Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-06-14

the indomi,ablc purpose of his soul, he
would have witnessed tha, for which he
was ambitious. The honor Of his country
unsulled, and her flag proudly waving its
folds on the walls Of The Mexican capitol.
But he was doomed, fatally doomed, after
witnessing the surrender of Vera Cruz,
never again to behold sight SO repete
with joy. Far away from the land OF his
nativity, surrounded probably by, the dus
Ky forms ot a treacher1us enemy. he dies,
breathing forth 10 heaven !ervent ejacu
ation for the future surcess Of our arms.
Ian we then forget th'rse who have devot
ed their lives and their fortunes to Tho
prosperity Of our country. Sooner lei US
cease TO exist as a body polite.
The mauner in which he addressed his
father. in letter wrilen shortly after the
surrender Of this important strong hold,
proves that lie was desirous to test the
blood of his noble aud high-minded sire.
The language shat he uses shows al once
the material Of which he was composed.
Alter speaking of the manner in which the
attack was made on The city, he remarks,
but you want to hear more glorious news.
In the words of Perry, 1--WE have met The
-nemy, and they are OURS" From the
force and style Of The language that he
uses in his letter, prior 10 The introduction
{ this laconic sentiment, is evidence sutfi-
cienr to verify The fact Of is having pro-
ceeded frem soul filled with patriotism.
We cannot therefore esteem him less be-
cause ne did not die as others died in The
arms of victory, surrounded by halo Of
glory.
As son, he was kind and affeclionate,
ever mindful Of that which would cunduce
to The happiness Of those around him. Well
may his father mourn the loss Of Que ho
was beloved by all who knew him. Sin
cere in the professions of his religious
faith, he endeavoured strictly 10 comply
with The acquisitions laid down for the go
vernment Of those who profess The name
of Christ.
The meeting which was held on the
22d OF February last to pay tribute Of
respect to his. as well as The memories Of
Caliham and Mcdaniel, his companions
in arms. who died about The same time,
shows the estimate placed upon them as
citizens.
The persons having assembled agreeable
to previous appointment. The Rev. the
Clergy Zedekiah Watkins. and James \. .
Chilcs, being requested to perform the
ceremonies, The latter being absent, the
Rev. ID. ID Brunson was invited TO parti
cipate previous 10 the services. Notice
being given at the Church, the audience
assembled in front of the house of MIR. John
Thomas. and formed procession in the
following order. In column, left in 'front.'
The Ii light Infantry, Spirit of 76; leading,
of which corps The .hree deceased were
members. next James A. Tabert's com
pauy of Cavalry. mex, the Rev. The Cler-
gy, next the families and connections Of
'he deceased, Field and Staff Officers of
the regiment, and then The citizens gene
rally. The procession marched in front Of
The Church in this order, halted the militia
ry, wheeling right into line and opened
ranks, the Clergy being invited, advanced
through the ranks, fIIowed by the 1ela-
lions and friends of the deceased. After
being seated in the house, the services
were performed by Rev.Z Watkins, from
Isl Hebrews. 4lh chap. 14lh verse, in
forcibe and impressive manner. Here
did The friends aud relatives of those gal
liant young men meet to ming lie their tears
in sorrow, for those whose lose to them was
irreParable.
THE FARMER BOY.
Oak Forest.