Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1848-08-24

! Hanltrarlek. The following toasts were druiik
By Chas J. Faulkner Berkeley Volunteers
Although engaged any Of the brilliant aanphs
Of the Mexican war, they have an eqaal claim upon
CUR gratitude they bad been amongst the fore
rnosf u the Egas, for re, who know then kaorr thai
the same spirs which made item scssrs would have
made them heroes--fte sane sane patriotic afdpur
which CARRIED them The soil Of McKee, would have
carried them with dis,inc through all he battles
Mexico All Their lacked uas the soIdyr-s passpcr
to fanle-ep porfaaafytr The wiQ do noble deeds
1 IS often, as pRaiseworthy As their performance
/ BY E p. Hunnr-CaL Hamtraaick The State
which placed him in command Of her soldiers, may
4 be proud ct the position he has won among the mill
airy men OF the country.
/ Fac above toast was responded to by Col Ham
uamck, 10 feheisous Style
i BY Samuel Alburtis-CoE Randolph: In the war
with Aexco characterized BY the came spirit Of at
rIo'isrn and devotion 70 country which distinguished
him in the war Of 1912.
J BY Henry ,. Seibert--Mal. Early OF the y,rr,nia
Regiment: Though absent from, u.s. lei ne not frga,
hinr nohier soldier graced the profession OF
arms
I By Casper Wever--GseneraE Winfield Scott. His
march from Vera Cruz to the city or Mckee is y
nongst the most brilliant achievements Of military
history Ii Cortes and his gallant band exhibted a.
much high adventure and personal daring as Scot,
and h's gallant army, at least thank God ran
ruthluly boast, that are gutess OF the treaeerv
fraud eruciy, and crime which marked the career 81
T the Spanish Conqueror-
BY James E. Siewart-The Volunteers Of tbe Uni
ted States IN the late war with Mexico hava h,nor.d
themselves and honored their country ,ybosa ~.
rights and soil they went to defend.
by William Kilmore--The American Volunteers .
Led in fight, yet leader seemed
Each warrior, single in chief; expert
, Wnen 70 advance, or stand, or turn the sway
~ battles open when and when to close
Inc ridges OF grim war none thought of iight
Mono OF retreat unbecoming decd
hat augured fear; each on himself relied
As m bis only arm the moment lay
Ofvictory.
BY z. G. hlburtis-The Is, Virginia Regiment.
The first to rally to the Standard Of their country n-
der The last re4usition-the last 10 leave Mexico after
the ratification OF the Treaty
BY r. S. Pendleton--The Virginia Volunteers
May their patriotic example ever be followed by Viz
gaia's sons.
BY Jacob Sincndiver-Col Hamtamck and our
other Volunteers The brave men who when their
country called left friends and home to battle in her
noble cause.
BY A. Fl. Porterield-The honor of the National
Flag: When called upon to sustain it, may we be
neither wings nor democrats. bat American citizens
BY M. S. Grantham--.The heroes OF The Mexican
War From Palo Alto to Buena Visia-irom Vera
cruz to the city OF Mexico, the briiancy of their
deeds speaks their proudest eulogy.
BY John Blaif Hoge-The memory Of the oalan,
dead IN Mexico Alas. that the cyprus should be in
tertwined with the laurel.
by John f. Cunnngham The memory OF Can't
William Albur'is: His monument shall be the hearts
OF his countrymen.
BY J. B. A. Nadenhousch--The officers and men
OF the Berkeley Volunteers Whils. we welcome
them with warm hearts and open arms. let US not for
get the memory OF those gallant spirits who BY the
decree OF Providence shall see no more forever
Socrates Prather, Benjamin BondelI, Andrew DUFFY
and John Bales.
BY C. j. Faulkner-Pra,her Stephens. Bales and
Duffy Of the Berkeley Company The bones Of the
two iirst now repose upon the shores Of the Chesa
peake Bay--ol the third amongst the lofty RIDGES of
lhe Aileghapeso the last, under the shadows Of the
Sierra Nadre. They persisted in the country cause
Let their memories be held in cherished remembrance
by every patriotic heart.
BY Hiram Bowen-The memory of the gallant
Rnggod
BY Jonathan w. Thatcher Captain Walker Of the
Rifles:
Enshrined on honor's deathless SCROLL
a nation S thanks will tell thy fame;
Long as her beautcous r.vers roll
Snail freedoms votaries hymn thy
BY Barnet Cushwa--The Treaty of Peace with
Allexteos "A -meauIent Of the magnanimily and jus
tce Of The American Republic.
BY Geo. H. Mcclure Mexico: Let her profit By
The ehassement which she has received. and learn
in tile language OF holy writ, THAT they who live by
The sword shall perish by the sword.''
BY l.. b. Willis-Honor to the Volunteers: In the
war with Mexico their patriotism, courage and servi
ces merit and must receive the appreciation and re-
wards OF their country.
BY Samuel Alburtis-The Old Dominion Re-
deemed from disgrace by her volunteers lei, her no
longer disgrace heFsefby deprivng them her sons
OF the right naienable TO manthe right Of suffrage.
By O. II. Harrison--Maj. Jubal A Early: BY his
mil ttnry
himself to the officers and men of the LIST Regt Va,
Volunteers. May he long live to enjoy the reputation
which he has acquired--and SO rcnly mers--whilst
IN the service ofhis country IN Mexico.
BY Andrew Bowman--The triumph Of free prin-
cipes Fallen is tie oppressor, friendship, ghastly
low"
BY ]. P. Walers--The Citizen and the Soldier |
The heart of the beats responsive the deeds of
the other.
By John T. vanmere-The Citizen and the Sol
der The heart of the one appreciates the boon of
treedom-the arm of the other defends its affairs
Both are blended in the volunteer.
BY William Seibert--,Vuginia: Under Reprbli-
can Constitution, she possesses intelligence enough TO
place her in the road to greatness and prosperity, but
let her foster the education OF the masses.
BY one Of the B'hoys-The Voun,cers-Their !
wives and sweehearts--brght the anticipaiions
OF their return after long absence. We hope they
still enjoy and realize them.
BY J. L. Langley--The Berkeley Volunteers A
mong the first 10 take up arms in defence of,heir
uy's honor-may the single men of the company re-
ceive in exchange for their fire arms the soft silky
arms of the fair daughters Of Old Berkeley and may
the married men be blessed with hosts of little Voiu,
tsers.
BY Michael K Seibert--Our honored guests. the
officers of the 9th Regmentof Va. Militia When
the bugle OF war again summons the strife It'll
Mexico, may there be found al least more than tro
officers IN that gallant Regiment, who will give TO the
Nation the benefit Of their skill and proficiency in the
science fwar
10y John II, Hunter-The good people of Berkeley:
Many thanks are due them for our kind reception.
May 'her sons never again have TO endure the hard