Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1881-05-19
The Cowpens Centennial.
CELEBRATING A VICTORY WHICH foREsHAp.
OWED THE SURRENDER OF CoRNwALLIs.
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CELEBRATING A VICTORY WHICH foREsHAD.
OWED THE SURRENDER OF CoRNwALLIs.
SrARTASnrRG, :. C., May | |, 1881.
The Cowpens monument was unveiled
here to day in the presence OF 10000
people. Governor Hagood, of South,
Carolina, presided, and introduced the
speakers. Rev. A. 4. Porter, of Charles
ton, opened the proceedings with pray
er, reading from "A prayer book found
on the battle field. Thirteen hundred
volunteer troops OF South Carolina were
reviewed by Gen. Henry Hunt, United
States Asmy. Gen. 4. NJ. Manigault,
Adjutant General of South Carolina,
served on Gen. Hunts staff by special
request, also the following descendants
of the chief actor at Cowpens: Daniel
Morggn Taylor, United States Army I;
McIIcnry Howard, OF Maryland, and ;.
h. Plckens and John B. Washington, of
South Carolina. Speeches were made by
Senator Hampton, representing Mary
land, Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee Mr..
Thomas ". Higgin-on, representing
New Hampshire, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island aud Connecticut and William
H. Francis, representing New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Music was furnished by the Fifth Unit
ed States Artillery Band. This after
noon the citizens of Spantanburg ten.
dercd a banquet TO the Washington
Light Infantry, and tonight Governor
llagood holds reception IN honor OF
the guests OF the State.
DESCRIPTION oT TuE MONUMENT.
The following is description Of the
statue of Gcncrs Daniel Morgan. which
was made hy Mr. i. g. \ Ward for tho
United States under the authority given
hy ioint resolution oi Congress.
The height of the figure Is niue feet,
its weight about two thousand pounds
and its material rich golden bronze
which will gradually dark"u with time
and exposure 10 the air. The weight OF
the body j.. supported on the right leg
and foot. the left leg being q little be.
hind the other and slightly bent, and
IT. heel raised from the ground. The
} head IA turned partly TO the left, the
left arm Cro-- .rE. but not touching the
heart, and the right arm hanging 81
the side -omswhat behind the BODY. b..
hand holding r. sword whose blade
points directly TO the front. the roin,
some What depressed. TIL" features are
very life-,lkc IN expression and are
strongly modelled. The head g. cover.
ed with high cap Of fur. having on Its
left side a pomp0u oi icathers. The
dress IL a loose troCk. oruameut.d with
! frinces on both shoulders down the
u. i
and meeting the paulaloons Of appar.
emily the same material, ornamented
and fringed in corresponding style.
| The feet are in mocCasIns. 4 sheath
on the left hip, a sash around the waist,
and belts, partially hidden by the sash,
indicate the rank OF the wearcr. 4
powder horn is slung over the right
side Of the body. The dignity and
grace Of the statue, which appears to
be designed to represent General Nor.
gan advancing st the head OF his men
to the field OF battle, or it may be en-.
gaeing in and directing the pursuit Of
the enemy. are remarkable and worthy
of all praise. The granite base upon
which the monument stands is a sub
stantial piece Of workmanship. Its
weight is more than sixty tons. The
stone Is that compact, fine grained
granite which successfully deiies the
rayaRcs Of time and resisls decay. o..
pccially in a dry climate such as this.
II no extraordinary convulsion Of ma.
ture should occur to undermine its
foundations it will stand ia all its in.
teerity Of a thousand years to come.