Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-07-24

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| ofanatt ttentiye: aud Eoiderly company. After
witch the reading OF .thes regular. toasts was
resipned
2nd. Gen.. George tWashington--yery ap:
Eproprlatel called the Father Of his country
The author and supporter of our liberties.-5
Generations yet unborn, will celebrate bis
name, and glory in immtaling his examples.
3rd. The Hon. John c. Calhoun-His long
tired and devoted patriotism, claims for him
higher nonors than his countrymen has bcstow-
ed upon him.
4iIi.srhe Hon. George Nc D Dufie.-The hold,
able and Independent supporter Of The Consli-
tutoI-the vigilant sentinel Of Southern inter.
est-May his physical powers be sustained un-
I'll he witnesses the accomplishment OF his
grand desires.
9th. The Hon, A. Burt-He has proved
himself worthy the station he occupies, and an
honor to his constituents.
6th., The candidates for our next Legislature
High minded and honorable men, worthy
the confidence of the people.
fh. Texas and Annexation-The watch
word to rally the friends Of Democracy and
save the Union. g
9th. Polk and Dallas-The Democratic can.
didates for the two highest offices within the
gut OF the peoples may they triamphantly sue
ceed, and as far rs South Carolina il CONCERN
ed they shall have our united and cordial sup.
port.
yin The Light Infantry Company. Spirit of
eeventy'slx--composcd OF bold, high minded,
ana y foIorable men. With such an officer at
lheir head as their captain, and animated by
such music as the present Band, cannot fail to
make such acquisitions in military knowledge
as 10 render them a strong arm of delel.ce in
time of need.
10Th. Oh Woman, thou pride ofcreaton,
l;g;a What rapture together do blend;
Thy love (modest blushing conGesslon)
Thy love to the heart of friend.
After the 9Th toast. Capt. John Hill al ose and
accepted the compliment, with return of
Kindness and gratitude, and in conclusion gave
The following sentiment:
The present Crisis-Pfegnant with impor-
tant events, scan them well, be alive to our in
teiest, guard against unnecessary excitement,
sustain measures, not men.
BY the COMMUNICATION. f. w, Pickens-
His strict integrity and fearless devotion in the
defence the Southern rights, has obtained for
him place in our affections, which nothing
but an abandonment Of his principles cun obli-
terate.
By Maj. J.. A. Talbot-The Republic of
Texas May she never be compelled to form
treaty of alliance with Great Britain.
ByJ. w. Cempfeld-Gen. Andrew Jack.
son-a true lover Of his country-May he yet
live to see Texas annexed 10 this United States
BY A. Burt-F. II. Wardlaw, Esnr.-An
accomplished gentleman, ripe scholar, and
profound jurist-Old Edgefeld can't select n
man, who will do her more honor and repre-
sent her with more ability and honesty in our
State Senate.
BY Maj. J. B. Homes-The Government of
the United States, should only be preserved by
adhering 10 the principles of the Constitution,
as they ale written, and not by the exercise of
doubtful power.
BY E. Fl. Seule-The Hon. F. w. Pickens
The honored son of South Carolina-May
he have long and happy life, and when he is
called upon to pay the great debt of nature
may he be prepared alike, for the portals Of
heavenly felicity. as he is for the national coun-
ciis ofhis country.
By G. Nj. Smith, of Geo.-May Texas be
ours when prudent to adopt her, and Harry
Clay for her President
BY A. G. Harmon, of Abbeville-Henry
Chy-May he become chief and governor Of
our Constitution.
BY DIR 2. s Osilvie-The South prefers
the soil Of Texas. 10 Clay of Kentucky.
BY d. p. SelE-The Democratic party of
this District, are too wide awake to be split by
the present exerlions Of the Wings and private
personal prejudices.
By John Harmon.-The Ladies of South
Carolina-Alay their virtue, industry and edu-
cation grow as tender plant and flourish as
the green hay tree.
BY Dr.W. d. Jennings.-To those opposed
10 annexlng Texas to these United States.
Make your contracts small,
Pay your debts all
Never mind Bank tricks,
And dabble less in poticks.
By Guest.-The residents of the Dark Cor
ner-A name misappled, so long as such evil
dences are displayed ofcivility and ospilaIity.
By J. B.-May the examples of the fair sex
fill the world with virtue they fill it with
fashions.
BY ]. B. Harris.-The Committee of Ar
rangements for the present Barbecue-They
deserve applause for the style and plan oft,
and from the multitude ofladies and gentlemen
will be spoken Of with pleasure, TO generations
yet unborn.
ByT. T.C.-Peace at home and friends abroad,
Love your wives and fear the
Lord.
D We return our thanks 10 the editor Of
the Anderson Gazette, for inserting our Adver-
tisement in his valuable Journal. We little