Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-11-12

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| erty, with this emblem Of her devotion and
| seal of our grateful homage may not pledge
to them that same endurance and chivalric
| courage which, in the bloodiest epoch of the
| century, from the Potomac to the Rio Grande,
| signshzed and rendered immortal the name
| and heroism Of the southern soldier? II is
| proper that the State should encourage the
| martial spirit Of a free people, for we claim
| for the citizen soldier the highest plane of
Yates the arts of peace. develops the re-
| sources, and contributes to the mate
nal glory and greatness OF the State.
| ladenS the aTgOsies of commerce with the
| freightsge of his own honest industry. AS
soldier he is traine for the remote pOssibilf-
ties of war, and his breast is ever the shield Of
| his country's honor. First In war-hrsG in
| peace" may we not claim that he should be
"1rst in the hearts OF his countrymen?'' In
| all ages and among all nations the genius of
peace and war have blended in the grand de-
velopments OF human character, and borne
generous tribute TO the demands OF patriotic
devotion. States, 1t Is true, may be saved
without the sword, but in an enlightened cit
| izen-sOldiery is often found the suTest defense
of the rights am liberties OF a free people,
| ''The pen is mightier than the sword" IN lay
| in the foundation of political fabrics, in the
pie, bat in citizen sOluiery We find
| the strongest barrier against the
eneToaohme no Of ta., meentlG lou govern govern;
| TO defend their liberties are seldom the
victims OF the usurpations of Hlegitlmate
power. When Great Britain forced upon the
colonies the alternative OF war or submission
| TO the imposition of illegal taxes, our fore
fathers sounded the tOcsln of war, "the cause
of Boston was the cause of all" and the
noblest achievements of genius and valor are
recorded OF the citizen soldier in the bloody
annals OF the revolution of rs When the
British under Packenham attacked the Amer
lean army under Jackson at New Orleans, he
wrote their epitaph in lines OF blood upon the
plains of Chalmette, and added new glory TO
the citizen soldier. The wild echoes OF the
dying battle-shOuts of the brave Crockett and
his gallant band have died upon the perfumed
ofR nt h. III
ument OF brass or marble Is resred to com
memOrate their deeds, yet the legend of their
daring heroism will live in song and story,
while our admiration deepens into a sea of
glory over the bloody hecatomb of the Alamo.
1t was the same intrepid daring, in a hostile
empire-from Vera Cruz to the golden plaza of
Mexicos boosted capital-which planted the
Stars and Stripes upon every fortified hilltop
and celebrated the splendid achievements of
halls of the Montezumes. And yet
later, when it became neces-
sary TO dissolve the political bonds which had
so long held us together, the citizen soldier,
with the elastic step of a bride to the mar
rage feast, marched braYely TO the harvest of
death, and upon the bloody fields of Manas-
sas, Antietam and Shiloh, bathed his glory in
the crimson tide of battle, defending what he
conceived to be the rights of the States and
the liberties of the American people, 'in-
herited to us" under the written guarantees of
the American constitution. While cultiva-
ting, then, the arts of peace, let us also en-
courage, cultivate, strengthen and applaud
the martial spirit OF p free people as among
the highest obligations of civil duty, for such
institutions are not menace TO established
order, nor do they threaten the development
of enlightened political government. They
are the creatures of the civil power, and
yleid Wiling obdience to It's mandates and
authority. They foster and develop the
noble and chivalrous sentiments of
mankind; teach submission TO a well-regu-
lated authority, and accustom the private Cit
izen to the discharge of duties, in the prompt
exercise of which may often rest his Su-
premest duty to civil government. In con-
al ma cow hot rok.,n
with pleasure the noble sentiments pro-
nounced by your gifted represen native in such
beautiful and eloquent tennis: That war may
no more spread its deSolating columns over
this republic of confederated empires; that
the sword may ever repOse in its scabbard un-
stained by the crimson current of battle But
whether in peace or war, comrades-citizen-
soldiers-let us strive to emulate The example
OF those illusrious patriots whose fame and
deeds, from Lexington TO Yorktown, and from
Manassas to Appomattox, are recorded
upon the brightest pages of American
around these beautiful c eete With Gf-bPlg mn
lifted hearts, pledge our fealty and devotion 10
the names and virtues OF its fair dOnOrs-aye,
make their very names shrine, and cOnse-
crate them in our hearts, and they will
Wreathe our brows and the future history of
the Guards" with unfading laurels. Ensign
Poston, into your hands, sir, as the hOnOred
and gallant color-bearer of the Chickasaw
Guards, commit with pleasure the keeping
and safety of these beautiful cOl0rs-the gener-
GUS gift of the ladies of Memphis-snd by
every consideration Of cbivalriC duty and the
recollection of the devotion we swear 10 the
fair hands which have coo tributed it, charge
you sacredly 10 guard, protect and defend 1t.
THE BANNER
IS quite handsome, and while ii SttractCd
general and critical attention, its beauty and
elegance ELECTED much praise. 1t Is made of
dark-blue silk, bordered with heavy saffron
fringe. On one side is the gold inscription,
''ChickaSaW Guards" worked in fancy STYLE
with an ornamental vine between the two
words. The reverse side a laurel and oak
wreath, on which rest two crossed swords, the
monogram &c. g." in red and gold, being in
scr1bed at the intersection of the blades and
within the wrea' h. The design is appropri-
ate, and the execution of the work both ar
tisttc and elegant. After the banner was pre-
sented the company passed in review before
to break ranks was given. 1hereupon the
vast sssemblage began to leave the hall, and
-~rt|.r many VI In6 fair ladies who were
give an extended notice of the rich and brill
liant occasion. Suffice to say that it was one |
of real pleasure to every spectator, and pre-
sented the ChtCkaSaw Guards in most excel
lent style. After the presentation the Guards |
and their invited friends repaired TO the new |
armory on Adams street, where the evening |
was enjoyed in
A MERRY HOP.
This ball was given in honor of the donors of |
the banner, and was of the most enjoyable |
character imaginable. There was large |
mum Der of ladies present, and no informal en-
terta1nment of its kind has ever assem- bled |
an array of ladies more beautiful and elegant
The ball was in every respect worthy the |
character of the ChickasaW Guards, and fit |
ting compliment to the ladies who donated |
the handsome banner.