The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-01-09

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shall gid Is and parting day ngm and play Of ia summit
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lnsland orators hasia Massachusetts there sssisnis
eo d herl qhe needs no pfoadet enogum MAY We l.r
ere long have ih opportunity Of speaking has Of ouaaps
The eoege veterans Of slA and l5 are ass with tb
glorious occasion
The speaker here addressed the colored veterans
in the French langags, which we could not fully
understand and will not therefore attempt to report.
L fatterng 10 the black soldiers Of Chalmelte.
and was received with great appliance. Col Pal
frey then alluded to the Governor, and said
Tie Executive ofoar staa and Chief Of Ia
defenders, also with this happy occasion, He
might depict to you ably and iaently than his
humble Camp who addresses you, the hardships
andpHqafos nf the Of The Northwestern portion
Of State who. with him eti their comfortable homes
during the most Indictment season Of the year in open sk
and atslgith towering but winter skYns arms
but those which nature had given them, and aer all these
exetons, arrived few days ieo late share in the glory Of
driving tie proud invaders from our sai
In vain had the common enemy, during This campaign.
entertained The efdous hope Of spreading the seeds Of dis
senon among Of different origin, speaking different ian.
guages and differing in disposition, habits and Manners
They found 70 theutte shame and confusion that the
adopted Of America would not be the last shedding
their blood ior her defence The signal Of conflict had
scarcely been given when those different cmes rushed
to The fight with ono heart and one soul
with pride the recent exploits our brave soldiers
But few have elapsed since the glory of has
been Yndeaie in Texas and Mexico The world has en-
taught that ba oritude ard vaor which achieved our ber
ties in the revolution and proved them during second war
with Great Britain are still rspiendenin the army Of the
Republic, and s adorned with the graces Of humanity
which impa higher usre to victories An able writer has
said Bunkerhll, American M iiia laid the base othe
monument Of their bravery al Chumetts they raised the
column and at Buena Vista they placed on its pinnacle the
cowning stone -
Let this day remember each one Of those who helped to
achieve the victories Of PaoAlo Besaea de Ia Palma Buena
Vista, Vera Cruz Ceo Goro Contraras and Churubusoo
and who SO uumphauty carried the banner Of Republic
through the mountains and vaes of MeyieO Those who
never experienced their prvntons never be able appre
ciae their Joys by the Mexican monarcheal Europe
has also been taught ls government can be free and pns
peaee, and irresistible in war, without Large
standing army. The world has been taught that we have
peaceful and industrious population an array Of
citizen soldiers, ready, At moment rally 10 the defense
Of the honor and interests Of the country and able TO cope in
discipline aud yalo with the troops of any nation This
also fitting occasion rejoice the victory more recently
obtained the durhers Of domestic Tranquility mo-
ectsd BY that noble banner hch first unfursd during
tho wars OF our rsfOlpOn-that banner which again en-
couaged our little under the gallant Jackson on the
plains Of Chalmetie-that noble banner which is now SO
proudly waving in midst and long long may in cen
tinue to wave over brave, united and free people
Forever loat that standard sheet
Where bleahes the foe, but falls before MS
WIN freedom soil beneath our feet,
Anu tEeeuon' 8 banner streaming
Let us send up one more shout Of graduation that
" Oar Flag is (stiD therel
And the name OF its founder is still here in our eario he
hesg of all people thirty one United States whom
until the name forgotten may other flag be uniured
Soldiers Of the present day The defenders of New Orleans
Of 5i4lO have witnessed with feelings Of pride and araca
ton the formation and advancement Of every itq.v ~
10 this city, and have admired the zeal patotis aor mi
discipline which have always peryaded your ranks More
han third Of century has now elapsed they acted
heir part in the grand drama Of Chamette. Then the ppls
ll patriotism beat high and strong in their hearts and ,,ss
pleaded with and manly yigor enough for o,1, cam
1agh however perous aborous. But aos although lbe
pr Of cYalry and love of country still wa and bDrns
renty IN their bosoms yet the iross OF many winters have
ohe their part in refusing them the plsieq energy pa
airy for again resorng to the tented field Age has dismissed
many Of them from ranks but you SIN pnsss tisiy
earts and their affections.
The defence OF Louisiana has now devovsd npoB Won
nd is now in charge. Assume it boldly and fo d
strive each Of you to he one reasene tat tbe a If
uf army in lsA-l5 the architect Of his own steqts
nd fame.
The battle Of the sh of Januay. 1915 was the conclusion
series of brilliant and effective movements conducted ~
he gallant Jackson under the most embarrassing oirep
ances bnt before narrate them let us pause to teyi he
agacter Of the man who has filed so large spsee in ia
1uny history Boldness energy and perseverance, were
10 traits Of his character. Look at him. for ins,un,e l
moments rest ffond the fagues Of mind and b0,I,, b
ie news OF the landing Of the British army reached him NJ
o'oock nthe23d December. Whatdi he say fsDek >
s he1o MS servant we must fight em to-night-and we
I'd night EN- tonight, and all know the ao5ious rs,l.
Il was this prompt decision which saved New Orleans
Without that promptness The enemys progrnss would M
ave been checked Without that prompt decision onebalf
Their army cond have taken and destroyed our city on bs
blowing day. Without the battle Of the 23d Deceabsr ~
lould have had no slh of January
With friends foes Gen. jackson was fearless Of eoDss
ehees de was formed by nature for daring and energetic
saale7. and the scenes upon which he was thrown BY
Use rroPdence We're especially adapted to develop his char
eHstes He appeared to have been born soldier az wei
statesman
speak warmly IN admiration Of that great man. because
feel warmly and because speak TO those whose heart
at IN unison with mine, and whenever my tongue ceases
as 10 speak GA this anniversary may cease to rteuate
y hseTq WIN iavofin any other The name
the Hero Of New Orleans will live a. long as lie name Of
nation whose standard lie bore victory and to lory
aees ale ndehbg written the tablet Of a Nations
iuiude The Hero himself hal I'D away. but his fame
tmA f1Hlifs 10 a
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