The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-10-31
.YAzoo CIGY. MISS FRIDAY. OCTOBER 81. 1856


receiving the Banner given by
thc Ladies' of Benton 80 the Fiaa-
more niRd DoneisOm Club OF Ea-
zoo City.
SIR:-1he distinguished honor OF representing
the ladies OF Benton aud vicinity, imposes the
pleasing task upon me, of presenting to your
Club, this beautiful banner-the Workmanship of
their Own hands.
tits at once d token Of their fidelity TO the
"AperiGn parfs" and proof that the heart aud
hsa<kaAk AkoalaD, together with her smiles and pray
ers, are ever with those who are battling TO pre-
srve aud Terpetuate this gloriors unlon-won
by her aid in '16. and beqneathed Us as priceless
inheritance, by the fathers and mothers OF the rev.
oluton.
You, Of the sternsr sex, Lave scarce forgotten
that woman has ever been your hrmestfriend, your
truest support--the heaveI selected sentinel to
watch over your acfs--yonr wisest counsellor IN
the hour of gloom when this emblem OF cur Ma
tion first foated proudly ou the forest breeze, ard
cast its shadows over hearts determined to be free.
'Twas woman, who FIRST discovered the small pale
star of hope above the clouds of revolution. Twas
woman, who laid aside her distaff, to fashion the
len messengers Of terror and DEATH for the in
l, aders of our soil, and taught British arrogance
hat Americas sons were worthy of their Ameri-
can mothers. When our Golfers were emptied-
when the star of American liberty was about set
| ting 10 gloom, when the public Treasury was ex
hausted; woman. with her characteristic love for
freedom, dirested herself OF even the dying gifts
of departed mother the momenrocs OF deceas-
ed father, and laid them upon the altar OF her
country. to purchase arms and ammuuition, ard
equip whole regiments of men to fight their battles
aud thus secure the unnumbered blessings which
we now enjoy.
Would it not be passing strange, after our mo-
theirs have sacrificed much for u.s. that we should
remain Idle spectators of passing events? Should
we not unite with one accord, to prepare the ship
Of State for that mighty storm, which must soon
try It's strongest timbers, and shake the pillars oil
this Republic from summit to basel Think net
that woman descends from the dignity Of her posi-
iion, to contemplate and eudeavor 10 arrest the
reckless efforts OF intriguing politicians. who Woult
barter the glory Of our country, and the peace o
our homes for political power, or place near th,
''crib of public plunder.'
! Think not sir, she stands unmoved, as she con
te nplates the grim visage of disupion, and behod
the harpias offacton, Tapping therexultant wings
~ the hope of rendering PROSTATE, the Constitu
ton Of her country.
"Woman's heart is built Oh hope''
Then is there no star above the horizon aroun
} us-no bright bow OF promise, hung ont in tie tu
tnre's heaven? Are American minstrations 10 b
olatted eut by the hunds oi fanatics--the. prou
: ship OF Union. to be stranded on the breakers &
5 sae1ionality? Forbid IL Heace'.. And now, Will
T memory places thus viyidly before us, the heroi
aud patriotic deeds ofour ancestors, look on thi
banner and its emblems.
That glittering constellation is emblematic {
the sisterbood of these United States-those tr
coor5d stripes--of faith purity and fidelity. Fait
in an unerring Providence, purity Of sentiment an
fidelity to the principles which we pro.sss Tie
e glorious eagle, with out-stretchel pihions, is
proud and fitting sy nbolof our unlimited freedom
Those hearts, now linked in loving union, an en-
bem that all idle feuds heretofore existing betwee
: political parties, should now andforever be burie
). meath the daSkest sha6es of obliyion-forgettn
in one common interest all sectional strife an IA
: ty spirit uniting with hearts and hands III Il
II preservation of this onr glorious Union. tn;
d silken chain--of love that binds in indissolub
! ties, our hearts, our hands, oar Union foreve
Aud now, sir, present you this banner wi
l. the firm conviction. that it viii ever wave oy
t, the sous of freedom.
4 "May il never be furlcd,
20 "fill the hattie is won,
No stain of diShonor
Upon it we see,
'e Twas never SURRENDERED
n Except to the free." 80 -