The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1843-1852, 1844-07-17
FoR THE SPARTAN.


Springs. The Wofford Light Infantry Corps, com
manded by Capt Jasper West, attended by the
hne band OF music from Union Court House. COM
manded by Capt. Cad Clark, very patriotically
turned out, and after handsome drill displaying
considerable military spirit highly creditable to
tue oihcers and soldiers OF that famous corps, were
marched IN procession to a grove, where they
were joined by large number of citizens from
Union and Spartanburg Districts, who joined the
procession, aud marched to stand which had been
erected for the occasion, when, by request Master
r. +. Bogan, student Of Mr.. J. W. james Semi
nary read the Declaration of Independence. Af-
ter winch Col. H. j. Gage, the Orutor of the Day
delivered an excellent Grafton. which was received
with great applause. He, in very forcible man.
ner. brought toview the spirit of the Revolution
Hs caasc une youorcss--courrusrcrir rc rnarac1er
OF the revolutionary patriot with the men of our
tlmes-advocated the Annexation of Texas to ,h,
Union, and in very happy manner, brought for
ward the subject OF oar Free School System dis
cussed its merits, showed the necessity Of reform,
and the vast importance Of general education in
supporting free Institutions: After the applause
had subsidized, the following regular toasts, hauded
IN oy Jaw. james, Chairman Of the Committee:
The toasts were read from the stand, and received
With great enthusiasm, and firing of artillery and
martial music.
..s VOLUNTEER TOASTs. ..-. ~.
BY Capt. Thos. Gst: The We8ord Light In
.rntry Brave. patriotic and intelligent; ever ready
to defend their rights as citizen soldiers. -.
Capt. L. j. West: Let us have Texas. even
should John Q. Adams, quit the Union; for who
loves not his friends in his house better than his
foes. .'' -..--.
j. w. James, The Orator ofthe Day-By his
address he has evinced the scholar and patriot
may he be a member OF the coming legslature
DR.. j. Winsmith: TIE Miss0u,t ConDrom;sc-
avioation Of the spirit of the Constitution the sa
crifce OF Southern rights the foul spirit of fanat
icism.
Berry James: Tie Day zoe cele6raic-May we
ever preserve unimpaired the liberties beuueathed
ushy noble ancestry. . S"~ -.
B. Stovall; IA revolutionary patriot) May we
live to see the day when the virtuous free shall
stamp the impious name Of kings into the dust
VIM. West: This Is leup year; God bless the
pretty giris i wish they would do their duty or
give up their preroga,ive.
j. MWallace: CAPT. Jasper TVcst-The name-
sake OF our honored and lanented Sergeant JAS
per who planted the flag on Fort Moultrie alter it
had been shot away in the thickest Of the fight and
was killed at Savannah bravely defending the flag
which the ladies Of Charleston had presented hin,
with Tor his gallantry onthat occasion.
John Gibbs Esq: Annerution- Rights
an. aud Nfee Trade should be the voice of every
Holland Sumner May the time speedily come
when all the young ladies shall marry whom they
please, and please whom they marry; also the old
rnasds and bachelors and Texas be admitted into
tho Union. 1.
Mai. C. H. billiard: The Union Baud-well
inspired in the art Of Music. always ready to es-
cort the American Eagle wheresoever the people
Of South Carolina desert her.
u. Gaudeock: John Tylcr-In the honesty Of
his heart he prefers the Interests Of his country
that OF his party.
Solomon West Of Vests Springs: Wbatapay
John Tyler should not retain the presidential chair
another term, for he is in my opinion preferable
Clay or Polk.
Wm H. Gis,: South Carolina and her iust;tu-
tions-She is dearcr to than all lands besides
aud he who would not lay down his life in her de-
fence is patriot.
+. p. Began George VusAington-Thc bright
that illuminated our horizon; his name
never be forgotten.
Thomas r. Sparks United States IF An,eric1-
Union and the Constitution handed down To us
by the trainers: May their memory be revered by
their descendants. .. .'' ... '
DR.. z. Nance: INr State Of South Carolina
The land of the brave and irce-her citizens are
ever ready to defend their rights and repcl their
enemies.
After the foregoing sentiments were delivered.
the chairman of the mcetiog (J. w. Iames) called
on Col J. M. Wallace for address, who very
promptly arose and ably discussed some of the en-
citing topics of the day. w. III. Gist, d. Gaude-
lock and John Gibbs, candidates for the legisa-
ture from Union were then successfully called on
by the meeting, who all responded to the call and
very briefly addressed the company giving in their
adherence to the Annexation Of Texas; Dr.. John
Wnsmth then called on, who made ad
dress. TO the people. quite pertinent, which was
warmly received by the company. Mr., J. W.
James was then called for. who complied by ma
king few patriotic remarks and closed by in
forming the company tha, dinner was ready. A
fine dinner prepared by Mr.. WoHord, had ample
justice done to it. and the company dispersed with
out any occurrence to disturb the harmony Of the
occasion. ~
REGULAR TOASTS.
LIST. The day celebrate to Liberty: May it be
ever cherished by freemen. rr
end. George Washington General States
man and a Patriot, in the annals of mankind he ha.
not any egua-as long his services cherish
ed in,t the memories OF his countrvmen, the Unior
is safe. .as .s-
3rd. Thomas Je6erson--his transcendent tai
ents, and, powerful administrative hand gave ou,
governments proper direction--from this it ha
departed--may our next President restore it,
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