Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-04-12

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supposed matter of grievance arose. each
one felt disposition tofcast the burden OF
! censure elsewhere han upon the shoulders
of his esteemed Colonel. "A charitable
/ construction could always be put upon.
every hardwood heu,lered, and upon every
action or demand that appeared unusual or
extraordinary. His general conduct To-
wards the men was mild aud kind; but ne
/ was sometimes forced to measures ofharsli.
ness anI severity. In the governmental
q body of men, it is necessary TO have
recourse 10 punishment of some kind, as
well as 10 excite the hope ofreward. Many,
perhaps, most persons may be led on 10 a
proper course of conduct by the mild
influences Of moral suasion; but there are
some, who require the sharp impulses OF
indignant rebuke; and .fe,D, who can De
induced only by the actual intllcllon OF
phvsicai punishment. To resort 10 the
later. which he seldom did, was always a
source OF pain 10 Col. Butler, because 1t
was incompattable with the characters
tic beuovoeuce of his nature; but in The
application of the former, he bestowed with
. liberal hand aud an open heart. 1t was
his peculiar province and delight to lncile 10
good acls and vaIorous deeds by appeals
10 The finer impulses of our nature; by de
pictiue The honorable charms Of glorious
achievements; and by pointing 20 the high
demands of State reputation, and TO the
proud expectations Of friends and relatives.
But lie sometimes found il necessary also,
To let fall upon the ears of wanton !offen-
ders alilhe full force of his generous indig-
nation. The exhibition of low conduct. OF
mutual obstuacy or of Stubborn insubordi.
nation, excited in his bosom feelings Of the
deepest disgust. These he gave vent TO,
often, 10 the severesl reprimands. Many,
we dare. say. willlone recoIecl the severe
tongue lashings they received from his
lips. In these he was candid, bold, and
utterly fearless Of consequences. The
guilty trembled under the whitening inhu-
,cnce of his words. and grew ashamed Of
their offending conduct. Blu. he seldom
], failed 10 Impress upon their minds the
!: justice OF his remarks; and hence, though
CALLING in their effects, they rarely excited
Z feelings of.eumily against The author oI
their naiclion.
Ia reconcilins disturbances and personal
difficulties among officers and men, Col.
: Butler exhibited rare talent in the gov.
eruneut,.of men. and exercised most
peculiar and important influence in the
Regiment.
Sceplra teneus, mollilque animos, ct temporal
iras.-Vuga.
Tile regit dictis unimos, ct pectora mulcet.
, Ibid.
Harmony Of action seemed, truly, to. bs
!; one of the most active desires Of his nature
: and he spared no efforts to keep it up il
: his command. Quick in discerning The
!, smallest discord Of feeling among those
aroundg him, he set TO work with his won
8 1led energy Of character, and seldom failet
Z Ito elfecia happy reconciliation. BY in
| culcati1s generous concessions OH boil
sides be.ween:lhe parties ar difference, ane
fsaa prIde he paved tbeSWay %
4 liberal Ecomp promises, which generally prov
5 Eed lasting, aud leftsbuih parties eniirel,
y Esatisfed. This course Of scondnct ewa
\ both in relation to. officers ant
! men; and ilsfhappy effects were seen il
The great unaninily Of feeling and senti
neni ,lia, prevailed i'll the Regiment, AIT
in the total absence of all; personal diffi
8 culies OF q serious nature among the offii
GERS. Efany, indeed occurred. they aros
$ after The Regiment was deprived Of ,h'
! kind aud protecting spirit that directed it
To have Introduced this almost cxclu
. siveIy moral pline--ths feeling o
subardinatou aad harmony-lhs elevate,
regmental pride--and that courageou
spirit which showed itself afterwards i,
! deeds Of daring aud chivaIry; and at th'
8 same line, to have excited feelings of low,
:, and esteem iu every generous bosom, re
quircl ii happy union oi The most rar,
!. qualities. To have wrought such effect
;, demanded, indeed. a force of character no
8 often to be found. Energy, firnness. de
!, clsion Of character, r,goud nature, souadnes
,, ofjudgmenl, and quickness Of mental ac
:. ton were all required. But Col. Butle
. possessed all these in an eminent degree.
In his social virtues he was no, les
conspicuous. These shune. in truth, wit!
o peculiar lustre. They were the briIian
|. ornaments. that decked the tout.easembt
3 of his character. They gave tone to hi
/. whole being. They made him the kint
4 and generous officer; lhe agreeable ant
. cheerful companion; aud the noble ant
/ high.souled patriot Ensendering in hi
if bosom kindness to others, they brought il
> 10 himself rich harvest of friendly feeling
from oil those who came within their IN
I luence. 1t was his gentle and suasiv
a ,nanners-his gay hunor-his pointe,
\ observatiuns-and bis uniform cheerfulnes
of disposition, that made his company 81
eagerly sought hy all who knew him, ant
o that rendered him most acceptable cues
d in every circle that he eptercd.. Nor wa
he sparins Of the fund Of social feeling witt
= which nature had thus cntluet him. Fl
sad Il kind word, and friendly chit.cha
. for every one. With little reserve. ye
. with much dignity, he inspired all tha
u came in his presence with feelings OF coufi
:. ,leace aud delight. There is an old saying
$ "jamiliarity breeds contempt" 1t was no
i true in the case of Col. Butler. By hi
4 Conduct, he showed he was no believer il
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