Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-04
BATTLE OF CHURUBUSCO.
goth August, 1877

CO was celebrated in Columbia on Wednes
day by the remnant of that gallant band
whose bravery shonc forth so conspicuous,
on that day. The booming of the cannon
from Arsenal Hill ushercd in the day. At lC
o'clock n procession was formed under the
command of Col. Anderson, Lieut.. Col. Wal.
lace, and L. S. Banding, esq, marshalls OF
tho day. The two military companies of our
town turned out in full force 20 escort the
Palmcttoes to the grave of Col. Butler.
After the volunteer companies had fired
the salute by the tomb of Butler, the Pal
metto Regiment marched round the grave
uncovered and in silence. The procession
then returned 10 the Town Hall, where Col.
VIM. Maybin, Chairman of the Committee of
Arrangements, introduced the regiment to
the members of the Town Council in the
following feeling and appropriate manner:
GENTLEMEN WARpEys: You see here the
remnant of the Palmetto Regiment" They
have convened in your town to perform Il pi-
Gus duty, and, to celebrate n victory won
mainly 10y their galantry. Years of rest have
not removed from their hearts their affection
and reverence for the memory of the noble
Butler. am sure that these years have not
removed from the hearts of your citizens
their gratitude TO these brave men. Your
people, gentlemen, desire to make manifest ;
and | us their orTan, commend to you, their
representatives. these cherished SONS Of Caro-
lima, knowing, that YOU will, in all honor, full
fiji the wishes of your townsmcn.
A. S. Johnston. esq, on the part of the
Wardens, then addressed the Palmetto Regi-
ment as follows:
GENTLEMEN: The people of Columbia are
happy to receive in their town the Palmetto
Regiment, and to have the opportunity of
manifcsting the admiration and gratitude with
which they regard the brave men who have
done so much for the honor OF the Statr.-
Since the heroic times of '76, the brightest
page in South Cardinals history is that which
records the deeds Of the Palmetto Rcgime2t
All acknowledged your conduct to ts;ve'
been pre-eminent in an army wfic in 4 SIN
gle campaign, conquered a territory vide is
an European, empire. 1t is true that from
that territory the Southsis excluded by, the
ssrard
base hands, that never Welded warriors
weapon, now dig from its bosom the golden
wealth which your valor won. Butno fraud
can deprive you Of the glory of having borne
a conspicuous part in as daring and success
full All enterprise rs ever tried the genius of
the general and the courage Of the soldier.
in either ancient or modern times.
We deeply sYmpathies with your pious
purpose Of erecting suitable monument to
your dead commander. 1t is rcproach TO
the State that the spot has remained so long
unmarked where lies his heroic dust No
hands can he so fitting TO raise soldiers
tomb as those of his comrades in hardship,
in danger. and in victory. They who, midst
the storm of battlc, caught him as he fell.
and bore his body from the field of glory to
his native land, are the proper persons to rear
marble and plant laurel above his grave.
The cannon that we have to-day heard re-
sounds in honor Of Churubusco 10 your
memories speak of the dangers and triumph.
of u hard-fought field. To us they suggest
something morc-in the proud assurance that
4 people who fight so well in foreign war,
for glory alone, will carry valor and patriot
ism to their subimcst lengths. should they
ever be required to defend their domestic
altars.
Gentlemen, we cordially bid you welcome
to our town. and beg you TO accept such hos
pitalities as it is in uurpowcr to offer.
TO which Col. gladden. replied as follows:
SIR: Permit me to thank you, and through
you those whom you represent, for the hos
pitality extended to the Palmetto Regiment
on this occasion. and for the high eulogium
you have been pleased to bcstow on their
poor services while engaged in the Mexican
war. If our conduct met the appreciation of
our fcllow-citizcns, we are satisfied. 1t is
true, sir, that We arc excluded from the terri
tory won by Southern treasure and Southern
blood-it is true that we have been robbed OF
that soil by those under whose banner we
fought-it is true, sir, that that territory has
been appropriated by an unjust and tyranni-
cal majority, to themselves, for the purpose
of increasing that majority so us to enable
them with more certainty TO carry out their
helish purpose Of destroying our Institutions
and expressing our already outraged and
over-taxcd minority
If for this South Carolina should resolve
to quit this rotten and loathsomc Union, and
if the General Government should attempt
to coercc hcr-I feel that am speaking the
sentiments of all within the sound of nv
voice-the remnant of the Palmetto Rcgi-
ment will be more ready to aid in subduinr
them than they were in aiding to subdue the
MeXcans.
We feel grateful for the deep sympathy
expressed for ourpurpnse of erecting mon
ument to our beloved Colonel.
Iagain thank you, and in the name of the
regiment, for the hearty welcome you have
rendered us.
After Col. Gladden. had concluded, most
touching and impressive scene followed At
the request of the Town Council, Col. ]. s.
Preston, one of the Committee of Arrange
ments, led upon the platform, in front of the
regiment, VIM. Loudon Butler, the son Of
Col. Butler-a fine looking youth of about
seventeen, i'll person very like his father. We
have never seen an incident that produced
more effect on IN audience. After the ap
plause which greeted tho Introduction of thi.
noble youth, Col. Preston addressed thu
regiment in the following eloquent and feel
ing remarks;