Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1848-02-16

serious and weighty effects Many lives
nave been lost-by'il, and muchcamp equip.
age destroyed. II lis, indeed, almost an
anomaly in military history, to carry troops
into an enemy's country 10 drill and disci-
plpe. !: Among brave and wel-trained;
enerly,qisis is leading them to the slaughter,
pen. Sc, .ses}uae ASA
But in climate like that of Mexico,
The constant introduction of large bodies Of
fresh troops. greatly intreases the amount
of mortality. The history of the late cam
,paign proves this most fully. Thousands
died off from the diseases Of The, climate.
This is decided objection to IL months
forces. In addition TO this, it is almost
impracticable 10 bring these forces under
proper discipline and training. The dis
lance from the United States is, so great,
by the time the troops are carried lhilher,
and trained so as 10 be se'viceable, the ex-
pira,ion Of their term of service is a, hand.
and they must be dismissed 10 give way to
new and raw recruits. There will be,
then, a continual passing and repassing of
undisciplied troops through the enemy's
country, subject 10 all the disasters Of The
climate aud dangers Of the enemy, 10 say
nothing Of the very great expense to The
government. Besides, the army being al
ways in fluclaating condition, a General
will be crippled in his efforts, and will be
greatly hindered ia undertaking grand aud
important enterprises. The consequences
are so palpable, they need no further Illus.
lrarion. From all these considerations, we
conclude, that volunteers should mol be
employed in The further prosecution Of this
war, and those that are now in the service
should be dismissed.
But peculiar reasons exist for the dis
charge of the Palmetto Regiment. lis
services were offered originally for Twelve
mouths. BY ruSe de gusrre, for which
the present Administration is somewhat
noted, il was lricked into tender Of its
services during the continuance of the war,
in the fallacious hope, (excied BY the,
friends of the President, that the war
would be brought 10 speedy termination.
Independently OF this hope, the pride Of
many was touched, and sooner than bear
the odum of refusal TO volunteer under
the new requisition, they would have en-
tered into the war with certain knowledge
ofits continuing for five years or more
The President and his friends were aware
of the advantage, they thus held over the
original volunteers; and they did not hesi-
tate 10 exercise it. 1t is buljustice, there
fore, we lhiuk. they should make some
remuneration for the profits they have re-
allied by their happy stroke of diplomacy,
aud if they can do nothing more, at least
allow the few poor fellows of The Regi.
ment. who are left. to return to their friends
and firesides. 1t is what the common die
tates of humanity would suggest. ~
But the Palmetto Regiment has run its
career. 1t has fulfilled lis des.iny:ai i, has
fully discharged its Duty. and. the time for,
its dismissal is already a, hand. Ii has
bsensne now ia,sshs service of The Q. States
foGrteea mouths, d0fing which time it has
toilefi fered 7-asSTF!dtEi.er rnEeie OK
|,perif .e%di'r tnote"a 5e;d = hAst roa
iconsiasii; @ptn,i.a I; -S,;.,'zjars. -..
sbeen st;h;ecie, saui.crecs
hard - ,c's
Unite s-.'. es.:,l..,l,i >.
E,osas .r: ,=r.i tti;sss, tt;aorsat.ti.;
sayst..ti caate,t -ycaths. t...a, @1c:.t
from IisS 5faier mol more s.an an FhnndEsE9
and fifty now remain for active duty md
among those that are gone, ay be pGfD-
Sbered some Of The brig hest spirits in the
arin ymen, who were the pIlds Of their
families aud ornamen mentsstoe their State
slVhat eai sc6inpense these families for
their 6ereavmen,!i How shall.lbe Stale
lberepaid for The heavy loss n has sustain
ed in the death of so many os its valuable
citizens? And is,the cup of exaction Got
yet filled? WilIh President still keep
this Regiment in the service, until its gal
Ia, members are all destroyed. and not a
man is left 10 bring back the tale of its
hardships and misfortunes? Ii so, it will
be comment on the present Administra-
ton, which poslerity will read with indig-
nation and horror.
MARLBOROUGH.
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