Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1851-08-02
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss, July %, 1St

Mr.. Editor $50 glorious day has this been for the
cause of Southern Rights that doubtless it would be
gratifying to some of our friends at distance, who
were deprived of the privilege of joining with in
our political jubilee, to in print, description of
that which it would have done their souls good have
participatedin
On yesterday it was suggested by some gentlemen,
that crowd of Gen. Qutman's friends should go out
this morning welcome the old hero and escort him
into town. From the shortness of the notice. it might
naturally have been expected that but small squad
could be raised to welcome him into midst; but
such was not the case for despite the DUST the ex-
cessive heat and the business engagements of cit
zens, crowd numbering more than a hundred men,
mounted richly caparisoned steeds with banners
bearing suitable inscriptions, waving above their heads
rode out to meet the active champion of southern
rights and the defender the constitution in its
spirit and meaning. When we met aOd Churubusco"
three deafenng cheers rent the air. and as soon as the
enthusiastic applause had subsidized, Col c. H. Mott,
on behalf of the citizens of Holly Springs made a
few thrilling and very appropriate remarks, welcom-
ing the citizen soldier the hearts and homes of our
people. Gen. Quitman replied, acknowledging the
honor, in few words characterized by his usual
warmth and force This over, the welkin was made
determined that, in this county at least, sSouhern
apostacy and ree-solism shall not triumph over dis
interested patriotism and eminent public services
The cavalcade, with Gen. Quitman at its head, at
tended by special escort of four or five gentlemen
into town where was greeted by the mutter.
ings of cannon, the shouts of men and the waving Of
fair ladies' handkerchiefs.
Then came the speech, which, though it lasted for
| nj r1Iy
terest that have equalled And it is BY nc
means surprising that it engaged the attention of all
for it unbroken chain of sound logic and un
answerable argument. | regret that have not time
and space to give you synopsis of this the ablest ar
gument on the subject of southern rights have eve,
listened to, but you and your patrons will have an op
portunlty of hearing the General in short time and
then every man can Judge for himself
| Gov. Quitman read here to day. a card relative IF
the difficulty between himself and Gen. Foote. a,
oledgevle, which he had just written and which will
De published as soon possible. This it is to be no.
Peo'wih put qu'es the many ingenious little fab
relations which are poisoning the public minf
apout ha matter, and prove to the satisfaction of all
that Gen Fooe, in addition to being traitoreager to
sell our rights also coward ready to fly before the
champion of those rights
GOV. Gulon is travelling with Gen. Ouitman. and 4
we may judge from appearances very large vote will
De gwen for him in this county. The people seem to
De pieased with his bold and intrepid manner of cno
.ne great questions now agtating the public mind and
oehevlng as do that they will properly appreciate
ms mertl cannot but believe that he will get an
"nemlng majority over his opponent in this county
marshall county seems determined to do her dutv
ana 1t is to be hoped that the rest of the State will
initiate her example =