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

ReSlmch', anu Two from Old 0hluua.
A collection was taken up, and large
amount of money was soon raised Ivy the
citizens Of the district, making ample pro-
visionfor the Volunteers and their fami-
lies.
oTHE VOLUNTEERS DINNER. +
Giuen in honor of the "OLD 96 BOYS,
On Tuesday last, procession was for.
med i'll The public square OF the Town of
Edse6eld, al o'clock, conducted Ivy Mai.
r. g. Bacon. Marshal of The day, with a
fine Bani of Music. ,.g
The procession was headed by The Old
96 Boys, commanded by Captain p. s..
BRooKs--Commilree Of Arrangements
Ifkes sefeld .lIuzZars, commanded by
h hammond, and citizens
f3l5lss.S7lF 7lFssraTa ap-
HE otJnteefs, ,by the
Marshal Of ihe'day, they were conducted
10 the table. prepared al Mr.. G. Fl. Good
man's Hotel, spread with the choicest
viands, and best of liquors.
The Company being. seated in order,
rose up, while the blessing Of Heaven .wus
invoked on them, aud especially for the
Volunteers, by DR.; w. b. Johnson.
Col. Whitfield Brooks, presided, assist
ed by the Hon. F. w. Piekens, as Vice
President.
After the cloth was removed, the follow
ing Regular 'Toasls were drunk:
Isl. The Mexican Uar.-We sanction.
ed it by paper resolutions-let our sons
maintain it with ball and powder.
ID. 1sras-No longer the Lone SIar,'
but a brilliant member Of the Constellation
Of Is Slales-Hendcrson. Walker. Hays.
and Gillespie, have proved her title 10 a
full and perpetual membership.
3d. The gallant Officers and Soldiers
of9G BoB.-Alay they plantlheir banner,
and lriumphautIy shout Victory upon the
walls of San Luis PoIosi.
This tnast was responded to in gallant
and spirited address by Cap. p. S Brooks,
who concluded with the following serli-
ment:
"'rl,e spirited and liberal citizens of
Edse6eId, and especially A. b. Addison,
Esqr..'' a..
4tt. President Polk.-Eis admnistra,
tim has been directed by honesty and pa
triolism, re'leemins with fidelity all his
pledges. Let moi the South be recreant
10 her duties in the hour of need.
5'h. General 1'aytor.-Wilh the brav-
cry of a Soldier,s and The skill Of an able
Nanor,l-uirt,ou, pya,ant;np bn has chpd
new glory upon American arms.
9Th Gen. Worth-In his magnificent
s:orming Of the different heights OF Monte
rey-he has combiued the strategy Of
modern war with the Chivalry Of The
Crusaders.
7lh. Col. P. W. Butler He has in him
the blood Of a noble soldier Of The revolu-
tion-Soulh Carolina has trusted to the
son, brave and gallant men-we know he
will lead Them to honor and glory.
Col. Butler being absenI, The following
letter was read from him, by the Presi-
dent:
COLUMBIA S. c., Dec. S, 1876.
! Sir--I received with great pleasure,
your favor Of the 2nd inst, communicating
an invitation from the Committee of Ar
rangements, to partake Of a Dinner, 10 bc
given by the citizens of Edgefeld, to the
Company Of Volunteers. now being raised
by Captain Preston S. Brooks
Besides the interes, which feel, ia this
compliment, to the spirited and patriotic
Volunteers Of 2, Edgefeld District, the
source from which This invitation proceeds,
would be an additional inducement for me
to accept it, 1t would, al, all times, give
me tbe highest qualification to meet The
cilizens Of my native district, bu, the pres
sing nature Of my duties here, cudeavuring
TO organize The Regiment, fear will pu:
it out OF my power to do so al the time iu-
dicated. ..... ..e-.....- 4,
lcanuoi but consider Old Edge6eld, in
some sort pledged, correspond TO this call
from The Stale upon her sons, for their