Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-07-19
COMMUNICATIONS.
Fourth of July Celebration.

District assembled at Pcrry's - Roads, on
July the 9TH. 10 celebrate tho 63rd Anniver-
sary Of American Independence. AT IL
o'clock the Declaration of Independence
was read byJ. w. Wimb,sh, Esq. preceded
by some excellent and appropriate remarks,
after which, the audience listened with de-
light and profound attention 10 an eloquent
and patriotic Grafton delivered Ivy Milledge
l.. Bonham, Esq. The company then re-
paired to the Spring and partook of a sump-
tuous Barbecue, prepared by Bcnnct Perry,
Esq. After the cloth was removed from
the table provided for the ladies, the fol-
lowing Toas,s were drunk with great spiri,
and applause. Our old fellow citizen, Col.
II. S. Brooks, one Of tho few surviving
soldiers Of the Revolution yet among us,
was called upon to act as President Of the
day, and Col. John Iuict, as V. President.
REGULAR TOASTS.
1st The 4,h Of JuIy-IndifIcrcncc to its
return will be fearful evidence of our poli,i-
cal degcneracy.
end. The memory of Washington.
Bird. South Carolina-AIways willing to
make generous sacrifices, for the general
good of the Union, but firmly resolved to
maintain her own rights.
4ih. The Governor of South Carolina
A fit exponent of the high spirit ar chival-
rous character Of the State.
5th. The South-Hcr protection against
Northern Fana,icism aud Federal opprcs-
.,,I
gics.
9Th. Our Liber,ics-Won by the suffer-
ings and toll Of Revolutionary Fathers, they
shall never be surrendered but with the
lives Of their Sons.
7lh. The Republic of Tcxas-Nvc hail
with JOY her accession to the rank of nations;
we should rejoice more if she were an in
tcgrol part Of our own.
Sth. Our Slavcs-Our rinht to them is
founded in sound morality, and our interests
shall not be yielded to foreign, or domestic
interference.
9th. General MISUNDERSTANDING the |
strongest securities Of our liberties.
10th. Hon. F. w. Pickens-An able and |
fearless defender Of Free principles and |
Southern Institutions.
1ltL. Hon. J. c. Calhoun-Thc high |
stand lie has taken against Executive pa.
ironaSc and monied monopolies, dcscrvedlv
cndcars him to tho hearts of his ons,ituents.
= 18th. Charlcston-OurC Commercial Em-
rorium; soon may she rise from the prosira-
tion Of her late misfortune, the pride aud
ornament q ~ s..IIe. -------s.,--' ----g.-,-
18th. The Fair Scx-Thcir smiles the
noblest incentive to Patriotism.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
by Col. Il. S. Brooks. Captain Denny
and his Company-Evcr ready TO sustain
the rights, and vindica,c the honor of their
country.
BY Col. John lIuict. The 4ll. July &c.
The day our ancestors pledged their lives
for their National independence; the 4th
':'S. tho day their descendants renew tina,
pledge.
by Capt David Denny. The Fathers
Of the Revolution, though few in number.
may they be looked upon as the standard
of liberty, and be honorcd as such, by every
true patriotic citizen.
by the Committee. The Orator of the
Tay-IIis eloquent Address has more than
realized our expectations.
Ey NJ. l.. Bonhnm, Esq. The citizens
in the vicinity of Pcrry's Store. They ccc-
braIe the Anniversary ofths Day in the true
spirit Of &c.
BY ]. w. Wimbish, Esq. The union of
Texas end the South-Thc only hope for
Southern Institutions; may their fate soon
he united, their people our people. and their
God our Cod.
BY +. II. Wardiaw, Esq. Direct Trade
from the South TO Europc-We shall never
derive the jnst profits from our products, nor
ycccivo foreign commodities Mt reasonable
rates, Until VIC export and import from and
10 our own ports, in our own ships.
The following sentiment was received
from Col. Whitfield Brooks, accompanied
by letter, which was also read to the com
pany, in answer to an invitation extended
10 him hy the Commirce of Arrangements.
The Saluda RcSiment-Ithasn never pro-
tested draft upon its purse or patriotIsm,
when drawn for the honor or protection of
the State,
Hy III. Nixon. Esq. The hboIi,ionists
rf tic cNor.tl-tnterncdlcrs with other pco-
pies matters, prating aud writing agains,
the institution Of Slavery, not knowing That