Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-08-12

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3 The ,4rmy and tie y'ol,mteers Of the United
Stases--They have conquered all but peace.
The Nary ofate United States--WiIh am
phlbous facility, finding no enemy on the wa
tiers, il has constantly sought and successfully
encountered him on the land.
The Constitution May ii ever be admins
tered in the spirit which controlled its first for
nation.
The smricing Heroes Of The Recoltiof-
Length Of days has been youchsafed to them
that they might behold the marvellous results
of their youthful tol-all honor TO their vene-
rable names.
Or Bretirea IN firms al The Sotth.--They
have lighted their paths with blaze Of yicto-
ries.
.Merico.-Blessed with a genial cline and
the physical elements of greatness and power,
she is prey to civil strife and bad govern.
ment, may the influence Of wise rulers and
free institutions restore her to her proper rank
among the nations of the earth.
The Spirit Of '76.-lt burns as brightly
among the mountains of Mexico as Of old al
Trenton ''Skies, not souls, they change who
cross the sea-"
The .Mericap War-Waged to secure an
honorable and lasting peace, may such be its
early consummation.
The Hi,lslrios Dead-From Palo Alto to
Cerro Gordo eyeiy field is consecrated by the
sacrifice Of gallant spirits; sympathiziag
country yields spontaneous and grateful ho-
mage 10 their memory.
The american FaiI--Worty descendants OF
the women OF the Revolution, their hearts and
prayers are with those who uphold their coun-
trv's cause in n foreign land
Volunteer toasts being called for, Lieut..
Crowningshield of the Massachusetts Reg
imenl gave:
.4ndrep ,Jackson--Sacred be his memory
Drank standing in silence.)
Lieut. Fuller, Of the Massachusetts yolun-
teers, gave:
Gen Taylor-We hail him as the mex,
President; may his civil be as brilliant as his
military career. (This sentiment was drunk
with three times thlee.)
Gen. Taylor rose TO respond to this senti
ment and sad
Mr.. President and Gentleman | have new
er had the vanity 10 aspire 10 or look for that
elevated situation which has just been alluded
to, but if my fellow countrymen think proper
TO elevate me TO so distinguished and honora-
bic position, certainly shall do my best to
discharge the duties of that responsible posi-
siton faithfully. But it any other candidate
is preferred and offered who may be more
competent than myself, need not say that
shall acquiesce most cheerfully in their deer
sion, ana shall rejoice that there is one more
worthy 10 represent them in the highest Office
in their GIFT.
He then gave as a toast:
The State Of Massachusetts and the City Of
Boston.--The place where our liberties were
Graded: whose sons have borne so conspic-
uous part in the establishment and maintain
ance of the principles of our Independence and
the constitution, and have CALAMITY maintain
ed the same by sea and land.
Col. Wright responded to the compliment,
and concluded by offering the following:
The Past and Present Alto, Resaca.
Monterey and Buena Vista, the Bunker Hill,
Princeton and Yorktown of the present ceHtu
ry.
BY Capt. Montgomery. U. S. A.-The or
aor Of the day, scholar, statesman aud soldier.
An ornament TO his country at home and
abroad. We doubt not that his sword will
prove as irresistible as his eIoquence.
Gen. Gushing returned his thanks to the
company, for the kindness with which they
received the above sentiment. in a speech, in
which the army was highly and deservedy
In conclusion, he offered this
sentiment:
The United States-Baptised in the blood
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of our fathers, rendered glorious BY the cour-
age and glory oflher sons, may herluturepros.
perily correspond with her present grandeur.
Among a number of toasis given, we find
the following:
BY Capt. Montgomery, A. @. M. U. S. A.
HENRI Clay: He has devoted life 10 his coun-
try aud son to his country's glory.
BY Capt. Hoyt, A Conmissary U. S, A.
Mass. Reg Peace Whenever il comes may
il be permanent one, which shall result in
the national prosperity Of both the United
States and Mexico; peace which shah bring
10 the people of Mexico liberty and happiness
TO the people of the United States union and
all the blessings of a free and united nation
By Capt r. a. Arnold, Cd Dragons
The square Of the circle: The discovery of the
ptlpttudl iliptiOu anu 'ht NHtiAuFit ItaNt.
BY Lieut. Sturgis, I'd Dragons. Henry
Clay: He brought 10 the alter Of his country
the highest talents that ever adorned it, and
sacrificed his favorite son upon the plain Of
Buena Vista.
The dinner ard celebration were got up en-
tirely without distinction OF party, and the
prominent men of each Of the two great politi
cal divisions were indiscriminately toasted,
and the sentiment met with equal applause.
Gen Taylor and his staff and Gen. Cush
ing and his aid-de-camp were to start on a lit
tie excursion on the 7th ult., to Arista's plan
taton, about thirty-fve miles from here. Ills
a pleasure trip strictly, and would only occu-
Ply three or four days.
We find the following letter from Colonel
HUM, of the U. S. Army, in the New Orleans
Picayune of the 24th ult:
New ORLEANS, July %, lS47.
Editors Of the Picagne--Persons writing to
their friends in the army IN Mexico should
not put their letters under cover to the Quar-
iermaster at New Orleans, or address them TO
his care. They should be addressed 10 the
particular individuals for whom Intended sta
ing in each case the regiment, and, If known,
the company, TO which he belongs. Many
letters have come 10 the Post Office here (pos
lage not paid addressed SIMPLY 70 The Guar