Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-09
Comm aal laslicatiOmS.
For The ddrcrtiser,

The clflZcnS IN me Vlclflity vi oislcr Springs
i'm this district, celebrated the anniversary of
our National Independence with their usual
patriotic feelings. About three hundred per-
sons ere in attendnure. who, after partaking
Of barbecue prepared for the occasion, drunk
the following regular and volunteer sensl-
ments -
1. The day We celebrate.
2. George Washington
3. The Heroes of the Revolution.
q General Nathaniel Green-tis memory
is cherished by us, for his patriotic and devored
services in the South, during the Revolutions
AIRY War;
5. The Federal Union. with the Federal
Constitution literally construed.
6. SnutI,-C Carona-Endcarcd to us by the
associations of the past, and her present emf.
nent position in The Conledrracy, she will be
ever ready t" oppose the us'lrpatlons OF Fed
cral legislation.
7. The Hon. r. w. Pickens. our able and
efficient Rcplescntative-Ei course in Con-
gress in advocating and sustaining The import
AMI measures Of the Administration, meets our
appreciation.
8. Hon. Juhn C. Calhoun, our gifted and
distinguished Sena,or in Cungrcss-True to
his native soil, it is his obert TO promote the in
virginia exotic, who looks abroad to other Sec
tons counting and seeking popularity by con.
forming himself to the views Of ambitious, un-
prncipIed and disappointed aspirants.
8. William c. Preston-IIis own promo
ton his fuvorite object his selfish aud nnlal-
lowed associations with Northern Abolitionists,
and black cnckade Federalists prove him ut
,erly recrean tn the high trust conideti to him.
in hIs nfon n
cabinet, wonld no doubt he full compensation
for his tereliction of duty. Like the silk worm,
he is now winding himself mp, and will shortly
expirc (puli.calIy) in his own cocnon.
10. Col John p Richarlson-'rhe amiable
and accomplished gentleman, the intlcxible
supporter Of the great Democratic, Sub Treasu
ry party of the State-His nomination as the
candidate of that party, as the neSl Governor by
the almost entire Newspaper press Of the State,
meets our full appreciation
II. Martin Van Buren,, President Of tie U.
Staies-His administration deserves onr warm
est s,lpport; for whilst lie his sh"wn DISPOSE
lion TO promote the general interests Of the
Union, he has assured the South of his deter
mination ln maintain, and hot disturb her do
meSiic institutions.
II. William H. Harrison is not
10 he reposed in u man who is afraid to avow
his nuIitical opinionS; his notorious imbecility
well illstifcs committee Of vigilance; u
keeper and II lnuzzle are not inappropriate.
1:S. Wuman-Incuded by Providence rs
the companion Of man, his safest and most dis
interested counsellor in prosperity or adver-
sity.
By Charrs Carter, Jr The next Govern.
or-Good faith in preserving our late compro-
mise and the interests Of the State Rights and
! Snb-TrcaSnry party in the State, points to Col.
John Z. Richardson a. the man.
Blu Capt. Thomas Nichols. The Tariff. In
ternal Impr". cmtnts. National Bank. and
Dcprecintcd Currency. and VIM. IL. lIarri-
sun-tf we desire these. place Granny in the
chair, and we have them; if not. retain Martin
Van Bnren, us President, and we have nothing
to fear.
BIZ c. H Ifafihems Gov Nnble-Though
lie is no longer among MS, his memory yet lives,
aimonishng us to initiate tie high moral c,'
vation Of his character
By L. Burnett. The Banking system, needs
revision and reformation. and sAonld be so inn
proved ~ to prove blessing to the community
instead uf' curse.
By r. Beard Martin Van Buren-His worth
is appreciated; success 10 his depending cleo
lion.
By o. BradfcM Col J. p. Richardson,
candidate for Governor at the ensuing election
His moral worth, talents, and political prin-
cpies, entitle him to the station which his
friends have assigned him.
By Dr. John Hnilaad. The Fair Sex of
South Carolina-Unsurrassed by the world in
point Of beauty, virtue. talents and patriotism.
By T. H. Bradfcld. Gen. Harrison Of Ohio,
strong Aboitionist-Hatedb by many, respect
ed only by IL few.
By Thomas c. Griffin. The Banks and
CI'iuch Bug, words synonimous in character
They fallen upon IIlc Iabors of the honest
and industrious farmers of our country.
BIZ Capt. ". I. Hcncefy. William C.. Pres.
ton-.ike the fungus which yields phosphoric
light, It's roTenness is the cause its radiation.
By HTRiam Thompson. Marlin Van Bmen.
a friend of the Union, and of the constitutional
rights Of The Staics-May Carolinas SONS srls-
tain him as Chirf Magistrate.
By John Cooper. Way the people Of the U.
States talk less and think more; that they may
he better qualified to select those TO whom they
co,:fde the preservation OF their rights and
liberties.
By Sumpter M. Griffin. General George
McDutiie- Although relireh from The councils
Of our country he is nevertheless aiding honor
to his character and utility 10 his country, by
his success as an admirable practical planter.
BIZ I'm. C.. HfSeman. Success to the Demo-
cratic Partv of the United Staics, and to State
Rights principles, and their great advocate.
John e. Calhoun.
By James s. Pope Col. I.ewisT. WigEall-
His tulen,s, and fearless Independence, promise
usefulness 10 the State.
Mr. Edit0r:-As believe you were not in
Attendance, at tn" Barbecue near Horns Creek
OIL the 4ill, you will allow me the privilege
through erolumnsofyon paper, otsayng; for
the benefit oil those who were not present, that
cons,dcr il me alncum the best that eycr nt.