Mississippi palladium. [volume] (Holly Springs, Miss.) 1851-1852, 1851-06-06
From the Mississippisn.
Great Demonstration at Jackson.
IN HONOR OF GEN QUIraAN.

IN hONOt ot nan.
1900 Southern Rights Men in Council.
When it was announced that Gen.
Quitman had been released from the
custody of the Federal authorities, it
was resolved by his fellow-citizens of
Central Miss. to welcome him to the
Capitol of the State in a manner which
would exhibit their abiding confidence
in his patriotism, and their joy over the
signal defeat and discontinue of his
base and malicious accusers. Wednes-
day the i4th of May, was fixed upon
as the day on which the ceremonies
should take place; and accordingly ev-
cry preparation was made for grand
demonstration on that occasion.
Gen QuitmaB at yicksburg.
At Ficksburg, the honored guest Of
our city was met by a committee ap-
pointed for the purpose; and there, be-
fore a large audience he was addressed
IN a feIicitous speech on behalf of the
committee, by Gen. Charles B. Green.
From the Wharf to the Railroad Depot
he was escorted by an enthusiastic
procession, headed by band ofmusic.
The roar of cannon was also echoed
and re-echoed along the Walnut hills.
At the various depots, many persons
had collected to pay due respect to the
late Chief Magistrate of the State: but
at the town of Clinton, the reception
was enthusiastic beyond description.
4 large concourse of old and young
of the "brave and beautifui''-had as
sembled to greet him.
His arrival at Jackson
On Tuesday evening, was announced
BY the firing of cannon, which mingled
It's tones with the greetings Of the peo-
pie. A very large concourSe had ga
theroi at the Depot, and as the cars
came up, three times three "cheers for
Quitnan" rent the air. Here many a
hearty shake of the hand bespoke love
and admiration for the veteran soldier
who, three months ago, was forced to
Iay aside the robes of office with which
a grateful people had invested him, and
in the custody ofthe United S tates Mar
shall, TO appear before a distant tribu-
nal TO answer groundless charge. a
procession was formed under the com
mand of the Chief Marshal, Gen. Duff
field, which escorted him to his lodg-
ings, aud was dismissed after again gi-
wing three cheers for Gen. Quitman,
and three cheers for the Hon. w. Nc
WiIlie,' who had Joined the procession.
Wednesday was bright and beau
tiful dav. At SUNRISE a salute was f.
red; and at an early hour, our princi-
pal thoroughfares were thronged with
dense masses of citizens who had come
forth to participate in the festivities
and 10 exhibit their respect for one who
had served them long and faithfully in
whatever position they had called him
TO occupy.
The Procession.
At IL O'Clock, agreeably to the or.
ders issued by the efficient Marshal o1
the day, Gen. ]. II. DufiieId, the pro.
cession was formed on Jackson street
and was marched in admirable order
/ thence by himself and his assistants, r.
/ \. Downing, r. Griffith and John Bal
four, to thc stand which had been erec-
ted in a delightful grove, east OF the
State House. A large assembly hao
already collected in the grove; and
were awaiting the arrival of the pro
cession which escorted the distinguish.
ed guest. The pageantry was granc
and imposing. 1t was the triumpha
entrance into the midst of his grateful
countrymen, of d faithful servant who
had passed unscathed the fiery ordea
of abolition malice and calumny. And
when he appeared upon the stand and
stood before them, loud and continued
cheers rang along the valley.
On behalf of the citizens, Gen. Quit
man was welcomed by Thomas ]
Wharton, Esq. His speech was thrillingly
eloquent; and during its delivery, wa!
rapturously responded to by the audi
tory He ealluded feelingly to the cir
cumstances under which Gen. Quitmar
appeared among them-to the SANDER.
which the biood-hounds of a free
soil administration have visited upor
him-to his triumph over them-thei
inglorious retreat, when he had thrown
aside the robes of office and turned up
on them; to his services in the council
halls of the state and under the flag O
the common country on foreign fields
And again bade him welcome, thrice
welcome. to our midst. But as w,
hope to lay the address before our rea
ders, we will not anticipate its publica
ton by an imperfect synopsis.
t Gen. Quitman's Response.
For nearly two hours the old here
and statesman riveted the attention O
his vast auditory. 1t was due to him
self and the vast multitude who sur
rounded him, that he should devote
portion of his remarks to the proceed
ings which had been the remote occa
sion OF this imposing demonstration
After expressing, in affecting terms
the deep sense of gratitude that swell
led his bosom for the continued conf
ldence and appreciation which had beel
SO signally manifested by his fellow-cit
liens, he alluded to the prosecution a
gainst him by the Government, and a
gain declared that he had no participa
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