The Anderson
Intelligencer
Thursday Morning, Jan’y 10, 1861
Tender of Services
The “Seneca Rangers,” CAPT. THOS. HALL, and the “Anderson Troop of Cavalry,”
CAPT. JOHN W. GUYTON, have tendered their services, respectively, to the
Governor. The “Rangers” arm and equip themselves.
The Volunteering on Thursday Last
At an early hour on Thursday morning last, we accepted the kind invitation of a
friend and accompanied him to Haynes, the “parade ground” of the 4th Regiment,
S. C. M. The day was precipitous and bright—the murky clouds that had
spread the heavens for several days previous had disappeared, and the clear
sunlight beamed upon our fellow-citizens who went forth on that day to witness
an exhibition of patriotism and abbey the high summons of stern duty.
Hundreds were in attendance, and all wearing anxious, eager faces. At 11
o’clock a.m., the HON. J. D. ASHMORE addressed the multitude, giving an account
of the feeling at Washington, the action of the Convention, and the necessity which
existed for the call that had been made upon the State for troops. Soon
after the speech, the Regiment was formed on the field and COL. ASHMORE again
addressed the military, at the request of COL. C.S.MATTISON, and concluded by
offering his services to COL. M., and through him to the State, and bade those
disposed to follow the example. The……..each other, and as the martial
music proceeded up and down the line, one might perceive the men emerging from
either side, and with a shout declare their readiness to defend Carolina.
Two full companies were procured in a very short time. Then,
followed the calls upon the volunteer corps present, who responded, without a
single exception, as follows:
The Palmetto Riflemen, CAPT. WHITNER
The Gist Riflemen, CAPT. SMITH
Seneca Rangers, CAPT. HALL, and
The Anderson Troop, CAPT. GUYTON
Shortly afterwards, we left the field, thankful that we had witnessed so
pleasing a scene, and confident that our District would furnish her full quota
of soldiers to defend the glorious action which had been consummated with an
entire unanimity.
The 42nd Regiment, commanded by COL. LONG assembled on the same day, and we are
highly gratified to learn that the requisite number was easily obtained, and
the two companies formed. Speeches were made by the commanding officer,
CAPT SHANKLEY and others.
The noble conduct of our citizen-soldiery deserves all praise.
Their gallant response as the call to arms re-echoes to the seabord,
and assures our low-country friends that the sturdy, stouthearted yeomanry of
this section will defend them through every trial.
We cannot close these remarks without referring to the promptness and alacrity
displayed by the Colonels of the respective Regiments. On the fifth day
after the orders were issued from Charleston, their commands were on the field,
and in larger numbers than are usually seen at a regular parade. Is not
Anderson entitled to the appellation of the Banner District in this movement?
Below we give a list of the commissioned officers elected in each volunteer
corps. In the District:
FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT
First Battalion.
JAMES LONG, CAPTAIN;
JOHN LONG, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
W. A. CASON, 2D;
J. W. BRAMLETT, ENSIGN
Second Battalion
J. L. SHANKLIN, CAPTAIN;
JOHN C. CH….TY, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
JOHN DANIEL, 2D;
MICHAEL BELLOTTE, ENSIGN
FOURTH REGIMENT
First Battalion
J. D. ASHMORE, CAPTAIN;
WILLIAM ANDERSON, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
W. J. BROOM, 2ND;
W. N. MAJOR, ENSIGN
Second Battalion
JNO. T. DEAN, CAPTAIN;
A. T. BROYLES, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
D. L. HALL, 2ND;
JOS. BEATTY, ENSIGN
Gist Riflemen
M. JULIUS SMITH, CAPTAIN;
G. ED. BROYLES, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
JOHN BARNETT, 2ND;
___________, ENSIGN
INDEPENDENT VOLUNTEER CORPS
Palmetto Riflemen
J. H. WHITNER, CAPTAIN;
W. W. HUMPHREYS, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
C. E. EARLE, 2ND;
A.FOLTON, ENSIGN
Seneca Rangers
THOS. HALL, CAPTAIN;
P. E. HARRISON, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
F. C. BORSTEL, 2ND;
C. C. LANGSTON, CORNET
Anderson Troop of Cavalry
JOHN W. GUYTON, CAPTAIN;
JOH MCFALL, 1ST LIEUTENANT;
JOHN L. ARNOLD, 2ND;
H. B. ARNOLD, CORNET
