The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-04

throughout the day OF 9th May. 1861, sleSplnS
90 their arms III the exact poSition the; oc-
cuOicd at the close of the battle that day.
| Grant in anticipation OF Lees reinforce nent
during the day by Long>treet's corps. massea
his bs an aDon s"F Ms IL
Human bands could do more than Hlll's men
did on that morning, but finally overpower-
! ing numbers forced them to retire in disorder
Just as kershaw, with MS oid Brigaoe N
front, was leading his division TO their relief.
His practced eye saw the dilemma, and his
courage and skill instantly devised plans 10
stem the tide OF battle. He promptly threw
! his columns in battle array, placing his OLD
Brigade on the plank road.
Well is the fact remember that, While
General kershaw was in the front line OF
battle q message was borne to Col. Nance
that part Of the Third Regiment could not
reach him for some time. The old hero was
equal TO the emergency. He said. "tol. Nance,
fight with what men you have, and don't give
an inch" His splendid presence on that day
| enthused his command and when victory
covered their flags, kershaw had won his
spurs as a Major General. His commission
bore that date
His services in all the battles fought by the
: Army Of Northern Virginia in 1854 and until
| the collapse in 1865. were conspicuous for his
| fidelity to duty. How could it be otherwise
| than that his comrades.in- arms should love
such character as he was? He deserved IT!
SO much as to his conduct as a soldier. The
war being over he resumed the practice OF the
| law, bearing himself as became the brave
! hearted loyal son Of South Carolina that he
| always was.
The people OF lis county sent him to
| the State Senate. After reconstruction, in
| 1868, he was a quiet, watchful, conservative
| citizen. 1t IS a historical fact, however, that
| when Scott's negro militia were B. constant
menace to the peace OF society, and II looked
like the white people Of this State had no
| friends in this Stale among the governing
| powers, and that the Republican party in
power in tie councils OF the General Govern:
| ment were in active sympathy and support
| of the members of the political cabal ruling
| this state, General kcrshaw called to his aid
| Il few gentlemen from different parts OF the
| State to consider a plan he had formulated
| to organize the white people into organiZa.
tious to be known as Councils Of Safety in
| each county, who should be charged with the
| protection Of our women and children and
property. Although constitutions were
printed, another organization had already
| occupied this field.
| In 1876 his coupSels were for prudence and
| fell little short Of what the extreme men
| demanded. These extreme men organized
| and successfully carried into execution a
| blOodlcSS revolution under whose effect the
| white people OF this State reEained the con-
| troll OF their own affairs.
In l577. he was elected Judge Of the Fifth
| Circuit which office he held for four success.
sive termS-sixteen years-and then declined
| q reelection because Of continues Ill health.
Here he exhibited a fitness for judicial labors,
| plainly showing that this was mis- proper
| sphere. In civil life he was excellent, In
military life he earned distinction, but as a
| Judge he was model! Patient in hearing.
| respectful in his treatment Of officers and
all others, and direct and perfectly fair In
| his rulings. With all his Rentleness and
| courtesy, he was equal to his duty when IT
the right or too much sef-assertion. His
quiet words addressed to a lawS er who was
| out Of order. Take your seat, Mr." did
| not have to be repeated. On the law side OF
nfl btfI
he devoted himself to causes on the equity
| side, his ability was at once conceded. 1t
| may not be too strong language to say that
his patient investigation OF controversies In
published in our reports will be read with
| profit and pleasure by generations to come.
when other judges who were as able, no
doubt but less dlligent, will be forgotten.
inches in height, OF an easy and graceful
carriage, with beautiful blue eye.
He was not without blemishes or faults,
bntit endeared him all the more to good peo-
evening Of his days were spent in the quiet
OF his home, where he died as he had lived.
loved and respected by all, having gone a
little beyond the three.score and ten years
allotted TO man.
Thus has passed away one whom all Con.
faderate veterans honor as only the truly
brave should be honored.
