The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH OF
JULV At COLUMBUS.

JULY AT COLUMBUS.
The ouizens Of this place on the 4ih instant,
gave a festival in celebration Of the Anniver-
sary Of our national indie 3endence. The ladies',
the Rife Company, the Fire Companies, and
the citizens generally Of the county, were res
pecifny invited to attend.
The day was ushered in by Tie firing Of
cannon, and the ringing Of bells. At an early
hour large company had assembled in beau
tful green empowered in shade on the banks
Of tho Tombigbee, The flying Of colors, the
tents Of the soldiery, the engines Of the fire.
meu, the band Of musicians, the ladies', the
striking uniform Of the different companies, and
the large crowd Of persons, alltogetberIgaye
the scene very imposing and picturesque ap-
pearance. After the reading Of theiDeclara-
ton Of Independeuce and the delivery Of an Or
alton, the company was invited to most boun.
tiful dinner, which was served up in rooms pre-
pared for the occasion Mr.. WIN. L. Harris
was appointed President Of II day, and the
following sentiments we're drunk in pure iraier
/. The day we celebrate.
?. George Washington-The sa-
viour ofhis country-The great and
best ofmen.
o. Lufayette-Ahhough foreigner
he proved himself to- America, their Sc
Cond best fIiend.
A. The signers of the Declaration Of
Independence.
5. The Army and Navy-Our right
and left arms Of national defence.
6. Our national feeling-We want
nothing but what is clearly right. We
will submit to nothing that is wrong.
7. The Constitution of the U. S.
and the Constitutions Of the States Of
Of the Union.
8. General Education and Morality,
the Safeguards Of our Republic.
9. The Patriots and Soldiers Of the
Revolution.
10. The Ex-Presidents and Presi.
dent Of the U. S.
II. Commerce and Agriculture, the
gIeat sources Of our national wealth
and prosperity.
10. Love Of Country aSd prosp err
ity Of our Liberties.
10. The Mothers and Daughters
Of our Republic.
AAer the drinking Of the regular toasts DR.
Tate, on the part ofthe Committee Of Arrange
ments, proposed the following expression o.
respect for Gov. Hamilton, late Of South Car
olina, who had been especially invited to unite
IN the celebration snd partake Of the enter
tainment
Our inriied Guest, Governor HAMILTON
Alike distinguished for his able and jealous
support Of the rights Of the States, and for biz
profound and correct views in relation to The
powers Of cur government
CIV. HAMILTON then arose and addressed
the company in the following speech.
81 thank you gentlemen, for the highly &C
ceplable and hattering compliment yOI
have paid me. | cannot arrogate 10 myself
higher credi: than being an humble follower
sincere though humble, IN that faith, TO whlcl
you have thus affosded the testimony Of you
adhesion and support. ! do not rise to maxi
4 a formal speech, for have attended no publii
meetings or festivals, nor made public speed
for the last FIVE years;-as the jockeys say
am of 1.-THE turf But this. does not deny L
me the satisfaction Of paying to you the trih
ute Of grateful heart, for an honor, not thu
less gratifying because twas unsolicited.
/ need not assure you gentlemen, Of th
qualification | have derived from an observa
ton however imperfect Of the fertility and re
sources Of this fine State, Of the apparen
healthfulness and beauty ofthe valley Of tn
noble river which brings Us tributes 70 you
, admirably situated town nor Of the slI
higher qualification Of Witnessing so man
Signs Of the results Of a victorious industry
which is fast repairing the disasters Of the pas
cFtsis, (which, IL il was attended with sigma
calamities, carries with il but the ordinar
uses ofadversiiy in teaching US at least, wha
we are to avoid in future.
IN connection with this subject, I am sur
J gentlemen, you viii pardou very few remark
do mot come among you 20 burn tie torch
: Aleclo. What am going TO say is in a spir
, ofPenect candor and good win towards ever
{ asand every party 10 your State and Is o,
. eomPanied with kindness and resi- ect whio
/ render me utterly incapable Of intentional
Woundng tha ieelings oflhe humhlesp ndvii