Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-12-01


vowed bis determination to attempt the orgsniza-
Ton Of the mlt- Of De- STATE. T. canriaace
rilh this pledge, he issued ma order in August
last, appointing certain DAYS for Regmenial Re
views IN the old counties, where it was presumed
the citizens had turned their attention more to the
subject than would be the case IN counties re-
Gently settled.
In consequence Of the low state Of the Missis-
siPp rlyer, the Governor did not receive his uni
form IN time TO appear at The parades in few of
the counties. The first Review by him was at
Natchez. As soon as 1t was known in the city
that his excellency had arrived, he was invited
by deputatiOn of the citizen soldiers Of Adams
county, TO quarters at the City Hotel, provided at
their expense.
The hospitality of the citizens was unbounded.
We never saw a people more generous and
warm hearted-gentemen of every political sect
appeared anxious 10 show all possible respect to
the Chief Magistrate of their State, and the men,
bers of his suit. Il was impossible for The Go
l
extended to him during his brief stay, The day
previous to the Review, he was escorted by that
gallant corps the Natchez FenGlbles, 10 inspect
their armory, where they had prepared an excel
lent collation.. Populations from the other yo-
lunteer companies of the city were announced
and cheered with an enthusiasm tina, indicated the
| urauaIance nf tho EI0Jas, e..
The day OF Review was delightful. We never
saw more numerous or brilliant assemblage on
any similar occasion. The beauty of the county
turned out by hundreds to witness the scene, and
the soldiers deported themselves in manner 10
deserve their smiles. Gov. M'NuTT entered
the field at o'clock, attended by Aduant Gen
eral PRICE, OF jackson, Col. W. A. STOKE, of
Pike county, Col. N. LESTER, of Columbus,
Major A. NJ. VIM, of Vieksburg, and Major
ANDREW JACKSON PAXTON, of Kinds county,
MAJOR General Qutman and his suite. together
with Major General Dunlap and Brigader Gen.
cral Chamblss, were also present
After the review, the Natchez Guards gaye an
invitation TO the Governor, staff, and others, to
visit their armory, which was accepted The en-.
tertalnmeni was on splendid scale, and The ut.
most soldIer'hke and gentemanly feeling peryad.
ed the very numerous company.
Lieutenant Page stated that he was authorized
on behalf OF the company TO give,
The health of our distinguished guest, the
Commander in Chief
This toast was received with great applause,
after which Gov. MNuu addressed the comma.
ny IN as eloquent and appropriate manner as we
have ever heard on similar occasion, and con-
cluded by giving,
Volunteer Companies The ornament Of the
State in peace and its defence in war.
After the Governor retired, Gen. Quitmnn took
occasion to pass some encomiums upon tho Com.
munder in Chief, and concluded by saying. that
although he had no hand in eleyating him to his |
present station, he would at the same time saw
that he looked upon him as ono among the ablest
Chief Magistrates our State has ever had.
On Saturday. the Governor and suite were in.
ylted 10 dine with the Natchez Bar Associa.
tlon at Parker's Hotel, but having had pre-
vlous invitation, from hosPdable planter who
serves up splendid dinners, himself and staff were
unable to attend before 9 o'clock, P. nj. We are
unable TO publish the numerous toasts given on
these several occasions. They were rcplee with
patriotic feeling, and spread before the public in
the FREQ Trader, the accomplished editor Of
which paper was present, and although in the ha
b'laments OF the civilian, was every where treated
with the respect due to his high civil and military
stations. Col. A. 3. Saunders, Auditor Of Pub
lie Accounts, veteran soldier who has sean
hard service in the armies of his country. was
also present, and greeted with enthusiasm BY all.
Inc improvements constantly going on in
NachoZ will soon render it one of The ros, do.
I'ghhul cities IN the Umon "Naurc has lavish.
ed her choicest treasures to adorn and enrich this
beautiful spot. A lofty b1nk, two hundred feet
ABOVE the level OF the river, commanding view
OF the most majestic stream Of Western America.
which sweeps far 70 the right and left presents
one Of the most remarkable points in this reeon.n
The beauty Of its location. however, Is onlv
equalled BY its noble hearted and high minded
inhabitants.
JEFFERSON CoUNrY.--From Nachez, the
Governor and suite proceeded to Jefferson conn.
" asreeably to his appointment. We called at
Mayor General Quman's residence near the
CITY, where sump'uous collation. was provided.
uen' Vu'tman was accompanied by Col. Wood
and MAYOR Forniquet, two accomplished officers
and nSllnahla