The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1848-08-23

when the third toast was road, and tie only
regrat was the absence Of Col q ADDNns who
accoun,e1 for his not being present in the fol-
lowing letter to the COMMITTEES. &
Columbia 8. G. 9th August ls4s. v
Gentlemen: It is with extreme regret, that
in consequence of continued i'll health, and
pressing private engagements shall be COM
PEELED to forego the PLEASURE of meeting my
fellow-citizens Of Sumter District at dinner
te be given in, honor Of Company A. Palmet
to Regiment, 8. c. v. at Sumterville Oh the
18th inst. Nothing can assure you would
afford me more pleasure than to be with you,
and to meet my friends of Sumter and fellow
soldiers and brother officers of Company A.
at the festive board, and am sorry that shall
he debowred that happiness.
With assurances of my highest esteem
and Respect am Your Obedient Servant.
A. II. GLADDEN..
The 4th and 5th toasts drew forth loud
shouts and huzzas and the enthusiasm was
not a little heightened and induced by the
waving Of handkerchiels and tapping Of
small delicate hands. Applause loud and long
again burst forth on the reception of the 9th
toast, and the applause continuing and 1t.
SPAIN making his appearance it was some
time before he could return his acknowledge
ments, which he did in a speech OF much
beauty and oloqucne, concluding with the
following sentiment
The Rank and File Of Company A: In
Camp or Field, AZ soldiers inferior to none
| "a few more left Of the same Sort for any
and every emergency at home or abroad.
Cheer after cheer went up at the procla-
nation Of the 9TH toast, which was responded
to by 1t. MELLErr in brief but spirited
manner, concluding with the following senti-
ment,
Sun,l. Mayrant ESQ., the Orator Of Day:
His talents and moral courage and devotion
to the true interest Of his Country, entitle
him to the highest honor our District or State
can bestow, but whose independence OF
| character us yet forbid him to solicit or ac-
cept. -
The 9Th toast was received with much de-:
aerved applose-the audience regretting the
absence Of 1t Banding, who sent the COM
mttee the following letter.
Washington City August 9th 1913.
Gentlemen: 1t is source Of great dsap-
pointment to me that am debarred the plea
sure OF meeting, after so long separation, my
fclluw-citizcns of Sumter District at the pub
lie reception to be given by them to "CoIn-
pany a." palmetto Regiment" on the Eth
instant.
A positive order cannot be disobeyed; and
under such am now wadng midst the mirc
of papers, to be finally freed from the service
of Government, with the anxious desire soon
to return among those whose respect and
goodwill it has been my. endeayor for years
past to obtain, and whose approval of my
course through the Mexican Campaign is all
that desire and ask
With the request that you will express my
regrets OH the occasion, l will offer you a
sentiment, and one in whicI, all will feelingly
join.
"I'hr deceased members ofthe Palmetto Re-
giHem: May Eternal Peace be the reward of
thcir; mortal lCampaigli-"reacc be with their
ashes"
Remain Very Respectfully Gentlemen
Your Obedient Servant.
JAMES d BLANDING,
The OH toast to 1t. BAKER received the
warm and hearty plaudits of the multitude to
whom he rs much endeared by his modest
worth and known patriotsn-hc gracefully
returned his acknowledgements and in COLI
cluson, gave,
Our Nati,e District: Her affection and
generosity for her Children prompts to for
getfulness oil faults.
The 10th and llth toasts were received
in spirited and enthusiastic manner, while
the gloom and sorrow depicted OIL every
countenance, at the announcement of the l:2::!,
spoke, in language deep tho not loud, grief
for the gallant dead.
Nine hearty cheers, such only as Sumter
boys can give, WAS the response to the 13:h
toast.
The following toasts were submitted BY
the Committee Of Arrangements.
General Thomas Sumler: He fought for
anl gained lis the liberties NC enjoy, he lived
among lis a lofty example of Virtue and Pat
riots'n, he is buried in our soil. We revere
bis memory: yet no obelisk risessto mark the
spot where the hero lies and toSrecord his
noble deeds. Sumter District should do more
Than think of this. -
Capt James Camcy: In him the high bear
ing and gallantry Of the Soldier is joined with
the delcacy OF sentiment and modcsty of the
true gentleman. Sumter District apprecia-
tes.
Lt. Moy: When swords were plenty and
muskcts few at the garita Of Mexico-he gal
lantiy took tke most effective weapon and
showed that he knc'O horo TO .6gh,
Capt. Cantey and ILL., Moye in speeches of
much force, feeling and eloquencc, returned
thanks concluding by complimentary toasts to
Sumter District.
L." ~. Clark: 4 deserving and gallant Of
hcer-hc bears on his person the seals OF
honorable service, in the form Of scars receiv-