The Arkansas banner., 1847-07-19
OF THE srn or JULY AT
 MuNrSyTrEg. ARRS.

animated patriotism. The asaexeA account Of the proceedings was inciosed to us with request from several citizens that t should De pubsishea, with which it gives us pleasure tO comply. From the description it must have besA splendid aGair aud worthy of he day. Some lo0o or sao0 people at. tended, and among them at least SO ladies, who were notified by the kFiag to convene ns the eoart- house. A magnificent feast was prepared. to which ali were escorted, amid music and sentiment, and saeh seasting. as old Madison can well afford, the day passed of magRikeensly. The writer says ~we have not heretofore participated win 90 mach enthusiasm a such DsAtteEs. nor have we before had an opportunity of expressing our EssIiags doing hoaor to the memory of ths lamented YELL.s We thank the writers for thear gOad wishes to the Ban ner
 Alta Barbecue al HantsyilIe. Madison co.,, ATks., on Saturday, sd day of July. Is47. the following proceedings were had. 10 wit. Dr. C. ". TonKar1 delivered an appropriate address h cebebEatioa of the lth July, the birthday of iadspeadenes. Ater which Dr. D. l.. SAUSnxss delivered a spirited ad- dress on the life and death Of the Ianensed YELL. who died in defence of his coauiry's cause. Col. JoHx H. CARLsTOs. Of Fayetteville. delivered aH sd dress on the justice of the war between the United States and Mexico, showing. by good authority, the justice of our in dstsading rights when n vaded by harbsroas aud savage foe and last of all, called aloud tor more volunteers to De ready and tore port themselves il readiness to the proper anthor- ties. After the speeches were concluded. the la- dies and gentlemen (shoat ie0o) psrtook Of the barbecue. The cloth being removed. the following toasts were drank, to wit
 By .4ilsR Waits Esq.-Sucgess to the Amencan arms May they still achieve more hoacrs. and their gallant leaders, Scott aad Tayior always lead to victory.
 By B. IT. Brossa, E9-The ever lamented YELL, the good neighbor tine wise statesman. the brave and gallant leadsT. whose blood so freely flowed at still in death yet his name will adorn the pages of American history.
 By Jaliana Samss-Sacccss to Gen Taylor = May he maintain his eountry's honor and still be free
 By Mss Emeiiae ! Bro,ra. .--The hon Cant A. Wood, who now is engaged in his countries cause: May he come oil with victory, and Mrs. Wood, who now moarns his absence. may she witness with pleasure hts safe return. due season. to the joy of all his friends.
 By .fiiea Waits. Esg.--The Hon. James K. Polk, the noble son ot Teunessee:-May his adminisira- ton result with glorious effects.
 By .IoAn C Pitmer.--To the memory of the Hero of Arkansas, who fell covered with glory and hon. or while Ieaing his gallant band to the charge on the plains of Buena Vista.
 By Rarrea Sam<ss-rhe Hon. sam Houston, the friend ofrexas.-May his days be many and crown ed with honor.
 By Joha c. Long, Esg.--The iamented A. YsLL. who was one of Arkansas's best sons, who so nobiy ,n1 1af srr rd in anI, ,vk., bravely led his men to the charge at Buena Vista. and whose name will be dear to the sons of free dom.
 By 1T. E. BrosDn, Esq-The brave sons of old Madison, who nobly rallied at their eonntry's cal.-May they never fy their coors until the vic tory they have won.
 By IF M Berry, Jt.--To the ladies, the fair of cur happy land May their rights ever be main tained
 Polk. who honoFably 6lis the Presidential chair: Brave in war, calm in peaee.-we have nothing to fear while he is our leader.
 By Hiss Meni-a fl. Bropa. The Hon. James K Polk who is the orphans friend:--May his last days adOra his hoary head with aasnllied honors.
 By Ass. -fmsr,ea BeYTy.--Suecess attend Capt Wood and his noble band:--May the Star Spaugled Banner. presented to him by the ladies of Hunts ville be unfnrted in Mexico without spot or stain to tbe joy of tveIy friend
 By C. Fl. Boatrigh--A Yell, in war at IT years, then n peace and, at last fell crowned with honor-Siay his name be ever dear to all the friends he has here.
 By Judge J. Berry.--T Capt. Wood and his no. ble band. who gone to in q savage land = May Heaven protect and his men, so they may all get back again.
 By J. C. Pitner,--To the young and fair ladies who are present :AsMsy their days be pleasant. get good husbands or noae.
 By Dr. C. ". Foresfs9~-May the name of q Washington, Jackson and Polk never be forgotten, and still may the name of A. Ysli be dear to the sons of Arkansas.
 By Hon. II. (. Bsrry-The brave sans of Ar kansas. who gone to defend onr country honor May they not stain the glory of their worthy an- cssiors; may they go on from conquest to glory. until they shall have put the last enemy under tsir feet.
 By Col. J IT. Carieton n.-Lieut Ridgiey: "Stop, Charley, let me draw their fire :"--the motto of prudence. the evidence of eooIness amidst death and danger.
 By Dr. G. Uv Foresis-Saceess to Capt. Enyart and all his valiant men, who, 10 dcfend their eoun try's casfse, have left their homes and frieads-To Capt. Wood and company May bonors still be due, may they protect their coantry's cause until the war shall eRds
 By T. L. Berry.--Success 10 all old bachelors . May the ladies yet pity them before they de- spair.
 By Judge Bsry--Msy the Eagle of America peck of Santa Aana's other leg, SC he cannot move a peg.
 By Rev. JoAa F. Rmg.--May the name of George Washington ever be dear to the sons of Columbia, whose God he did fear.
 By Miss S. 4. King g.--As var, in all ages, has always been grief, may the sons of Arkansas now shed a tear over the bragest of the brave. Archi- bald Yell.
 By Miss Mary E. Forssts.--Our brave volunteers: May they ever stand fsm in battle array, win the praise, return home and receive the crown.
 By Jamss R. Bsrrs.--Hay learning, grace, and mannsrs adorn every yoath cf our happy land.
 By Mrs. Sasaa J. Bfry.-The tree of Liberty, that was planted the memorable 4th Jaly, t7Ts:
 May its branches spread until the nations Of North America shall rest under it's bows
 By cohn Frith.--May the ladies and gentlemen anficinate with pleasure the next birthday of our