True American. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1835-18??, 1837-02-25

this Presence, to 10y before them the humble de-
dtcation Of the company to their service.
With the mos, profound emofiohs of gratitude,
as the representative of the Washington Guards,
receive at tAc hands of your fair colleague and
yourself, on behalf Of the ladies of New Orleans,
this precious token of their esteem, rendered
donbly dear by the kind sentiments with which
its presentation has been accompanied. Since the
formation OF our company we have been without
standard, and while the colors Of others have
been floating gaily and joyousy in the breeze,
and the step OF the soldier has become firmer and
prouder, when resting his eye upon the ins gnia of
his corps-we alone have been bannerless, doubt
ing yet hoping. fearing vet trusting, that the well
known generosity of our patriotic fellow citizens
would In time supply the deficiency. That auspi-
cous moment has at length arrived and now that
we throw the rich and ample iuldsof this our oun
Standard, freely abroad, it is with the proud con-
seriousness OF having obtained it in manner most
gratifying, most fattering, and most unexpected
The greatest safeguard this country cor sists in
It's citizen sodiery, and it is to them principally,
that in periods of danger and dis,resss the public
must look for snccor and safety. Doubt not, Sir,
that the banner which you have entrusted TO us,
shall ever be f1nnd foremost among those battling
in defence of constitutional rights, and that
wherever, and whenever the appeal may be made,
we shall be found ready to answer the CALI Shou Id
the demon ct disunon dsorgination, for one
| hceilng moment breathe its whitening influence
over our ranks, rest assured, that the gorgeous en-
blazonry OF this magnificent banner, pour raging
IN god'Ike coors the venerated figure of him who
was "hrst in the hearts of his countrymen,,, and
| the ever memorable motto of "Unon, Justice, and
confidence" engraven there, will sweep all 9th
thoughts from our minds, and stamping them selve.
IN living characters of fire upon hearts, leave III
| 10 remember only "our country" md her ri rhts
Should those who are more dangerous than forpip,
f"es--should the intestine dsiurbers of our frc
and happy institutions gain with desperate threat
attempt to rend this fair Union assn ,der doubt mn
that this banner shall rave beacon in tha v,vn;,
abyss, lighting many CurI:us to the prolectio
ut has country's existence, a, the sacrifice of hi
own.
Once morsIperr.Gt nc, in behalf of the compn
ny 10 return "sr heartfelt thanks to Your fair re
p'esrhta'ives, for their beautiful present. Be
"Ars 20 guard the precious, l had almost said 50
! cred deposit, to watch it with the never sleepin
care ct mohe, watching her first born. Be
ours to see that it pass unscathed and unsullet
through The changing scenes of our coun,ry's fn
tune, so that hereafter, when looking back throug
the long vista OF past years, we NAV regard il
umc~hon"red folds with the proud sentiment, tha
though its lus're and spendor may have bee
dimmed, its honor and rcnown have grown brgh
er with aye. Then shall the responsive strings .
the heart, strike loudly with the cherished rcco
lectlons Of THIS DAY, and memory recall in all il
most beautiful col"ring. the beauty, brllancy al
fascination of the scene with which we are no
surrounded!
Thisclosed the ceremony, whereupon the who
company, entered the mansions of Mrssrs Pete
and Layton, and pnrtoek of most gu NJ tIous CO
linton; and tor which the good feeling and wit
the company was only interrupted by the repor
of the champagne corks.
, On the whole we have never witnessed MOI
beautiful or imposing spectacle.