Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-09

support The distance was considerable, and the
ground low and marshy, was intersected by numer-
bitches and irrigating canals. But, perous as
it was, the service ENTHUSIASTICALLY and glo-
riously performed although at a bloody cost to
South Carolina. The two brigades, under the
command of Shields, approached the reserves near
the hacienda of Portales.
Somewhat dsarranged by the march, they appear
ed suddenly before an enemy in front at least five
times their number, who occupied higher and frmer
ground on the csuseway, and was sheltered by the
growth of trees and maguey that lined the dNch
along the road. They were almost surrounded,
The Mexican river line which they had now turned,
was on their right the lancers their LETT and the
reserve column the object of their attack. in front
In imagination the whole rises to the view
The Palmetto Regiment halts moment to ADJUST Its
line of battle and then-made the basis OF the whole
acknowledgements the terrible charge. Coi.
Butler leads his Regime this morse Is snot, ana ne
fights on foot He is shot in the leg, but still hob
HES on. The storm growing fercer and iercer, his
response to the call of the fearless Shields is heard
over the din of battle" erery South Cdr0tinidn
here sciH tolzon gou to the death !! tie still press,
es onward and in the crisis of the battle is shot
through the head and falls to rise no more At the
very moment when the struggle was decided-when
victory had perched upon his country's standards,
and all the columns of the enemy, shattered, shiv-
cred, and broken, were rolling in confusion back
upon the city, his immortal spirit took its fight from
the bloody meadows of Churubusco. The last OBJ
ect which his eyes beheld was his own Palmetto
banner still proudly floating, although tattered and
torn by the Storm The last sound that fell upon
his ear the terrible roar of battle and in death,
animated by the same spirit which had fired him IN
life he clasped his arms about his breast, and died
as he had lived,-like soldier. Well might his
friend Worth excaim, as in the hot pursuit ne dash
ed by his body yet warm with life: -" Gallant But
Ter! his body rests in foreign land, his memory in
the hearts of his countrymen, and his spirit, pure
and bright as his blade, with his God"
There was also the second in command, Lieuten-
ant Colonel Dickinson, who thoroughly imbued with
love of military clory, ard reckless of all personal
danger was the very soul of chvary. Al'ays seek
ing place smear the flashing of the guns he was,
we believe, the first American officer who woun-
ded at Vera Cruz; and he fell CALAMITY with his
Colonel on the fatal field Of Churubusco. His wound
was no, considered mortal and when operations re-
commenced after the armiStice, he chafed like a
wounded lion. His re>tlesnes> and eager anxiety
to Join in the struggle doubtless fastened his end
ard his brave spirit left during the bonbardment
of Chapultapec He survived the battle in which
he fell only die within hearing of the thunders of
another in which he was not allowed to participate.
There also Lieutenants Durham, Stewart, Adj
ans Williams, Clark, Morange, Cantey and Steen.
besides long list of non commissioned officers and
privates who laid down their lives for their country
and in doing so, died the death which gallant SOL
diers love to die. Shades of departed heroes! You
are not forgotten, but will ever be remembered with
mingled pride and sorrow, by your surviving COM
rades as well as by grateful country!
The Palmetto Reg iment as an organized body, no
longer exists. 1t performed its mission WELL and is
now a thing of the past. The survivors have quit
the lines and tented fields and the dead have left
only their fame. There is however, remaining of
that Regiment, one cherished exponent-.he soed
and tattered banner which it re:-thnt belored
and honored relic, which, in ltude and silence
poses in the capitol-which no longer marks the
head of the Regiment, when the drums beat to arms
which had been relinqushed to the of the
State by its former GUARDIANSHIP whom, now dis
banded and scattered, not one that lives can return
to look upon it for a moment, without dropping
silent tear the memories oc the past that
glorious standard around which rallied hearts
brave and generous as beat for friends or
try-which accompanied many a tosome and per-
ilous march, and whose folds, bearing an immortal
inscription have Hoated in bloody triumph over
many hard fought field Proud MEMESTo OF THE
PALMETTO REGIMENT all radiant with renown, long
may it be religiousy preserved, as the evidence Of
past, and the pledge of future.glory.
THE RESULT OF THE LATE ELEcrIoNs-I! must be
asource Of great qualification to every democrat-aye
to every unprejudced and candid southern man-to
see how much success noble old cause has met
with in the late elections Notwithstanding the im-
prudence of few Of our own people, and the trick
cry and misr representation OF the opposition on the
Kansas question and Gov. Walkers course; not
! withsanding these impediments have been thrown
in the pathway Of our great party victory has again
!. perched upon Standard and to the long and
honorable list of democratic States we now, with
great joy, add one, odd kentucky" the home OF
! the gallant Harry of the " est and one OF the
last spots of the American Union where the Genius
OF pure Whiggery rested before its final and eternal
flight from earth. That gallant old whig State has
taken position beside her venerable MOTHER Virginia.
! She stands to day proud example of the devotion
of her patriotic sons TO principle and the constitution
as 1t is All honor to Preston, Clay, and others of
! that glorious galaxy of wing statesmen who gave
their right arms best blows and their hearts noblest
impulses and energies to the of the constitu-
| ton, the Union, and equal rights! They have de-
served the thanks of the national democracy all over
the Union and will receive the reward due to pat.
| riotism and valor.
Where is the Irrational American party now
! With but half dozen representatives on the floor
| of the next Congress, what melancholy picture
will they present to the eye of the observer! And
this is the end of Sam! Let politicians who aspire
to be leaders in the councils of the nation behold
this melancholy picture, and read in it valuable
lesson for the future Let the young men, especial
ly take warning of the last end of that sprghty in
divdual called Sam, and beware the consequences
of unprincipled or bad.princpled parties.
To those unfortunate friends of "Sam " who have
adhered to their party until the present would
say, if you prefer a safe shelter from the storm
come in out of the rain. and get into good company
but if you had rather take the peltings of the ptless
storm than share safe retreat then stay out and
enjoy the fun to your hearts content. We shall
not cry. Georgia Federal Union.
Mr.. SrANLY-The course pursued by Mr.. Edward
Stanly in yielding himself to the purpose of Black
Republicans, the inveterae and constant enemies OF
Southern rights and interests has taken the country
by surprise. While his friends thought he had
more principle his enemies believed he had more
sense than to do as he had done. Mr. Stanly has
very many personal friends in North Carolina, and
while his waywal dness will not presume, as il
certainly ought not to change that relationship, they
cannot re1cct upon the matter without the mOS