptions for the aid of the Ladies’ Memorial Association, of Spott sylvania C. H., Ya., and that they be re quested to correspond with other associa tions in the State, and request them to raise funds to aid the ladies of Spjttsyl vania in properly burying the Confeder ate soldiers who fell at that place and in the Wilderness. Resolved , That this Association meet on the Bth of each month for the transac tion of any business which may properly come before it, and that the Executive Committee, composed of gentlemen, be especially requested to attend the meeting in June. The ladies of the city and surrounding country are invited to join the Associa tion by giving their names to the Secre tary, and the payment of the initadon fee of 50 cents. Signed, Mrs. J. B. Gordon, Miss Delia Meridith, President. Secretary. | Atlanta Intelligencer, 2laq 28. RECOLLECTIONS_OF CADET LIFE, “An Old Dragoon” is writing a serie; of interesting sketches for a Richmond pap.. r giving reminiscences of cadet life at We.-t Point. The following are extracts: Sydney Johnson. —The first cadet I ever heard give the word of command was Sydney Johnson, and the impression his appearance made on me is as clear now as it was then. His stalwart form and well developed muscles gave him an appearance of great strength, while his gentle manners and benevolent countenance indicated a man of the tenderest affections. Hard to stir to anger, he was ever ready to espouse the cause of the oppressed. His noble nature endeared him to his fellow cadets and his associates in after life. On one of the fairest pages of history must be written the deeds of this gallant soldier and true patriot. Leonidas Polk, tall and straight as an arrow, was the orderly sergeant of mv company. Scrupulously strict in the dis charge of his duties, retiring in his man ners, and a devout member of the Episco pal Church, he invariably commanded the respect of all. Robert E. Lee held the two offices in the corps usually filled by the best soldiers of the class—sergeant-major and adj uniat. He discharged the duties of these offices with zeal and fidelity. His personal ap pearance surpassed in manly beauty that of any other cadet in the corps. Though firm in his position and perfectly erect, he had none of the stiffness so often assumed by men who affect to be very strict in their ideas of what is military, nis limbs, beau tiful and symmetrical, looked as though they had come from a turning lathe; his step was as elastic as if lie spurned the ground upon which he trod. He was noted among his classmates as a great stu dent, and as having passed through the trying ordeal of a military school without a single demerit mark. (I generally got a hundred and fifty a year.) During Bob Lee’s stay at West Point, I am satisfied he never swore an oath, tasted a drop of ardent spirits, nor used the “weed” in any shape or form. The same virtues of absti nence may be attributed to Charles Mason ; but I think “Charley” occasionally let slip an oath; at least, he looked as if he did. Joseph E. Johnston had a great deal of the military spirit that pervaded the corps and which was infused by Major Worth. He was not remarkable for his studious habits, and belonged to a fast set, of which I myself was an active member. Few of that sort escaped arrest, confinement, and court-martial. Joe Johnston was oue of those genial spirits that gave zest to a cadet’s life. Full of ambition and a desire to excel, he was yet ever ready to join a scouting party to Buttermilk Falls, the residence of the immortal Benny Havens. His appearance was very military, and when under arms no man looked more the soldier. He was very expert in the manual of arms, and errried his musket so perpendicular that it leaned a little too much to the front. Though we recog nized his talent then, we little dreamed lie had the military genius he has since dis played as a commander. John B. Magruder was perhaps the most elegant and distingue cadet at the Academy in that day, and I doubt if West Point lias ever had his equal. He was a first rate soldier, of fine appearance, and very strict when on duty as “officer of the day,” never failing to report the slightest violation of regulations, even though the delinquent was his most intimate friend and room-mate. This trait in his character I have reason to know from personal expe rience. John was for the corps the “arbi ter of things elegant, the glass of fashion.” Y oice of tiie Press. —The following is from the ioronto Canadian Freemen of May 21st. Our cotemporary will please accept our grateful acknowledgments f•; his very kind and flattering notice : The Banner of the South.—Yfc li - • c received the eighth number of this new journal. It is published in Augusta, (fa., and is edited by that gifted and talented writer and poet, Father Abram J. Eyan— Moina—whose grand and thrilling stanza on the “Lost Banner,” not to speak of oth beautiful productions of his graceful and facile pen, have won for him inuno: ■ fame. The number before us more than realizes the very exalted Ideal which v, had conceived of the journal that sho V issue under such auspices. The editor, fl are unexceptionable in stylo and sentiment they challenge, as literary productions, U strictest criticism. The selections are n. i with taste and judgment. Altogether there is a freshness and pungency aboiu the Banner that we admire, and* seldom happen upon in our newspaper readum Our Augusta contemporary has a peeuli r claim to a warm welcome in our sancir '’. on account of its undying fidelity and de votion to the ‘‘Lost Cause” a cause which, from the rising to the setting of the sun of Southern Independence, commanded our mc»t cordial sympathy. We sincerely congratulate the people of the South. Catholics especially, that they have in their miust an advocate so aide and stauuch li the journal under notice. That its sphere of usefulness may he extended ami pcirna nent, its merits appreciated, circular on widespread, and its success and prosperity complete and unbounded, is our hone-' and earnest wish. “What can be more desirable than a nice boot or shoe?’’ We should say a pair of them.