The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-07-06
CELEBRATION OF THE 4TH OF
july AT COLIIMRuS.

The citizens of this place on the 4th instant,
gave festival in celebration of the Anniver-
sary of our national indie 2endence. The ladies,
the Rifle Company, the Fire Companies, and
the citizens generally of the county, were res
pectfully invited to attend.
The day was ushered in by the firing OF
cannon, and the ringing of bells. At an early
hour large company had assembled in beau
tiful green empowered in shade on the banks
of the Tombigbee. The flying of colors, the
tents of the soldlery, 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, ailtogether,Igave
the scene very imposing and picturesque APP
pearance. After the reading of theaDeclara-
ton of Independence and the delivery of an or
alton, the company was invited to most boun-
tifuI dinner, which was served up in rooms pre-
pared for the occasion. Mr.. VIM. L. Harris
was appointed President of IT, day, and the
following sentiments were drunk in pare lcater
1. The day we celebrate.
2. George Washington-The sa-
vionr of his country-The great and
best of men.
3. Lafayette-Although a foreigner
he proved himself to'America, their Sc.
cond best friend.
4. The signers of the Declaration Of
Independence.
5. The Army and Navy-Our right
and left arms Of national defence.
6. Our national feeIing-We want
nothing but what is. clearly right. We
will submit to nothing that is wrong.
Z. 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.
IL. Commerce and Agriculture, the
great sources Of our national wealth
and prosperity.
IL. Love of Country AID prosp err
ity of our Liberties.
10. The Mothers and Daughters
of our Republic.
After the drinking of the regular toasts DIR
Tate, on the part of the Committee of Arrange
ments, proposed the following expression of
respect for Gov. Hamilton, late of South Car
DINA, who had been especially invited to unite
in the celebration snd partake of the enter
tainment.
Our inuited Guest, GOVERNOR HAMILTON,
Alike distinguished for his able and Jealous
support Of the rights of the States. and for his
profound and correct views in relation to the
powers of cur government.
Gov. HAMILTON then arose and addressed
the company in the following speech.
81 thank you gentlemen, for the highly &C.
ceptable and fattcring compliment you
have paid me. l cannot arrogate to myself |
higher credi: than being an humble follower
sincere though humble, in that faith. to which |
You have thus afforded the testimony of your |
adhesion and support. do not rise to make |
formal speech, for have attended no public |
meetings or festivals, nor made public speech |
Tor the last hve years;-as the Jockeys saw
am off of the. turf But this. does not deny to |
me the satisfaction of paying to you the trib. |
ute Of grateful heart, for an honor, not the |
less gratifying because it was unsolicited.
l need not assure you gentlemen, Of the
qualification | have derived from an obserya- /
ton however imperfect of the fertility and re- |
sources OF this fine State, of the apparent /
healthfnlness and beauty of the valley of the
noble river which brings lis tributes to your
admirably situated town nor of the stiII |
higher qualification of Witnessing SO many
signs of the results Of victorious industry.
which Is fast repairing the disasters of the past
CRISIS which, il il was attended with sionaI
calamities, carries with it but the ordinary
uses OF adversely in teaching us at least, what |
we are to avoid ii future.
In connection win this subject. am s,,rs
gentlemen. you win paldpn very few rem En-,
DO mot come among yoAko burn the torch Of
Alecio. What am going fosav Il +, ! s,,;r;.
of?erfect candor and good win Iowards ever.
man. and every party in your StalA and i ac
companied with kindness and reseect ,vh;ch
render me utterly incapable Of intAntionailrIv
Wounding the feelings of the humbieab ;r5;v;j