The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-07-11
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oPoahSr, elat dul not mere as poll
tician; neither am here in the In
forests OF any man or set of men, but
do want to see you come together.
care only for men as they are the in
struments in Gods hands for the pre-
servation OF liberty. Let mon die, but
do not let honor perish. Let the Com,
monwealth live and their liberties.
Perhaps, my comrades, shall never
again look into your faces till we meet
on the other shore, with feeling,) but
L want to warn you with all the serious
ness L can against these divisions.
You are treading on an abyss that is
bottomless as to the future. want to
warn you against these petty divisions.
they are as nothing compared with the
interests OF South Carolina. Come
back and stand by your brothers, your
State and kindred Let harmony live
among you. Come back, brethren, to
the old beaten path of truth where you
stood when you redeemed South Caro-
lima from her plunderers. Rally
around your old flag, and let the
thoughts that we'll up from your hearts
be your teachings, and then when your
eyes shall be turned for the last time
to look upon the blue, balmy skies
which benignant God bends above
you, you shall behold South Carolina,
as she has always been, erect, proud, :,
prosperous, grand and free and great.
CARROLL AND ARMSTRONG.
When the applause subsidized at the
conclusion of Gen. Gordon's speech,
and it was long and enthusiastic, there
were continuous cries for Butler, but
that gentleman said he was at home,
and while profoundly grateful for the
honor done him, yet there wore others
who had been invited to speak, and it
was his duty and pleasure to introduce
them. He made a playful and compli-
mentary allusion to Col. M. P. Carroll,
OF Augusta, and then presented him to
the audience as the next speaker. Col.
Carroll made a short and interesting
speech, which was punctuated with
several capital anecdotes, and he paid
high compliment to Senator Butler,
urging upon the old soldiers that he
ought to be sustained in whatever he
undertakes, on account of his eminent
services and ability.
The last speaker was Col. James
Armstrong, of Charleston, who gave
one of his humorous and pathetic
speeches, SO gracefully mingled that
the tears quickly followed the laughter
as he depicted some of the touching
scenes of the battle or incidents of the
imp and bivouac. Col. Armstrong
only added fresh laurels to his reputa-
tion as pleasing and popular speaker,
and the audience parted from him with
regret.
Col. l.. p. Miller, of Newberry. the
surviving ranking officer of the Sixth
Cavalry, closed the exercises in brief
address of thanks on the part of his
command for the ovation the old SOL
diers had received on this occasion, and
for the generous hospitality of Green
wood in asking the veterans to meet
and fight their battles over again. It
had been an unalloyed pleasure to all,
and the gratitude Of every one was due
to their hosts for such IL delightful re-
union.
The benediction was then pronounced
by DR.. Grier, and the old soldiers with
their friends adjourned to. the long
tables near by and enjoyed fine bar
of Greenwood, and served in admirable
style. When the dinner was over, an
lmpromptu meeting was held in front
of the hotel, and the following resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we return our sincere
thanks to the citizens of Greenwood
and vicinity for their kind reception
and generous hospitality extended to
us on this memorable occasion.
REUNION OF THE SIXTH REGIMENT.
In the afternoon an actual reunion of
the Sixth Regiment took place in
Bailey's hall, at which more than one
hundred survivors were present. The
meeting was called to order by Hon.
Nj. l.. Donaldson, of Greenville, who
was the primo mover in the effort to
bring the old soldiers together on this
occasion, and after explaining the
purpose to be the permanent organiza-
tion of the regimental survivors, he
moved the election of Col. L. p. Miller,
of New wberry, as temporary chairman,
as secretary. This motion was carried,
and these gentlemen were afterwards
made the permanent officers of the as.
citation.
Before proceeding to the regular
business, the survivors rose and vel.
coined the presence of Mrs. II. b. Fer.
guson and daughter, of Greenville
who were introduced by Mr.. Donald.
| son, and every member paid his cordial
| respects to the widow and daughter ol
| Maj. Ferguson, who was universally
| popular with the command.
An executive committee of one mem
ber from each Congressional District
was organized, with Col. Miller as ex
| Ciulrlldu. aH cIlTOlInSnU wa.
made of the survivors present, and the
secretary was instructed to perfect the
roll, with the assistance of one from
eacn company, and to publish the com
pleted roll in the newspapers of the
State.
1t was agreed to hold reunion mex
year, when Columbia and Greenvill,
were put in nomination, and Green
vile was chosen as the place by an al
most unanimous vote. The time is t,
be designated by the executive com
mittee, on or about the 2lst of July.
Among those present was DR.. Franl
Calhoun, of Cartersville, Ca, surgeon
of the command, who made very feel
ing talk to the survivors of the regi
ment, and urged that these reunion
be held every year so long as ther
were men to hold them. DR.. Calhoun
was very warmly greeted by his forme
comrades, and his visit to GREENWOOD
was constant and cordial reception
from old friends and acquaintances.
Col. Miller made brief speech, eX
pressing his gratitude for the privileg
enjoyed in seeing once aga.n the stal
wart men whom he commanded so OF
ten, and alluding most feelingly to tn
relations once occupied by them q
members Of the Sixth Cavalry.
Col j. a. Hoyt, of Greenville, VIII
was present by invitation, addresse
the survivors with reference to the OF
ganization of the United Confederat