Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-08-02

VI his meTIS us s"tuie' "''N /
f. b. Harris. The Palmetto Regiment
rhey need no, riuInphal arches To CON
nemora,e their deeds of valnr: they ar
.nsrayeL OH the hearts Of their country
DR.. R. ~. Minis. Lieut.. IVm. c. Mo
rurne. Distinguished for his quallIes a,
home. he has shown OH the bloody hell
of Churubusco, that he unltes the gallant
snl,lier with the polished sentlsman.
Mai. John e Allen. The Volunteers o.
EIrcfeld. In all time 10 come S"uIh Car
ol;na. and EdgrfeIl district especially.
will honor the men who on The plainS o.
Mexico. ari:Ied new Iuslte 10 The name OF
Carolinian. -,
A Friend. TIE memory Of Sergeant pin'
cent d. Cogburn. a noble soldier anu
worthy man.
A Cues. Lieut. L. Wtuer. In compa-
nv with some others, he had the high dis
rinclion of bearing an honorable part III
eyery battle in Mexico in which our lie
gimeul was engaged.
J. G. Dognel. The Surricers o the Pal"
met'o Re gimeHl. May their names ever be
cherished.
Daniel Holsonback. Welcome home
'96 Boys. 10 the arms and best affections
of your families and friends. Health. anG
happiness 10 you all.
Col. S. B Griffin. Lieut.. John c. Sim
kins. oflhe 18th Iyf His guIlant conduct
a, Cuntreras and Churubuscn entitled III u
TO The honor and distinction Of the "brav'
es, Of The brave"
S Ellred Simkins, Zone Of the 96 Boys
Surgeon Bland. Scientific, kind and pa
icn:. Bv his interchangeable zeal in his pro-
ression, his name will ever be held IN the
grateful remembrance Of the Palmetto
Regiment.
w; NJ. Bobo. The '96 Boys. May their
sins and wants he few, aud their days and
dollars be many. -,
Capt. Jos. Hightower. Col. Gladden.
South Carolina will do her duty to 'bl:
gallant soldier.
Dr.. Jos. A. Addison. Lieut.. Abner Per
rim of The 18th lnjanrry. Ills fellow cItl
zens have observed with pleasure not oni
his energy in recruiting soldiers, bur il
sustaining The flag OF his country on 'h'
battle field. ~,
Wilev IluIsombnck, (one IF the 81
Boys. The '96 Boys tender TO their c"un
rry and friends, their heartfelt thanks, 10
their kind reception.
CAM. John B. Laborde. The flag
the Palmetto Regiment. Having ,ri'im
phanly placed two thirds Of lis gallant de
tenders in the bed Of The patriot, it j1'S
passed The Garira and spread It's ilusIr'ou
f,lds tn The breeze in the citadel Of III
enemy. - ny
. man, Tone of Me '96 Boys J Though we
stricken in wears when the call for volur
leers was made, he marched with his son
a 10 the seat Of war, and all pershed 10 IN
isl l,eif+iF Tif745F aSa! aSSaunlry. Let US everche'
among The 'o6 Boys. Whilst we are prou
of the deeds OF those who fell on tho ball
rld lei us never frget Others whuse har
fate il was 10 perish IN bed of sickness
BY VIM. +. Durisnc. ESQ.,. Our Felio,
Cti=ens Of Gcrgia. Their kind hospitali
ty TO our returning volunteers, will ever b.
remembered by them aud appreciated b,
every Carolinian.
Letters rcceivcd By Tie Committee
WAsurHGToN, July 20, rs.
| DEAR SIk: Could consistently with
my obligations 10 public duIy, leave Wash
ingIon al the lime. would enrleavor TO he
with you on tho 9th. as requested in
your kind and grateful mole OF the 18th
instant. My heart will be with YOU on
The welc ONE occasion.
Our returning soldiers Of the Palmetto
Regiment deserve something more than
transien, praise, or even enthusiastic nd.
mlra1on. The laure!s so gioriously won
for themselves should be cherished by the
gratitude Of their countrymsn and The al
Iecinna'e remembrance of their nsghburs.
The words "PaImetto aud ''9G" conse.
Grated as they were by historical assucia.
tions have been brilliantly and endearing.
iy illustrated by the achievements of your
gallant guests. The light of their own
fame has been reflccIed OH The enduring
history Of their country.
shall not speak of the living al your
feasl-lest my remarks might have the ap
pearance Of partial Discrimination. Green
be the iaurels, aud houured their future
career in life.
All can she'd tear on the cipress Of the
lamented dead 1t may be said of The he
ro Adams, that "a daring coulage was the
least of his accomplishments" Un :er the
inspiring influence Of "A lofty sense Of duty.
he gave his life mp, in The spirit of palr.
oiic devotion to the honor of his flas; and
the blood upon that flag will he its riches,
color. Cogburn, Guode, Tilman, Croker,
and others, ought not to be confronted
with The fate Of common suldiers falling
in batre. They were brave s"iriIs ami
mated by an honorable love OF glory-and
fell maintaining The honor Of their coum-
t,y. When speak of two olhers-Whit-
field Brooks and Willy Blocker, | hope |
will be purloned fot shedding on ineir
names The tribute Of a tear. Like The Ho
raIii they could, in any coulesl, involving
the honor Of their couuIry. have been safe.
'y selected as It's representatives.
Allow me 10 give YOU sentiment on