Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1861-07-27
FOR THE KEOwEE COURIER
Farewell Address to the Volunteers of Pick
ems DiStrint


Time in its onward course ut last brought
tho hour for our beloved Volunteers to leave
their homes and all their loved associations,
and bid farewell" to all that was dear to
them, save their country and their God
Fond nature could not but weep when the
strong tics of love and friendship must be bro
ken, (pcrhaps forever hcrn,) br' it was with
triumphant pride that bchcld the departure
OF the cars from our mountain District, so
heavily laden with such noble band of brave
soldiers, with hearts boating so high with the
love OF their country as to enable them to sur
mount all difficulties, and move off waving
their handkcrchicfs to those left behind, assn
ring us that the triumphant thought that
rcigncd III each bosom was, that they were
checriully going to do their duty to save our
beloved country from degradation aud ruin.
We felt assured that we wcr. bidding farewell
to the pride of our country, and many of the
brightest ornaments of society, as each one
occupies their respective places in their native
District. But when our country calls for her
heroes to defend her sacred rights, we must
not say stay, for tmust be saved, and the only
alternative seems to be n resort to arms Our
brave soldiers have offered their lives willing
sacrifice for our oountry's defence, aud dc
serve and should have our wurmcst feelings
OF gratitude, and best wishes for their welfare
While We gladly bid you go, since your
country calls tor you, do not forget the bound.
less anxiety Of your friends here for your wei
fare. And while marching under the standard
Of our country, be assured that the prayers Of
the f" Loved ones ut Home will daily ascend
to the throne of lin who holds the drstlnics
Of men and nations in His hands, to watch
over you with fathers love and care; to
shield you from the poisonous weapons of the
enemy ON tho battle field the snaycs CT temp.
tation and the ravaycs Of disease incident to
campilte; and that we may all live to greet
you on Carolina's beloved soil, when victory
shall have been won with unbrokcn ranks -
But it it must be the decree of an Allwisc
Creator that some Of you must lay down your
precious lives ut Glorys fcct-ycs, after you
shall have. fought the last earthly battle to be
fought, may your eternal spirits bc escorted
by angel hands to the celestial city Of eternal
joys, to wear an unfading crown Of immortal
glory through the ccasclcss ages of eternity.
Invoking divine aid to ovcr.rulc all our actions
and dcstinics, I bid you all " farewell"
Fathers, husbands. brothers. all
You who heed your conntry's caIl,
Since with it you cnnnot dwell,
We will bid you all Farewell"
Since thou art gonc and wc arc here,
Wen twinc n wrcnth Of flowers raro,
From mcmory's richly laden bower,
or happier days and happier hours.
The sacrifices you have made,
In time may never be repaid.
But when in Heaven you shall dwell
Wo know with you all will be we'll"
4 brighter crown shall deck thy bro
When thou with angel bands shall bow
Around tho throne Of Him who dwclls
Who're none will ever shy I" Farewell"
NJ. 8. D..
WAnsAw, pickcns District. July 10, 1861