The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-09

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of in most agreeable and pleasant manner--harmo-
ny and good feeling prevailed throughoat the day,
and all seemed to forget the hardshPs and PrlFatons
of soldiers life. -
Wilder, and w. H. High, ESQ.,, of the Ptymaster's
Department were invited, the most of whom honored
the occasion with their presence and appeared 70 oe
as much delighted and as well satisfied as II tney
had been enoying Christmas at their own homes.
It was indeed a great day for the brave sons OF
North Carolina, seated they around the fes-
tive board, enjoying themselves like brothers. and
partaking of the Injuries of foreign country.
The Old North State ought truly to feel proud OF
her brave and gallant sons; the fires OF PATRIOTISM
that burned brilliantly in their foreathers OF TO-
are still alive in the of 1917. The volunteers
of our good Old State will never disgrace her tney
value her name too highly for them ever to forsake
her,. They left their homes, mothers, sisters and
sweethearts undergo the fatgues and hardshlPs OF
camp life to defend the honor OF that country wncn
has thrown her protecting Egis around them In their
Sergeant Jones of D. Company, acted as President,
Sergeant Peoples of H. Company, as Vice President
of the day, and O. NJ. Sergt. Jones, Secretary
After the cloth was removed the following Regu-
lar Toasts were read:
1. The President of tie United S1ates-iay he
continually bear in mind the great responsibility
which rests upon him at this trying crisis OF our ma
onal affairs and have eye the best interests CT
he American people.
2. The Governor Of North Curoina-A worthy scion
of the stock that produced the first American Decla
ration of Independence.
3. General zaelary Taylo;-The hero and Patri-
ot-hs name is dear to every American citizen and
soldier.
4. General HInfeld Scoft-IIe has inscribed his
own name in the vicors letters of blood on the pages
f his countrys history, and future historians With
pride and gratitude will have to borrow the ustre OF
gold to portray it to posterity.
s. The Officers and Soldiers ,vho hare fallen 4"
3g.Yfeo-Their memories will be cherished in the
ha,r4a IF their cOuntrYmen. Drank standing and
silence.
g. General W0rfh-His skill in the selection of
his positions and his in maintaining them, is
confirmation strong Holy writ - that he Is not
infefiorto any officer in the American Army.
T. The .9nerican Banner arhich rcares orer
tie CapitaL of the Republic Of MeTfc0-Ihe national
honor of the American Union demands that it be not
lowered until the deceitfl and treacherous rulers of
Mexico become convinced of the unconquerable pow
er of our arms and receive such honorable overures
as may be offered by our Government.
g. Lieut. C6onel Cyay--The brave and gallant
Officer. He nobly sustained the honor of his coun-
ty and fell in the hour of victory mourned by every
citizen and soldier Drank standing and in silence
After the foregoing read, the following OIL
unteer Toasts offered
By Adiutant Iunus B. Whitaker. The NOn-Conn-
auis.ioncd Officers of the North Gdrofna Regiment Of
Po1unteers-May they sustain that bright character
for honor and integrity abroad which has ever charac
terized them at home.
Bv O. M. Sergt Jones' Gen. .ScoH-With bloom |
I
iaq aures covering his grey and honorcd locks-with
fne bright and undying long may ne live to witness
thu manifestations of respect and receive the thanks
of grateful people, for his many daring and noble |
deeds in defence of his country flag.
By Sergt. BonhaIn. Major u. S. &okes-The |
B'hoys from the Old North State are Prcud of him,
their confidence in his courage is Enlimited-they
will follow him through the chances OF war with a
consciousness that one is leading who will be the
last to retire from the field of battle.
By. Sergt. n. III. Peoples. The Ladies Of North
CuroAn7-Neither the ardor of a Southern the !
smiles of the sable Senora obiIterate the beauty
Of their persons shade ray Of their excellence
By W. II. High Esq. THE Aon-Commissioned
Qfieers and Priraes Of The North Carohna Regiment
Of Foun:eess-If an opportunity offers, may each
distinguish himself, and every Non-C Commissioned
Officer return home General, and every Private
Captain.
By Scrgt. Finch-An early peace with Mexico,
and safe return to the embraces of our families,
ffends, and relations.
By DR.. G. D. Cobb The Non-C Commissioned Of
fceTs q The North Carolina Regimen-The Old North
State has nothing to fear so long her honor and
reputation confded to the keeping of such patr
cite and chivalrous sons.
By Sergt. ]. Hardie. Gen. Zachary TayIor-the
Rough and Ready Of the American army-May he
prove to BE the Smooth and Easy of the American
people,
The Executive of the Union could not have select
ed a more honorable and worthy officer
g BY Sergt Gudger' Capt. BrGgg7Ihe brave and
NnCcF-pOSscSS!nS TSSlStieSS courage
unshrinking steadiness, he has the admiration
of the American people by his valiant and nobc
duet in tae aeId of battle.
BY. Capt. VIM. P. Graves, A: c. s. The Non
Commissioned Q6fcers-'ny er-brcthren-Alay they be
as successful as Adutant Whitaker and myself.
by CorpI. Williams. Gen. Scof-Ihc hero of
IIundy's Lane, the conquerer of Vera Cruz, CcrrO
Gordo, Chapultepec and the Capitol of Mexsc- ]
May he be called by the voice of the American peo-
pie to take quarters in the White House at Washing
ton City, and there prove himself as efficient in the
capacity OF President as he has in that of Comman-
der on the field of battle.
North &1tc-May they conduct themselves in such
manner whilst in the SERVICE that their sweet-hearts
may not be Induced to discard them nor grey-hared
parents disown them
BY Corp1 Harding. The Ti1;inia and NisSissippi
RgimFnts Of FolunteerS-Like the boys from the Old
North State ready and anxious to meet the enc
my, and will prove themselves worthy of the name
Of American soldiers
BY Serg. Gndger. The Fair Daughters of North
CtroRnG-Their brothers and lovers in Mexico will
never disgrace them desert the standard of their
country, so long as they have arm to WELD the
sword and handle the rifle.
by Sergt. Henry-Old Rough and RcGdy-On the
ever memorable 22d of February, 1847, he stood un-
hlnchingly and without shuddering the storms of
shot aud shell poured from the enemy's guns and
though perilous the task, he nobly performed it.
When the noise of battle shall have died away and
the clangor of. arms no greet the ear, may he
carry with him to his last resting place the gratitude
and thanks of that nation the honor of which he has
nobly defended on the field of battle
BY Sergt. Finch-Peace to the dead who have
fallen in Mexico; comfort for the wounded and con-
ISOLATION for the living.
By Sergt. w. III. Harrison. Lieut. Francis T,