Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-08-20


LumBUs RmLEMEs- The 10th Of August,
1889, will long be remembered by the mem
5ers Of that gallant corps, the Columbus
Rihemen, and the favored guests who partici-
patel in the celebration Of their second anni-
yersary.
ain customed glory bright, that morn, the
Sun,
Rose, visiting the earth with light, and heat
And joy; and seemed as full of youth and strong
To mount the steep of heaven, as when the
Stars
Ofmorning sung to his first dawn, and night
Fled from his face; the spacious sky received
Him, blushing as bride, when on her looked
The bridegroom; and, spread out beneath his
eye,
Earth smiled
Atan early hour the Rihemen were in mo-
ton, and their nodding plumes were to be seen
in every part Of the city. At about 8 o'clock
their line was formed, and after performing
several evolutions and undergoing an inspec-
ton of arms, the line ofmarch was taken up TO
that fairy spot, Huddleston's Spring. We
arrived short time after the corps, and a
more picturesque scene our eyes never behela.
The Rifemen were dispersed in groups around,
and what with their beautiful uniform, and
the romantic nature of the place, the whole re
minded US of some scenes which we have read
ofin novels. The jocund song and the merry
laugh resounded through the grove, and every
one seemed bent upon enjoying himself that
day.
We met our friend, the senior editor Of the
Democrat who was as highly delighted with
the scene as ourselves; we cracked our jokes
and determined for that day, atleast, to eschew
politics.
Target firing commenced at IL O'Clock.
Eighty yards was the distance, and every
member of the company acquitted himself in
a handsome and soldiery manner. Three
rounds were fired and almost every bali hit the
target. After firing, dinner was announced;
and the company with their invited guests
sat down to a fine barbecue, got up by our old
friend, B. P. Taylor, SISTED hy Mr.. C. L.
Howard. Before war was commenced with
the savory viands, it was announced by the
Judges, that ADoLPHUs G. WIER, Esq, had
won the prize % the day, a beautiful silver
medal, presented to the company by Ensign
HUDDLEsToN, for the occasion. After the
cloth was removed, Capt. CHARLES H. ALBERT
was called upon for sentiment, which he pre-.
faced as follows:
"In responding to your call for sentiment.
| must beg leave to occupy a moment of time
by few plefaratory remarks. And in the
first place must offer you my thanks for the
additional evidence of your confidence, in re-
electing me to the command of the Columbus
Riiemen; a station which would not ex-
change for the highest grade of military dis
tinction; and assure you that my exertions for
the interest of the company shall continue I'M
abated. Beng assembled on so interesting an
occasion as this, the second anniversary four
| Company, it is but natural to look back to the
period of its origin, and trace our progress up
to the present time; and is it not with feelings
of the highest qualification that we find in the
breast of each member, the same patriotic
zeal which prompted our organization!
1t is worthy of remark, that notwithstanding
the variety of temperaments and dispositions
thrown together in Company of some sixty
| individuals, we look back in vain for one soil
tary instance ofdiscord. All the proceedings
of the Company have been attended with I'M
interrupted harmony and union; proving that
we are not only band of Soldiers, but band
of Friends and Brothers, who have gained by
their uniform, orderly, and correct department
as military association, the respect of their
fellow citizens. And it is no less worthy of
note, that we find, this day, after two years of
time have passed by, our ranks unbroken
by a single instance. Not link of the chain
which binds us together has been severed by
death. Under these reflections propose the
following sentiment:
Gratitude for the health and prosperity of
the Company, and pride of heart, for the high
place we have reason TO believe we occupy, in
the respect and confidence of our fellow citI-
bcllo' w dg GdCu succeeding anniversary llIAu
as strong claims upon us for BOTH
Capt. Albert then read communication
from Mr.. Seth c. Palmer, of Jackson, formerly
member of the corps, stating his reasons for
being compelled to decline visiting Columbus
to join in the celebration of the day. He
closed his letter by proposing the following
toast:
The Flag Of the Columbus Rifemen.-A
Banner of Beauty to its friends; an Ensign of
dismay to its enemies. If ever it shall tremble
IN the breeze of doubtful conflict, may be
there to add one to the band of free spirits who
will wave it in triumph, or find an honorable
death beneath its folds.
By Lieut.. Military Knowledge
May the future attainments of the Riflemen
be commensurate with the past.
By Ensign Huddleston.-Mr. James L.
Gay.-My predecessor in Office The true
patriotic and military spirit so nobly exhibited
by him while an officer of the company, should
be remembered.
Being called upon, p B. Barker, of the
Southern Argus, gave the following:
The S1cord and The Press One the defend
er, and the other the advocate and guardian Of
the liberties of the people.
H. H. Wellington, of the Columbus De-
mocrat, in answer tOa call, gave
The Columbus Rstaenen.--A noble band Of
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