Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-01-30
EIGHTH OF JANUARY, I

i EIGHTH OF JANUARY. 8 Il,
According to previous notice, large nunber of
the citizens Of the surrounding country assembled
on Gravelly Hill Aalnance to celebrate the forty
sixth anniversary of the Battle Of New Orleans
On motion Of Col Geo. w. Tate, Wilson Brown
ESQ.,, was appointed President and Col. Joseph w.
Steel Samuel Jones and William W. Pickett Vice
Presidents; Capt John II. Paul and VIM. U. Mel
son Secretaries; Major Thomas Squire and Major
James Jones Marshals; and Sidney Ray and James.
Miles, Gunners for the day.
The President having taken his seat the meeting
was organized by the Marshals, and the President
in few brief and appropriate remarks explained
the object of the meeting. e-.lFs ;,s . I:
Col. Geo. w. Tate was then called upon to adj
dress the assembly, who responded in short but
spirited speech touching upon the causes and princi
pal events Of the war of 1872 dwelling with intense
feeling upon the herosn, and galantry of Gen.
Jackson and his volunteers for their noble defense
Of the city Of New Orleans, which so goriously ter
minated our second war of Independence. He con-
cluded his remarks by Offering sentiment which
Hill when he was boy 1.-The banner Of stars
and stripes which now floats over our heads, which
toated over our forefathers in the revolution, and
over Gen. jackson and his cotton bales at New
Orleans. may it for ever float over the American
people"
The following regular toasts, prepared for the &C.
casion were then read by of the Vice Presidents:
i. The Eighth of January, the day VIC celebrate,
memorable for the great victory gained by Gen.
jackson below New Orleans in the year 1915, an
event of which all true Americans feel proud. 2.
guns, and cheers. >s .r,.
2. Gen. Andrew jackson, the hero of the day
his military character is honor to the country,
and an example for the world-may he be remem-
bered and cherished until time shall cease to exist.
guns, 8 cheers.
3. George Washington the Father of his country
first in war; first in peace and first in the hearts Of
his countrymon. 2 guns, and cheers.
4. The soldiers of the Revolution who through
toll and blood gained for US liberties-We their
sons should forever cherish their memory and de-
fend to the last those liberties they so dearly pur
chased for US. guns and cheers.
B. The Constitution of the United States the only
true guarantee of Freedom the greatest instrument
| ever devised by the wisdom of man-May it he pre-
served and honored until time shall be no more. 3
| guns, cheers.
g. Our national Flag-the glorious banner of the
stars and stripes, which waved over Washington
and his army of patriots in the dark hours of the
| Revolution, which waved over Gen. jackson and
his volunteers, at the battle Of New Orleans which
is terror to tyrants and tue pride Of freemen-may
it forever float with all its stars over all the Ameri-
can people. guns, times cheers.
| {. The President of the United States-may he,
in the present important crisis, guide the helm Of
state with justice and prudence, and in a manner
honorable to himself and his country. 2 guns and
| cheers.
S. The Congress of the United States, that hon
orable body-nay it be as honorable as heretofore,
and have wisdom to guide us in trials darkest hour,
and deal justice to all the States of this vast and
| powerful confederacy. 2 guns and 10 cheers
8. The Legislature of North Carolina-may its
deliberations be wise and honorable and its acts be
for the greatest good Of the greatest number. 2
guns and cheers.
left his country, home and friends, to crusade for
freedom in freedoms holy land, who did so much to
gain the liberties we now enjoy-may his name live
forever in the hearts of the American people.
guns, and cheers
IL. Union, peace and liberty, now and forever. 2
guns, 6 cheers.
II. The Old North State, may she in this day Of
trouble to country which is being shocked from
centre 70 circumference, be found on the side Of
justice and liberty. guns, and cheers
l3. The American lad es whose heroism, intell
gcnce and beauty Surpass all others on EARTH may
they be true to their country in this day of trial
as were their mothers in the days of '76 2 guns
and ID cheers.
| VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By the President,
The whole Onion and Major Anderson - may the
, toTneT DC preserved, anu inc latter ueteTu rOrl
Sumter. 3 guns, and 90 cheers.
BY Col Joseph W. Steel,
North Carolina, the first to strike blow for lib
erty may she be the last to secede from the Union
guns, and 10 cheers.
By the Secretary, Vim. L. Nelson,
May national bird spread its wide pinion:
over this vast continent through times latest day
and the stars and stripes remain unsullied and oa
triumphantly on the breeze of America through al
future generations. guns and 90 cheers.
By Samuel Jones,
May old North Carolina stand up for her right
and liberties. guns, and cheers.
By Wm W. Pickett,
Our Union, may it never be dissolved. 2 guns
and cheers.
By Col. Geo. W. Tate,
The State Of South Carolina, although she ha
= thought proper to withdraw from the Unon, vii
rejoice in the day when she is satisfied that he
honor and rights will be protected, and desires t
return again. gun, and 10 cheers.
BY Major Thomas Squares,
May We and our children, and chdren's children
ever enjoy the liberties we enjoy to-day. guns
and 10 cheers.
By Major James Jones,
Samuel n Tate and Charles C. Smith, thougl
dead they are not forgotten and will ever eheris
their memory. Read in silence.