Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1837-05-31

re agreed on By both parties be honestly and
fully carried into eii:,ct
10. The Indian Race. Humanity weops
over their ial!an and bleeding condition. We
declare to the world that it was more in SoT-
row than in anger that the white man yielded
10 the strong neccSs:,y Of self defence in rats-
nE his ar:a against them.
II. The memory OF those WHO fell in the
Florida service
II. The Chcraw and Naccamaw Rail
Road-The times are gloomy. Yet cordial
cooperation OF those interested will insure it
Success.
13 The Ladies OF Caroiina-I.ct them IA
vor with the smiles, those who are ready to
defend them from massacre and who are anx-
nus TO form more perfect union to promote
their comfort and lapp;ncs.
By THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGE
MENTS.
Cal. A. ". Lowry-May tie character of
abroad as It was in the Florida service by
Capt. Blakeney and his Company.
VOLUNTEERS.
By Capt. Richard i'hc,an.-Cap.. James
II. Diahenpy-Gallant, courteous and honor
able when his Country called for his ser
| vices-when the company who were destined
| to serve that Country in Flor!Ga. unanimous
! " called upon him to lead them, laying all
| selfish consideration aside, he bravely vol
unteercd and responded promptly to the call.
He is worthy and deserves any honor civil or
military which his native district can bcstow
upon linn.
Capt. Blakcny reriicd to this sentiment in
the most eloquent, high minded, and feeling
manner and in conclusion offered the follow
ing -
The Chcra'c LigM Ht;nirg-A corps vo,-
unfairly united to discharge the duties oftheir
Country: Commanded by such oGicers and
composed of such materials, It's efficiency can
never be doubted.
| Capt Phelan returned thanks for his Com
pany ard himself for the cordial manner in
| which this toast was received and offered the
following sentiment:
Tie Citizens Of Chera'c-Thcy have done
honor to themselves In greeting the Soldiers
! on their return home from the service of their
County, they have done honor to the brave.
Carolina will not be wanting in sons native
and adopted to fight her battles whilst such
reception as this awaits them Oh their return
from War.
Bv DR.. W. Godfrev.-My VIM. W. Harl-
lee-Though the fortune Of war has not crown
ed him with laure!s. he has merlted and re-
, ceived the just appreciation Of his Command.
ing General.
Bv Mr.. W. D. IIa;Iy.-Sou'h Carolina
SoMierS-Always ready to labor, to fight, to
starve or die in defence of their Country.
By Tho A. Brvan.-TeraS.-She must be
admitted into the Union in spite of Northern
fanatics and Abolitionists.
Letters were received from Capt. ]. w.
Durant of IIorry and Autant E. p. Mont
eomery OF Williamsburg regretting that clr-
cumstanccs bevondtheir control would deprive
them of the pleasure of being present. The
Adiutant sent the following sentiment:-
The Friends whom Community OF service
! and congeniaIity of Soul, have linked togeth-
cr; may the Establishments OF tranquil and a
pcacefnl life never weaken the tics, nor lesson
that warmth of feeling that entwlnes them to
each other.
| Bv the Committee of arrargemnnts.-Dr.
Thomas f. Poue-Our faithful Representa-.
tive in the State Legislature-may he long
live to represent us.
DR.. Powe made an eloquent and approximate
response TO this sentiment and concluded by
offering the following toast:--
The appreciation OF his constituents. The
most grateful reward Representative can
receive.
Bvthe Commitree of arrangements.-Gen.
Wm. j. Hanna-As an officer prompt and
efficient. as Citizen honorable and gentle
manly-He is an honor to the 1tl Brigade.
By Col. D. S. Harllce President Of the Day.
The South Carolina Batalio1--Although
they have brought back no bleeding trophies
of Victory won from the enemy in the battle
field. vet they have brought back the reputa-
ton of prompt Citizen Soldiers, ready to have
protected sutfe ring Florida had an occasion
offered for them to have done SO. We take the
will for the deed.
RvA P. Lacoste, Esq. lst Vice President
-Tbe Merchants Of the United Siotes-Thc
! u;led vaccinations of a corrupt Government,
rm,v crush their credit and impair their for
fumes but can never take from them their
hoaor or bring them as suppliants to the foo:
Of power.
j
,-C;ap.. J. ". B!dhcnay-IIis spirited and
a,riotic bearing i'll volunteering his services
+, in ;bc late campaign, Justly entitlc him to our
hichcst regard and warnest admiration.
Bv Capt. Richard Phclan, Bird Vice Prcsl-
1cnf.-Cam. John Ma7loy-Arhough crcam-
stances prevented him from gong to Florida
-,hose who were Immediately identified with
him, and who know him best, have the great
est confidence in his courage and patriotism;
Capt. Maoy in reply to this toast defended
the course he had taken to the satisfaction OF
every one present. Nothing but to sustain
his honor and integrity as a merchant, and TO
act in good faith towards his friends and cred
itors, could have prevented him from repair
ing promptly to the scene of action.
lie was followed by Capt. Blakeney and
! Major Graham who in the most eloquent and
impressive manner bore testimony OF the purl-