Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-09-25
Re.unlon Of shs s.alooay rsr.s.,,

The 2lss inst. the anniversary Of the battle of
Monterey, and by appointmeus large number Of
the officers and men of the First Regiment Of Ten
nessee vOlunteers who participated in tat hard
fought battle met Of HariaEiIletO enjoy re-uniOn
over she scenes Of that memorable day. Il was in
deed pleasure, as the Hartsville Piaadealer says
to see their happy greetings. Among the number
were some Of Che survivors Of 1872, and some Of
the Florida War. They. joined with the first regi-
ment by invitation and were most cordially greeted
At half past eleven, they together in the paror
'sof Mr.. JAcoB TOwsoN, and after some remarks By
Col. CAMPBELL, they adopted badge to be worn on
that occasion and all future meetings Of Ike charac
ter The members of the First Regiment adopted
white rLon, emblematical of peace and all others of
the soldiers of 1872 or later wars, who were in
vited or might be at any future meeting adopted as
their badge blue ribbon, emblematical Of fidelity
The Organization, or social compact, to eommemor-
ate annually the battle Of Monterey is however con-
fined solely 70 the surviving volunteers Of the First
Tennessee Regiment. The Plaindealer adds fz4
The hour of twelve found them all seated at the
table prepared sumptuously for the occasion and
extending some seventy feet in length. The scene
| here was interesting to behold There was Col
| Campbell at the head and Major Alexander at the
foot and two long columns of as brave hearts as
| ever pulsated Not man was there who had not
served his country, and won honor for himself
which the country is and should be glad to acknow
| ledge. Col. Campbell arose, after the feast was
| partaken of, and proposed that they drink to the
| health of Capt. R. A. Bennett, who had generously
opened hi heart in aiding their reunion on that &C.
| casion, and was brave soldier in Mexico and
generous man at home. ads mN
Capt. Bennett then being loudly called for, re-
sponded briefly He was rejoiced to meet again his
| brave comrades around the festive board. They
had stood side by side and took counsel together on
the battle plains Of Mexico, had barred their bosoms
| TO common foe and defended each others welfare,
and who could say now that their peaceful gather
| ings were sullied by anything like partizanism or
| ungenlal sel1shness or meanEess of motive, and
were not infused with unwavering fidelity to a COM
mon good? The brave spirits that endured self-sa-
cr1hce for their countrys good, should and do re-
Joice now IN social greetings. He hoped that these
| commemorative festive reunions should be contin-
ued as long more than of the number survive.
1t was an example of patriotic brotherhood that if
initiated by responsive hearts throughout the land,
would keep aglow the fires of patriotism the al
tars of American freedom, and preserve our liber-
ties In all time to come. &F "a 8
Lieut.. T. Duffy, then, one of the brave soldiers
in that struggle and active participation in the
reunion festive compact, drank 20 in health
and called on for speech but politely declining to
occupy the company with words of his own, a toast
was Immediately proposed by Col L. G. Stewart, to
Maj. Holman. After the close of Col. Stewards re-
marks, which were eloquent and impressive, Mai
Holman arose, and prefacing his toast with some
well-timed and mirthful observations proposed the
health of Col. Campbell, who commanded at Mon
terey and he said, may he live to meet US on SINH
lar occasions" 80
Col. Campbell made pleasant reply to Maj. HE.
man, and after creating considerable good humor by
his pleasant illusions, proposed a sentiment to the
survivors Of the war of 1872 Col. Newsom on
their behalf responded, and was greeted with ap-
pause. Capt. Friersnn, and Maj. Alexander follow
ed with impressive remarks The latter said that
Gen. Scott, and Gen. Quitman and other brave com.
manders, had awarded to the First Tennessee Regi-
ment in Mexico, the name of the Bloody FIRST
and it was a name well merited and well won.
toast was then proposed by Reuben Satterfeld
who was called for Loudly. HIS toast was well re-
ceived and created much good mesriment
/ Suttle Suttle q was the name next loudly called
for and he arose and made most telling tribute &c
the bravery of Blakemore and Bennett and others
and clOaed by proposing to drink toast to the
mothers. sisters and daughters of Hartsville and
Sumner county" Walton being called for, respond
ed and proposed sentiment to the memory of the
brave Samuel Lauderdae. --..s-s- $3.50.
| Tim. II. Williams name next re-echoed along the
hall, and his response was eloquent and touching
and gave good cheer to those brave hearts. and
proved the true sympathy and patriotic impulses OF
his own
Hallum! Hallum :! the first man on the fort al
Monterey! was the cry next He responded in a
true soldier-like way, and his noble bearing a
new inspiration to all. His toast was a patriotic
sentiment On the flag of this Union. Capt. Bennett
offered a toast to the memory of Capt Blackemore
/ q brave soldier and true patriot Maj. Hieman
proposed the health Of absent friends; Col G. Stew
art, the health of Gen s. r. Anderson. who was alb
sent. Capt. McMurray called for; Col. Mcdonnell
also and responded by toast to the ladies of Harris
vile Col. j. Bugg called for; r. A. Burford propos-
ed the memory Of Capt. Allen; Capt. Burkhardt to
the memory of the brave Allison, Green and Elliott
Col. Stewart then described the death OF the true
hearted Martin in defense of his comrade Elliott
and his words drew and recalled sad thoughts
Tim H. Williams proposed the memory of Lieut.
McCleniham and R. A. Burford responded q.
Here Capt. Bennett read the following letter
from Francis NJ Duffy, who was absent:
srRNsTIELD, TRIM, Sept. IS, 1864.
The Members OF the First Regiment Of Volunteer
will please accept the accompanying cordial slight tesEimo
nis Of gratitude for their gallant in Mexico,
ciay the glorious Dist Of September 1886, when their
bravery bore slOft the Blue Eagle Of Campbe