Southern Planter

From the Advocate & Register

DINNER TO THE HON. GEO. POINDEXTER

A public dinner in honor of the Hon. George Poindexter, was given in Vicksburg, on Friday last, the 14th inst. The meeting was decidedly the largest ever held in the county, and was attended by a great number of its oldest citizens—men who knew Mr. Poindexter in by-gone days, and who have learned to appreciate his faithful and invaluable public services. At one o'clock, Mr. Poindexter was escorted by a committee of his friends, to the court-house, where he addressed the people. The assembly was very large, larger than we have ever seen in the court-house on any occasion whatever. We have no means of ascertaining the number present. It is said that it reached nearly five hundred. This estimate may be too large, but it is certain that the number greatly exceeded three hundred: Mr. Poindexter spoke nearly two hours. He reviewed and triumphantly defended his conduct in Congress during the two last sessions, particularly in relation to the public lands, nominations to office, and the renewal of the charter of the United States Bank. He illustrated his relations with, & position towards, the administration, by the anecdote of the boy that ploughed after the red heifer. "John," said a farmer to his boy, "plough straight to that heifer"—when the farmer returned to see how his work was done, he found very crooked furrows, and exclaimed in a rage, "John what the deuce are you doing?" "I am ploughing all round the field after the heifer, sir," replied John. Tom might have been Mr. Poindexter's situation. if he had conformed to the shifting politics of the administration in all things, he must have abandoned the interests of his constituents, as well as the principles upon which he went into office, and which he was pledged to support. This he could not do. The address was heard with great attention throughout, and it was loudly and repeatedly cheered. The expose of the selfish intriguing and corkscrew politics of Martin Van Buren, was received with shouts of laughter and loud applause. After the conclusion of the speech, Mr. Poindexter was conducted to Ball's, where he sat down to a splendid repast, in company with more than two hundred of his fellow citizens. John I. Guion, Esq presided, assisted by Dr. A. Haynes, Major A. McNeill and J. W. Vick, Esq. Upon the removal of the cloth, thirteen regular & numerous volunteer toasts were drank, in many of which our distinguished and faithful Senator was honorably and "freshly remembered." At an early hour the company dispersed, highly gratified with the festivities of the day and the triumphant refutation of the false imputations and calumnious aspersions which have been heaped upon the head of our Senator by his political enemies.

REGULAR TOASTS.

1. The Constitution of the United States—The preservation of State Rights inviolate, the only guaranty of its integrity.

2. The Legislative Executive and Judicial Departments of the General Government—Each has its appropriate sphere—an encroachment of one would disturb the harmony of the whole, and this Republic like those of other days, would "Headlong, extinct to one dark centre fall And death and night and chaos mingle all."

3. The Ex-Presidents of the U. States—Their public acts, the best commentary on their private virtues.

4. The President of the U. S.

5. The Senate of the U. S.—They have shown to the world by their resistance of Executive will, that they are worthy of the title of American statesmen—"Not that they loved Caesar less, but Rome more."

6. The Hon. George Poindexter—The faithful Representative and fearless advocate of Mississippi's rights— The affections of an honest and enlightened people form his shield, and the shafts of malice and detraction will fall harmless at his feet. This toast was received with loud applause, and drunk standing. Mr. Poindexter rose, and in a short but feeling address in which he was frequently interrupted by the cheers of the assembly, expressed his gratitude for the confidence and good will which had been expressed towards him by the people of the State, throughout a long political life, and concluded by offering the following sentiment: Representative Government—founded on the affections and not on the fears of the people.

7. The Army and Navy of the U. S.— "The star spangled banner, O long may it wave O'er the land of the free and home of the brave."

8. Martin Van Buren—"A Political Iago", opposed to the best interests of the South—"Yet for necessity of present life, he must show out a flag and sign of love, which is indeed but a sign."

9. P. P. Barbour—Our next Vice President— a break water against nullification on one side and the tariff on the other,

10. Our Governor, A. M. Scott—An honest man and faithful public servant

11. The Mississippi Convention—May its acts stand the test of human scrutiny, of talents and of time."

12. Washington Irving—The Addison of America—his various productions have elevated our national literature at home and abroad—of his efforts we may say, "Time's last triumph is the greatest."

13. Woman—Let no proud man boast of his superiority; to her he is indebted for the best feelings of his nature.

VOLUNTEER TOASTS.

By John I. Guion: President Jackson a patriot and soldier—yet "in his own change, or by ill officers, hath he given some worthy cause to wish things done, undone."

By A. Haynes. Gen. Jackson, a vessel when piloted by the Senate and manned by the people, no danger of foundering.

By J. W. Vick. The people of Mississippi— Patriotic in their motives, jealous of their rights; will ask nothing that is wrong, nor submit to any thing that is unjust

By Maj. McNeill. The memory of Thomas B. Reed.

