The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-16

Saturday, the 18th day of August was fixed for the occasion, when between five hundred and thou sand of the good citizens of old Washington, parook of 2 splendid harhacne, prepared by MemSelres,'
 After dinner, the following regular and volunteer toasts were offered:
 Gen. Seaborn c. Sneed presided as President of the day, assisted by the Hon. Robert McCamy, as Vice President.
 l. 1he American Independence: May it eyer be hailed with gladness and joy.
 ?. The soldiers of Me Recolution: Their valor and blood secured to us the blessings of liberty and a free government. May their days be long and prosperous, and their descendants worthy such sres
 3. 1He Constitution of the United States, strictly construed and sacredly observed, the great land marks between the powers vested in the General Government, and those reserved for the States and the people.
 A. 1He Union ofMe States: Frenzy to the brain and palsy to the arm that would attempt to sever them
 5. The PresjdcnfofMe United Sfates and Ats bcalt cetoes.
 6. Our Country The land of the free and the home of the brare. Let no rude foe with impious hands invade it.
 '. General .fadreto Jactson, He Patriot of the Hermitage, he soldier of t,co wars. May the eve- ming of his days be as happy as his life has been glo rious in the service of his country. An honest $ the noblest work of God
 8. Our distiegnisaed Dcmpcse!.;c dSfiraats .t6r he Presidency: A host within themselves; with such leaders, republican principles are safe.
 9. His ErceAency,A A. Yell: In the days of youth he stepped forth in defence of his country under the banner of him who saved from dishonor or destruc- ton the beauty and booty of Orleans. We hail his early patriotism, and for the faithful and independent discharge of his civc duties We say well done thou good and faithful sewant.''
 10. 1he Hon. ". s. Fulton. our guest Distin- guished for his devotion to the interest of his consti tuents The zeal with which he adheres to Repub- lican principles sets at naught party dissenson, and entities him to the confidence of all II. The Hon. .4 II. SeUier distinguished guest His long and faithful public services, both as Delegate and Senator in Congress, entitle him to our warmest gratitude The shafts of envy and maiice fall impotent and harmless at his feet. He l deserves and receives our confidence I2. Maior General S. C. Saeed, the President ot Me Day. Amiable and gentlemanly in his deport- ment, firm in his purposes, and faithful sentinel on l the watch tower of Democracy.
 l3 The Fdir Woman, the first and choicest gift of God to man. without her influence, society would be chaos and life without its greatest blessing. cheers.
 By the Hon. ". S. Flu !. The memoryoj 7ho's Jefferson The father and faithful champion of pure democracy; so long we adhere to his principles, our liberties are safe.
 By the Hon. A. H. Sevier. The reputation Of public servants is the property of the people; and being so it is as much their duty to protect thai putation from unjust assaults as It to protect their church and domcil from the torch of the ncendiary and the fair fame of their families from the fo mouth of slander.
 i By Major B. H. smithson The Hon. .A. II. Se- rier, Me Hon. ". S. Fulton, aud his ErceHency I. Yel-the three leaders of Democracy of the State of l Arkansas. May peace and happiness attend them through life, with John c. Calhoun for President of the United States
 By Col James MoKisick. The aert President Here goes for the nominee of the Democratic Ma tonal Convention, whoever he may be. "A long pull, strong pull, and pull altogether bold and fearless defender of correct principles a terror to evil doers may the stone which the htild- CTS rejected become the head of the corner.