Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1838-04-19

company.--After speaking for few mill !,
utes in enlightened strains in relation to the
great objects Of the Convention, he couclu-
dcd by Offering the following sentiment.
The Southern and South Western Stdtes-
United in their commercial and political
destiny;-"untcd they stand divided they
fall.''
South Carolina.-Ever ready in spirit
and resources, let industry rival the chivalry
of her sons and she stands the first among
her equals.
After the applause produced by this toast
had subsidized, Col. Memminger arose and
responded TO the compliment in n hand
some and eloquent manner. lie spoke like
| a man and patriot, worthy son Of chival-
rous Carolina. His is heart that knows
no feelings of party where his country is
concerned, and tongue lavish Of the sweet
est and lofticst eoquencc in behalf Of the
common good. Carolna-naInrhe he whole
south may well point to him asone Of her
brightest Jewels. Fle concluded by offering
the following sentiment:
The Stale Of Georgiu-The seat Of hos
pitaity and public spirit; standing between
the mountains and the ocean, may her sons
advance with vigor TO forge the last link in
the cham which is to bind together with
iron the Atlantic and the Mississippi.
The toast was greeted with long applause,
which having subsidized, Col. Tho's Butler
King arose and responded to it handsome
manner and concluded by offering.
The interests Of the South aud South
West What God has joined together, let
not man tear assundcr."
S. Atabama.-A thrifty scion from Geor-
gia, her pare mt stock; may they flourish, or
fall together.
| MIR. Robinson, Of Tuscaloosa arose and
addressed the company in behalf of his col
leagues and the State of Alabama. in a
very happy and attractive manner, eliciting
great applause and concluded with the fol-
lowing sentiment:
The Union Of the c.Stafes.-Bcst mainta aim
cd by each Of the confcdcrating powers
maintaining its own strength and its own
responsibility.
! .. FIorida.-Soon TO add another flower
to the garland Of our Union.
| Col, Long, one Of the Delegates from
| Florida responded TO this sentiment in Il,
short but appropriate speech. He returned
his thanks both for the complimen, TO the
Territory and for the gallant assistance rem
dercd to its citizens by the volunteers of
Georgia and South Carolina. lIc gave the
following toast in reply.
The Potuntcers IF South Carolina and
GcOrgiu-N0blc, generous, brave; ALWAYS
ready at the call of their country to breast
them TO the shock in defence of their unfor-
tunatc and dcfcnceless fellow citizens.
10. Gcorgia-IIcr maxim is, to act first
and talk afterwards.
Judge LopSstrcet arose to respond 10 this
toast. He thought response would perhaps
| come better from some one who had quar-
relied with Georgia lcss-it could not come
from ono who loved her more. He alluded
IN the happicst manner TO many acts on the
part of Georgia illustrating the truth OF the
toast that Georgia acts first and talks ufier-
wards. lie was repeatedly interrupted by
the most lively applause, elicited from an
amused and delighted audience, declaring
that his motto was Georgia, I'll have her
right if can, but Georgia right or wrong"
| He gave
.IXsskIon. .Robt. Y Haane--The man tn
whom his political opponenls ascrlbc the
best of hearts, and his political friends the
| best OF heads.
Gen. Hayne arose and addressed the com
PPa,ny in a most eloquent and happy manner
We can convey no adequate idea of the
speech, or the orator, and shall not a1tcmn,
it. Every body knows Robert Y. Havne.
| and we can only say that he was on this oc.
casion fully himself. Applause after ap
plause marked his words and he conclu,lrJ
by offering the following toast.
The cities Of Charleston and Augusia.-
Brought into neishborhood by the Sou,b
Carolina Rail Road, may the friendsbip
which now animntcs the bosoms of their c;,;-
zens be perpetual.
II. The Southern States not represented
IN this Conrention-Silent,t tho twice called.
we summon them yet again.
l2. The Union Of the atlantic and the
Wesfern Waters--Its object, like tl,a, of the
first union solenniZed in the Garden of
Eden: to be fruitful and multiply and re-
plenish the earth.
large number Of volunteer 1oasts were
also given, Of highly patriotic character,
intersperscd with songs and stories of an
cnlivcnins character, but we cannot atternnt
to report them now. The company adj
lourncd at scasonablc hour, and in the
best order.