The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-05-11

ne victory here gained fell like
mantle OF hope upon shoulders bent
with oppression and disappointment.
Enthusiasm and fresh zeal we're in
spiret-thc beacon light of liberty
seemed not SO far away, and buoyed
UP with hope, strong men pressed for
"ard eager to renew their allegiance
to Sumter 8 standard.
Thus reinforced, on the 3oth of the
same month, spirited attack Vas
made at Rocky Mount, and eight days
afterwards another complete victory
was gained at Hanging Rock.
Then followed Cowpens and Kings
Mountain. Thus on and upward-not
always by easy slowly the lad
der leading to the high pinnacle of
liberty and independence was climbed,
until standing with feet firmly planted
on the last round at Yorktown, the
proud banner Of victory was floatcd
owe; our beloved country.
AS fitting last word to this brief
review OF battle fought, battle
won, | add the graceful response to a.
toast, delivered by Mr.. G. u. S. Hart,
OF lorkvillc, on the occasion Of the
unveiling Of the monument to the bat
tie of Huck's defeat.
The day we celebrate-the 18th of
July, 1880.
Madam Regent and Daughters Of the
American Revolution, Mr.. Toast
master, Ladies and Gentlemen:
II am hidden to respond to the
toast, The day we celebrate
The day we celebrate is indeed a
red-letter day upon the calendar Of
Carolina's Revolutionary history, aud
Iycu have been reminded that this is
the second celebration of the event
that marks that day-the defeat Of
Huck. Permit me to quote from what
was said at the time of the first cele-
bration by the orator Of the day. No
sculptured marble or monumental
stone points us to this battlefield and
tells of the exploits and trium phs of
the men who gained this glorious vic.
sory but they are not forgotten-this
everlasting hill is their proud monu-
ment-the liberties we enjoy, the
chronicle of their glory
But it can no longer be said that
No monumental stone points US to
the battlefeld;' for through the efforts
OF daughters tFue--Daughters OF the
American Revolutions beautiful
monument now marks the place Of
that memorable struggle.
Permit me to quote further and
from the peroration of the orator of
the day at the tine of the form er oele-
bration: More than half q century
has passed away since America was
recognized among the nations of the
earth as free and independent. The
storm and tempest of battle have long
since ceased, and prosperity and peace
rest upon our happy country. The
patriots and sages Of the Rev volution
have not lived in vain. America IS
rapidly advancing to greatness and
power. Her sway is over happy and
peaceful subjects her dominion ex-
tends from ocean TO ocean-her flag
floats proudly in every sea. Science
and knowledge scatter their rich
blessings in our midst, and a wise and
efficient system of government rem
ders our citizens intelligent, virtuous
| and happy. The inheritance be.
queathed to us by our sires still re-
mains in cur hands. They fought for
freedom and liberty-ws enjoy for
them
Let me cay for the orator that his
prophecy has been fulflled-America
has advanced to greatness and power.
"Tell !: to your children that they
in turn may tell it to their children
the story Of the patriots bold who, on
this field, struck 80 decisive a blow
for freedom and liberty. American
liberty was cradled upon just such
spots as this; and bearing this in
mind, and gathering fresh inspiration
here, may we keep green the memory
Of our Patriot Sires."