The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-08-03
Ticnt James A. Hoyt, an officer of the

Lieut.. James A. Hoyt, an officer of the
Company until disabled by asevere and.
most honorable wound, was introduced
to the audience by the first Captain OF
the Company, Maj. James II. -Whitnersln
a few quiet remarks appreciativc of the
occasion. Then followed the clear and
narrative given by Mr.. Hoyt OF
the career of the Palmetto Riflcmen in
the late war. His calm, chastc effort
was succeeded by calls for q brother-in-
arms, Lieut.. Warren D. Wilkes, mcm-
ocr of the same Regiment from the outset
and a participator in the same stirring
scenes, with his impassioned outburst of
more general interest. The war spirit
still flashed from his eyes as he alluded
to the glorious days of victory in which
they had comming!ed. and the memories
of Manassas, s;harpsburg, Richmond, Fred
ericksburg, Seven Pines, Chickamauga,
and many more, caused every one present
tpthrill with the familiar feelings ofthosc
days, when grief and anxiety, taiufnph
and fear swellcd our hearts with con-
tending emotions. "Though dark may
be the close of our national records, yet
thcso days must ever be cmblazoncd on
living tablets i'll the temple of Fame. if
not in mortal in immortal records, with
the names Of thcir heroes" The gallant
deeds of this Company, connected with
tic famous Palmetto Sharp Shooters, can
never be forgotten; "nor can the noble
devotion of Southern women ever cease
its influence" was the tribute with which,
the eloquent speaker concluded. After
conversation had become general, and
the fine improvements, and pure, limpid
waters Of the. cycr-fowing fountain Of
Nature, been fully noted, as-d; fcrent
groups would refresh themselves. in the
cool grotto around the Srring,-all'prc-
ceeded to partalic os the generous feast
spread on tables near By, proriletby DIR.
KEYS and II few other kind citizens, glad
of the opportunity to contribute a mite
to the grateful enterprise. There was a
rich and tempting variety of barbccdcd
meats of the finest quality and quantity,
plenty of nice breads tomatoes aNd pota-
toes in abundance, and ample aprctitcs
70 onnrcciatc it all! Then followed a
desert Of cool and luscious melons. bright
green and rcd or fragrant, ycllow-tinted
melons, that tempted all to indulgence,
and to gratitude TO the Givcr Of all good
gifts and to tl.e providers Of this ample
collation.
Soon after this The crowd began to dis
pcrsc, mostly TO assemble at tie residence
thrown open for ,lancng.and othcFamusc-
mcnt, which were freely and generally
participated in, without that stiffness
sometimes assumed where mixed crowds
arc thrown together. y stringcd band.
with unliring cnergy3 lnrcd on The dan
GERS to trip in'light, fantastic measurcs,
afording much amusement to the spccta-
tors. whilst songs tothe piano: and Nor
ly groups engaged ip con- crsation or for
lune-tcIling, gave variety to tho scene.
Thus passed the long. sunny, evcr-to-
Lc-rcmbcrcd day, until the shades of eve
ming warned us that it. too, WAS ended.
like all sublunary things of joy or sorrow.
Yet amongst The many agreeable emo
tons produced. all united no doubt i. in,
vokng blessings upon the kind and gen
crous host and hostess, with their gallant
sons and daughter fair, and upon the
brave survivors of Tic Palmetto Rife
men.
Andsyson. s. G.. August list, 1868.