ABBEVILLE COUNTY, SC - NEWSPAPERS - Abstracts from The Abbeville Press April, May 1863 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/sc/scfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed by: Candace Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net July 21, 2007 The Abbeville Press 1863 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ABBEVILLE PRESS", Abbeville, South Carolina for APRIL 1863, and MAY 1863 NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, April 10, 1863 FROM THE JUNIOR CORRESPONDENT, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. Shelbyville, Tenn. March 31, 1863 The last week has been spent on Picket. The weather was quite changeable. We had sunshine, clouds, rains, snow, sleet and wind. As we are not on "out post", the enemy did not interrupt us. Mr. Joseph J. Kennedy of Abbeville district, being a non-conscript, was discharged from service on the 20th ult., after serving the twelve months for which he had volunteered. We hope that he may have a long time to remain at home with his family and friends. I regret to announce the death of another member of Capt. R.N. Chatam's Company. Corpl. D. McD. Arnold died at Dalton, Georgia on the 14th ult., after a protracted illness. He fell a victim to exposure of the campaign in Kentucky last fall. Corporal Arnold was an active and industrious young man at home and was a good soldier in the Army. He was possessed of many noble traits of character and we hope that his sleep is sweet. ----------- HOUSE, LOT and CARRIAGE SHOP FOR SALE For the health of my family and self, I am anxious to remove to a warmer climate, therefore I offer for sale, my house and lot on which there is a first rate Carriage Shop, Smith Shop and Stables, together with all necessary out buildings required for a dwelling or carriage shop. Anyone wishing to engage in the carriage business after the War, will do well to secure my stand. Persons wishing to purchase a residence in Abbeville, will please call on the subscriber at Abbeville Court House. E.J. Taylor, Abbeville, March 10, 1863. ----------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Citation Whereas, E.O. Reagan has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of David Edwards, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 6th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, William A. Gaines has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of T.W. Gaines, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 10th of April next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 26th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 8, 1863 MELONCHOLY DEATH Mrs. James Taggart, near Calhoun's Mills, died very suddenly last Wednesday morning. She appeared to be in wanted health about fifteen minutes before she was found dead, on her bed. Her death will be sad intelligence to her husband, Lieut. James Taggart, who is in the services on our coast in Captain Myot's Company. She leaves an infant about two months old. -------- THE FALLEN BRAVE Rev. Mr. Williams performed the funeral services of Mr. Andrew McIlwain, at Long Cane Church last Tuesday at 12 o'clock p.m. Mr. McIlwain was a young man highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a useful citizen. Like many others who have gone before him, sacrificed his life upon the altar of his country. He was a member of Captain White's company (now Capt. Wardlaw's) 2nd Regiment, Rifles. His remains are deposited in the Long Cane graveyard. ------- The remains of Lieut. Jno. G. Baskins arrived at our depot on last Tuesday evening's train. He died in a hospital in Richmond, of pneumonia on the 1st inst. His remains we learn will be deposited in the church yard at Rocky River church. He was one of our most useful citizens and leaves many friends to regret his untimely death. ------- NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT Estate of Thomas H. Mauldin, deceased All parties interested in this estate will take notice that a settlement of the same will be made in the Court of Ordinary for Abbeville district on Saturday the 16th of May next. Persons having claims will present the same on or before that date to the Administratrix, as afterwards, such will not be noticed. Mary Mauldin, Admr'x., April 18, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edmund Anderson has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Anderson, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Edward Noble has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Ann Green, late of Alabama, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 11th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 24th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, John A. Stuart has applied for Letters of Administration of all the goods, chattels, rights and credits of James T. Buchanan, late of the district aforesaid, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased, to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at the Abbeville court house on the 15th day of May next, to show cause, if any, why the said administration should not be granted. This 29th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 15, 1863 BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE Our community, district, state and country, are again called to mourn over her gallant dead. The great and decisive victory won over our enemy has been at the expense of some of our bravest and noblest men. The death of General Jackson casts a gloom over our entire country. His name and fame were household words around every fireside in our Southern Confederacy; every soldier loved and revered him. He is now at rest and in the enjoyment of a brighter sphere in a happier world. Abbeville village and district has suffered much. The list of her illustrious dead has been swelled and the joy of the defeat of our foe is mingled with sorrow. The dispensations of Providence are many, the great, the good and the mighty must succumb to His