The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-08-17
ve-y respectfully yours,
JOS. B. COBB.
COLUMBUS RIFLEMENs ANNIVERSARY

Vey respectfully yours,
JOS. B. COBB.
COLUMBUS RIFLEMENs ANNIVERSARY
This handsome Volunteer. Corps celebrated
their last anniversary On the lOlh inst, at the
ChOctaw Springs, where they were SumPtuOus-
y entertained with a dinner, given ia compli-
mens to them BY The citizens OF that nsighbOr-
hood
On the 18th q medal was shot for. which was
presented b Mr.. J. D. Montgomery, a member
Of ire corps to be awarded TO the individual,
who should make the three best average shots.
Mr.. Henry Dickinson, DR., Smith, and Mr.. Jos.
B. Cobb, we're selected as judges to decide upon
a measurement Of the shots to whom the medal
should be awarded.
AMER the firing was concluded, and the diff
fsrent shots were examined, they determined
that Adolphns G.. Weir, ESQ., had made the
three best svefags shots and that the medal
should accordingly be awarded to him.
Upon the prosentat ion Of the medal, Mr.. II.
Dickinson made the following address;
Mn. wrR:-
The gentlemen, who have becn appointed
Judges Of the shooting, have decided that you,
having made the beet three shots are entitled 10
the prize, gold medal which has been presen-
ted by Mr.. D. Montgomery, one ofyour corps,
to be awarded 70 the most skilfu marksman. It
have no doub, you will value il highly; and from
the liberal spirit, which prevails in your Com.
pany and the generous character Of emulation,
which distinguishes its members, am sure that
your competitors are as highly gratihed as your
self This medal, as beautiful as 1t is, you will
prize not SO much for its intrinsic value, as for
its connection with scenes, and associations, to
which in after times you will reeur as oonatiiu-
ting some Of the hupPiest passages Of your life
The variable state ofthe weather, TO day, at one
time lighted up with gay aud cheerful suns
shine, diffusing lis gladstone influence over the
spirits ofsn present, at another, lowering with
dark and sombfe clouds, occasionally emptYing
themselves 10 torrents Of rain, present moi an
iuap, illustration Of the vicissitD6ss Of lfs and
however checksrsd may be your future course,
whether borne lightly on tho wings Of fortune,
or Struggling under he loilaome lOad Of adyeF-
sty. ii viii Be 10 such occasions this That the
mind win revert with feelings Of most pleasure
to scenes, when We have turned aside from the
cares Of life, the excitement Of politics and the
tumult Of the world, and in the full spirit Of en-.
ioyment have assembled to spend short period
in social and friendly inloreourse.---Sueh scenes
are the brightest spot IN our existence.
! Gentlemen. the hosPitaties, which have
been extended By tho citizens Of this neghbOr-
hood to the columbus Riaemen on this ooea'
sion, whilst they eynoe their own libefulity fur
nish the best evidence Of the estimation in which
you arc held as gentlemen and citizen soldiers
In besiowing upon you ibis manifestation O
their respect, they have displayed a spirit o.
generous Hospitality, which reflects high de-
gree Of credit upon themselves.
You are now celebrating the SIKH anniversa'
~ Of his Volunteer Corps and this is not III,
first instance in shieh your fellow eilizsns hav,
borne testimony to the msfit which has distin.
guished you. The high state Of your military
training, the strict regard which you have uni
/. formly manifested for lhe relies b which yol
! lre governed, and your rigid Observance o
} military discipline throughout 50 long period
whilst they furnish the highest evidence ofth
qualifications and spirit which distinguish you
officers, give the best assurance Of the perma
: neney Of your existence, In addition % thes
D marks Of distinction, which you have receive
? from your fellow citizens, you have on this Oc
I casion the approving smiles ofyour fair country
women, and am sure from the spirit Of gallar
; Try, which is always inseparably connected vii
S bravery, that you well know how 10 approoiai
h this distinguished compliment Some few yea
l. since had the honor ofpreseniing TO you 10 b
e half Of The citizens Of Columbus, tha heautif
/. Gag, which is now waving over your ranks, az
q the pledge which your gallant captain them CAV
Il that you would deirnd i with your honor a
= your lives, We are confident viii never Be "a
ieiled. For your high and ehiFalreos bsariE
a. citizens and soldiers afford us the sironge
y assurance that you viii Be true 70 yourself
= your Gag, and your country.
: Mr.. Weig replied in the following brief T
r marks;
- In receiving the medal, which you hav
Z. been selected to hand TO me, | take the Oce
m sion 10 express for the company and myself o
81 qualification at tie highly complimentary an
AZ handsome terms, IN which you have been pie
II ed 10 speak Of our efforts 10 qualGy ourselv
10 10 discharge the duty we owe our country
rs citizen soldiers. flour own sense Of the Oh
ar cation, which every patriot is under 10 be pl
x pared on al occasions 10 defend bis counln
DIV rights or redress her wrongs, bad stood in ne
Of additional motives to stimulate us 10 quail
On. ourselves in time Of peace 10 be her pFolecto
are IN war, the marked Fespect and distinction, "
nd which our fellow citizens h8ve repaid our hui
,ey bic exerhons. would be amply sufficient to
dlp ford that stimulus
, 10 You, siF, correctly portray my emoiio
I Is VIXEN gou say that IN times 70 cone I shall
lv, vert to these scenes as constituting some Of
ire most agreeable passages Of mg lie. Yes.
his j viii be with no ordinary graliiioation lha
! Of shall recall the pleasure, which have deris
oht from my association with The members Of 1
vel company 90 occasions ike this, 81 euiarml
%. that has never been marrcd By one SOLITARY
mr. pleasant circumstance Ia the nacial and f1ia
ly intercourse If tbs band Of bruhers.
The You have alluded 70 the pledge, which Z
nj captain gave when you on the part Of the Z
3ed zens Of Columbus presented Us with asst 4
~ which waves 90 aailantly over our heads.
hae conclusion allow me g. renew that pledge
~ tie name Of every member q Chs little IS
- 81 1ieing the assurance. that i shall nsuss
siirrsHdrea irAiisf fhsre Is e nafs b ssisaain
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