The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-08-23

himself at tho head of one of tho
tables. He soon displayed his talents
as foragcr, and was soon plunged
az nscdias res. Mine host had spread
himself, and when he does that tho
table is bound to be spread well too.
The greatest profusion was seen OH
every side. With, appetites wcll
whettcd, and with vivid memories Of
the old green-applo and roastin'-ear
campaigns with Stohewhll in Mary
land, the Old Twelfth laid in three
days. rations with q vengeance. For
once there was no gruinbling with tho
commissary. ....
..Thcy fought Ike brave men long and we'll,
They bounced the chickens slain,"
but they fell back. This, pleasing re-
Fiction thoy had-tbat this was one Of
the few occasions on which tho Rcgi-
mont abandoned charge, incroased in
size and weight. Among the success
full features Of the day, the dinner was
conspicuous. ~"". ."."
AFTER DINNER. .....
In the afternoon the Association was
called to order by Col. Jones. r..
Nj. w. j. Kimbrcll movedth that tho
next annual meeting beheldat Rock
Hill. Mr.. r. G. Whitosides suggested
Yorkville, and Mr.. D.J. Carter urg-
cd tho claims Of Lancaster. After
considerable discussion, the president
concluded that the matter be decided
by the votes Of no York and Lancas-
ter Companies. They decided that
Yorkville bo selected as the next place
Of meeting. ....'.....
| 1t was moved that IN executive COM
mittee consisting Of seven bo chosen by
the president at his leisure, to bo resi-
dents Of the samo county rs tho prcsi-
dent himself.
1t was moved that the chair appoint
a committee OF ten to select speakers
for the next annual meeting. Tho
president appointed the follows: s.
| w. Ruff and j. II. Sloan from Fairfield;
j. M. Whitcsides and w. J. Kimbrcll
from York; A. f. Ruff. and WIN.
Brown from Richland; Capt. j. G. B.
Smith and Henry Brice from Pickens;
S. G. M. Hood and d. J. Carter from
Lancaster. The committee selected
Gen. Samuel McGownn and the Rev.
G. B. Belts asorators for tho next annu-
al meeting.
Mr.. j. B. McFadden moved that tho
Rev. g. B. Belts be chosen chaplain of
the Rcgimental Association. The mo-
ton was adopted, and Mr.. Bolts was
declared unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. D. j. Carter, it
was ... ,.,.. ...,
Resolved, That tho thanks Of tho
Survivors Association of the 18th S.
G. Regiment arc due, and are hereby
tcndercd, to tho survivors Of Cosnpa-
nies G and + Of said Regiment, and
especially to Lieut.. j. Il. Bovlee, for
the interest they have manifested in
pushing forward tho organization, and
to the citizens of Winns',oro and the
surrounding country for the hospitality
extended to ua. a., ,.alu...
On motion, it was '-'': '''-%a's,
Rcs0lUcd, That Daniel Bird, Kelley
I Miller, Samuel Thomas, NcG Eoti lson
and Andrew jackson, :,of Fairfield,
Fred Joncs and Jack Owchs o. York,
and Robert Kelley, Of Lahcastcr, all
colorcd mcn; who We're with tie 18th
S. Q. Regiment Il, tho late war, be cn-
rolled as members Of this Association.
The following resolutions wcio like
wise unanimously adopted:
Resoloe1, That the THINKS of this
Association ave due. and are hereby
rendered, to Mr.. I'D. McCarley, for
tho very excellent dinner prepared by
him, and for the general in, crest he has
manifested for our comfort and pleas
ure. a,..,.>4l.0 u"N
Resolved, That the thanks of this
Association be rendered to che publish
ers of the WinnshorO News AND HER
AID for their generous li',erality in
publishing free Of charge tho proceed
ings Of our meetings. 90 - 1''..
There being no further business, tho
Association, on motion, adjourned.
ROLL OF THE SURVIVORS,.
Tho following survivors of the
Twelfth Regiment wero present: ,a}.
Company Alb. A. James,eW. r.
Sims, J. II. Crawford, VIM. Coonrod.
James Blair, Gilmore Grior. l'I1'.
Company B--R. w. Whitesides, II.
6: Whitesides, J. B. Portor, m. Il.
Nicholas, j. B. McFadden, T.. j.
Bigham. 81. eI7I n!iuI.. s,u-'
Company Cool. III. @. Davis. Capt.
Jno. A. Hinnant, Lieut.. j. r. Boylcs,
J. 3. Broo N, G.. w. Haithcock, 3. w.
Robinson, j. A. Hendrix, Horny
Rains, l.. l.. Hollis, r.. j., Robinson.
A. Hayes, Fl. r. Estler, s. w. broom,
n. G. Robertson, s. N. True, ID. l..
Carter, John Cooper, SamlYi Cooper,
,; W. Williamson, Edmond Price,
Henry M. Hinnant, 8: X Grassland,
II. N. Smart. w. ri. Hatcher, !l ~
Company D--Capt. J.,H. Kinslor,
a. +. Ruff, William Brown, Henry
Cook, Alex. McGrady, :, Horny Steven
son, Lee L'ookloar.m Inl LoaH q b A..
Company FIJI. r.. Sloan J.iR. Har-
yey, 8. w. Ruff, Clough H.. Scruggs,
James Gelston, Henry Brfce, James
Tins, Andrew Tins, Joseph Nc