The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-05
THE FIRST BRIGADE OF SOUTH CA-
ROLINA REGUE1RS.
Meeting OF the Surviving 0Hcers-The
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF an Assoc
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS VI "h n"o~
citation.
CHARLESTON, June l, 1869.
At half-past eight o'clock P. NJ, the meeting
was called to order, Colonel Alfred Rhett in
the chair, there being present Major NJ. Moore,
N. D.; Captains G. W. Parker, Mitchell King,
Mem. King, A. s. Gaillard, Carries Inelesby;
Lieutensnts Cordes Boylston, W. g. Ogier, j.
G. Minott, I. g. 4. Gourdin, d. W. Frost, Ed
ward Mathewes, E. s. Fickling, F. Z. Huger,
John Harleston. Edw'd Middleton, VIM. john
son, John Keith; Sergeant G. A. Scanlan.
Captain Inglesby, acting secretary, read the
proceedings of the Last meeting, which were
confirmed.
Lieutenant Jno. @. Minott, chairman OF the
committee 10 draw resolutions and prepare
business for the meeting, then rose, and after
stating, in the following forcble and touching
remarks, the object Of the meeting, submitted
the subjoined preamble and r:solutie 8, which
were voted upon separately and then adopted
as whole, viz:
Mfr. Chairman and late Brother 0fScers-In
rising to discharge the duties imposed upon
me at your first meeting IN April last, nno
myself embarrassed by no ordinary emotions
Of mingled pride and sorrow. Pride IN the glo-
rious memories OF the past. and sorrow in the
realization Of our almost unparalleled losses.
But Yesterday as it we're, and We were assem-
bled together, it is true, but for very differ
ent purpose from the mournful one Whlch
brings US here this evening. Then the Doom,
ing Of great guns from yon battle-scarred and
blood. stained fortresses, and the strains OF
martial music, summoned us to the posts OF
honor and Of duty. Now the simple notice OF
amorning's paper calls upon US to perform the
highest, the saddest duty we owe IN lie TO
those who, in obedience to their country's call.
have gallantly and generously laid down their
lives ir.Its defence. Then we were strong
in numbers, strong in discipline, and strong
in hope. Now we are decimated. disor-
ganized and oppressed. How sudden the
ohange-how sad the contrast! Where, let
me ask. are most OF those who. but few
years ago, stood shoulder to shoulder with us In
defence OF this our dear cid city And what
were their deeds that we now assert our right
to render their names immortal? Alas Mr.
Chairman, both you and those surrounding
you already know too we'll the sad story OF
their fate, and in no event could We now, con-
sistently either with our past record or our
present intentions, indulge in vain boast1ngs
Of that past. That record is Doth written and
unwritten. To those who would examine the
former We would say, resd the history OF that
day, and whether it be written by sympathizing
friend or by envious bitter enemy, they will
find the status Of those we now propose to
honor remains the same. To those who would
consult the latter, We would say visit the grim
ruins Of Sumter, Moultrie, Wagner, Gregg,
Pemberton, Pringle. Marion, Rutledge, and OF
Bee, and while treading lightly DER their once
Of the whitened bones Of their heroic dead,
there let them read in silence the proud
history Of their deeds. And, If it be pos
sible for them to comprehend the language
of the mighty deep itself, then let them
at midnight and with istful ear inter-
eessive wave joins in the grand chorus Of
love ndpraise to those who loved their coun-
tIy first and for it breathed their last. From
this let them turn to the fertile plains and
barren hill tops OF the Old North State, and
there at leisure count the modest mounds un-
der which our gallant comrades sleep their
last sleep. and rom which no sound can awake
them to glory again. Such and only such, Mr..
Chairman, are the references We would fur
nish those who may require further evidences
Of our claim upon them for sympathy and aid
in the work before I'D, and with the earnest
hope thai our efforts in this behalf may prove
successful, I now proceed to submit to the
meeting the report Of their committee.
The committee appointed at the meeting OF
the 18th Of April last, to draw resolutions and
prepare business for the meeting in. June,
would respectfully submit the following pre-.
amble and resolutions as their report:
Whereas, During the late struggle for South
ern Independence the FIRST South Carolina
Brigade (Regulars) composed OF the First
South Carolina Artillery, First South Carolina
Infantry and Lucas Battalion, while engaged
in the defence Of the chief Notifications OF
Charleston harbor, and afterwards in the
battles Of Averysboro' and Benz |
tonEille, sustained heavy losses, both in |
officers and men; and whereas, it is eminently |
proper that Q suitable monument should be |
erected In honor Of those who by their lofty |
patriotism, resolute courage, patient fortitude |
and perfect discipline, were enabled to per |
form, with honor TO themselves and with credit |
them, and have thus gloriously completed that |
record to which We will ever point with un-
feigned pride. Therefore, be it
!. RESOLVED, That We, the SURVIVORS OF said |
brigade, whose names are hefeunto sub |
scribed, do hereby unite ourselves into an ss- |
socistion to be composed Of its surviving off,
GERS and men.
3. Resolued, That committee Of nine, COM
posed OF three from each regiment, two from |
Lucas battalion, and one from the Gist Guards, |
be appointed, whose duty it shall be to solicit |
and receive subscriptions for the purpose Of
erecting monument in honor Of our deceased
officers and men, who lost their lives in defend
ing the liberties of our common country.
s. Resolued, That the president be autho-
ICED to increase said committee to fifteen in
number, should he deem it advisable.
4. Resoloed, That each member Of this asso-
cistion be required to exert himself in this be- |
hall, within the limits OF his county, city or
town, and that all the amounts 30 raised be /
forwarded to one Of the members OF the above |
mentioned committee, representing the regi- |
ment or battalion to which he belonged, on or |
before the LIST day Of January, 1870.
s. Resolued, That said committee be author |
ized, when In funds, to receive estimates |
and designs Of said monument, from such |
architect or architects Of the State as may de- |
sire to furnish the same, which shall be sub |
mitted to an adjourned meeting OF this associ- |
alton. I
8. Resolved, That this meeting do assume q |
permanent organization by the election Of q |
eight vice-presidents, secretary |
and treasurer, who shall b3 elected this |
venine, and hold their offices until the objects
Of this association shall be accomplished.
7. Resoued, That in consequence OF the gal |
liant and meritorious services OF the 'Gist |
Guard" Captain T. G. Boag commanding,
while sttached to this brigade, its officers and |
men be invited to participate with rs in the |
erection Of said monument, and that the name |
Of "Gist Guard" together with its term OF ser |
vice with the brigade, be inscribed thereon.
g.. Resolued, That all funds received by the
members OF the committee, appointed from
Charleston as provided by the second resOlu-