The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1848-09-29

are gone, but their spirits will ever hove
around the altar Of their country, TO excit
patriotic emulation among those they hav
left to defend IT,. Music.
81. The army and navy Of he Unite,
Siates.-ln time Of peace our country
pride, IN time Of war lis arm Of Defence
Music.
| 4ih. The Union" II must be prcscr
we'd. ~ Music.
9th. Tothe memory OF Washington
Drank in silence.
9th. The President of the U. States
7th. The Governor of North Carolina
9Th. The Constitution of the z. S.
In politics, may it ever be held as sacred
as the Bible and religion. Music.
9th. The University and Colleges OF
the State.-May the reputation and fame
which their alumni have won, be q sufficient
guaranty that they deserve the patrono pe
Of all Of Carolina's sons. Music.
10th. Old MecklenLurg
Here freedom first her standard threw,
Before the worlds adniring gaze
Here freedom and her son. first blew.
That spark hich kindled 10 a blaze.
llih. The Patriots of the Revolution.
l2lh. Peace. May its banner ever
float TO fraternize the world. Music.
18th. The ladies Stray flowers from
the garden Of Eden. their beeu'y and bloom
fling halo around the desert path Of life,
and light it in its darkes, hours Of gloom
Music.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
Captain Lucas proposed "The health Of
Capt. Sitsreaves our guest" after this was
drunk Capt. S. was called for who arose
and responded briefly and pertnenlly, CON.
plimeniing very highly the MeckIcnburg
Volunteers.
J. A. Fox offered, "Thc health Of Mai.
Eaves Of South Carolina." Major Eaves
arose and made a speech Of some length
taking occasion Ia pass very warm eulo.
GUM on Major General Winfield Scott, aud
detailing some of the most stirring events
Of the seise Of Vera Cruz. and The march
TO The city Of Mexico.
By Capt. Luca..-Tbe health Of Capt,
&. w. Caldwell. Capt. Lucas concluded
this toast with some appropriate compli.
mcniary remarks. Capt. Caldwell was
then loudly called for, Who arose md re.
turned his thanks to his fellow countymen
for the handsome manner in which they
had welcomed him and his men home he
embraced the occasion TO compliment the
men under him whom he though, entitled
to all honor.
BY VIM. Myers. Lieut.. Davidson com.
pany, A. Bird Dragons. A man worthy
The confidence and gratitude of his fellow
citizens, for his gallantry and good con
duct when at the head Of q detachment of
Dragons he charged upon and successful.
y routed a large and overwhelming mum.
Der OF Gucrrilas under the notorious ban.
Dit aud military chicftain Canales near
Mcr.
BY WIN. Myers. Capt. Harrison, Ii.
of Company A, 81 Dragons. Capt. liar.
Tison returned his thanks.
By A. Fov.-Thc pfiva'es md non.
officers Of The Mecklcnburg
Volunteers.
BY J. b. Cross. NJ. Nnrment, Jacob
s. d. ". Kerr, John H. Baker,
members Of Capt. Burke's company. who
rcn, from the city of Vera Cruz TO The /
Montczuma Halls with the victorious Scott, !
nav their memory be cherished.
By ]. A. Fox The ladies'. The erea,
magnets which control the needle of hu.
nan destiny. May they ever keep US in
our proper latitude.
BY Ephra,m A. McCauey.-T the
gallant band OF volunteers and who by their
Tellow men are cherished as soldiers Nav
hey conduct themselves through life SO as
10 be esteemed as citizens.
By X. NJ. Normen'. The ladics-may
heir countcnances never be soured with the
disappointed looks of old maids.
BY. J. A. Fox.-Our free institutions. /
May they DO spread over the whole cont.
ien, Of America, and may the eagle of lib. .
,riy yet 1.-Two to build its nrie over the .
graves where the lions Of European op.
preston shall forever slumber.
BY Daniel p. McCaulcy,
May the ladies Of old Mcckcnburg
Never withhold their kisses,
From the checks Of those brave volunteers,
When they know so well their wishes.
BY John Campbell the sIgners of the
Declaration Of Independence.
When the star Of liberty sets, may their
names be forgotten.
BY J. l.. Henry Clay lie has Civ. I
n his own life of eminent services to his .
in his counlry's battles, he has
acri6cej son. Removed from the lur.
noil and prejudice of par'i2ln strife, all
'ariies unite in admitting the statesman aud
evcrng the sage.
BY J. ". Harris. Our talented cilizenJ.
". Osborne, though absent no, forgotten.
lis State cherishes him as one Of her
brightest jewels.
BY a Citizen. Capt. G. W. Caldwell.
Ever ready when called upon, to sacrifice
'rivate comfort and case, to the public de.
nand, upon his patriotism.
by John Phean.-To those who brave.
Y fought the battles through from Vera
cruz, to the city Of Mexico, may they ever
70 remembered by tho citizens OF Meek.
enburg.
By J. l.. B.-Woman,