The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-12-04

His country and his gods, that martial FIRE
That mounts his courage, kindes even me-"
Dryden.
There is no man in the Confederate States
IN whom deeper interest is felt than in Gen.
Beauregard. There is not one who has en-
titled himself to warmer regard and more
intense affection in the popular mind. Though
occupying places OF the highest trust, every
duty Of which was discharged with scrupu-
lous fidelity, and an ability that challenged
iadmiration, be is less known than those who
have won far less distinction. Ii is due to
him, to his most meritorious deeds, his shin
| ing yalor, and his answering patriotism,
that while he has stamped his name in fade
less characters upon his cOuntry's historic
page, his birthplace and bis parenage should
not remain at the mercy 81 uncertain histo-
rlOgraphers, or those who, from interested
and personal motives, would prefer to in
yolse il as with shroud Of mystery and OBJ
security.
In the opening number Of this magazine,
we had hoped to accompany the Iithograph
likeness Of Gen. Beauregard, with which il
was embellisbed, with such particulars Of his
early life as might prove interesting to those
who had learned TO cherish for the hero and
patriot the yeneration which few have Sc
cured in lorg years Of eyenaul lives, but
which he has won in the FIRST year Of our War
Of independence. We were disappointed in
accomplishing our object, aud preferred fur
ther postp0nement Of details that might be
subjected TO dispute or denial, aud which
could not be derived from most reliable and
authentic source. We may congratulate our.
selves, however. that the mediation OF long
esteemed and valued friend has enabled US
/ place before our readers sketch which will
satisfy the curious, and relieve his admirers
Of all uncertainty as 10 his place Of natiyii,
and his parentage.
Those familiar with the history Of the bril-
liant campaign which resulted in ,he taxing
Of the capital Of Mexico. have bee. sa-c
that TO the superior Typographical skill and
careful Reconnaissance oltLieut. BeauFegard,
we're due the most signal successes OF that
Icampaign. The approach 10 the capital was
made upon his Reconnaissance; aud in the
severe conflicts Immediately preceding that
Illuminating event Of the war, he bore him.
self with the most distinguished GOODNESS aud
Entrepidity. Since that period he continued
in the service Of bis country, but, UP To the
breaking out q the present war, or rathe,
the inciplent steps necessary % maintain the
Integrity * sas sae hSa0r gSrsa q 4s s2Hih hs sAs
him from the public gaze. and left the popu-
Tar mind in doubt az 70 the section Of coun-
Try which was honured in being bis birth
place.
II has been claimed thar his patronymiC
! was not Besuregard; aud some, profrs,ng
acquaintance with his early history, have as
serted that he adopted il from beautiful es'
tate, 80 called by his father; while other,
rontended that il was derived from his ma
ternal ancestor. II will be seen that while
il may deprive his father OF tribute TO hi'
poeiicaI taste in SO calling his estate. the Ii
lie 10 the name Of Beauregifd IS as Legitimate
as il is enduring.
Gen. 6. Y. Beauregsrd was born in th,
parish Of 81. Bernard, near New Orleans, Of
the ssth Of NAV, 1918. His father, jane
Il. Besuregsrd, was Of French origin, ant
was an influential and estimable planter o
b ii. Bernard. His mother was descendet
from az ancient and noble family Of LouisI
ana. whose ancestors were OF Italian origin
as the name (Reggio) indicates.
The young Beauregard was reared IN tina
i complete and unrestrained liberty Of bodl
!. and mind. generally enjoyed by the your!
: cre0les Of the rural districts OF Louisiana
and when be left the public schaols q b.
: parish. he was more proficient 70 handling
: double -barrelcd shot gun, and managing
restisc horse, Than in repeating or applyIni
lie rules Of syntaS.
At lie are of twelve Or thirteen years, n
entered the school u The Messiurs urgent
!, distinguished professors IL learning 10 \,
II city II New York. When sixieess y, W.
|, admitted to the Military N, w. ri,ss I,
po,nt and graduated .-roha w ',s 1'"s'
!. ,a.n ...h.s,. srcfcd many who haNc slnc'
I. ao's, ""lsu ..aient men. lIc married Mis-
Where. in 1911, granddaughter \
!, IN, * Governor &c Louisiana, and one y ih
first martyrs 70 liberty III ihc New World
lads Of remarkable beauty, accomplished
liz eduraton, and distinguished for her ~
: lbie traits Of character. She died 10 ls5l
4 and left him the father Of three children, ~
eldes, oI whom. Rene r. Beauregard. is ho'
>. under his cuuntry's banner as aid-de-eam
and military secretary Of his aiher.
Beaureeard, as has already been remarked
pi served with distinction IN the Mexican wal
~ lie wa. eomplimentcd in the city Of Mexie
~ ~ by Gen. Winfield Scott. in the presence
!" the general staii. In J. y. ". Claiborne
admirable biography Of Gen. John A. Qall
-man. occurs the following note TO page 81
: bearing the endorsement Of Gen. ouitman.
Is "a fortnight afterward, when our arm
vas within the city, while Gen. seoti vi
ridnr with Generals Twisgs and smith
s. The San eosme road. meeting Lieut.. Beaar
: sa,d with Col. Hitchcock aud Mr. Trlsi,
leo ssd IN tone Of leigned severity: Yoat
het man, / wish to reprimand you, aud va
the whole army was present; but these gel
erals represent il. Why did you advise =
"a attack by the western gaiesG You %
- tic consequences We have taken Y
for vreat city aud the halls Of Moniesama, alt
10. few hours hard lighting, aud with only
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