The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-05-10

upon beroism. In the very beginning Of the
campaign this spirit of daring showed itself.
On the landing of the Regiment at Vera
Cruz, he fearlessly conducted two compa-
nies against a large body Of Mexican Lam
GERS, amid showers of cannon and escopeta
balls, and continued unconcerned upon the
field after receiving severe wound in the
shoulder. In marching through the interior
OF the enemy's country, he often evlnced the
same fearless daring spirit; and on the bat
tlc-felds Of Contreras and Churubusco. his
conduct exhibited more of the fabled hero.
than of The deliberate warrior of modern
times. He was always where battle ragged
thickest and strongest. He braved danger
on every hand, and by his bold example in
spired those around him with renewed cour-
age and energy. At the battle of Churu-
busco he placed himself in the very hottest
Of the fight, and when the standard bearer
of the Regiment was shot down, he boldly
seized the colors, and bore them gallantly
in advance of the Regiment amid hail
storm of bullets that almost darkened the
air. The colors, while in his hands were
torn into rags and tatters by the balls Of the
enemy; but undaunted, he pressed man(uly
on; composed and erect, with an eye steadi-
y fixed upon his object of direction. Gov
cred by the insignia of danger, and surroun-
dcd by band of gallant youths, his gIgan-
tic form wore in its handsome proportions
the aspect Of grandeur and sublilnity. 1t
shone in true glory. III The midst of his he
roic career, when about to lead his com.
mand on, under the Joyous shouts of victory,
the enemy deprived him of his post. As he
fell, he handed The colors To- a private soldier,
and urged on with bold language to honor
and to victory. What brave and generous
heart coudi look upon heroic conduct without
feelings of wonder and admiration! And do
we say too much when we affirm that the
Palmetto Regiment on this occasion was
truly proud of its bold Lieutenant Colonel!
The death of Col. Dickinson excited the
surprise and regret of every one. lie sur
vivcd his wound about thirty days. He died
in little village (Micoac we believe few
miles from the city Of Mexico, during the
active operations Of the American army in
the immediate neighborhood. We say his
death excited surprise. Though severe, his
wound was considered BY no means danger
Gus. At most, it was generally thought it
would cost him only the loss Of foot. But
with any proper degree of care, aInputatIon
even was considered by the best surgeon to
be altogether unnecessary. Whatever may
be regarded as the immediate causes Of his
death, his end seemed. to us lamentable and
untimey. lie was cut off in the midst of a
briIlian, career, in view Of the realizing of his
brightest hopes. His eyes had gazcd it is
true upon the walls and lofty spires ofthe
renowned Capital, but he did not live TO en-
jnv the sight Off its internal beauties. He
heard the terrible cIangor OF the battle of
MoIino del Rcy; but his eyes were closed in
death when the terrific thunders Of Chapute.
pee burstcd upon the ear, and he failed TO see
the flag ofh;s country wave in triumph over
the Halls of Montczuma-thc long wished
for object of every American soldier. +.
MARLBOROUGH.