Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1863-03-18

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The 18th Regiment of S. G, v. was or.
ganized in August, 1861, by the election of
R. G. NJ. ,Dunovant, of Edge6eld, as Co.
lionel; Dixon Barnes, of Lancaster, Lieut..
Colonel Cad. Jones, of York: Major
Col. Dunovant resigned short time after,
when the command devolved on Col. Barnes
who was wounded in the battle of Sharps-
burg, Maryland, from the effects of which
he died shortly after. The Regiment was
then commanded by Col. Jones, with Capt.
McCorkle, of York, as Lieut.: Colonel, and
Capt. Miller, also, of York, as Major.-
Lieut.. Col. McCorkle resigned, owing to
i'll health, short time since, and now We
learn with regret, the resignation of Col.
Jones, from the same cause, leaving Major
Miller, as senior officer, in command; thus,
it would seem, at one time, our District held
all the Field Offices in the Regiment, which
has nobly borne the brunt of several we'll
fought battles.
The following address of Col. Jones, on
taking leave of the Regiment, was read at
Dress Parade at Camp Gregg, Virginia, on
the 9th ult. and has been forwarded for
publication by Adjutant A. W. Poag, at
the instance of Captain commanding f. F.
Bookter. As many of our own soldiers
are in this regiment, these particulars will
be of interest.
Officers ard Men II have rendered my
resignation to the War Department, being
no longer able to perform the duties of my
Office.
For eighteen months, in heat, or in win
try woods unsheltered-on the toilsome
march, on the embattled field, we have
stood together. Now, when leone to look
for the last time on the regiment, it fills me
with painful emotions. At my distant home
! shall often recur to the past, and though
I may no longer be your commander, the
good name of the 18th South Carolina Vol
.unteers, will always be near my heart.
In ten pitched battles, and through many
skirmishes, you. have already borne the blue
Palmetto with honor to yourselves and to
your State. You have never met the enc.
my but to conquer. How you performed
your part at Manassas, let the heroic Gregg
bear witness. When he saw the regiment
returning victorious from the gallant charge
of the 29th August, exhausted Of ammu-
milton and nearly one half killed or wound.
ed: "Hour Regiment, Col. Barnes, has
corered itself Nth glory-let the men rest
until further orders"
Such was the language Of the departed
General of the Brigade, to our Own gallant
and beloved Colonel. .IS%
Officers and Kcn You have done
enough for glory; you have assisted in
driving back Mcclellan, Pope and Burn.
sides, but until those worse than savage in.
vaders shall be driven from all our borders,
you have not done enough for your country.
When that glorious day shall come, as come
it must, then your native State will open
her arms to receive you. Let me beseech
you, stand by the flag of the Taeelfh, ad-
vance its banner as you did through the
dark and bloody woods Of Manassas, and
again in the terrific fight of Sharpsbarg /!
Your country can ask no more!
Officers and Aen:-I bid yousan affec-
tionate farewell, and may the God Of bat
ties nerve your hearts to deeds Of valor,
and shield you In the day of trial