Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-18
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Ed. Hrk. Mielligencer.
BiRBEGTE AT CIiRKSVILLE.

Not speck hung in the skies, to threaten discom-
Gture to the Joyous crowd, That was gathering in
from The hiilssand gorges plains and prairies of
old Johnson and her sister counties, TO do honor
to the heroes of Buena VISTA, who had so brave
lyupheId the honor and goryof their country's
flag, on thatbIoody field.
The Committee of Arrangements had. done all
that was required for thesoccas sion. They had
provided vlands for many thousands more than
were present. The fine joints of beef, shoat and
mutton that were brought in such rich profision
by the farmers, told of the abundance that reigned
10 Western Arkansas. The preparations made.
and thestyle in which all were done ap,'' oxhib-
tied lhe spirit that prevailed amorg the citizens OF
Johlson. to extend hearty welcone 10 her chi-
vairy, who by their indomioble courage, stood tho
shock Of the lowerof Santa A ma S Cavalry .and
drogethem back upon his advancing hosts; there.
BY turning the tide of batie in favor of the hero
ic little army Of the Rio Gpnde, which had been
struggling two days, for preservation against. an
army of thrice its numbers.
Old Johnson out in all her glory-each
citizen vieing with the other, to do the most in
honor of her brave sons. The smIos Of beauty
descended upon their efforts and their proceed
ings. The fair sex, by their presence and en-
couraging appreciation, enhanced the -mpor-
tance of the occasion, and showed 10 Ihe patriot
ic and brave, that their conduct always receives
the cheering compensation Of the approving fair
AT about ii O'Clock, the immense concourse,
including seven hundred ladies', who were al seat
ed, assembled at tie stand, erected in delightful
:.
where Capt. STREETS fine Volunteer Company,
the CiarkSCHe Guards, with Band of Music,
escorted the Voluntcers-Col. GRAY's Battalion
and Col RoANE's Rcgimen!-iu front. After
they were seated, three huzzos made the wekn
ring. They were then addressed, on behalf of
the citizens Of Johnson county, by Gen. T. L.
GREEN, in an eXtempore, but eloquent and spirited
manner-handsomely olludjug to the causes of
,he War, which lie maintained were just-to the
departure Of the Company from Johnson, their
services and achievements in Mexico. and their
return. Then in The name of tho county. and in
an enthusiastic strain, be offered them a most
hearty welcome to their friends, families and
their homes, once more, in old Johnson. We re-
gret that the Committee did not furnish US with
copies of the speeches delivered on this occasion
They would do credit 10 all concerned.
Capt. PATRICK and Lieut.. MCLEAN responded
on behalf the Johnson Company: the former, in
a deep, sincere and impressive style. He tesli.
fed to the good behavior and soldierly conduct of
the officers and men, Of the Company. Lieut..
/ Mclean, in a free and eloquent strain, ocknow-
lodged the honor conferred upon them, and ex-
pressed the high appreciation of the welcome ex-
tended to them. The appreciation of his coun-
trymen, was the soldiers reward, and that was
all they expected. He vndicated the character
Of the Regment-spoke highly of the officers
and men Of 'lho companies.
! Lieut.. Col. GRAY, on behalf of his Battalion,
| in short speech, uttered in free and distinct
manner, expressed his acknow Judgements of the
honor done the Battalion. He stated that when
his men volunteered, it was for Mexico, or wher-
ever their country might require their services
1t was not their good fortune, as was thoir bro.
thron in the Regiment, TO be called to the battle
heled; but he knew his men-ther patriotism and
bravery could be relied upon, in any situation
The Marshal, Col. JNo. II. STRONG, is entitled
to great credit, for the good order which prevailed
during the day, and the admirable manner il
/ winch no !naFSnalleu S0FCfui lDOuSanuS IN Inc
procession, and to the tables.
Between ID and l O'Clock, the procession pro-
ceeded follows Music - Captain Streets
ClarksyiIo Guards-Governor and StafI-InvileC
! Guesls--O --Orator-Presidents and Vice President,
Lieut.. Col. Gray's Battalion-Col. Roano'
Regiment-Ladcs = Citizens generally.
! On arriving upon the ground, the whole pro
ccssion opened TO the right and left, thro' whicl
the Ladies passed, and afterwards the Volunteers
to places assigned them at the tables. After
wards, the Governor and Invited Guests, &c.
Seven tables, varying from go to 10 yards il
length, spread under the shady branches of
sylvan grove, whore all the appurtenances ant
fixtures, usual at these popular feastings, wer
provided, at which over 5000 persons banquetted a
The feast, spread by the liberal and spirited citi
zens of Johnson county.
i The beauty and fashion Of Pope, Franklin ant
other counties turned out on this occasion to dt
"honor TO the brave" The beam of beaty's ey
sparkled when it fell upon tho martaled column
of "Returned Volunteers" and melted in gentl