Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-07-23


We doom him to death on this fourth ofJuly
Down, Down, thou dark spirit! the Lords our
avenser,
The Temperance Banner is floating on high.
And Freedoms will wave ever on, without dam
ger,
While blending together each Fourth of July.
Sd. Declaration Of Independence, by w, Il.
Atkinson, Esq.
4. Grafton, by e. J. Arthur, Esq.
S. Singing, Ode No. 2, by the Choir:
Away away the tempting bowl;
Away! the soul-srducing snare;
And. l. ,rd! do ,hon my mind control,
That it discern the poison, there.
There's deep despair within the cup,
Tho garnish'd DER with gaudY flowers
Shall |, for one poor sensual sup,
Destroy my reasons glorious powers?
Shall ]. for one, poor passing taste,
Debase my being, lnse my soul?
No. no! with high resolve, III haste,
TO sign the pledge against the bowl
I'll sign the pledge. my freedom, thus,
Thrice gloriousbe the day 10 us,
When shackles ofthe soul give way!
And man, erect in his own mind,
Can bless his favored land, and free;
And praise the Lord, who gave mankind
Life, lishtand immortality
6. Address. BY DR.. Laborde.
7. Singing Doxougy. by the Chair,
8. Benediclion,by Rev. A w. Leland. D. D.
The opening Prayer aud closing Bene.
diclion, were highly appropriate and i'm
pressiye, The singing and music greatly
enhanced The general inleresi of the occa.
sion; and the Reader and Orators acquit-
ed themselves to the satisfaction, aud evi-
DENLY high qualification Of all. The Ora
lion Of E. J. Arthur, Esquire, was high
ly credilable effort, both in its matter
and manner; often eloquent and ,beau,i-
ful, and gracefully and spiritedy delivered;
and The Address of DR.. Laborde devoted
chiefly 10 The Temperance cause, aud its
intimate associations with the occasion,
was one of the most able and effective we
ever heard, alike in The force Of its areu-
meht and felicity of lis delivery; and, like
the Oraion Of Mr.. Arthur, was listened to
with profound attention, and approved by
frequent and enthusiastic applause.
For The following account of the Dinner
we are indebted TO the Committee of Ar
rangemeuts, and fully CONCUR with them
in The opinions expressed Of it. 1t was
one Of the finest We have seen for years,
and arranged with degree Of beauty, ele-
gance, and TASTE, which only woman's deli
Gale hand and exquisite judgment could
have so triumphanlly accomplished. No
intoxicating drink whatever was used du.
ring the afternoon; aud the cheerful and
natural gayety and good humor which pre-
vailed throughout, showed that no artii-
cial slimulanl is necessary to render such
occasions as interesting and agreeable.
joyous and delightful, as any rational man
can desire. And at parting. the general
interchange Of congratulations, On The ra-
lional and happy enjoyment Of the day,
Showed that each one was conscious of de-
riving pleasure from such an entertain
ment, which no hacchanaliau revel or ar
rificial st;mulant could have given or en-
hanced-lhe delightful pleasure OF con-
scious rectilude, heart innocent and at
ease. and overhowing with genuine social
feeling, unmingled with any base alloy.
At 'bfee o'clock, + H., the members of
the Columbian Lyceum, with a number
Of citizens and invited guests. sal down to
sumptuous Dinner at Roach's Holel, pre-
pared in Mr.. Roach's hest style, and alto
gether in a manner equally credtable to
him, and gratifying toihe whole company.
B. F. Rawls, Esq, presided, assisted by
A. A Morse, C. Bouknisht, and II. G.
Bronson, Esqrs. as Vice Presidents. Af-
ter the Company had partaken of the
good things so bountifully and tastefully
spread before them. the following loasts
were given, and received with great ap.
plause:
By Or. M. Laborde. an invited guest,
and the Orator Of the Temperance Soce.
ty. The Columbian Lyceum: 1t has vim
dicaled the policy of its organization. lis
excellent effects in this town are acknowl-
edged by all. and it is destined ere long,
| irust to he felt throughout the State.
By Edward S. Arthur, Esq, Orator of
eThese Odes, which contributed greatly to
the interest of the occasion, were prepared for
it, we understand, ut :he request Of the Com
mittee Of fArrangements.by the umiable and nc.
cnmplished lady of the Rev. Mr.. ,Martin-a 10.
dy whose highly cultivated mind and polished
pen always devoted to genuine pety and mo-
rality, have frequently and greatly contributed
to the interest and value of our Southern peri
odicals, and religious newspapers.