The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-10-24

upon which, in strict rule of the camp,
c" lights must be extinguished. Around
the whole camp Sentinels were posted,
who were to receive stated countersipn
from all that approached or intended to
come within the line. Capt. J. J. Lucas,
OF the Palmetto guard of this city, was
officer ofthe day, and to whose ability as
strict disciplinarian in the art of war,
too much praise or laudation cannot bo
bestowed,the lines were frequently Threat
ened to be forced, the muskets wrested
from the Sentry's and but for this gentle
mans assiduity the Camp would have
been in disorder, and disturbance to the
arms OF the soldiers. In the morning as
early as day dawns, the band beats the
reveille, (meaning in French to wakc)
Which give notice to the Soldiers to rise,
and the Sentinels to forebear CHALLENGING.
upon this the Company is formed in line,
the roll is called, every man being expect
ed to be present to answer TO his name.-
Well so much will suffice for the rule of
action, now for the accidents, incidents,
and events Of the whole. On the night
OF the Sd, Mr.. Palmer an old gentleman
from Yorkville was wounded in the aldo
men by sentinel firing upon him, infliot-
ing the wound of wad. 1t appears that
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he was at the head Of posse, playing
fife, and persisted in forcing or breaking
the line, the sentinel challenged and
warned him thrice 'to stand, and approach
ing was shot, he is not considered danger
ously hurt, and is fast on the recovery.
The next morning the amount of people
assembled, and the hurried preparation
on tho part of everybody, and every be-
tokened that the review was not faroff.-
Col. McCorklelof YorkvilIe was Commander
in-Chief, Reviewing Officer and Marsh all,
Major Mcihan Of Columbia Commander.
in Evolutions and assistant Marshall; aud
Capt. johnson Of this city was Adjutant.
The Palmetto Guard were on the right of
the line. The Washington Light In
fantry (detachmeut) from Charleston with
the Eutaw Flag were in the centre, Col.
McCorcle acquitted himself nobly, but
Major Meihan was abrupt and uncourte-
GUS in discharging his orders, and it was
generally remarked behaved unbecomins
to some Of the companies, and officers.
After tho review procession was formed
in which the Military, Masonic, Odd Eel.
lowship,and Temperance Fraternity united
as we'll as the various civil delegates and
persons of rankand note. The distinguishe
characters present, were Hon. John s.
Preston, Hon. VIM. c. PRESTON, Hon.
George Bancroft, the celebrated Ameri.
can historian, Hon. James L. Orr, Hon.
w. W. Boyce. Col. Wade Hampton jr,
Hon. James Simons, Colonel Wither-
spoon, believe from Lancaster, as spoke
to him and Col. J. D. Rice.
The Hon. John s. Preston was Orator
Tor the occasion, his speech vas master.
ly piece Of eloquence, and every one know
ing the ability Of this gentleman, will
readily know that nothing need be said
to elevate any production of his, for be is
already man Of fame. Following him
the Hon. George Bancroft arose and made
few brief remarks, touching the chival-
ry OF South Carolina, and the great men,
and minds that the Palmetto State had
produced.
The venerable; Hon WIN. C. Preston
then arose, and as his benign physiogno.
my caught the eye Of the asssmblage some
OF them began to weep. He lifted up his
crutches, showed them his white head,
aud placing his nsnd on his breast ex.
claimed, 4 would like to take more Of an
active part with you, but l am old and
feeble, yet have it in my hear;r
After this the regular toasts were read
out, some Of which were quite patriotic,
and sentimental.
Then was produced one of the original
rifles invented by Col. Fergerson, sword
was also shown which was said to have
been unsheathed for the first time by Col.
Williams in defence Of Kings Mountain.
Lastly the Eutaw Flag was unfurled, and
waved over the populace; !, was toasted,
but those being in charge Of it being alb
sent, there was no response given. The
concluding part oftbe celebration was the
Barbecue, to which believe some fifteen
thousand Aocked TO partake Of the man.
moth bunch. Twas abundantly supplied
with beef mutton and bread, there were
no knives or forks, and in the absence a
these indispensable tools Of massicatiop,
he that had . jack knife with him, ssyei
his bacon.
There Il monument erected IN the
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