Democratic banner., 1847-07-12
6TNOtRiTlt NIB R.
PUBLISHED
Regularly on every Monday Morning
At LOUISIANA, PIKE COUNTY, Mo.
r, MURRAY. Editor and Proprietor.
FROM the St. Louis Union, July Sd.
RECEPTION OF THE VOLUNTEERS.

length arrived. About II, A. NJ. yester-
day, the Committee of Arrangements, hav-
ing learned that the steamer containing the
greater portion Of the remainder Of Colo
mel DoSItaAS's command was within a few
miles OF the city. notified the Artillery Com
pauy Of the fact, who, agreeably to the
preconcerted arrangements, Immediately
commenced firing the salute. Upon this
signal, the bells Of the several churches
and engine houses rang out the note of
preparation, and all those invited to take
part in the procession were on the alert
The city was thrown into a degree of ex-
citement seldom witnessed, by the near ap-
proach of those, who By their patriotic SCI
vices and gallant bearing i'll an arduous
campaign, have added SO much. to their
own and their fellow-citizens' renown. And
many an eye beamed brighter than wont, at
the prospect Of seeing once more those
who have been separated 70! SO long a time
from the endearnents Of friendship and the
comforts of home.
Il was not, however, till near ? P. NJ,
when the distant sound of cannon on the
river, announced the proximity Of the Pride
Of the West, to her destination, that the
enthusiasm had reached its height. Flags
and banners were then hoiSted in every di
r%ectiol, and crowds Of eager expectants
rushed down to the Leree in anticipation Of
the welcome arrival. In u short time the
noble steamer approached the landing,
pouring volume; Of smoke, aud laundering
peal after peal from the captured artillery
which lined each bow. The wharf at this
interesting mo@cnt, presented an appear
ance such as we never witnessed before,
from the Irving torrent which rushed down
to the landing place; and no sooner did an
opportunity offer than the steamer was
overwhelmed by the anxious multitude.
TIE confusion having a little subsidized, q
Gepatation from the Committee OF Arrange.
mcnts entered the cabin, and Mr.. Blenner.
hasSptt on its behalf called the assembly
t. order, and rendered the hospitality Of
ST. Louis to ali the volunteers on board
and especially TO those of our city. He
said that he felt proud at being selected a:
the medium Of offering a public reception
aad Of rendering the thanks and gratitude
of his fellow citizens, to lei whose career
Us soldiers reflected lustre on the State
which claimcd them as her own; and who
had shown the nselres as brave on the bat
:lefeld, as they had been conspicuous fol
the fortitpde with which they had suffered
the most trying privations without a muir
muir. He knew how ardently they longed
to mingle once mo. Z with those who had
the first claim upon their attention and az
fections; but he hoped they would repress
these natural emotions for a short period,
till the citizens of St. Louis could give them
n public testimonial of the value Which
they placed upon their services in the cause
of the country. Mr.. Blennerhassett con
cluded an appropriate address by inviting
all under Col. Doniphan's command to at.
tend the reception prepared for them.
Capt. Hudson then rose to reply on be.
half of his compatriots, and his soldier-like
appearance and off-hand style Of speaking
gained enthusiastic appreciation. When the
cheering had subsidized, he said that for his
part, anxious as he was, and indeed almos'
irrepressible as his emotions were at the
anticipation of a reunion with his family
he for one was willingto defer temporarily
this felicity to crafty the wishes of the
community. Ali his tolls and hardship'
were more than repaid by the generous vel
come and kindly feeling which beamed from
every face, and had his privations been in
fniteiy more severe than they proved, the
anticipation Of such a reward would oblite'
rate all recollection of them. Indeed, he
said, that he felt more of q man at that mo
mcnt than he had ever done before, will
two exceptions only, viz: At the battle Of
Sacramento and FL Passo. Loud ap'
piause.1 He felt as if his skin was scarce