The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-09-16
From the Flag Of the Union.
RfcnLANp. Mss, AUG. .29 l8.

Friend Palmer.
DEAN SIR: Governor Foote arrived here
at dark on the evening Of the 24th inst, a.
mid the roar the of cannon and the joyful
shout of Union. men. At 10 o'clock the
band of music met him half way from his
temporary abode to the pit where the meat
was to be barbecued, and marched with him
playing as they marched. Upon their ar
rival there, Gov. Foote acknowledged, in
tones ofheartfelt gratitude, the compliment
paid his services in behalf Of the Union, and
then retired amid the sweetest strains of de-
lightful music that ever gladened the heart.
AT Ten o'clock on the morning ofthe 25th
The band of music waited upon him az his
lodgings: and preceded him to the stand,
and as he arose to address the vast coneourse
l9f people which had assembled to hear him
Che roar of cannon, and plaudits Of his fel-
low citizens, welcomed him to the stand.
4 had intended to give synopsis of
Mis- speech, for / commenced taking notes
Tor that purpose, but his elective eloquence,
sAnrivaled delineation of the leading party
Etricksters and Secessionists, together with
she patriotic zeal which he displayed in be-
Ihalf of the Union. SO completely wrought
Eupon my nerves as to cause me to drop my.
|spencil; nor did his effort entrance me alone
Ebut the stiffness of the audience, vast as ii
was, the respect and attention paid him by
#eYen his bitter political enemies, restless
though they were at times, satisfied me his.
effort was telling and convincing one upon
almost the entire audience It is true afew.
OF the leaders of the State Rights party, alias
Secession, and wide and loud mouthed par-
lizans posted themselves on the outskirts of
the audience, would catch the eye Of some
patient and attentive listeners, and becken'
him to his approach. as If he had business
Iofimpoftance with him, but il occurred to me
their only object was to call them away from
the unansWerable arguments which they
were listening to, and thus prevent their
drinking any longer At the Eieh intellectual
feast The State Rights party are up to-
and skilled IN such and even worse tricks
than this IN this immediate vicinity,
Gov. Foote S rational and gallant triumph
a spheech IN defence Of himself and lhe.
Union. has So completely routed his enemies.
as to cause them TO change their grounds.
not Of their opposition to him, but Of the.
canvass
This IS the hottest bed Of secession ID the
State and county, but even those who we're.
warnest and most enthusiastic ii is favor.
now loudly deny any intention o. tie party
to dissolve the Union: which Is admitted as
u the great body 81 the party many ol|
whom are nov before the people ID This can s
vaas
The monster Seeesi en pulled e0sn here
before Gov. Foote vel arranged facts ten
vineine Arguments. and eloquent appeals,
ii behalf Of lhe Union
Routed IS lIley are. spoilz being their only
alma united effort IS now making y nullify|
tie laws and constitution Of lhe State. and
irampIe under foole Gle decision of the
CoIsfIs. 81 repadialing The bombs Of the
State. both Of The Planters and Union Bank
Il 6lhss words. as lheY VIII not Be allowed
By Ihe people b sEcADE. they claim
the RIGHT 81 she people d nullify The laws
and constitution 81 the Stale By reputation.
This IS the issue which they desire and
which i believe win inevitably lead 81 Go
same end thai Secession would lead Is "a
TOM.