Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1842-07-06
For Nc AdrertiacY,
June, 1912.

dcnee, was celebrated by the citizens in the vi
cini,y Of Mount Hope Academy, on Saturday
the ID inst. The utmost order and propriety
prevailed during the day. each individual ap-
Pearing dcsirous Of paying the tribute due To
departed worth and heroism. in sober, rational
and grateful manner. No bachannliau shouts
disturbed The serenity Of the OCCASION, or rough
ly in,ruded npon the quiet retirement of the
spot selected. Bright eyea and pretty faces
lent and preserved a wholesome excitement
amongst the youthful members the company.
while the grave and elder portion, were happy
in the enjoyment Of the young. and would en-
| terrain each other with exciting traditions OF
the marvellous escape Of some gallan, "rcbel.'
| and in rccounting deeds Of noble daIIng. BY
request, Preston 8. Brooks, Esq, made few
Introductory remarks apropos to the occasion.
The Declaration Of Independence was then
read by Mr.. j. w. Cooper, in a deliberate, en-.
phaiic and spirited tone. after which manly,
| striking and highly creditable address was pro-
nounced by DIR. Joseph Abney. Tho Orator
dwell. upon The necessity ofp:eserving militia
ry pride, and by frequen, handsome iniroduc-
lions OF historical facts, demonstrated that the
dignity and power of nations, vanish with the
degree in which this emodoc is fell.
Aller partaking Of an abundan, and adnHa-
bly, served.up dinner, prepared under the su-
pcrvision Of :" fine old country gentleman" !"
~. NL,.t,. r,.,,, , ya,ar,, of ~ ,ook ,ba
head Of the table as Pres;den, of The day, as
sisted as Vice President, by Reuben Cooper,
Esqr. !, was source Of heartfelt qualification
thai our old hero was still left amongst us 10 re.
ceive The homage of an admiring people, and
the excitement betrayed by the old soldier, al
the mention OF each inciden, his memory could
grasp, often produced in the spectators unequal
coates, between smile and tear.
The following sentiments wero then given
and received with becoming enthusiasm.
RKoULAR ToAsrs:
LIST. The Day wc celcbraie.-The Sabbath Of
Liberty.
Cd. Tie Memory Of Washington.
Sd. The Memory Of Gen. Nathaniel Green.
4lh. The Federal Consiitulion.-While con-
fined 10 strict construction, and administered
according TO the intent Of its framcrs, no fear
need be entertained from the safety and Perpe-
,ui,y Of the Union.
9th. South Carolina-Grcai in the Cabinet
-srcaler in the Field.
9Th. The Governor Of the State.-Elis mild
and conclating department. united to his in
lelleciual accomplishments, have contributed to
elevate him to the enYiablc position he now Oc
cupies.
7th. John c. Calhoun.-An accomplished
and gifted Statesman. his present attitude in
the Senate Of the United States. commands The
confidence and commendation Of his native
S tate, and the admiration of the world.
9Th. Gen. Geo. McDuffie,-In the morning
of his days, he gallan,ly guided the Old Flag
Ship ofthe Union" through political breu kerS,
and now though retired from tho political arena.
ofwhieh be so long was the ornament, he is still
zealousIy advancing her leading interest
9th. r. w. Pickens,-Our Congressional
Rcpresen,a,ive-6rm and Independent, in de-
tending The political opinions South Carolina.
10Th The Democratic Party Of the United
Statcs-Al,iough defeated in the late Presi-
Dental contest. it should no, despair Of the ul-
iimate and complete success of their principles,
"truth il mighty and win prevail"
lI,h. General Inteiligence.-The s,rouges'
safeguard of na,ional honos-the only guardian
of our institutions incor.uptible and invincible.
10Th. Agriculiure.-Thc Nursery Of Wis
dom, Virtue und Patriotism No man loves his
Native land" as be who tills it, and none 80
promp, in his defence, Us he who works the
hardest.
18th. The Ladies.-Their applause or cen.
sure exert powerful influence on the actions
Of men; how important then their minds should
be impressed with virtuous motives and an clio
ya;ed moral lone Of character.
VoLUsTEER ToAsTs.
By the Preaidcnt-T The spirit Of 1850 long
as It is cherished by the American people, our
country Is invincible.
BY the Vice Presiden,-Oh Ninety Six
A new invasion, would bu, crown her with
new laurels.
BY Capt. w. Hcneuly. y.-The Declaration Of
Indcpeudence-Wc should hold i, in one hand,
and graap the sword for itu defence in the other.
By Jas. Cresswel, Esq,.-Popular tumul,s
"A, all times disgraeefhI. when in defiance of
law, basely criminal
BY Jas. L. Pope, Esqr.-Religious and poll
tical freedom-,he essence Of Democracy.
ByT. w. Bradield-May the next Legsla-
lature abolish encampmcnts. and hurl the sys.
tenn into oblivion.
BY D. Wa,c-F. w. Pickcns-O Our bold and
indefa,igable Representative in Congress-AL
ways on the watch tower nfour free institutions
ready and compe,ent,o defend ihem--the "a.
yori,e OF his constituents.
BY Thomas Griffin, Epq.-candida,es and
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