Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1858-05-13

"tOoAh0u IL hAoby ~
Sung to many q mountain Tyre,
Live forever live your glory,
In one blaze Of hallowed fire.!
Gov. Allston then stated that he had been COM
missioned to perform the pleasing task of present
ing to the Palmetto Association, the silver vase,
which was on the table before him, and the large
picture representing the unfurling Of the American
flag. This vase was presented by the ladies Of
Charleston to Gen. Jackson shortly after the bat.
tie of New Orleans, ct which he had protected the
property and defenceless females of that city,
when the British, animated by the watchword
which it was we'll known they adopted-"Besuty
and Booty"-made their attack upon it. 1t was a
touching tribute from tho daughters Of our State
to the gallantry Of the oonqueror at New Orleans.
The picture represented the ~unfurling Of the Amer
lean flag, by tie Hon. Joel R. Poinsett-anotber
distinguished Carolinian. He was minister to
Mexico when the Revolutionists of that country
succeeded in throwing off the Spanish authority.
The city Of Mexico had been taken, and the mob,
intoxicated with success, were furious for the
blood Of the poor widow Of the Vice Royal. In
her despair, she sought refuge at the house Of the
American legation. MIR. Poinsett resolved to pro-
tect her. But what power could he interpose be-
tween, q mob and the defenceless lady? In his
dilemms, no impulsively seized tie American flag,
and stepping out upon the p~ortico, he unfurled il,
and pointing to 1t, called upon them to respect
those whom it protected. The effect was magical
and successful. This beautiful painting was also
presented to Genelsl Jackson, by the ladies of
South Carolina. These were left, in the will Of
Gen. Jackson, to whoever of the city and State
should most distinguish themselves in any war the
country might be involved in. The executor of
Gen. jackson had written to him on the subject;
bat, said his Excellency, where all were brave,
how could it be determined who merited the re.
wards? So he proposed to Mr.. Jackson that they
be given to the Palmetto Association. To this Mr..
Jackson had readily consented. They were then
given to Capt. Stanley, the President, to be pre-
served by the Association as long as it lasts. and
then to be given to the last survivor of the Regi-
ment, for himself and his heirs forever. Of the
battle which had taken place at New Orleans,
there was a representative present. Among the
aids of Gen. Jackson, were the lamented Hampton,
Gen. James Gadsden, and Col. Arthur P. Hayne;
the latter was present, by invitation, and would
make q few remarks by request. ..
Col. Hayne was welcomed with applause. He
said, as he had not known until about one hour
previous that he would be called upon to take part
in the interesting ceremonies of the occasion, he
had come with no prepared speech. He paid a
very high compliment 10 the volunteer system
The orator of the day, who had paid q high trib-
ute to the American volunteer system, he thought,
would agree with him in the assertion that TO Gen.
Jackson, more than to any other man, was the
country indebted for the high staudared to which
the system had been brought. Gen. Jackson had
planted the seeds, and the gallant conduct of the
volunteers in Mexico was but the fruit. His des-
cription Of the appearance Of Col. Hampton on
the field, was striking and graphic. He ~illustra-
ted General Jackson's determined will and fear
less spirit by an incident which occurred during
the Indian war. 1t came in most appropriately, III
connection with the spirit Of protection to females
which animated him at the battle Of New Orleans,
and actuated Mr.. Poinsett in Mexico. The Indi
ans had made one Of their forays, and were spread
ing ruin and horror on every side. There were a
large number of females under the protection of
about one hundred men. The latter took panic
and contemplated abandoning their charge to the
merciless cruelty Of the savages. This aroused
his noble spirit Of protection to the weak. He at
once took his position, and resolved that they
should not be deserted. With his gun in hand, he
threatened to shoot down the frs, man that moved.
He would, he said, kill at least three of them. He
was successful, and by means Of his indomitable
will, that succumbed to no obstacle nor quailed
before any danger, he succeeded in ruling one
hundred men, and saving the females under their
charge.
Capt. Stanley then replied briefly and happily.
He said that he, as President of the Association,
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uished a General, and that they would safely be
transmitted from one President to another, and
that as long as a Palmetto survived they should
be cherished.
The ceremonies then concluded, with a benedic-
ton from DR.. Thornwell.
Thus concluded one Of the most enthusiastic de-
monstrations that we have ever Witnessed. Long
will it be remembered. 1t conveyst to General Quit
man some idea of the appreciation South Carroll
ma attaches to his conduct both in war and in the
council. In war he proved himself true to the hon.
or Of his whole country, and in the council be has
proven his devotion to the home Of his adoption
and choice. If the array Of beauty, the assembly
Of the talent and wisdom Of the State, the popular
enthusiasm, be taken as evidence, then surely he
must see the position he occupies in South Caro-
lima, and the remnant of the Palette Regiment
will perceive the pride their fellow citizens feel in
their deeds when they join with such spirit in
doing honor to him whom, in the language Of Capt.
Stanley, they have welcomed as 1.-THE General Of
their pride, affection and veneration."