Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-18

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the battles conflict at Bueno VISTA. ~
At nioht. gay parties of ladies' and gentlemen
met a4 sfcConnel's Hotel,whsre merry music in
vited theelastic step into the gddy maze" Of the
dance when our hardy boyB, who piIlowed off
ener on thorny beds, than roses, in Mexico, 50 Of
ten dreaming of the girls they ..eft behind them"
had the exquisite pleasure of exchanging long
cherished sentiments, anj of whispering their
.fondhopes. And we are sure, TO use the language
of the Orator of the day, this is the beginning OF
harvest of weddings.
Capt. STREETS uniform company, the CIarks-
vile Guards, were in good iprce, and added much
toAhe pageant of the day. They paraded thro'
town before the ceremonies began, and edited
Iarge number of spectators by their fine military
evoutons.
The Sentiments were read by Messrs. BArsoN
and GooDRleH, in rich and audible voices. Every
thing went off in harmony and good feeling:
Regular TOaStS
The obicctsof our meeting: A cordial welcome
to our brothers, The Volunteers, to their peaceful
homes.
2. The President of the Uui.ed States.
3. The memory of WAsHINGroN: Time, in lis
rapid march, only adds TO its Frightening lustre.
A. The memory of the gallant dead who fell
upon the plains of Bueno Vista: A sympathising
country yields them grateful homage.
5. Thessprit of '76: Events of the past vear
have shown 10 the nations Of Europe that an
abundance is still left not only for ordinary. but
erirG-ordinary occasions-witness Bucna Vista.
Cerro Gordo.
j 6. The Heroes of the Revolution: We see them
fall, one by one. into lhe silent Tomb; le. us not
bury, with their bodies, their many virtues.
( z. The Navy of the United States: The first
to make Briton's Lion Cry
Hold, enoughl''
8. The Republics of the New World: Nav
+ they, one and all, sheath the sword Of war. and
together embrace the Olive Branch Of Peace
o. The Ladies: Although they rule as with q
rod Of iron, we feel the yoke 10 be easy and the
burden,to be light.
Volunteer TOaSS -F
BY Hon. r. w. Johnson, Our CAPTURED Vo.
lunteerS--phey are of our people-their families
are with us-wo sympathse in their mis- fortunes.
Why have onr Generals forgotten American pri-
soners, whilst continuing 10 release the Mexicans?
By VIM J. Blackburn, ESQ; 10 tie Memcry
Of Col. Yeli-The glory which covered his fall
on the plains of Buena VISTA shall only be
ecIipsed by the transcendent peacefulness of his
resurrection; and while we, as a community.
mourn his death, we can but envy his fate. Hon
est, bold and upright as a citizen--eyer faithful,
true and untinchlng as public servant-he has
left ''name and a reputation which NAV, in
all after time, be applied as an '.in,penetrable
shield" against the defaming tongues Of all who
shall attempt 10 cast reproacb upon the State to
which he was, IN lfe as the Magic Rod a whose
touch the Living Waters flowed md while he is
now 10 the silent Tomb, he is to US as the good
Shepherd, whose voice is not forgotten by his
foId
BY Hon. Thos. w. Newton: Tie suroiroys of
Tie arkansas Regiment Of Cara7ry-May they
prove as generous and forgiying, as they have
shown themselves brave; and never tarnish the
glory Of their fame, by discords among them.
selves.
BY Jacob Rogers: Goy. Dreic-Ne hail to-d,v
with pleasure the Executive Of our State around
the festive board; he is entitled to the thanks of
The people Of Arkansas for the prompt manner
in which he exercised his authority in reADondiuo
to the call on our beloved State for one Regiment
and one Battalion Of Volunteers. who have COW
cred themselves and their State with imperishoble
glory.
To which Cow Drew responded briefly. but We.
ry happily, and concluded by offering the follow.
ing sentiment: Col. Humphrey MarShqH-The
associate of Yen; an accomplished gentleman and
gallant soldier.
BY Hon. w. s. Oldham: The Conqueyors of
Ncrico-I'hey are alone 10 be conquered by the
Far al home.
/ BY Col. Geo. w. Clarke: The arkansas and
! Kentucky Hor rSe-They met the howef of Santa
Annals Cavalry il large force, at the celebra ted
Ranch, and there by their indomable courage.
drove back, upon the advancing enemy, the over.
! whemnng numbers of his I4ancers; and thus. for
/ lie first time, turned the tide of battle. on
thai day, in favor of the heroic Army Of the Rio
Grande.
| BY Alex. Yell: The arkansas Regiment-Tbey
have nobly done honor TO themselves, credit to the
State, and rendered sacred the plains of Buona
! Vista.
By Col. A. E. Thornton: The ARKANSAS To-
tGneers-May we ever cherish the principle.
upon which IS based their patriotism, and hold il
grateful remembrance their valorous deeds.
BY Hon. S. c. Roane: The Mericqn War-Tb,
F''war to the knife and the knife to the hilt unit
full indemnity and an honorable peace.
/ BY Col. J. II. Strong: Tie Volunteers a:l
/ fought at Buena Vista--
Here s success and $ honor to those who stood
regrets "for those that lod;''
And " everlasting glory TO the brave and gallan
dead"