Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-08-07


and at distance from it Of ! or ! mile.
'Capt Archer, lst Reg't Voltigeurs, with the
tco companies of his Regt, will place himself on
the left, in position corresponding with that of
Capt. Wood on the opposite flank These Off
GERS are expected to keep the aanks of the CO.
umn free from the attacks of small parties, and
If large ones threaten they may skirmish with
advance parties of the same, and fall back when
hard pressed upon the main forces. Maj. Gait,
I'd Art'y. with his Battalion, will be posted i'm
mediately in rear Of Col. Ransom, with the ex-
ception of one piece Of ArtHery."
ADDRESS OF THE REV. WM. K. MARSHALL,
Delivered upon The occasion Of the re,aoral of the
Remains of COL. YELL from Ibis city, on The
3Oh M.
Fellow CITIZENS:
We have met today to pay the last token of
regard 10 a respected and influential citizen of
our State. The gloom which pervades the COM
munity, the habIllments of mourning, the various
tokens of regard, all proclaim that we are about
10 convey to the silent grave the earthly remains
OF no ordinary parsonage. He has struggled
with that gloomy messenger with which we have
all TO d. and here is all that is left ofIe earthly re-
mans OF him who stood high in the council of his
nation, and Of tho affections of his fellow citizens
AS we this day drop over him the tear of atlec-
llonate regard let the hand of oblivion covor for.
ever any feeling Of dlsrespect, which the fierce
conflict OF party spirit may have originated, while
we trace those traits of his character worthy of
the imitation ofalI. Al an early age he entered
the army of the United States during the las, war
with Great Britain and served as ensign in the
battle of New Orleans. He also served IN the
htst creek and Seminole war, and IN tho last war
with the Greeks. In every difficulty in which his
hpn inun nl,,.,I
rived at maturity, he appears cheerfuIIy to have
volunteered his services in her defence. Whan
our little army was reported 10 be surrounded bv
mvrIads OF Mexican soIdery, and likely 10 be cut
OH, he Ieit the high office which he occupied and
hastened to the field of strife With all the cir.
cums'ances connected with that terrific conflict
IN which no fell, all are familiar NobIv cbaro
ing at the head Of his regiment, after being
pierced with many wounds he found a soldiers
death. In mere natural point oc view we
might almost say, crest thee, there are no prouder
graves even IN thine own proud land" In the
meridian OF life, (about the age of 50) his country
mas been deprived Of his cOunsels in peace, his
services IN war; and his family of their prIDcipol
councillor, guide, and protector It's this con.
sIderallon that has clothed all the places in the
State, through which his lifeless corpse has been
borne, IN the hablllments of mourning, and tha,
VIII cause sorrowfuI emotions all tho way, until
all that Is l2It OF his earthly remaius, borne from
aiar, shall DC deposited in the silent grave al his
own home. 1t is not my design 10 ATTEMPT a bi
ogrophcaI sketch of the deceased even to glance
at the various spheres through which he has
passed IN life, or to contemplate the circumstances
OF his chlvarou>denth. He is gone. and we pro
pose to invite your attention 10 some of the prac.
ucal IescHs taught US, by this mournful dispensa-
lion OF divine Providence. There is a solemn.
O. IliFpE ESfl =, -,
fraternity. Neither the badge of your ORDER or the
sacred nature Of tho ties which bind YOU tnro,ber
are guarantee against the shafts Of DEATH The
uncertainty OF life and the certainty of d,a ,b.
urge you to diligence in carrying out your pro.
LESSONS OF PurIty,--your principles Of Ucnov1-
lence, your objection and obedience to ina will
OF God. The scvering oftics that bind in royered
assoc''uonS should stimulate YOU to Diligence
In every good word and work, that YOU may
secure the bcncdlction of the Father of rs
"t' buI there IS a solemn lesson addressed
10 Us all. lie! 1t induce US to cherish a
love OF peace, and raise our aspirations to tho
iuor oi nations and the dlsposer Of all events,
mat lhIs war may be brought to a happv and
speedy termination. We have reloced in iesrv.
ltes with those Of our friends. and fellow citzers
VINO al mo call Of their country have pcred their
IlVes on the battle field, and who tbouuh doncars
nave IalIen thck and fast around them hayiur been
projected by kind, and overriding Providence
have been permitted TO return to their families and
friends IN safety. But alas there are not \ few
who return no more. Even these festivities cnuse
Inc tear OF attectionate regard to flow fas, down
Inc cheeks OF those, who are reminded that their
absent ones, sleep far away, in the silen, rrayc.
we nave enough to remind US of tho horrors Of
war. It's tendencies are disastrous-in depri,inr
US OF the lives Of valuable and esteemed Citizens
IN wllherng every plant of virtue and morality
IN Inc heari, and IN Cultivating erroneous. and
dangerous aspirations and DESIRES Is there no
danger, especially in the Anglo Saxon race, buoved
up by hope, and impecd onward by indomilab!e
courage OF exciting desire for preferment, amid
the clangor of arms and tho glory of military
achievements, rather than in the peaceful pursuits
of private life. The influence of our free inslitu
lions has given us enterprise and perseyerence
ana mus created within US the elements of sue.
cessiul competition with all others either in peace
or IN war Let US exercise these PRINCIPLES IN
urging on the prosperity of this great nation bv
individual, Industry and enterprise rather thnn
cherish desire to see our flag wave in triumph
over the runs Of stately Cities and smoldering
villages Cases still may occur when self pro,ec
lion, or national honor, may require US to un
sheathe the sword, and we honor those who n,
the call OF their country, endure the sacrifices
ana face the dangers of the battle field. But lei
US labor. and pray, that the pure principles Of
love, and benevolence and peace: NAV chnroc.
terlze all lands, and that the time may soon come
"when the sword shall be beaten into the plowshare