The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1861-01-16
EIGHTH OF JANUARY.


the forty-sixth anniversary Of the Battle o.
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. Nelson Secreta-
ries 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 appro-
pirate remarks explained the object Of the
meeting.
Col. Geo. w. Tate was then called upon
to address the assembly, who responded in a
short but spirited speech, touching upon the
causes and principal events Of the war Of
1912. dwelling with intense feeling upon the
heroism and gallantry Of Gen. Jackson and
his volunteers, for their noble defense of the
city Of New Orleans, which so gloriously ter
minated our second war Of Independence.
lie concluded his remarks BY Offering a SEN
timent which he said he had often heard APP
plauded on Grayelly Hill when he was a boy:
"The banner Of stars and stripes, which now
hNato ottt buf utduS, NltttH uuuttu ONtT our
iorefathers in the revolution, and over Gen.
Jackson aud his cotton bales at New Orleans,
may II for ever float over the American peo-
pie.
The following regular toasts, prepared for
the occasion, were then read By one of the
Vice Presidents:
l.. The Eighth Of January. the day we
celebrate, memorable for the great victory
gained by Gen. jackson below New Orleans
in the year 1915, an event 81 which all true
Americans feel proud. 2 guns and scheers.
2. Gen. Andrew Jackson, the hero Of the
day--his military character is an honor to
the country and an example for the world
may he be remembered aud cherished until
time shall cease 20 exist. guns, cheers.
8. George Washington, the Father Of his
cOuntry-frst in war, first in peace, and first
in the hearts Of his countrymen. 2 guns and
5 cheers.
4. The soldiers Of the Revolution, who
through toll and blood gained for Us our lib
erties-We their sons should forever cherish
their memory, and defend to the last those
liberties they so dearly purchased for US. 2
guns aud cheers.
S. The Constitution Of the United States,
the only true guarantee of freedom, the great
est instrument ever devised by the wisdom
Of Inan--May il be preserved and honored
until time shall be no more. Sguns, Scheers.
0. 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
hail. II No. nrla.aa xrhfrh - -.
tyrants and the pride Of freemen-may il
forever float with all its stars over all the
American people. 2 guns. , times cheers.
z. 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 10 himself and his
country. guns and ) cheers.
8. The Congress Of the United States. that
honorable body, may il be as honorable as
heretofore, and have wisdom 70 guide Us in
trials darkest hour. aud deal justice TO all
the States Of this vast and powerful coniede-
raey. guns and 10 cheers.
9. The Legislature Of North Carolina
NAV is deliberations be wise and honorable,
and It's acts be for the greatest good Of the
greatest number. guns and ) cheers.
10. Gen. la Fayette, that patriotic soldier
who left his country, home and friends, to
crusade FOR freedom in freedoms holy land.
who did 50 much to gain the liberties we now
enjoy may his name live forever in the
hearts Of the American people. guns and 6
cheers.
II. Union, peace and liberty, now aud
forever. guns. 6 cheers.
ls. The Old North State, may she in this
day Of trouble to our country. which Is being
shocked from centre 20 circumference, be
found on the side Of justice and liberty. Z
guns and cheers.
10. The American ladies, whose heroism.
intelligence and beauty surpass all others on
earth, NAV they be a. true TO their country
in this day Of trial, as we're their mothers in
the days Of 20. guns and 10 cheers.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By the President,
The whole Union and Msjor Anderson = may thc
former he preserved. and The stler defend fon SOM.
Ter. guns and 20 cheers
BY Col. Joseph W. Steel,
North Carolina The first 70 strike blow ior lilsriy
NAY rhe be the ast 70 secede from The Union. guns
and 10 cheers.
By the Secretary, VIM. u. Nelson,
May oof national bird spread rs wide pinions over
,hs vast continent through umes latest DAY. and the
stars and stripes remain unsuiei. and Goat triumph.
anly on The hfests Of Ameea through all future gen
sfalioas. 4 guns anl 20 cheers.
BY Samuel Jones,
MAY OH North Carolina stand up lor her rights and
lhefies. 2 guns and cheers.
BY VIM. W. Pickett,
oar Union. may i never Be dissolved. guns and
2 cheers
BY Col. Geo. w. Tate,
The state Of South Carolina, although she has
thought proper 10 vithdfaw from The Union, We viii
rtocs IN The day when she s satisfied that hef hono'
and nights will be protected, and desires 70 feiurn
sgain aun and 10 cheers.
BY Major Thomas Squires,
May we snd our ehiifen, and chdtens children, ~.
enjoy The lbe,iss snjay to-day guns, 10 cheers
by Major James Jones,
samuel n. Tate and Charles c. Smith. though dead