Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1842-07-09

tense interest taken lii the exciting election
that commenced Ia this parish laHs Monday. d
large number 1T t,ur worthy ~eitisens assembled
and celebrated IN proper spirit the ever Eles
tietts Fourth, The Nashihatat, Fire rompa-
nv. No. |. and tho linton Society. marched tn
Inc Presbyterian Church, where a banner,
prepared by the ladies. was presented. some
| handsome addresses delivered, and other so.
| IDENTITIES. due IL the occasion. observed. On
leaving the church. The procession marched 10
the residence Of A. Montan, Etus. where
through the generous patriotism Of This gen.
ttan,sn and his lady. a briehdid lunch. with q
fine yrriety If refreshments, was served,
Here. for nh hostr or two. the sont!, the glass,
and the toast want ehetfiiy round
rs, Since penning the above, WE have been
favored with the addresses elected by the
presentation 81 tie banner, The banner was
presented by Mics SUSAN A. EBBptH. airport
ed by Mfe. A. M. RrenrH. Mlaa I'RtsetttA &.
NJ, Matthew's, Miss sorntA MARTIN, and
Mas MARY SANS,
GA presenting the banner 10 Mr., H~tNtAatS
w. storoMn, the foreman st the Company.
Miss Reedsf spoke aH ioltowa;
tsssrlrasn-'rhe laaioa Ut Baton Rouge.
entertaining 4 last feeling uI pride, that the
beautiful town in which they teuids possesses
A company Of Fifetnen, who already n, more
than one o~eeanion, have feArlaRsly shown their
devotion to the i~nterssta OF their fellow retti"
sens, are convinced thai in bentewing n tea-
timany of their admiration on this company,
that. the individuals composing 1t will he nc.
taated BY a noble emulation. to efdeasor 10
excel each other, in their e~ll,ftr aud zeal for
the protection Ut life aud property
Nav eaell member, when occasion requires,
be inspired by the same feeling. TINT prompt.
ed the late lattiented Trad Terry. n hrernan Of
New Orleans, TO peril and sanl itiue even life.
for the safety Of tho widow, tho wife, the maid
en-, and the helpless infant.
To YOU, Sir, tho worthy representative Of
your company. ] present. IN the halt,e Of the
| Ladies' of Baton Range. thtH banner, in the
firm persuasion, that an no occasion will it
ever be snlliad or diegraead, May you al all
times bear in remembrance that it is the gift
Of thai sex who look To yours fer protection,
and that though timid and deieneelesH them.
solves, they hesto& not their smiles on the
craven hearted.
May every member Of THE company condtlct
himself without stain or reproath. so that
should he aspire to the hand Of her he loves,
il will be a sufficient recommendation in his
favor to say that he helongs to I" Washington
Fire Company, No, l."
TO which Mr.. S,neemb replied
MISS REAnna-In reeei4ing at your hands
this beautiful token og esteans from the fair
Ladies' Of Baton Rouge, it becomes my duty,
a. foreman Of this company, il their name TO
tender, through you, our warmest thanks and
ad,atratiosn Asaepaeimen Of the handy-wars
aud skill If tile fair, this banner would, under
any circumstances, be preserved by our sex
as an hair- leom for pnsteritv, hut as an evil
denee Of 4sour regard for tho Washington
FlresCa, No. |, it will be cher ished, honored,
and protected, as a treasure near and dear To
The heart 81 every member.
II. on former occasions, this company has
made exortions or performed works that have
attracted the attention Of society. and won
the smiles Of the ladies', be assured, dear Miss,
thst no efforts will be spared, not only to
maintain our present standing in the public
good will, but even 10 increase your appre-
I ciation oil the merits with which Won have SO
kindly invested us. The vitfps and The or
phau. the wesk aud the feeble, the beautiful
and tle good, will ever be eur care, and |
here pledge myself for this Company. that it
win ever he found al its post, where danger
or honor calls.
If | were permitted, on this occasion 10
make one further pledge for the " Washington
Fire Co. No, Il, it would be thai, though your
sweet words fall warmly and brightly on our
hearts to-day, their persuasion and power vii
be sti3 more keenly Felt, If ever in an hour OF
glce7n ard misfortune the deyonring eltment,
which it is eur duty to combat, should assaH
tie person or awaken the fears OF any ere of
the far and lovely donors OF this precious
banner.
EfF.s Siceosah THEN addressed the standard
bearer as follows.
SIS-Recelpe this emblem Of respect and
good will entertained by The ladies' Of this
city Tor the Washington Fire Co, No. /. It
will be your duty 10 r,ssr it above the heads
OF your coinpans-so cherish si,,s prossat it as
q treasure rich IN these most nrecfoa, Of ait
gems, the kind emotions of The fealale heart.
UHaef such d banner the hearts Of gallant
men cannot fail to beat with bride and anbi-
tion, to excel IN all that is frohie and ~saasnlv.
Sir, the ardoar gon have ever saoqeg, in gro
noting the interests and honor OF this COM
panys leaves no doubt in my mind, that your
duty viii De discharged III a manner at once
honorable to yoarseff and to your associates.
l. & 49,