Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-05-02
From the Charleston Courier, Awa 10.
CONVENTION DINNER.

An elegant and sumptuouS least was
given, on "Wednesday last at The New Ho.
tel, to the Delegates of the Commercial
Convention. The entertainment was
served up in the spacious area Of the lIo-
tel, (yet unfinished, but already risen to its
former proportions, from the ashes Of last
Apri's conaagration) which was elegantly
arranged for The occasion. The entire
space was canopied with an awning, aud
the interior and sides were decorated with
wreaths, transparencies, and enblema,i-
cal devices, producing very fine effect.
Among the decorations was painting,
executed by Charleston Artist, represen-
Ting the harbor Of Charleston in 1850,
crowded with the noble steam ships that
are 10 bring the wealth Of the world into
the lap of the fair queen Of the South
The viands were excellent, furnished by
Lee; and The wines were exquisite from
tho cellar of Mcssrs. M'Neill and Blair; and
about 45O persons sat down to enjoy the
good cheer, which was cnlivened by the
music Of IA skilful band The Hon Henry
l.. Pinckncy, Mayor Of tho City, presided:
assisted by the following gentlemen as
Vice Presidents:
Hon. Robert Y. Hayne, Thomas Ben
nett, Col. A. Blanding, Hon. ]. Hamilloa
Gen. Edwards, Hon. Alfred Huger, Rene
Goddard. Charles Edmonslon, James Ad
ger, James Robertson and S p. Ripley
Esqrs.
The utmost convivialiiy and good feel
inc prevailed throughout the evening: nu-
mcrous eloquent and soul stirring address
ses were delivered; wit sparkled, and hu.
NOR relaxed the facial muscles; and every
Thing conspircd to promote "thc feas, Of
reason and the flow ofsoul."
Alter the repast was over, the follow
ing toasts, regular and volunteer, added
10 the enjoymcn, of the occasion, the reg
uIar toasls being given by the Presidents
and Vice Presidents, successively, who
prelaced them with appropriate and spirit
ed remarks
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. By the Mayor-1He Commercial
Conrention-The city of Charleston cx-
tends a hearty welcome TO all who are a
live to The interest and resources Of the
South.
9. BY the INTERCHANGEABLE
handmade of arts and civilization. May
the Southern States speedily contribute
their just proportion TO extend and advance
its general prosperity.
In compliance with the reiterated calls
Of the meeting, the Hon. VIM. C. Preston
rose and pronounced speech worthy Of
bis lofty renown. Commerce was his in.
spring theme, and he brought to its illus
tration and adonment The force of genius
and the jewelry Of cloquencc. His senti-
mems were truly Southern, yet literally
patriotic and while he advocated the
cause Of Southern Commercial Indcpen-
dence, he urged only an honorable rivalry
not war, with the enlerprizing North
He gave in conclusion.
The Merchant Patriots of the Rerolu-
tion.-John Hancock and Henry Laurens.
By Col. Observation-Disclosures gen
erous reception Of our Representative de-
lnands our warmes; gratitude. May her
past doubts be soon removed; and her
energies. which, when once engaged, ney-
er tire, be enlisted inihe great pork, which
is to connect her with Georgia and Ala
bama, as well as the Carolinas.
|a COLIN en1minger was here loudly called
for and he rose and stated that, in the
absence ofa Representative Of Kentucky,
he would undertake 10 expres her obliga.
tons for The compliment paid 10 her, and
showed, in an instructive address by how
many affinities, commercial aud political,
Kentucky was bound TO the whole South.
Col. NJ. concluded by offering the follow
ing toastin her behalf.
The Peopieof fKentucky.-As remarka-
bic for their intelligence. as Cor their frank
ness and hospitality. Their saeacity can
not fail to seize upon the advantages
which are yet offered them by that tide in
The affairs Of men, which if not taken al