The North-Carolina standard., 1847-10-20
For the North Carolina Standard.
HOxAO1. IN nlao RrlVe.

at the Oxford t1oie on FRIDAY the Sth instant, ane
was quite handsome and agreeable affair. 1t il
needless say to such as acquainted with
Messrs. Thomas & Porter, the proprietOrs of the
/ Hotel, that the fare was every thing that could
have been desired.
| There was present a large and respectable con.
course Of the citizens Of Grant vile, and the Hon
A. w. Venable was selected TO act as President.
! After the cloth was removed, Mr.. Venable ad
dressed The company in very feeling and imPres'
sve manner and when he had concluded his re-
marks, the following regular 'oasis were read, and
received with lively applause: ~
|. The President Of the United States.
2. The Governor Of North Carolina.
3. Gen. Winfield Scott-The military exploits
of his early manhood, which placed him in the
front rank Of modern generals, are eclipsed by his
Gil, his mature judgment and his galantry and
presence Of mind in the midst Of danger, mark
him a man eminently fitted TO sustain the honor
Of the American arms.
4. Capt. John L. T. Sneed-A native Of North
Carolina, a citizen o; Tennessee, and gallant
volunteer. We welcome the Soldier who saw the
flag of Mexico struck from the walls of San Juan
De UIIoa. and the "Star Spangled Banner" float
ing in its stead.
s. Gen. Zachary Taylor-The bat,le-felds of
Resaca, Monterey, and Buena Vista, attest his
skifulness as General-ihe voice Of the whole
country, his virtues man. His public services
and his private virtues have erected for him an
imperishable monument in the hearts Of the Ameri-
can people. ...
6. Capt. James H. r. Taylor-Our own son,
Graded amongst us-nurlured in Mississippi. He
has won glorious name in his country's annals,
by bis valor at Monterey and Buena Vista.
Z. Thadeus o. Mechanism, Esq-Anoher SON
of Granville-the companion Of Capt Taylor 10
boy yhood, his soldier in Mexico-who stood side by
side with him at Monterey the record Of his hon
Ors is written in his Geod, shed on the field Of
Bue0a Vista.
g. The States Of Tennessee and Mississippi
The best blood Of their sous has been poured out
like water in defence of their couniTy's flag. They
have earned, as they have richly merted, the ad-
miration and applause Of their sister States.
9. The memory of the gallant Officers and Sol
diers, who have fallen In their counIry's service
How sleep The brave, who sink TO rest,
BY all their country's wishes blosl." /
(drank standing, and in silence.)
10. The Army aud Navy Of the United States
Bearing aloft flag which has never been trailed
in the dust-a grateful people proclaim them our
defence in war, and our security in peace.
The toasls complimentary to Cspts. Taylor and
Sneed, and MIR. McClanahan, were responded 10 by
those gentlemen respectively, in very appropriate
and eloquent speeches-and with which, every one
present was highly delighted. They proved that
they can speak, as well as fight.
The following volunteer toasts were also offered
on the occasion
By Capt. }. Fl. n. Taylor. Nor:h Caroliua-
The first among the revolutionary Pleaders ; long
declaration.
By Capt. John L. T. Suecd. Tennessee-She
looks back with PIi,ie upon the venerable form Of
North Carolina, and calls her mother.
BY I. o. MeClanahan. General Taylor-Now, !
his country's reialce-her future hope.
BY DR.. }. K. Herndon. The modesty and worth
of North Carolina, are only equalled by the brave
ry and virtue of her sons.
By Jno. Z. Taylor, Esq. The army Of Mexico.
and the Mexican army-The increased and in
fOF Inn 0f 1ha
ater but add lustre TO the laurels which bind the
brows Of the former. Ali the budding honors on .
their crests, are plucked to form garland for our
heads.
BY DR.. Jno. A. Dewny. General Wouh-Our
Worldwide knows bis worth2 May he recover,
hereafter to display il more fully-bul can that be
1one2 let America speak. /
BY Col. Rich'd O. Button. Lieut.. Francis Il.
bryan-Though absent, let il not be forgotten that
le has encircled his brow with laurels
md added another to the list Of North Carolina
leroeS.
BY r. W. Lassiter, Esq. General Taylor-The
lame we reverence, the man we love. The Hero
# many a battle field. The soldiers who fought
nder him were worthy Of such commander.
such commander was worthy Of such men.
by Archibald Taylor. The American Eagle,
When borne aloit by such men as Scott and Worth,
an never founder in the dust.
BY Hon. K. B. Gillian. Lieutenant Charles p.
Lingsbury Of the United States rmy-distinpuish-
as well for his attanments in science and Iitera-
ure as for his skill and galianrry as an officer.
Let bis name in our flowing cups be ever freshly
emembered."
BY Wm. H. Robards, Jr. Esq. The memory of
he late Chief Justice Henderson-If alive. proud
,ould he be Of such a descendant as Capt. James
]. Il. Taylor
BY K. Fl. Kingsbury. Captains TAYLOR. and ;
,need, aud I. o. McClanahan-A noble THO.
lay they always stand foremost in defence of
leir country rights.
BY Capt. VIM: H. Gillian. General Zac. Tay- J
,r-The W heel horse Of Amerca-rh Jack Screw
all creation.
by Dr.. Willis Lewis. The disling guished dead
lay the names of Rnggold, Brown, Inge Claw.
icKee, and Hardin, be engraved On every Ameri- d
An heart.
BY Gen. w. S. Mcclan.han. Captain Bragg
neither son OF the Old North State. The fame
uena vista, with cannon balls and Ga little more =
rape," is imperishable. - .
by Hon. A. w. Venabe. The Volunteers off
le whole United States-At the country's CALL the
ue standing army Of this Union march promptlv r
. the heid; when peace returns, this invincible :
my dissolVes itself amongst their fellow citizens
or citizen soldiers can never oe dangerous TO the Il
tlzens of this country.
by b: Z: Cooke, Esq. The North Carolina Re-
ment In Mexico. Should il be so fortunate as In n
ave An engagement with the enemy NAV IL rival II
'e first Mississippi Regiment-it can covet no .
reater honor. t. : ... -
BY }. NJ. Virgins "The Old Ner,h s,a,en- a
1t men
by K. w. Lasstsr, Esq. The brave and noble 4
cad who have fallen in Mexico--We bless their '
enloTtes as we reverence their ashes. The lofty
ordilieras shall be the monuments Of their resting
ace and the grief Of nation shall moisten II
elr ioTnbs with tears. -..s ,,. q
By Col. r. o. ,Britton Col W., r LI..Ln Z