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

n! AHo uays aysdPpIoPElatcQf ny ne district ct
Sumter do Honor to hefEreturned Volun.,
teers was ushered III by the rising Sun, in
all its beauty and splendour, though for a.
time obscured by passing clouds, which
threatened to mar the pleasures of the day,
but which most happily only sprnkled the
earth' thereby allaying the dust and cooling
the atmosphere, and which served asa fresl,
incentive to enjoyment.
At II o'clock the procession consisting of
some two thousand persons, with the Sumter
Riflemen, Claremons Troop and Cold w ater
Army as an escort to the remnant of the Pal
metto Regiment, who graced the occasion by
their presence, preceded by the Sumter Brass
Band playing appropriate airs, the whole ul,-
der command of the Marshals of the day pro-
ceeded to the Grove near the Old Methodist
Church to the stand erected for the exercises
Of the day where some five hundred or more
Of the3beauteons daughters Of Sumter avail
ted their arrival. -
On reaching the stand, the SVoluntecrs
were stationed in front and were received by
the Hon. F. J. MosEs THE PRESIDENT OF. THE
DAY, in the following feeling and eloquent re-
marks which were followed with much an.
pl ause aud cheering.
GALLANT SURVIVORS OF A NOBLE BAND:
have been deputed OH behalf of YOUR
District, 10 receive you on your returnsto
your native home, home on whose already
distinguished name, you have conferred new.
lustre, and which receives you Into it's bosom
with the heartfelt pride, which your noble
bearing has inspired.
But little more than two years have claps-
ea' since near thus very spot, you were pre-
sentcd with an emblem, III honor of the
patriotic avidity with which YOU fastened to
obey the call Of your Country. How great
the contrast which your diminished ranks,
now afford to the proud array of ardent
Youths, who then stood ready to receive and
defend it. How many who bouyant with
high hope and cmulous OF daring deeds, have
met glorious death in the lhickest of the
night, while rallying around the proud Pal
lnetto Of our beloved State
Nhle to their memories, we render the
homage oi tear, to you. their gallant Survi-
vors >ur District cXtciisls the hand of fel
lo"shp' and cnibalms tier n'mes will,
your own III It's dearest recollection. We'll
come, thrice welcome, to our hearts
The Reverend JolS S. RlcIsARpsoS then
offered up a fervent and eloquent prayer tr
the throne Of the most high, which was fol-
lowed by patriotic, and eloquent Grafton
delivered by SAML. MAYRANr, Esq, and
which ELECTED the most unbonnded applause
At the conclusion Of the Oraton, the whole
procession were formed into line, and march
cd to Dinner where an abundance of good
cheer. provided by our worthy townsInan
JOHN CnlSA Esq. furnished most ample
material for vigorous attack, proceeded by
Grace from Rev. II. ID. GREEN. After the re-,
moval of the cloth, the following regular
toasts were read by the President of the day,
repeated by the respective Vice Presidents,
REGULAR TOASTS. y :!
l. The Palmetto Regiment ef South Caro-
lima: Like the tree ui uur sea shore border,
no storm uprcots, no liyhinin rivcs it; but t
stands rs bast!on around the honor of our
State, impcrvious TO the assaults nf war, or
scytlle OF time.
2. The memory .F C0i y. w. Huilr- and
1t. Col. J. p. Dickinson: Who fell on "the
death bed Of fame" the battle field; lofliIy
will the monumental marble tower DER their
graves, but more lasting than marble: on the
historic page, and in the grateful rcmem-
brancc OF the people, shall be the recollection
OF their patriotic devotion to the Union, and
to the State Of South Carolina.
g. Col. 4. III. GLADDEN., III. C.l. Dunorant,
Mayor .Hotat, high toned gentlemen, and
gallant officers, deserving command of the
Palmetto Regiment.
s]4. The Sumter Volunteers: Calamity and
nobly have they borne themselves through
the Battles OF Mexico, in the lead vi the Pal
metto Regiment, acquiring additional glory
and .enown Tor ChINalrous South Carolina.
Old Sumter opens wide her arms, to receive,
welcome, and honor, her brave Sons.
:, 5. Capt. Francis Sumter Every thing
gallant and daring was expected OF the de-
ccndant OF the Old Game Cock Of South Ca:
rollna-he has fought gaI'ahuly in Mexico,
as crowed The old Cock so crows the young"
9. LII. A. T.. Spain: At the call of the
Country, he was first to breathe the military
spirit into the Soldiers Of our District, he
served in the confidence of his commanders
and deserves the confidence of the people
7. lit. Cyrus S. Melleu: High in person,
high and noble in deeds, and huh in the con-
iidencc and hope Of tie people OF Sumter
District.
= 8. Ii. j. D. Banding: One of the lirst
to enrol his name OIL the war list of Carolina,
one among the last to leave the shores of
Mexco-for his galantry he s entitled to the
admiration Of his Countryncn.
8. 1t. Thomas ". Baker: An accomplish
ed gentleman and gallant soldier, worthy
scion Of patriot stock: duty his guiding
star; he follows it in peace, it lighted his
pathway on the ''tcntcd icld.'
" 10. Lit. Sebastian Sumter: Of the good
old fighting breed-a gallant and chivalrous
officer.
u II. LII. Stephen ". Boykin: \ brave man..
'and spirited officer, well deserving OF tue
Country and auor ro:.d., al Lor r..u