The Yazoo Democrat. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-07-16


him-we can but love and respect him.
When the applause which followed the
above sentiment had subsidized, Gen. Duff
field arose amid the loud cheers of the com.
pany, and addressed them in strain Of
farvid and unsurpassed elOquence. A de-
scriPtion ofhis soul-stirring remarks, would
battle the ablest pen, and detract from
their real merit.
His heart seemed full of the spirit of pa.
triOtism, and his tongue gave vent to his
emotions until every heart caught the kin.
bred fame, and every voice shouted hear
ty response. In conclusion he offered the
following patriotic sentiment.
Our glorious Tree Of Liberty-May its
roots take deep hold of the centre of the
earth-mayits lofty head sweepthe stars
and beneath its flowing branches, may all
the nations of the world find secure rePose.
BIZ X. Eaton KeyS.-Col. John M.
Sharpe, oar invited guest; Whether in the
capacity Of private citizen, a soldier in
the battle field, statesman in the councils
of the natien, he will ever prove faithful to
his country.
In responding to the above well-merrited
sentiment, Col. Sharp made a few appro-
pirate remarks, and urged the Importance of
maintaining volunteer military companies,
as the strongest safe guard to our rights in
time of danger, and as our defence when
the enemies Of our country aim to destroy
its liberties. He then proposed the follow
ing toast;
The Manchester Fusileers.-May the
fame of patriotism never cease to burn in
their boso1ns, and may their future career
I rebound to their own honor, and to the ben
eft of their country.
BIZ Gen. A. 6. Observation-Disclosures
Fusileers-May they ever be terror to
their enemies, shield to their friends, pro-
lection to the fair, and the pride Of their
country.
F. W. QuackenboSS, an inUited guest
The Manchester Observation-Disclosures
regenerated, and disenthralled; should the
loud tocsin of war, ever salute their ears,
their own honor will be sure guarantee
for the country's safety.
By Capt. ;. J. Hughes.--The Natchez
Fencibles.--Patrioti5m and Fidelity have
preserved them as company for twenty-ohe
years-nay principles and feelings alike
honorable, prevail amongst the Fusileers,
until they can say, "We too are of age"
By Jas. p. Sessions. Volunteer Com
panies-The strength and glory of the I'm
ion. May they ever Keep in mind that up
on their courage and honor, depends our
country's safety.
BIZ F. Barksdaze.--The Young Ladies
of Yazoo Ciy.-Very fer, but very select.
BIZ AIer. .-Woman,-To love
her is soldiers heaven, to protect her
soldiers glory; "dear is the helpless crea-
ture we defend"
BIZ T. j. WiEson-The memory of our
brethren, who have encamped in the " Val-
ley and shadow Of death. May they on
this day, look down upon us, and ee that
though their names have been stricken off
the muster roll of life, yet there is tablet
in the hearts of their brethren where their
names and memories are inscribed.
- Mourn for the mourner and not for the dead |
For they are at Test-and we in tears"
By Fl. Ha,rison.-The day we cele-
brate.
By W. DOrsey-The memory Of Nal.
B. Hamer.
Bv Lieut.. SessiOns.-The Ladies; al
though men are most warlike, women are
always most captivating.
BIZ Lieut. .-Oregon-Our fair
Young sister of the west; death to the first
and last hostile Briton, who makes track
upon her soil.
By Judge A. MontgOmery.-The Man.
chester Fusileers When they meet their
enemies, it will be found, they have not left
oil in the touch-hole, nor neglected to pick
the flint.
By A. H. Morton.-The memory of An
drew Jackson.-May it bevenerated for his
patriotism, and beloved for his social quail
ties. He was known alike in the humble
cabin, the poor mans friend, as in the pal
ace the oppressor's foe.
By John Lear, ndtiUe of HanoUer.-
The privilege of emigration to this free
and happy countfy-"The Asylum Of the
oppressed. May itnever be abridged 'and
when the occasion calls for it, the adopted
citizens viii ever be ready to 90 heart and