In this one issue of the Daily Dispatch, there are the following items concerning Georgia:
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Lamentable affair
--We learn that Capt. Charles H. Axson, of South Carolina, was killed last Tuesday evening, near Wilson, North Carolina, on the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, by Arthur B. Davis, of the Second Georgia Regiment. The main particulars of the affair, as we learn from eyewitnesses, are as follows:

Capt. Axson, en route for Richmond, was bringing with him some watermelons and fine tropical fruits, as a present to distinguished friends in Richmond. Davis while intoxicated, cut open several of the melons and crushed others. He afterwards approached the Captain and offered as an apology the remark that he was drunk, to which the Captain replied that being drunk was no excuse for stealing. During the day Davis again approached the Captain, and declared that he was sorry for what he had done while intoxicated, and was willing to make any apology for it. The Captain replied that he was satisfied, shook his hand and joined him in a drink. --They appeared afterwards to be friendly for some hours. In the afternoon, Davis being again under the influence of liquor, was making a rather careless exhibition of side-arms, when the Captain, in a good humor, and apparently remonstrating, held him for a moment. Being released, Davis withdrew for a moment to another car; but soon returned, with pistol in hand, demanding to know where was the man who had imposed on him. Captain A. supposing at once that he was the person alluded to, stepped forward, and was shot in the breast by Davis when very near him. Capt. A. died instantly. Davis was arrested.

Capt. Axson was the commander of Company "M," First Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, which returned home a few weeks since. He was returning with his company again to enter the service. He was a true Southern man and a gallant officer. His company were warmly devoted to him, and are much afflicted by his untimely death.

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA) 01 Aug 1861

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For the wounded.

We have received from Robert Gray, Esq, of Graysville, Georgia, a box containing several articles useful for the sick and wounded soldiers, which we have seat to the Ladies' Aid Society. according to his directions. Mr. Gray also sent by another hand $20 to aid the Society.

Nursing the Sick--Letters received from ladies who represent that they are willing to assist in nursing the sick and wounded soldiers, have been handed over to those who can best inform them upon the subject. We cannot ourselves answer their interrogatories.

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA) 01 Aug 1861
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General Toombs' Brigade--Second Georgia Regiment.
A local correspondent of the Dispatch furnishes the subjoined;

Brig. Gen. Toombs.

This distinguished gentleman, having laid aside the robe of State which he has so gracefully sustained, assumes, the sword, which, in his hands, we do not doubt will be wielded with such telling effect as to stricken terror to the hearts of the usurpers and despots who seek to crush and trample under their unhallowed feet the liberties of a free people.

We had the pleasure this afternoon of paying a visit to the camp of the Second Georgia Regiment, C. S. Army commanded by Colonel P. J. Semmes, which constitutes part of Gen. Toombs' Brigade.

With such soldiers, commanded by such officers, General Toombs will go upon the battle field with victory already perched upon his banner. Should the usurper's minions dare meet them in fair field and open combat, they may prepare to sink under heavy blows inflicted by their stalwart arms, nerved as they are with devotion to their country's cause and a determination to hurl the ruthless invader from the sacred soil.

Without disparagement to other companies of the Regiment. We would notice particularly the Columbus Guards, commanded by the gallant Captain Roswell Ellis. This company served gallantly and with distinction in Mexico, was long under the command of Colonel Semmes as Captain; by him to was drilled and trained, until it had attained such perfection that when Capt Ellis worth's celebrated Zouave company, some year or two since, boastingly challenged any volunteer company in the Canada or the United States, to meet them in friendly contest to try their skill and proficiency in the science of war, they boldly took up the range thus defiantly cast at their feet; but, for some reason to us unknown; doubtless good to them, the valorous Zouaves failed to ‘"come to time."’ And now, when the days of piping peace have gone, and the shrill clarion notes of war are heard throughout the land; when the Zouave company has grown into the dimension of a regiment, and the Columbus Guards, keeping even pace, the Second Georgia Regiment were no less ready to meet and measure arms with them. But the Washington Artillery were destined to win the glory and wear the laurels which they of right claimed as their own; but they yield them into worthy hands, and now go forth in search of other foes no less worthy of their steel.--When they meet them we do not fear to hear the result. Boo-Mah-Bang.

The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, VA) 01 Aug 1861
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