Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1857-06-27
Anecdotes Of the PaImettOeg.

A4uSt N6Sh tAIC Olty COunClt Va oOLuuA-
rs. co. entertained the remnant Of the
Palmetto regiment Of the Mexican war
with handsome supper. Several emi-
nent gentlemen were present, and narra-
ted some very interesting incidents Of the
war. Hon Mr.. Keitt, NJ. c., delivered
q speech from report of which we ex-
tract the following:
Mr.. Keitt said it was out of his line to
make set speech, but with the permis-
sion of the company, he would ramble
along, and give an incident or two which
he had derived from Gen. Quitman and
others in relation to the Palmetto regi-
ment-a few of which we report.
Gen. Quitman told him that when a
portion of his brigade was ordered into
battle, Col. Butler was refused to be al
lowed to go, because the Palmettoes were
actually broken down by fatigue and pri-
walton, and he was too feeble for duty
He detailed the New York regiment and
another, and ordered them forward. Col.
Pierce Butler demanded "a place in the
picture mo, sir, your place is in The hos
pital.' 'Sir!' said he, elevating his noble
figure, with fire flashing from his eagle
eye, never sir, while the enemy is in sight,
and our flag moving onward!' He could
not resist him-his demand was acceded
to, and the regiment took its place in the
picture,' brilliant light on the canvas
Gen. Quitman told him, too, that the flag
of the Palmetto regiment was the first
that waved over the city Of Mexico. 'Sir,
I was with that regiment at the gate of
the city, and when / called for flag to
plant upon the gate, the Palmetto flag
was the only one there, and that was the
flag that first spread its folds in triumph
over the Copitol of Mexico
The Charleston Mercury adds to the
report of the meeting a singularIy inter-
esting narrative as follows:
Among the many very interesting Incl
dents of the Palmetto regiment, which
were related on the evening of the enter
tainment, there was one which was not
told, and to us it was one of the most in-
teresting, the most thrilling scenes, among
the many which occurred on the fatal
field of Churubusco.
When the Palmetto regiment was left
alone on the bloody field, surrounded on
all sides by overwhelming numbers Of
mercHess and treacherous foes, who were
pouring volley after volley in rapid sue
cession through their ranks, each of
which told with fearful effect, the voice
of the noble Butler could be heard high
above the noise and horrid din of battle,
and encouraging his boys to
do deeds of valor. Remember South
Carolina, my boys was his watch-word.
So long as that voice was heard, his boys
moved slowly but steadily on. Suddenly
that voice ceased, and was heard no more;
but then there came a cry, which swept
down the lines quick as lightning, Butler
IS killed! Butler is killed. The regiment
was paraIyzed: their arms unnerved; all
hope Of victory had fled-for their head,
heir gallant chief, their loved father had
been taken from them at time when he
was most needed, and they felt that they
we're orphans indeed.
The gallant Shields saw, at glance,
he effect the fall of Col. Butler had pro-
1uced on the Palmettoes; and. putting
'purs to his noble iron gray, rode up the |
ines crying out, 'Palmettoes, you have
ost your CoIoneI!--now avenge his death!'
the regiment recovered, and,
With clenched teeth, grasping their arms
irmIy, there came shout, followed with |
cry, Go on, General, well follow.
Charge boyonet' commanded Gen.
Shields, and in moment the sirried ranks
# the foe were pierced by the bayonets
,fthe Palmettoes, and soon they were fly |
ng in all directions, as gallant comrade
nee said, like clouds before an angry
vind.'
This charge ended the long and bloody
'attIe of Churubusco, for as soon as it
vas known that the Polque Guards-the
Iandy regiment Of the city Of Mexico
we're routed, the forces at the tete pont,
he convent and the bridge, lowered their
Iags, and victory, for the fifth time that
ay perched upn the American flag.
TIE SMALLEST MONARCHY IN THE
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