will. Among those who fell in the late battle was Col. James M. Perrin of the First Regiment Rifles, South Carolina Volunteers. He was a resident of this village; a gentleman of rare accomplishments in the legal profession; an active and efficient member of our State Legislature; high toned, dignified and lastly but not least, a true christian. At home mingling with his friends and constituents, he was gentlemanly, generous and courteous. On the field of conflict, he was brave and gallant. He not only had the respect and confidence of the officers and men under his command, but that of his superiors. When the tocain of war first resounded on the coast of his native Carolina, he buckled on his armor and at the head of a company, repaired to the scene of action, Charleston. After Fort Sumter had fallen and the time for which his company had enlisted expired, he came home and arranging his business, again organized a company and was attached to Col. Orr's Regiment of Rifles, and since then, in the line of promotion, he became commander of the Regiment, at the head of which, after passing through several terrific battles, sacrificed his life in defense of his country. He was an old veteran of the Mexican War and and were inured on her bloody fields to the dispatching of the canonade, the rattling of musketry and the glittering swords. His brilliant career is ended, the muffled drum on the banks of the Rappahannock sounded his last march, when he yielded to Death, his acknowledged Commander in Chief. Among those who are numbered among those slain on the Rappahannock are: J.D. Malone Thos. C. Perrin E.C. Riley W.B. Riley J.F. Martin W.A. Montgomery All of these, of our village and district, belonging to Co. B", Col. Perrin's Regiment. It is a matter of regret to record the fall of the young, promising and brave. Some of the most gifted, talented and worthy young men of our community have already fallen and this list only adds to its members. We publish in another column a full list of the casualties from our Columbia exchange. ----------- CASUALTIES IN THE FIRST REGIMENT, S.C.V. Company H Capt. W.T. Haskell, wounded C. Pinckney Seabrook, 2nd Lieut., killed A. Graser Miller, 2nd Lieut., severely wounded in head Geo. C. Mackey, 1st Sergeant, very slightly wounded Berry G. Benson, 1st Corporal, flesh wound in leg Pvt. J.W. Clark, severely wounded Pvt. Joseph Hilton, brushed by spent ball Pvt. Charles Hurley, severe wound in left arm Pvt. T.S. Jones, bruised by spent ball Pvt. Jacob Jordan, wound in right ear Pvt. Charles Munnerlyn, very severe wound in arm Pvt. Henry Owens, wound in leg Pvt. J.E. Parnell, wounded in leg Pvt. Thomas Peagler; wounded in leg Pvt. J.M. Scott, severely wounded in leg Pvt. James White, severely wounded Pvt. Henry Weatherford, severe wound in leg By Wm. T. Haskell, Capt. Company H, First S.C.V. --------- LIST OF WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, May 3, 1863 List of Casualties of Company "I", 14th Regiment, S.C. V. Wounded Lieut. W.J. Robertson, wounded by bomb, severe Serg't T.A. Carter; shell wound Corp. J.E. Brownlee; head wound, severe, minnie ball Serg't George L. Bell; wounded by bomb Pvt. Martin Campbell; wounded by bomb, severe Pvt. S.A. Moss ??, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. W.G. Christopher, wounded by minnie ball, severe Pvt. James Fife, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. James Buntin, severe wound, minnie ball Pvt. A.C. Martin, wounded by shell Pvt. John Parnell, wounded by shell Pvt. A.L. Dowler, wounded by minnie ball Pvt. Joe Bowen, wounded by minnie ball W.R. White, Lieut., 14th S.C.V. ------------- LATEST BATTLE We clip the following from the Columbia Guardian We have the gratifying assurance from Rev. Mr. Barnwell that the number of South Carolinians killed and mortally wounded in the late battle in Virginia is small. But among them are names which will excite a profound and general regret. The noble hearted, lofty minded James M. Perrin. Col. of Orr's regiment, has fallen a sacrifice. Col. Perrin was a younger brother of Col. T.C. Perrin, a distinguished graduate of the South Carolina college, a soldier in Mexico, a lawyer of many accomplishments. Thomas Perrin, fourth son of Col. T.C. Perrin, is now also numbered among the dead, having met his fate in the same battle. A gallant brother of his fell in the battles before Richmond, in advance of his company. The brothers are now united in death, but a fearful void is left in the hearts of their family and friends. The accomplished Charles W. Boyd, Chaplain of the Company, has also paid his last debt. Many tears will flow, many heart pangs be felt for the gifted, accomplished, pure and brave Charley Boyd. He was a young man of brilliant success and most brilliant promise. The fall of men as we have here noticed, consecrates anew the cause of the South and hallows it forever. -------- CASUALTIES IN LATE BATTLE We copy the following special dispatch from the Guardian: May 5th - - - The 12th Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers - - - Corporal Ellis, Company E of Lancaster District, was wounded in a skirmish, severely. Richmond, May 8th - - - Casualities in Co. C, 1st S.V.V., May 3, 1863 Wounded Lieut. J.T. Proctor, leg amputated Lieut. Alfred Odom, wounded severely Corpl. W.D. Hornsby, wounded severely Pvt. A.H. Monteith, wounded Pvt. J.L. Root, wounded Pvt. J.C. Squier, wounded Pvt. R.B. Garwood, wounded Richmond, May 9th - - - Casualties in Co. B, 5th S.C.V. in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 3: Killed Corpl. J.D. Malone Pvt. Thomas C. Perrin Pvt. E.C. Riley Pvt. J.F. Martin Pvt. W.A. Montgomery Wounded Lieut. J.S. Cosperan; right leg Lieut. B.L. McLaughlin, wounded in chest, severely Orderly Sergt. L.A. Wardlaw; wounded through temple, seriously Sergt. D.R. Puniry?, arm broken Corpl. S.M. Mosely, wounded in shoulder Pvt. W.R. Hamilton, wounded in thigh, severely Pvt. W.H. Hammond, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. W.A. Harelson, wounded