Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-10-14

made, and evidently the work of common
blacksmith. On one side are engraved the
words, Dragon of Virginia - and on the
other side, the words, "Victory or Death.''
A shingle made from large pine tree cut
last summer on the mountain ridge opposite
the battle-ground. In this shingle rifle ball
is embedded.
A brass epaulette, found on the ground
after the battle.
A number of rifle balls, broken pieces of
muskets, a one pound ball and the mouth Of a
powder flask, were exhibited as having been
found on the battle-ground.
The sash worn by COL Ferguson on the day
of the battle. This is of rich silk material,
of crimson color, beautifully woven and gather
ed in elaborate ties. Its full length, united,
would be about ten feet. In connection with
this scarf there is also girtlle or belt, design
ed to be worn around the body, and made firm
by silk cords. This girdle or belt is of the
came materials as the scarf proper. Judging
from the material and workmanship of these
articles, their cost must have been very great.
A sword was exhibited which was pick.
ed up on the battlefield by Gen. Sewer, and
has ever been in possession of the Sewer fam
lily. This sword is Toledo blade, of the
finest tl4lish in every respect. On one side is
engraved in the Spanish language the legend,
not without honor.''
The sword which was presented by the State
of North Carolina to COL John Sewer, as a
token of gratitude for his services at Kings
Mountain, October I, 1850. On one side of
the hilt is the inscription, beautifully engraved
estate of North Carolina to Col. John Sewer. {"
On the other side, "King's Mountain, October
the 7th, 1902
A Bible, once the property of Benjamin Or
mand, was exhibited. The interesting feature
connected with this Bible is the fact that at
one time during the Revolutionary war it was
stolen by the tories, and by one of them used
az Il saddle. The horse had sore back, as is
evidenced by the traces of blood still on the
leaves of the book. This Bible was printed in
Edinburgh, in the year 1859. On the fly leaves
are several entries in writing, but so dimmed
| by age as to he almost illegible.
A pair of silver sleeve-buttons, with the
letters ''W. S." engraved upon them. These,
and large brass button, OH the face of. which
is cannon with spread eagle perched upon
it, were worn in the battle by William Shaw.
A powder horn and canteen, worn by a
soldier who fought in the battle. The canteen
is wooden hoop, six inches in diameter, with
''heads" neatly inserted, making it water
tight. ... "
A large-bored rifle, used in the battle by
William White, Of Chester county, was also
exhibited.
Shoe and knee-buckles, worn by Col. Joseph
Mcdowell
Gold chain, said to have been dug from the
grave of COL Ferguson.
a number of relics were exhibited having
no connection with the battle of Kings Noun.
tain, further than they were once the property
of the heroes of that memorable field.
Some old Continental money was an object
Of curiosity. The bills ranged in denomina.
tion from :e5 to $500, and are interesting me.
mentoes of our Nations early struggle fol
independence. In Il meeting of the Executive
Committee, while the subject Of exhibiting the
relics was under discussion, Judge Van Dyke,
of Tennessee, banteringly said that he held a
$500 note OH North Carolina, and from its an.
tiquity, and the dlatory action of those in
charge of the exchequer of that State, he had
begun to regard it as relic. But Col. Thorn.
as, on behalf of North Carolina, entered de.
murrer to the effect that the note had been re.
deemed by the blood of the men who fought
at Kings Mountain, and the venerable Judge
so ruled. ....,
LIVING RELIC.
Seated on the stand on Thursday, was the
venerable Mrs. Susannah Dixon, aged 83, OF
Whitaker Station, N. c.. Col. Coward said he
desired to present to the meeting a living relic
Of the past, the closest connecting link be-
tween the days of 1850 and the present, in the
person of the venerable Mrs. Dixon, the young
est daughter of Frederick Hambright. He
| then pointed to the venerable lady, and she
was greeted with a round Of applause. Mrs.
Dixon is widow, the mother of four children,
and was born within mile of the battle
ground. She is quite active for one of her
age, and in conversation expressed her graft
tude at living to witness this occasion. She
attended the celebration of the seventy-ffth
anniversary at Kings Mountain in 1866, the
incidents of which are still fresh in her mind.
| ~ THE MILITARY.
| Nothing adds more to the eclat of such an
occasion than full military representation,
and it can truly be- said that In personnel, fine
military bearing and gentlemanly department
of officers and men, the various companies en-
camped at Kings Mountain, reflected the
highest degree of credit upon themselves, and
were an honor to the different sections they
represented.
| First should be mentioned the detachment
of the Fifth United States Artillery. acec.upa-
MED by the commanding officer, Gen. II. j,
Hunt, stationed at Atlanta The detachment
consisted Of 19 enlisted men and the following
officers, including Gen. Hunt: Chaplain David
Wills, Lieut.. E. R. Hills, Lieut.. w. B. Nc
Callum, Sergt. Major Brown, Drum-Major
Matthews, Chief Musician Wiegand. Princi-
pal Musicians Frank and Hernandez, and Cor
poral Delaney.
No one entered more heartily into the exer-
cises, with the determination to make the cele-
bration grand success, than did Gen. Hunt,
whose sympathy with the movement was en-
listed from the beginning and we are request
ed by the Chairman to make the statement in
fhic oOnnoofion fhof tho fhanlyc of him Golf
the other officers and members of the Associa-
tion are due to the General and the detach-
ment he brought with him, in greater meas
ure than can be expressed by words.
Gen. Hunt is q thorough soldier, having
been in the United States service forty-two
years. He is dignifed in bearing, though
courteous and affable to all with whom he
comes in contact. On the occasion Of the re-
view on Wednesday, he wore a badge of the
order Of Cincinnati, which was presented to
his grandfather, Colonelin the First United
States Infantry, by Gen. Lafayette. who had
the die for the medal made expressly for this
purpose.
But no less entitled to the thanks Of every
man, woman and child on the ground, is the
fine band of thirteen pieces, under direction
Of Chief Musician Wiegand Not only were
their renditions exquisite, but their selections
included every style, from the grand, majestic
march, sacred pieces, and lighter compositions,
down to selections from "Pinafore."
The following is list of the volunteer COM
panies or detachments in attendance, nearly
all of which were in camp from the first to the
close of the celebration:
Richmond Howitzers, Richmond, Va
Eleven officers and "a men, Capt. E. J. Bosh-
er, under command of Maj. II. c. Carter of
the First Virginia Battalion of Artillery.
They named their camp in honor of Col.
Campbell.
Jenkins Rifles, Yorkville, S. Capt. J. R.
Lindsay. Seven officers and 13 privates.