In conclusion, we desire to emphasize the
fact that we have not ventnred to refer to the
beautiful family life OF Judge kerShaw. His
death is so recent. and besides the relation Of
the husband, the father and the grandfather
Is so very tender, We prefer to show our deep
sympathy for them by the adoption OF the
resolutions herewith submitted for your
adoption rather than by any words on that
subject Respectfully submitted
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Resolved That in our sorrow at the death
Of Joseph B. kerShaw, late Major General
Of the Army of the Confederate States Of
America, the James D Nance Camp of Con-
federate Veterans deems it their duty to
place on record:
/. That the State Of South Carolina has
thus been deprived OF one OF her staunchest,
abest and most devoted sons.
9. That the life OF this eminent Carolinian
illustrated the nobleSt phases OF citizenship
modest worth, devoted patriotism, contin-
uous effort to discharge every duty and life
Illustrating an answering faith in the good
ness and Righteousness OF an ell.wiSe God.
That the beautiful! life OF our deceased
comrade is worth y of the closest study by all,
to the end that all may accept the trutn tnat
duty is the nobleSt word" In the English
language when applied to human effort
4. That these resolutions and the teSti-
monial to Joseph B. kerShaw this day
adopted be spread upon the records OF this
camp.
5. that copy Of these resolutions be suita.
bly, ellgrossed and forwarded to the family Of
Judge kershaw, for whose grief at his death
We SO sincerely sym pathise, and that the
same be furnished TO the county newspapers
Dr.. q. W. Holland said. in seconding the
resolutions, that one OF the most pleasant
recollections of his life was when he spent
night in the home OF Gen. kerShaW and
enjoyed his easy. quiet hosnitality..
Hon. George Johnstone, in secondlng the
resolutions, said:
It has been so much our custom. so entirely
Il 49, NNu
as enc presented here to some of the committee
who present them, will be excused for feeling
somewhat embarrassed in the presence OF SucA
theme and such q name, in the unavoidable ao-
sence of the committee, IN rising to speak 20
the resolutions. In fact. I cannot hope to add
anything to what has been 80 elegantly and
touchingy said in the paper accompanying the
resolutions. Perhaps could not desire to say
more. I can only allude to one majestic tact.
grander and more eloquent than words. Most
Of those here present have been or less asso-
ciated with Judge kershaw for upwards OF
twel tv five years. with many ore OF US the
acquaintance extends ten years turther PACK
our acquaintance with him and his e1tenos ac-
lively extends through thirty-hve nomentous
years Of The worlds existence. l am conscious
of the import of my expression and deIloerate
in the selection Of it-they are thlrty-hve years
| crowded with facts. military and civil, OF the
nornentous in the history Of our race: Judge
Kershaw moved amidst these events. "e knew
him as citizen, as soldier, as statesman and
judicial Ofncer ana vet through HI lHSSS I'LL ~
fys years no whisper from any source has i'm
! pugned the lofty purity of the man or his e1-
allied patriotism, and he has passed from the
| scenes Of earth followed to his last resting
place by the affection, the confidence, the
esteem and admiration Of ,he entire people
among whom he lived. This is ore eloquent
than any language. Nothing remains for me
but to again second the resolutions.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The camp went into an election of officers.
On motion of Y. Pope, Esq, the old Off.
GERS were re.elected:
Commander-J. W. Gary.
1st Lieutenant CommandeT-R. c. Carlisle.
End Lieutenant Commander-J. F. j. Cald-
we'll
Sd ommander-Thonpson Con-
ner.
Adjutant-C F. Boyd.
Chaplain-Rev. E. P. McClintock.
Surgeon DR.. s. Pope.
TreaSurer-G. F. Long.
Color Sergeant-N. H. Young.
Commissary-J. Martin.
On motion of Dr.. S. Pope, it was resolved
that when this camp adjourns. IL Will meet
at 10 q. M on July 2lst, the day OF the re-
union and barbecue, and all m- mbers are
requested to secure badges.
There being no further business, the camp
adjourned to meet on the date mentioned
above. j. W. CARY, Comnanuer.
c. F. BOYD. Adjutant.