Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-29
THE GUARDS AT BEAUFORT.

The Anniversary Of the Battle OF Fort
Wonltrfe-A Day Long to be kemei2
bered-GIorious Reception by tW
Beaufort Volunteer Artillery-The
Return Home.
The drums Of the Savannah NOiun-
ter Guards awakened Savannah at
an early hour Yesterday morning, and
the streets were alive with the gray
and red uniforms. shortly before
O'Clock the battalion took up IFS
line OF march. under command Of Lieu
tenant Colonel Garrard. ID the wharf, and
without DELAY embarked on the steamer
sylvan Glen TOR Beaufort. Alarge crowd
Il friends lined the river front 10 see the
corps on. and gave three hearty cheers as
the steamer passed down the river.
BEAUFORT. :. -. June 2s.-The cele-
tration OF the anniversary Of the battle
Of Fort Moultrie viii b. long remembered
bv the citizens Of Beaufort, and, it il
trusted. BIZ the Savannah Volunteer
Guards. the nOnored guests Of the Oc-
casion. For several days arrangements
had been making, and the lady friends Of
the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery have
been untiring in their efforts 70 make
pleasant the day. The Beaufort VOlun-
teer Artillery, under its admirable com
mander and honored citizen, Capt. II. N.
stuart has spared no time expense or
pains. and the good work Of hospitality
eliminated to-day in every way crafty
ing 70 everybody
The Arsenal Hall. the armOry Of the
Beaufort Volunteer Artillery standing
N a spot Of ground for over ninety years
used 6v this ancient and honorable or
-anizariou as a drill and muster ground,
vas simply gorgeous IN its dressing Of
evergreens. natural flower and pine pal
raetto. All furnished contributions at the
call Of the Committee on Decorations.
The most conspicuous object in
the hall was a massive palmetto tree,
with unrufied foliage. presented by
L. b. Walker. Beneath its branches, as
II were protected by its sturdy limbs was
the coat Of arms and motto Of Georgia.
Al Il O'Clock the steamer sylvan Glen
steamed up the river bearing the Guards
and other friends o. the city. and the Ar
tfIIery fired "a salute Of thirteen guns
from the bluf near the hotel.
The Artillery received the Guards at
the wharf and extended hearty welcome.
Headed by their hosts. the corps. which
attracted universal attention by the
sOldierly appearance OF Its members.
marched through the principal streets
ander command OF Captain H. NJ.
stuart. Words Of welcome were con-
sDlcuouslv displayed On all the thor
0irrbrares Arriving at the gun shed
al the Artillery. Captain stuart extended
2 hearty welcome TO the visitors, which
was acknowledged by Colonel Garrard
in his usual happy vein. The air
was made 70 echo with repeated
d rrara~E
were euiOved. but with no hope OF demOl-
. .shing the generous supply. Previous 10
dinner the members Of the Guards were
taken in charge by the Artillery and their
stay made pleasant. Numbers OF the Ylsl-
tors were entertained at the houses Of
prominent gentlemen who kept open
house for the day.
At O'Clock the banquet hall was busy
scene. and a magnificent dinner was
served. the abundance and quality Of
which was evidenced by the justice done
F 10 the spread by those present. The far
famed terrapin was served IN every style.
+ The soldiers being vanquished by the sub
stantials. a feast of reason and flow OF
soul Immediately followed. Being loudly
called for. the following gentlemen IN turn
took the floor:
Capt. Stuart, Of the Beaufort Volunteer
Artillery. Col. Garrard. Col w N. Elliott.
& t1en. Moore. Hon, A. p. Adams, Capt. J .
/ Z. Saussy, Capt. }. l.. Hammond, MI. b.
+ CatherwOOd. Mr.. =. L. Baker, Lieut.. W.
f II. lockwood. Mr.. Hartridge, Captain
Cunningham. Lieutenants Taylor, +. NJ,
HuIL Carts. W. W. Gordon. W. :. Elliott,
+ Judge W. ID. Harden and Mr.. Hardee.
The burning words Of the orators as they
fell upon the attentive ear awakened the
Siumberings of martial spirits, and bursts
Cf applause shook the old nall.
fan OF pathOs. and his tribute to South
Carolina was received with the unbound
I ID applause il merited. TIE speech OF
Gen. Moore. commander Of th6 Second
south Carolina Cavalry, TO which the Ar
tilierv Is attached. was a happy effort
also. and hiS allusi0n 10 BeaufOTt's be-
loved son. Col. William Elliott, as a sill
ver tOngued orator. touched a chord IN
{ every heart. Mr.. CatherwOOd drew tears
when he pointed to the picture OF Gen.
Stephen Elliott, displayed upon the walls.
and smoke Of the life and death Of that
chiyalrOus man. The speeches We're all
+ anrOpOs. and with the allurlng bowl the
hours sped on with great rapidity.
At 8 the Guards boarded the sylvan
I Glen for their return home, but before
leaving the wharf the Beaufort soldiers
came on board by invitation Of Col. Gar
rar! and partOOk Of parting bumper:
NE Altl4NELN- Win many 49,
beaufort ladies. on the steamer Pilot Boy,
which had been courteOusly placed at
their disposal by Captain Phillips, ac-
eompanied tie Savannah steamer TWO
,uiIes over the river. and amid the music
If the bands. the shrill piping o. steam
whistles and the cheers. the WaNinss OF
flags. hats. handkerchief, etc, the nnal
farewell was spoken and the day ended
The steamer reached the city shortly af-
ter il O'Clock and anchored 81 her wharf
1T the foot Of Abere0rn street. BEere the
battalion tisembarked. and. falling into
line. marched 70 the arsenal under COM
maud Of Lieut.. Col. GarFard, where the
cOrps was cOmplimented by the cnmman-
der and the companies were turned over
20 the officers and dismissed.
/ more delightful day could not have
been chosen. and the occasion was enter
I'd into with a sisiEit that meant complete
endowment. The day was spent in inter-
course that will bind closer than eyer the
l,oaS q friendship between the two COM
mands. me last visit Of the Guards TO
Beaufort was tWes1y-three years ago.
since then many changes have been
wrought by the hand of time, ana the
memories thar we're recalled and the re-
( Eliniscences Of the past that were brought
vividly 10 the mind, made the occasion an
event long 10 lie remembered.
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