The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-14
woods, followed by the shouts of the

AS we entered Anderson, We were
received with the firing of cannon,
and Joyous shouts Of assembled thoue
sands. When we arrived opposite
the Fair Grounds, we halted until the
arrangements were made for the pro-
cession. The Pendleton Band headed
the procession, followed by some
standard bearers, Il could not see,
nor didn't learn whether the speakers
were in tho procession or not, then
came Capt. Sitton's Company, from
Pendleton, followed by the Central
Company. Next in order was the
Sandy Springs Company followed by
the balance of the Anderson clubs
the procession was miles in length,
and it was estimated that there were
fifteen hundred mounted men.
We were delighted with the sight
of many beautiful ladies, who were
crowod in front Of the houses, to
witness our march. Our hearts were
thrilled with the sound of sweet, 10y
Gus welcome from the blessed ladies.
We marched through the town, to a
beautiful grove in rear of johnson
University, there we dismounted and
marched in companies up to the
stand. Tho speakers stand was
a beautiful thing, and l am sure the
ladies delicate hands we're engaged
in f1owring it. The platform was over
Swallowed by q beautiful awning,
which was decorated with evcrgreens,
flowers, flags and notices, in truly
arstistic style.
After some splendid music, tho
Chairman, Maj. Hoyt, introduced
GENERAL WADE HAMPTON. Long,
loud and repeated cheers greeted the
name of our loved, illustrious chief
tain. 1t will be useless to attempt to
give any portion of the speeches in a
short article, therefore it will not be
attempted. ---'-~~- -----------'--,-
AS for the first speech, it was en-
ough to know that it was Hampton's.
Many had heard his voice in the hour
OF battle, when danger was at every
hand; and they showed by every
means Of appreciation how glad they
wore to hear his voice in this hour of
battle against wrong, when danger of
ruin etares us i'll the face: Next
came Simpson, with a splendid
speech. He was followed by Gen.
NJ. W. Gary, with a speech that
showed he "meant business" Next
was General S. MCGOWAN, of whom
we need say nothing, for you "know
how it is YOURSELF" and he was "just
the same" Next came that noble,
thorough farmer, D. Wyatt Aiken,
who was proud OF his avocation, and
understood his business 80 we'll, that
| believe he pleased the audience bet
ter than any of the speakers. The
closing speech was made by William
Wallace, who said he was both proud
and ashamed of his name; proud be-
cause he had such an ilIustrious
namesake; ashamed, that his name
should be disgraced by such man
as A. S. Wallace. The whole of the
sp, eches and the manner in which
they wore received showed that they
were determined to eight it out to the
bitter end" And not only fight, but
win. After the speaking was finish
ed, we mounted, formed ranks and
marched back through the town,
headed by the Anderson and Pendle.
ton bands. After marching out
across the Railroad bridge, we halted,
opened ranks and allowed the two
bands to pass back. We gave three
ronsing cheers for Anderson as they
past back. After passing through
the ranks Inc Pendleton Band came
slowly back again, playing, as fares
we'll, "Home, Sweet Home" The
piece of music was sweetly and thrill
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