By C. S. Spann. Martin Van Buren, "political adventurer, whose principles are subservient to his ambitious and selfish purposes"

By C. Markham George Poindexter, a native of Virginia; may his fame last while time endures.

By R. W. Campbell. The Senate of the U. S. Make it subservient to the will of the President, & our liberties are gone

By D. Willis George Poindexter: Our Senator in Congress, who has the independence and patriotism to govern himself, so as to advance the interest and glory of his country.

By E. L. El. The Wisest Speech—Kendall labored, Plummer graced, and Lee a mouse.

By R. Braddock The honor and independence of the people—They can be preserved only by the honor and independence of their representatives.

By N. C. Dortch, To the welfare of our country, which by the hands of the immortal dead, was set at liberty; may we as their free and independent sons, make such a selection of members to fill our various offices, as that our interests may be balanced, and imposition put down.

By Jos. Nailer. George Poindexter, as public servant faithful and true. Surely Mississippians have gratitude enough, not only to defend, but to reward him.

By A. W. Bowie. Henry Clay, an enlightened and patriotic statesman—his splendid and varied talents and public services entitle him to the affections of the American people.

By J. M. Hawkins. Martin Van Buren, the gambling politician; the ides of November next, will prove to the people of America, that he does not play the strength of the game.

By S. S. Prentiss. Martin Van Buren—he has ploughed after the "Red heifer" till he has ploughed out of the field.

By James Cornell. The Press and the Ballot Box—Public opinion will restrain the licentiousness of the one, and the other by its results, will suitably punish the aspirant who attempts to violate its purity

By R. J. McGinty. George Poindexter, an honest Representative—advocating all measures that are right, and submitting to none that are wrong.

By Wm. Vick. The Senate of the U. S.—May it maintain its independence, and never become subservient to the undue influence of Executive Power.

By J. M. Chilton. George Poindexter—History will pause with reverence at his name, and say. "He was in the Senate of '32."

By S. W. Cowan. Martin Van Buren—"His politics like a Lady's shawl, fit loosely upon him, to be thrown off or kept on according to the weather."

By Wm. Mills. The President of the U. S.— Before his election, he pledged himself "to cleanse the Augean stable"—he has now a greater and more patriotic work to perform, the nullification of the Kitchen Cabinet.

By H. L. Bennett. The Union, a noble feature; the suspension by the Executive of his constitutional right at the late crisis, would have been deemed a small sacrifice in favor of its preservation.

By F. Blackwell. The Cotton Plant of Mississippi—the snowy staple of the South; may neither blight, rot, nor mildew affect it in the field nor Reform, Tariff, Veto or Cholera injure it in the market.

By James Bland. The Hon George Poindexter—the upright and independent Senator. "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

By R. Garland. The Kitchen Cabinet at Washington City, composed of Amos Kendall, & Co. A new order instituted during the administration of President Jackson. O Tempora! O Mores!

By John Wilkins. George Poindexter—His personal worth has secured the esteem of his friends; his public services demand the gratitude of his country

By G. W. Ball Gen. Andrew Jackson, a great and good man, and as such not unlike our talented "guest."

By Nathaniel Gwin. George Poindexter the father of Mississippi.

By a guest, Our Senator or Senators—May they ever continue to represent their constituents, and not men only.

By Samuel Folkes The people of Mississippi—May they continue to enjoy peace and prosperity; and may they always have an able and faithful servant to represent them in the national legislature, as our distinguished guest.

By M. A. A. Levy, The declaration of Independence—the first great act of Nullification, which caused Tyrants to tremble and Thrones to totter.

By E. Walcot. Martin Van Buren & Co. speedy exit from the councils of the nation.

By R. Small. The Hon George Poindexter May his political enemies be considered the enemies of our liberties.

By Samuel Templeton. The Bank of the United States—An institution "necessary and proper" for the fiscal operations of the government, and the regulation of our currency.

By Jacob Oates: Philip P. Barbour of Virginia; his eminent talents as a statesman and a patriot, entitle him to the second office of the nation; the only hook upon which the South can hang one solitary hope.

By J. Gilmore. May the Convention give the State of Mississippi a Constitution which they may never wish to alter.

By J. Billups: The Hon Powhatan Ellis: good representative at the palace of Louis Philippe, where a polite bow is only necessary.

By a guest: The American Fair: The strongest advocates for union.

By a Guest. Martin Van Buren; he is bragging on a broken hand; the people will call him out.

By A. Haynes; State rights and free trade, the surest guaranty to Southern prosperity.

By John Kinsey: The corps of Invincibles; the Ladies; may they never expunge from their manual the delightful motion, "present arms."

By W. Richardson: Old Kentucky; Tho' her military prowess has been stigmatised by the charge that her sons "ignominiously fled," her ballot-box in November, will demonstrate that she has politically carried.