Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1846-12-09

services in the field. J. have sneser,pef
United myself to doubt:that. shes8ould re-
deem this pledge. M s
nope to be soon with you again, Tor a
short time, 10 acknowledge in person The
kindness of your invitation.
have the honor 10 be,
s.,.z.,z.. Willrgreat respect, zss'..ee'.='..
Your obedient servant,
p. Nj. BUTLER.
Whitfield Brooks, Esq., Edsef I'D c.
H., S. G..
Sth. old Edgefeld,-Her soil has been
consecra,ed by the blood OF patriots d SOL
diers-her sons will never bastardize their
origin.
This Toast was responded to by T. G.
Key, Esq., of Hamburg, member OF the
"96 Boys"
9th. The fair daughters Of Carolina.-
Their sweetest and brightest smiles, are
for ihe defenders oflheir coun!ry's rights
and honor. Responded to by all, -.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs. -
By The Committee of Arrangements.
Col. F. ". .Picksas.-The beautiful Flag
that now waves ir our presence, testifes
that The Spirit Of 76 is not dead, but con-
tinues mol only 10 glow in The bosom Of
the honored soE, but TO animate the pa
triotism of the lovely maiden, in whose
gentle veins, flows The blood of Andrew
Pickens.
Col. Pickcns responded, 10 al address
of some length reple,e with patriotic en-
thusiasm and devotion, and offered the
following sentiment:
The Captain and Officers Of the F" Old
96 Boys."-GalIant men; they 60 with
The love and admiration of our district. TO
fight for their country:s honor; may mer-
ciful God guide and project them, and af-
ter they hsve done their duty faithfully,
restore them once more TO their friends,
and TO their kindred.
BY the President. The memories Of
The gallant dead: Ringsold, Ridgeley,
and Gillespie; noble competitors in The
race Of glory, and bright models Of imita-
lion for the defenders Of The Palmetto
Banner.
BY The Vice President. Bonham and
Travis. Two gallant spirits who died glo.
riously at the Alamo. They were both
sons of Edsefeld. The "Old 96 Boys"
if opportunity occurs will avenge their
dealhs, or perish in the attempt.
Lieut.. Moragne being called upon, res
ponded with eloquence and patriotism,
and was followed by Genl. NJ. l.. Bon
ham, with much feeling and spirit, who
concluded with the following sentiment:
Tho "Old9 Sc Boys and their beautiful
Banner. They ,cill "pIan, it in triumph
on The walls of San Luis Potosi," or sleep
sloriously in denth, beneath its folds.
BY Col. NJ. Frazier. Cot. u. S. Brooks.
The sole relic Of 76 amongst US; May his
youthful example, in The times that tried
mems souls, inspire the "Old 96 Boys"
TO make The Mexicans know aud feel that
they are So gallant men.
This sentiment was responded to by
Col. Pickens. in behalf Of Col. Y. S.
Brooks, on his right, who alluded to some
Of the incidents of those 'limes'' in which
the old gentleman bore a conspicuous part.
BY Col. John Hill. Capt. P. S. Brooks,
in Whose veins ruus the blood of our rsvo.
lu9;onary sires. We believe he will lead
"Fhe ,96 Boys'slsshcrever duty, honor or
patriotism require.
BY Maj. II. &. Bacon, Marshal. We.
cordially respond TO every sentiment ex-
pressed to The '96 Boys" aud give you,
The Edse6eld Huzzars--ever ready aud
willing when called upon, 10 defend the
honor. the rights, and the institutions of
their country.
Captain Hammond rose and replied
with the spirit aud feeling of soldier,
and expressed his resre. that his Corps of
Cavalry were not needed in his counlry's
service, offered he following sentiment:
The Old '96 Boys" Worthy descend,
ants of noble ancestry, they will ever
guard iuyiolably their own and their coun-
lry's honor.
By A. Bland. Capt. P. S. Brooks, the
brave commander Of the "OId '96 Boys"
We fee satisfied that he will do justice to
his company and honor 10 his country.
BY Whitfield Brooks, Jun, IA Volun-
Ieer.) Pickens-a name eudeare,l 10 every
citizen of the District, and engraved upon
The hearts of'.The Old '96 Boys"
BY James A. Williams. The Edsefeld
True Blues of Florida memury.-Ruberl
Kenney, one ofthem, is in the ranks Of
1.-The Old '96 Boys" Two others were
among The frs, 10 rally TO The standard of
"O'd Rough aud Ready" on this side The
Rio Grande, Charles K. Johnson and B.
Martin Minis. -.
Mr.. Kenney responded, by rising and
placing his hand upon his heart. b,
BY Col. g. A. Addison. The Palmetto
Regiment. May they never forget the
mouo of The Palmetto Stale, but always
be "dnimus Opibusque Parati !"
By James Rainslord. The patriotic Vol
unleers. They claim he sympathy aud
deserve the lasting gratitude of their feI-'
low citizens, and are held in admiration
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