Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1847-09-22

pany islenedswiih. hislownheart's blnod,i
was made by both The Chairman and Col.
CaErolb and an especial tribute Of ofrespect
was. paid To- lhesmemory Of private THos.
FEfLLMAN. of the Edge6eld Company,
who fell in baule.
y RAsplan ofss,he battle fields,
The advance OF the American army, the
Sdifferent points of attack, aud the position
kof,he forces on BOTH sides, had been pre-
pared BY Dr.. r. T. Minis. aud at the re-
quest Of The Chairman; was explained by
Capt, N. L. Griffin in such way as 10 i'm.
partm interest 10 the meeting.
The following preamble aud resolutions
offered by, Col. Carroll at the close of his
relnarks,twere unanimously adopted: ::,H =
Ehe,tecem successes OF the American
arms IN the contest with Mexico, must
awaken the strongest emotions throughout
the wide. extentof our country. Again
5have we been ,yictorious--again have the
soldiers OF the Republic won fresh laurels
on lie Immortal fields Of Conlreras and
Churubusco. II is moi The part of gal.
liant and generous people TO exult over
The misfortunes of fallen foe; but il is
right and proper, when skill and lyalor
have achieved The most splendid trumphs,
and shed a glorious luslre upon our nation,
al characteL that we give expression to
the feelings of patriotism, aud greet with
acclamations the chosen who have borne
their couutry' flag 10 battle and TO victory.
While fully participating in these feelings,
we may be excused for saying, that the
occasion makes special appeal TO us as
citizens Of South Caroliua, and of Edge
( field District. The Palmetto Regiment.
under The lead Of its sa.lan, Colonel, acted
well its part, amid the scenes calculated to
.appal The 6rmest hearts. We have TO
mourn the loss Of lis gallant commander,
but the manner Of his death brings with it
Sthe proudes, consolation. Pale. faint and
wasted, from long protracted illness, he
left his bed upon the first. sound of the dis
tant cannon, and with spirit undauned
amid The storm of the battle, fell al the
/ head of bis Regiment while gallanlIy
Sleading il on to victory. He was native
1sof this District, aud here is now tho resi-.
sdence of his family. Allied 10 us by early
associations, by kindred, by the most init
mate aud cherished friendship through life,
we cannot be content with the ordinary
demonstrations Of respect, but mus, be
permitted to mourn as one mourns for his
own household, and TO bedew his grave
with tears Of sincerest affection. But we
lay no exclusive claim to his fame and his
glory, these belong to his. Slate aud his
country, and must De regarded as the com.
mon inheritance of US all. He died as he
would have wished, at the head Of bis
Regiment on the field Of battle; thus ad-.
ding another to the iIlustrious line of
nartyfed heroes whose names are chroni-
cled in history, aud whose fame shall live
forever. 49,. ,.,.e-.s .,5. -vEf4g,s
Resoired lst, That the recent and bril-
iiaut triumphs Of our national arms on the
fields Of Contreras and Churubusco, are
destined 10 add largely 10 the fame of our
country aud deserve to be recorded. on The
brightest pages of her history. ,-1,, t,s
Resoloed2 81, That the Palmetto Regi-
ment has nobly sustained The characterof
the Stale, and, that its officers and men
are entitled TO our grateful commentator,
Cor their conspicuous display of yalpr aud
sintrepidityno unworthy Of tue days Of The
revolution, y
ss Resoioed Sd, That while we mourn the.
loss Of Col. PIERCE Nj. BUTLER, ,Jas of one
allied to US by long cherished and intimate
association. AUD endeared to US by the re-
collection Of his gallant ancestry, aud his
own noble aud generous character. and
while welender TO his imme ediate relations
our warmest aud deepest sympathy in their
bereavement, we al the same lime derive
the proudest consultations from his heroic
death. encountered as il was at the head
Of his regiment, in the front of The battle,
at the post Of honor, and in his countrys
cause. .s,a.f
Res6lued 4tk, That the gallant bearing
of the Company from this District. in the
memorable action Of the Goth August, com.
mandsour unqualified admiration,and that
It's with triumph that we point 10 them as
citizens Of Edgefeld.
IL Resotusd 5th, That we regard with min
gled emotions of pride and sorrow, the
death Of Lieut.. DAVID ADAMS, the youth
ful and patriotic soldier falling in stainless
honor upon his first battle field, with the
flag of his company clasped in his hand,
and cousecrated with his blood.
RESOLVED 9Th, That we warmly appre-
eiate tie courage and spirit displayed by
THOMAS F. TILLMAN, Of the Edsefield
Company, and that we deeply lament his
untimely death, ..r.,..f.,,s.....s
Resolred7kh. That as a faint expression
of our sympathy with The immediate rela-
tiyes Of Col. Pm. Butler, Lieut.. David
Adams, and private Thomas F. Tillman,
in their afiiclion, a copy of the foregoing
resolutions be transmitted by the Secreta-
ny OF this meeting TO each of their families.
On motion Of James Terry. Esq, il
was resolued, That an account Of the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be prepared by
the Secretary, and hat he request their
publication in the Edgefeld ADVERTISED,
and the Other newsDaDer rs of this Stale