Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-18
Celebration of the fourth
~ Of ENlY.

10 celebrate lne udy. tHS ue' Io o''' VI
Independence was read by DR.. john Lake
and an address appropriate 10 the occa
sion, deliverett by Mr.. Preston S Brooks.
Under fine grove, separate liable was
hansomely furnished for the accommoda-
lion of the Ladies.
Mai. r. NJ. Blocker acted as President
of The day, and James Sheppard Esqr.
as Vice President. Alter diuner, the tol-
lowing toasts were read.
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Fourth July--A proud festival 10
the votaries of freedom.
9. The Declaration of Independence
For moral sublimiIy, it stands without a
parallel in the history of nations.
3. Zen. Washington-He has no com
peer in the history of nations.
q. The memory of Gen. Lafayette.
S. Thomas Jelierson-His name will
be as immortal as the Declaration Of In
dependence.
6. The Patriots of the Revolution
They lavished their blood and treasure, to
beuuea,h 10 their descendants, legacy OF
freedom. LIE, US prove ourselves worthy
of so rich gift.
7. South Caroina-1.orc Of liberty Is
the instinct cf her sons.
s. The annexation Of Texas 10 the Unit
ed States. would form southern pliaia'iX,
which would bid defiance 10 Northcrn
fanatics.
9. The Judiciary Of South Carolina
lis hitherto unsiaincd ermine, is not now
10 be prostiuted, 10 vile intrigue for
distribution Of offices.
10. The Mili,ia-Equal 10 any emcr
gepcy.
III. The next Presilency-A subject in
which The State can take no interest, CON-
palible with her honor.
u. The Governor Of the State-Mod-
es, and unprerendine, his mild virtues, re-
fleet dignity upon the office confided to
him.
13. Woman-Man's choicest blessing.
The following ioas,s were given by the
Committee of Arrangements.
The HON.. C. Calhoun,-Our Senator
in Congress. ~,
Gen. George McDu4ie--The patriot
and Statesman. We hail his return with
pleasure,
The Hon. F. w. Pickens-Our Repre-
sentative in Congress.
His Hon., Judge A. P. Butler-Hold'
ing an office of high honor in the Stale,
he has ever been faithful rs public SER
want. The State should be proud to con-
fide 10 him, her interest in the councils OF
the Union.
Ex-Governor Bu,ler-The soldier aud
gentleman. South Carolina owes him
debt of gratitude, for the able aud efficient
manner in which he discharged The du-
ties of his Office.
Adiurant Gen. James Jones-Much OF
South Carolina's Military fame is derived
from him. She should cherish so precious
!, jewel. Old EdSefeld is proud TO claim
him as her native citizen.
Whitfield Brooks Esqr.-His zeal in
the discharge of every public duty com
mittedt TO him, and his Underwriting hon
csy, merit grateful return from his ma
tive District.
After The cheering to the above toast had
subsidized, Mr.. Brooks arose and addressed
the company for short time, in spirited
and happy manner, and in conclusion
gave The following sentiment
Capt. Bowles' company, composed of the
right malcrial--acting upon the motto
.semper paratus," it vii! in The hour Ot
trial 10 The State, be found at the post OF
peril and Of honor.
The Orator of the day-Flis principles
are orthodox. we wish him great success.
VOLUNTEER TOAsTS.
By Mai. B. NJ. Blocker, President of
the day. Our Senators in Congress
To preserve their political individuality,
and honesty, they must not be put in lead
ing strings.
BY James Sheppard Esqr, V. Presi
dent. The Hon. j. Z. Calhoun our Sen
ator in Congress-May he gradually as
send The ladder of fame step by step. until
he is quietly seated in the Presidential
Chair.
By Maj. B. F. Nicholson, one Of the
Committee. The Presidency-May South
Carolina never compromise her principles
by becoming the advocate Of another as
pirant 10 this Office. But may she hold
herself as reserve, TO pillar up the great
principles Of State rights and free trade
Lether motto be principles and not men.
By Luke Culhrealh, one of the Com
mittce. The partizans of the revolution
I'm ,ha, contest the citizens of 96 Dis
,rict were not found wanting. She fur
nishcd her quota Of brave spirits. always
ready to meet British Army, or TO repel
plunderiug and numbering tories. We
cherish their memory
By DR.. John Lake, one Of the Com.
mittee. Our own Dutch settlement-dis-
iinguished a!ihc for plenty, honesty, and
hospitality.
By David Strother, one Of the Com
mittee. South Carolina--Sbe has by her
noble spirit, successfully defed federal OPP
preston. Well, may Northern fanatics
cover when she speaks.
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