The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-01-02
The LINE OF MARCH.

position. The S0cletleS anu lueli uanueio "eie
in place, and at the command the procession
took up
The LINE OF MARCH.
The column passed up Meeting to Line,
through Line to King, down King to Hasei'
through Hasel to Meeting, down Meeting to
grond, and thence along East Bay and East
Battery to the White Point Garden. AS they
moved off the several bands struck up their
most inspiring tunes, and made the streets
through which they passed resouud Win
martial music. Of course the little urchins
were in the crowd, and as usual at the head
OF the procession. They accompanied It on
the march, and never failed to show their ap-
probation of a favorlte company or their ad-
miration for q lace -bedizened officer. Con-
snIcuous among these was the military figure
MAJOR SAMUEL D1cKERsoN.
The Major was got up regardless of ex.
pense. and seemed conscious that he was
the cynosure of all eyes. His handsome
blue uniform was profusely illustrated
with gold lace, and from his manly side
gorgeous crimson scarf flowed like. gushing
tide of blood. A blazing pair OF epaulettes
and the military shake, with a sable plume,
completed the Majors personal outfit. He
bestrode fiery bay, and the animal showed
by his action that he was bearin G major
Dickerson and his fortunes" His eyes flashed
fire, through a network Of trappings which
adorned the numerous brides, and his heaT.
ing flauks barely emerged from a resplendent
saddle-cloth, edged with rows Of gold and lace,
aud worthy of militia major-general. The
Major had been reinstated in his rank some
time ago, and said he only wanted to parade
once more to show the people what o militia
major should look like. He kept his word,
and as he rushed along the line OF the regi-
ment, no wonder that he was applauded on
every side.
in all numbered about one thousand men,
who made fine show as they moved past the
City Hall. 1t was headed by chief marshal
Jas. G. Walker, with whom rode Col. W. n.
Taft, with quartermaster-general E. W. NJ.
Mackey OF his staff, both sp!endldly arrayed.
They were followed by the "Grant cavalry, F"
mounted and in all the glory Of drawn saores,
yellow trimmings and top-boots.
Mitchelrs band came next at the head OF the
first reg, ment N. G.. s. c., with Major Dicker-
son. The ten companies were oil represented,
and averaged about forty rank and file. They
appeared to be we'll drilled; but conspicuous
among them were the Carolina Light Infantry,
Captain Minott, and the Randolph. Riflemen,
Captain Artson. The :" Jim Island Postum
Hunters" brought up the rear, and showed a
marked improvement since their last appear
ance In public.
Next came an open carriage bearing the
orator of the day, Major NJ. R. Delany, Lieu
tenant Governor A. J. Ransier- W. H. Blrn!e,
and Rev. E. j. Adams.
MUSIC.
The Union League followed with open Bible,
and, in strange juxtapo position, Thoa. Jefferson
Mackey. These were followed by the Long
shoremen's Protective Union, with their BAN
ners, an able and intelligent looking body of
men, about seventy-fve in number.
The Draymen's Benevolent Association and
the Mechanics Association, with white and
blue banners inscribed with the names Of their
organizations, closed the procession. Upon
ARRIVING AT THE BATTERY,
the societies dispersed about the green, and
the regiment took up position on the she'll
walk, on the South Battery. The right restins
on the west end. The crowd now began to
arrive, and swarms OF small boys and females
flowed down the principal streets. The street
cara were jammed with passengers, and the
Battery was soon crowded. The regiment
began to prepare for firing, but was incommo.
ded by the crowd. An order was given, and
suddenly the line was
CHARGING BAYoNETs
across the green upon the unsuspscting spec
tators who we're looking on close behind. The
stampede and yelling which followed were tre-
mendous, but the military were recalled just
| as the bayonets were about TO be fleshed and
| number Of deaths seemed inevitable. The
diversion seemed most acceptable to the small
darkies, who enjoyed the fun and tried every
inducenent and taunt to persuade the militia
men to repeat the operation. The line being
again formed, the companies loaded up their
guns and began
FIRING By BATTAL1oNS
| out into the river. The fusilade was kept up
until the smoke covered the green in most
business-like manner, and the cartridges were
exhausted. Satisfied with the smell OF
powder, the military stacked their arms and
| gathered around the
| SPEAKERS STAND.
! This was draped with flags and banners,
and upon it were seated the speakers and a
number OF prominent Radicals. The pro-
ceedings were opened with prayer by the
Rev. E. j. Adams, safter which Captain Alex
Williams, of the Lincoln Republican Guards.
sang "God save our Native Land" with a
4 chorus by the assembled crowd. Major De-
lany then delivered the GRAFTON Of the day, q
lengthy and instructive address, which had
been carefully prepared by the speaker. A
collection was then taken up among the
crowd for defraying the expenses of the
day, after which Thomas Jefferson Mackey
and ex-Mayor Pillsbury made a few remarks
to the assembly. At the conclusion OF these
speeches, and little before. the audience
showed signs Of being impatient, and soon be
gan to break up. Having adjourned in due