in foot, seriously Pvt. S.A. Hill, wounded in hand, seriously Pvt. J. Kutes, wounded in back and thigh, seriously Pvt. J.R. Puckett, wounded in leg, severely Pvt. R.J. White, wounded in side Pvt. L.B. Ramely, leg broken, seriously Pvt. G.W. Spear, wounded in breast Pvt. Arthur J. Wardlaw, wounded in thigh, severely Missing Sergt. L.A. Griffin R.W. Caldwell J.R. Joyce T. Townes Robertson, Captain Commanding --------- Fredericksburg, May 9th - - - Complete List of Casualties in 3rd S.C. Regiment Killed Pvt. John Davis, Co. F Pvt. William Reid, Co. F Wounded Company P - - - Lieut. Gorden, slight wound Company E - - - Lieut. Wright, slight wound Company E - - - Pvt. J. Hilles, slight wound Company F - - -Sergt. J.H.L. East, slight wound Company G - - -Pvt. H.A. Fairbourne, slight wound Company G - - -Pct. J.P. Templeton, sligh wound ------ Richmond, April 10 - - - Casualties in Company G, 1st S.C.V. Killed G.W. Smith Wounded J.C. Walker, slight wound J.T.D.W. Jackson, slight wound Missing Corporal Rhodes Company G, 7th S.C.V. Wounded Sergt. Bryan, severely wounded ------------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Ordinary Court Whereas, Larkin Reynolds, has applied for Letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Vincent Griffin, late of this district, deceased; this is therefore to cite all kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary Court for the said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 29th of May, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 13th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. ---------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Friday, MAY 29, 1863 INCIDENT AT BATTLE OF MURFREESBORO From a Junior Correspondent, Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols May 15, 1863 Jno. A. Nelson, private of Co. B 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols. was detailed to to to the rear as wagon guard on the day of the battle of Murfreesboro, but instead of staying in the rear, engaged with another soldier to exchange places that he might go in with the ranks. Nelson fought gallantly until he fell severely wounded in the foot. He afterswards fell into the hands of the enemy and his foot was amputated. He has returned from their lines, having been duly exchanged. We think it nothing but justice to place on record such instances of patriotism and devotion to one's country. We are pleased to learn that Sefg't S.A. Jordan of our Company has returned from Mufreesboro, having been exchanged. We learn from him that Corporal L.D. Lee is recovering from the severe wound which he received in the battle of Murfreesboro. Mr. Alexander McCaslan of Abbeville district, has been in camp for several days on a visit to see his son. May 19, 1863 - - Camp, 19th Regiment, S.C. Vols Pvt. J.T. Clamp of Abbeville district, a member of Capt. Addison Clinkscales company, was in camp a few days ago, an exchanged prisoner of war. Clamp is a good soldier and deserves great credit for his gallantry in the field of the battle of Mufreesboro. In the battle he received three wounds which were painful, and thought by his friends to be mortal. At the evacuation of Murfreesboro, he fell into the hands of the enemy. After three months he is partially recovered and was exchanged. He came promptly to his company but being still unable for duty, was sent to the hospital, and we hope by now, that he has been furloughed home. On Furlough - - - - Col. Pressly took leave the morning of the 18th on a short respite from military duty, to visit at home. We regret to learn that his aged father recently died in South Carolina. Back Again - - - Mr. Joseph P. Young of Abbeville district, who has been home on furlough, returned to our company on the morning of the 17th inst. He is looking quite well. ------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court in Equity James M. Hopkins and wife, vs. William Crowder and wife Bill for Partition of Real Estate It appearing that Wm. L. Burton, Wm. McGhee and his wife Dicey and Robert Burton, defendants in the above case, reside beyond the limits of the state. It is ordered that said defendants do appear and plead, answer or demur to said Bill of Complaint within three months from publication hereof, or the same will be taken Pro Confesso against them. Wm. H. Parker, C.E.A.D., Commissioner's Office, May 27, 1863 ------------ STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, Jesse Jay has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Mrs. Sarah E. Jay, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, S.P.H. Bradley and Mary E.A. Puckett have applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of William Pucket, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 12th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 27th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. -------- PUBLIC SALE On Wednesday the 3rd of June next, will be sold, at the late residence of Andrew McIlwain, deceased, Corn, Flour, Bacon, Milch Cows and some dry Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, one Horse, one Mare, a good Buggy and excellent Harness, Farming Utinsils, Household and Kitchen Furniture. Also a few gallons of Peach Brandy. And on the same day, the growing crop of Corn, Wheat, Oats, will be sold. Sallie McIlwain, Exr'x. May 19, 1863 --------- STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Abbeville District Court of Ordinary Whereas, John Elkins Jr. has applied for Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of John Bussey, late of said district, deceased. This is therefore to cite all the kindred and creditors of the said deceased to appear at the next Ordinary's Court for said district, to be held at Abbeville courthouse on the 6th day of June, next, to show cause, if any, why said administration should not be granted. This 21st day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three. William Hill, O.A.D. --------