Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-04-15
From the Charleston Mercury.
THE CRATE OF 0SCE0LA.

Mn: EplToR: It was on bright morning in
M to the warf at Sullvan's Island. 1t was the
first time we had ever visited this spot, so cele-
bratcd i'll the history Of Carolina Often wien
reading Of the fierce conflict Of tue 2Sth OF
juno, l77t. lad We pictured the little fort Of
Palmetto logs-the white waves bcating against
its founda,ion-thc Palmetto trees scattered
around It's walls; but it was in imagination on
ly.- The reality was now before ns-the l'al-
mettoeS were waving gracefully in the soft sea
breeze; and there, with its massive walls and
frowniny guns bristing from each bastion, stood
not the fort OF logs but-the modern Fort Moul-
tric To ono who has never visited this rcllown-
cd fortitication, the sight is well calculated to
awaken the hehollcr's attention. Far ont on
the oceans bosom the white sails OF merchant
men may he seen tluttcring in the breeze. as
they bear the rich products Of our land to for
egn shores. On the opposite side may lie seen
the tall stcples rising from Charleston, and re-
hecting the dazzling sunlight from their glided
tops Mount Pleasant, in all its varied beauty,
lies to the right, whilst Castle Pinckncy and
Fort Sumter rise Us from the bosom OF the
waves.
Such was the scenery that greeted US on the
morning Of our first visit to Fort Monltrlc.
With what deep emotions VIC entered the dark
archway that led US within its walls Visions
Of old lIoultrie and lis pipe-of Thompson with
| his Wontcd coolncss-of Jasper proudly CATCH
inc the old Palmetto Banner, and amid the
shower Of grapc-Shot Kissing around him, firmly
binding it 10 the broken statl--constantly float
cd before us. But now the scene was indeed
changed. Instead of few small guns mounted
on wooden ramparts huge grinning cannons
were seen firmly arranged in warlike array on
those massive walls. Soldiers and officers III
pay uniforms were seen lounSing around the
terrible engines of war, or drilling their respec-
| tive squads, forming striking contrast with
the imagined appearance of those stern veterans
of &c. who knew no companymor drill, but
knew so well how to defend the rights oil their
country.
We had spent some time in viewing the
scenery from the ramparts OF the fort, when
one Of our party commenced reviewing Tic
outer works, myself among the latter number
| On our first arrival we had noticed on the weS-
tern side of the fort simple marble slab, bear
ing on its face some slight inscription, but Eoac
i then thought it worthy OF notice, IN contempa,
ton of the more majestic scenery; and now: as
we drew near that simple marble, what was
our surprise to find that it covered the last
resting place of one scarcely less brave than
those who had blcd there eighty years before
it was the grave Of Osceola! Here, meath tho
walls of Fort Moultrie, the brave defender o
his country found his last resting place. The
simple marble slab, bearing the name " Osceola,
is all that is left to tell where the warrior sleeps
True, some warm hearts, displaying humanity
quite rare had planted over the spot weeping
willow. which sheltered from the night dew tilt
warriors grave But even this token of SilS
ccptible and generous soul was destined 10 fal
whitening and crushed like the one DER WHOM
it was planted. The ruthless storm had lain !
low over Osccola's grave, and there IT withere.
and died, fit emblem Of that fate which belcl
the stern warrior.
The circumstances of the capture, i.nprison
ment and death of the great chieftan are 81
well known, that they need but slight motto
here. Hunted like wild beast by blood-ho,lnd'
in his native swamps, lie for IL long time deilc'
capture But at last, when bravery c"Ill no
yanouisl. him, trcachery was rcsortc'l to IN OF
der to accomplish the desired end lie was en-
ticed INTO the camp of his locmcn, and in VIOLA
f ton Of every law Of humanity, imprisoned an
, brought to Charleston. But now, alas
stcrn and naughty spirit Of the warrior wa
, crushed forever Tyranny had inflicted its las
a wound upon his proud soul. For some week
he fingered in gloomy and heart-broken sorroW
|. refusing all relief or consolation The ree'
y after receiving its death stroke, seldom nSel
long. ere its leaves fall withcrcG to the dus
Thus it was with the Indian warrior. Attt
! remaining short time in disgracetul capuWt.
q his proud soul left its earthly tenement, an