The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

ng their enquiries in the city Of New York
We hope that the time which Congress will
emain in session, may not be too short to
enable them to bring to light the manifold
regulations which the government has coun- |
enanced, and which have enriched the
plunderers. The Tories succeeded in keep
ing off the investigation until near the adj
iournment, hoping to shield themselves and
their confederatcs. We trust they will be
TWENTY SECOND OF FEBRUARY.
This glorious anniversary was celebrated
with appropriate observances by the Rodney
Guards and our citizens generally.
The Guards paraded at IL o'clock, in
full uniform, and, after firing National Sa
lutte, marched to the church, where an in
teresting and appropriate address was de-
livered by Capt. JAMES w. DAVENPORT
a copy of which has been requested for
publication, and will be found in our paper
to-day.
The Oakland Band" kindly consented to
perform for the Guards; which, with the
Company's Band, made strong corps Of
first rate performers.
From the church the Guards marched to
the Union Hotel, where they partook Of a
sumptuous dinner.
The following are the regular toasts
drank on the occasion:
l. The Day ,ce Celebrate-The genius o.
liberty has cOnsecrated, and the voice of a
nation of freemen has hailed it, as the har-
binger Of our future greatness. May we
never sully the page of history that records
the birth day of our country's liberator.-
rs Cheers. Washington's Grand March,
2. The President Of tie U. S.-May he
profit by the experience of the past, and
ever bear in mind the virtue and disinteres-
tedness of him, first called to preside over
the destinies Of our infant Republic. [3
Cheers. Presidents March.
3. The Constitution Of the u. S.-The
Magma Charta of freedom. g Cheers
Hail Columbia
4. George Washmgton--Other nations
may boast their heroes, statesmen and phil
osophers, but we are the only people who
can claim Washington. His name shall
live green in the memory of the last patr;o,
who may be called upon to weep over the
ruin OF our now prosperous and happy ma
ton,
"And shall be watchword, such as ne'er
Shall be forgotten, while an echo's left to air.
Home, Sweet Home.
5. The Heroes Of the Rerolution-The
patriot band who rallied beneath the stars
and stripes of our country, and nobly dared
to die, rather than live the slaves Of despo-
tism. May we emulate their example,
rs Cheers. Yankee Doodle.l
6. The Nary Of the U. S-The pride o.
the nation, the terror of her enemies. re
Cheers. Star Spangled Banner.
7. The Army Of the U. S.-The hes,
mode of preserving our amicable relations
with foreign powers, is to be prepared fol
war. is Cheers. Jackson's March
8. Independent Companies of IMississipp
In peace our protectors, in war they will
be found sever ready" to do battle for "oul
country's rights" rs Cheers. MarseiIIes
Hymn
9. The Gorernor of Mississippi.
10. The State Of Mississippi-Rich in
resources--the staple of her soil constitutes
an inexllaustibe storehouse of wealth. She
can never fail SO long as banks and cotton
bales are in demand. rs Cheers. Speed
the Plough
IL. Agriculture, Commerce and the Me-
chanic Arts-The sure foundation of all na-
tional prosperity. That man is traitor to
his country, who would array the interests
of one against the other.
IL. 7eras-The lone star of this Young
Republic shines brightly in the galaxy of ma
tons. May its light never be dimmed, or
its name dishonored.
The Fdir-The only tyrants to whom
freemen will submit. Their chains are of
roses.
Manlius v. Thompson, Esq. of Kentucky,
being present by invitation, and called on
for sentiment, after a pertinent and appro-
pirate address gave the following:
By Manlius v. Thompson. The Rodney
Guards-The a)acrity with which they
have this day turned out at an inclement
season to celebrate the birthday of the Fa-
Their Of his country, proves that they will not
be found wanting when their country calls
them to the front Of danger and Of honor. =
VOLUNTEER TOASrs.
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