Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-08-21
THE a4TH REGIMENT.

On Tuesday, the 10Th instant, the general re-
view of the 34th Regiment, South Carolina Mill
tia, under command of Col. VIM. H. McCorkle,
took place at Kerr's Old Field. The day was
pleasant and favorable for the parade. Instead
Of a hot, sultry day, that might have been expec-
ted in August weather, it was cool and agreeable,
imparting cheerfulness and good humour, and
rendered it real jubilee to the yeomanry Of the
country. The Adjutant and Inspector General,
r. G. NJ. Dunovant, Gen. Williams and Gen. S.
r. Gist, accompanied by their respective Stats,
we're in attendance, and with their "nodding
plumes' and brilliant uniforms presented quite n
martial appearance. 1t was source of deep re-
rret to the numerous friends and admirers Of Go
vernon Adams, that he was not present with us on
this the last occasion, they could greet him as
their Governor They were ready to extend to
him hearty welcome, and no pains would have
been spared to have made his sojourn amongst US
pleasant and agreeable. His administration has
been deseryedly popular, and he can now retire
from the cares of office, with the gratifying rehec-
ed the hearty endorsement of the State, and that
his memory will &c enshrined in the hearts Of his
countrymcn. But to return from this short di-
! erosion, lei us take our stand on the ''muster
| field"
! We can there see the tremendous outpourlng Of
the people, Aockng in from every point of the COM
pass, all imbued with tie feelings such displays
are calculated to cngcndcr. There is no order of
mind but Is in some manner influenced or affected
by the excitement, the ''pomp and circumstance,
ever attendant upon these military displays. II
the officers were actuatcd by proper spirit, and
the citizen sollicry could be persuaded that they
were in discharge Of patriotic duty, that they
were in The full enjoyment Of privilege known
only to frecmen-d;sciplining themselves to do
battle in defence Of their rights, then would We
willingly adhere to our present somuch talked OF
militia system. 1t is the almost entire want OF
this spirit that has brought the system into such
disrcpute. Nothing but genuine military spirit
and zeal on the part of the officers, can ever res
tore it to favor. The officers of the 34th Regi.
ment seem to be impressed with this fact. Du,
ring the short time Col McCorklc has had com.
mand of the Regiment, he has proved himself to
be dilligent and tficieut officer. The eYolut;ons
were performed in admirable order and with n
skill and precision; reEsctng the highest credit
upon the officers.
Col. McCorkle was ably sustained by Leuten-
ant Colonel T. p Whitesidcs and Maj T.. d. Bur-
ris. Another fact We note with pleasure, that
Maj Myles Smith, Robert Whitesidrs and Robert
ming duty in the ranks. from which they are ex-
empt. The two last mentioned are on the verge
of seventy years Of age. We doubt not they
would MS cheerfully render their services on n
more dangerous and bloody field, if the calls of
patriotism should require it.
After the exercises were over short, bit spirit
ed addresses were delivered by Generals Williams
and Gist They were highly complimentary to
Regiment for the skill exhibited in their perform
ance General Gist defended the Militia system
from the sneers aud jecrs of the careless and in
different and discussed the benefits arising to the
State from well organized and effective military
system. As soon as the addresses were concluded,
the crowd quietly dispersed and sought their res
pective homes, without the occurrence of single
incident to mar the pleasures of the occasion.
! The good feeling and pleasure experienced du
ring the day, may be attributed to the very excel
lent music discoursed by the Bethel Brass Band
! Much praise and the thanks of oil arc due them