Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1861-01-25
Our Volunteers.

The District Of AbbevilIe had fine
Company in the Palmetto Regiment, and
the same gallant DISTRICT has contributed
to the defence Of the State one of the best
Companies we have seen. They muster
one hundred strong, and having cred
coats" are very conspicuous. We are in
formed that the material is the very best
much of 4 he best blood and many of the
best names OF the District being in the
ranks. They were ordered 10 the Island
on Saturday, and as they passed down
Meeting-streei they halted at the Charles
ton Hotel, and through their Captain,
James M. Perrin, paid their respects to
Gen. MCGOWAN, one of the Representatives
from Abbeville, who made them spirited
address.
Among other things he ioId them that
they had tolls as we'll as glory before them.
That he knew something Of the hardships
of soldiers life. On ore cold, raw, win
try day in December, ls46, he stood pre-
ciseIy in the same spot, where they then
stood, private soldier in the rarks of the
Palmetto Regiment, mustered into the ser
vice of the United States, to serve dur
ing the war with Mexico How we'll the
Pa'Eletto Regiment discharged all its duties
towards that Government, which is now
our enemy, let the pages of impartial his
tory relate. BE said that the company be-
fore him was here for a purpose. far
different, and upon principle much
higher.
The State Of Soutl, Carolina found her.
self in fixed minority in the Union upon
avital institution. She found the Govern
ment coalesced against her, and animated
by spirit Of fanatical hatred towards her.
She thought it necessary for her existence
to secede from the Federal Union, and has
resumed her sovereignty. That last right
of self preservation has been denied her,
and she is threatened with coercion by tile
strong arm Of Federal power, and the min
ions CT consolidation. Fonder bris,iing
fort, standing in the l,arbor of Charleston,
and looming up out Of the water like
some grim mohster Of the deep, full of
munitions of war and Of armed men.
which was built with oHr msaRs, and for
our protection, is proclaimed our enemy,
and points her guns upon us.
An effort to reinforce that fort has been
repuIsed by South Carolina, speaking in
thun Ter tones from the mouths of her
canhon, Whose echos have reached you un-
der the mountains. We have DECLARED
South Carolina to be free and indepsn-
dent State. We have pledged the lives OF
every son Of hers to MAINTAIN it. We are
united as band Of brothers, aud you are
born to assist in the glorious achievement.
You are now on your rnarcl, TO yoIr posi-
zion in tho lines, mid tile Smiles Of woman
and the blessings OF all are upon you
lGo, and may the God of Jnstice and
Liberty, as we'll AS the God Of Battles, 20
ttfitiI yon. ~ ''s'I. s'rs71 :
The Company tten marched to the boat,
and after they were oil board the Gen.
Clineh we're addressed by Col. Marshall.
Senator from Abbeyiile, and also an old
Palrhstto, fn few appropriate ren,asks.-.
There YVES also on board the same boar
g fne Volunteer Company from FAisfieId,
commanded by Captain Davis. Lieut. Co.
GLADDEN., just returned from Mas Or.
leans, went over TO the; Island viii
ithsm. Charleston G1arier. "a S