Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-08-28

l cnssed some OF the mosi prominent poiiuca
questions Of the day, with great clearness and
force; and fully convinced those who heard
| him, that he was not only true Democrat, bu'
a very able one After Mr.. Wardlaw had con
clu5eI his remarks Messrs. Bauskett, Brooks
Yancey. and Gray, were severally called upon
to address the people, which they did in very
| impressive manner, forc:bly eyincng- To thelI
hearers, their patriotic zeal for the support o
Democratic principles, for the defence of South
ern rights, aud for the yindication OF the honor
of our State,
The intervals between the several speeches
were filled up with deli ghtfnl music.
At the CONCLUSION Of Mr.. Gray's speech
which was the last. the President of the day
REQUESTED the ladies to follow the band OF mu
sic to one of the most handsomely furnished
tables We have ever seen at any place. Alter
the ladies had been fully served. the gentlemen
were then formed in order by Major Clery
and Adjulant Graham, and they also marched
to the table at the sound Of music.
When dinner was over. and the ladies and
| gentlemen had re.assembled around the table
| the President and Vire President read. to an
attentive audience. the regular and volunteer
toasts, which we have given below.
After the reading of the regular tonsts.a let
! ter was read from Col. Pickens; who had been
appointed one Of the orators OF the day IL
cave satisfactory reasons for the Coldneis non
Attendance at The barbecue aud also Contain
ed a sentiment. -,
The endowment Of the occasion was not lit
| tie enhanced by the observance OF cnstom,
called walking for the cake. otter which the
Company dispersed, and gentlemen aud ladies
returned peaceabiy and quietly to their homes
THE. REGULAR TOAsTS.
1. The Constitution Of The u States.-=May
il answer the end Of its formation, and be the
rule and guide of this nation.
9. George Washington-He lives in the
hearts ofGieemen. f..e
3. Our rinciples-We go. first, for tile re:
duction ofih Tariff; secondly. for the annex.
alton Of Texas; thirdly. for the overthrow Of
Abolionism; and last. but not least, we go for
division ffhe District. 40!
The Democratic Party-May success
| and triumph await il.
S. John C. Calhonn.--A true patriot-the
! pride of South Carolina. -
6. George McDufie The champion OF
| Southern righ htsand Southern principles--May
his ilhealth notimpair his usefulness.
z. South Caroliia-In n contest FOR the
rights. and the honor of the South, she will ever
i he found at her post.
g. Our Slaves-If they are forcibly eman-
c;nafed. we will sell them to the Abolitionists,
at even a higher prce than they cost usi Tor we
are determined 20 defend our institutions, from
ihe hands of yi6Ience and usurpation, even at
the hazard Of life iiSclE
9. John Tyler.-An independent, fearless,
and noble President.
10. Henry Clay-His principles are ''nde-
fined, uudefnahle-they are as hollow ana de-
cep,ive as;his glorious Compromise Act.
IL. Gen La Fayeue.-He was our " friend
in need"-!Americans will delight to cherish
his memory
I2. Agriculture The most honorable, as
well as the most useful occupation in life.
l3. The Ladies,-Ip peace, their virtues
adorn the fireslde and Elmiy circle; III. war,
they incie the soldier to the noblest acts of pa.
triptism and valor.
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
Bp Col. F. w. Pickens-The people of
Old Edgefild.- Spirited, aud always frue to the
conntry.-For their uniform kindness to nre. 1
tender them my sincere gratitude.
By Capt. VIM. II. Logan.-Gen. George
Wasi,irrgton-.the Father of his country.-The
latest pusterity will bless his memory.
Bp w. -lVashingtnn--First in
war, frs, in peace. and FIST in the hearts cfhis
countrymen"
By VIM s. Pcterson.-George Washing
ton-,he Father Of American liberty--he will
never be- forgotten. Bnt his name will grow
brighter aud brighter, till tue end OF time.
By VIM. Mayson.-The memory of Thom-
By w. Bouknisht.-G George McDufie-a
true son of South Carolina.
By p. B. Wever.-'rhe Hon. George Nc
Dulfie-a noble defender of Southern princi-
ples and Southern rights-if disease should
force him to- retire from the U. S. Senate, may
he be succeededLy The Hon. A. P. Butler. ..
ByJ. w. Maynard-J. E, tfolmes-A South
ern man. with truty Southern principles.
By VIM. S. Peterson'-'rhe Ladies' Of Sonth
Carolina. May they cherish the spirit of pa
,riulism which sgnalized them in the revolu.
ton.
By F. Corley.--The Ladies Of Edgefeld
may they nor oppose annexation when bach.
elors seek admission into their union
By Mastin Slewart.-The Ladies of Big Sa-
Distinguished for their beauty and ac
mpIishlnents-whisrthe are looking around
Gor-lovers, oh |. that some one Of them would
look npon me.
chpck to vice and immortality. BY Throwing their
Influence iuto the scale Of virtue.
By Nathan Riey--The Ladies of Salnda.-
They are beanlif,l and fair. but more virtuous
thari'Deuuli(ul, and more lovely than fair.
By Elijah Wells-a aonan-The noblest
work of God.
By VIM. J. Adams IF. w. Pickens-He
IS always upom the watch.tower. ready 10 go
at every call where his conntfy's good requires
him.
ByJ.. .Culbreath -F. w. PicEens-Our own
farnier.-We go for him, in preference to'all'
others ..
By Joseph Culbreath.-F. w. Pickens-
Some say, we must not elect him. because he
wishes to. go to,,he U S: Senate; but we say,
let him go, wewill s.aud by him:
Ay John. Chapman, Esq.--Col Pickeus-
Our lalerepresentatve in Congress-An able
and efficient defender State Righlsand South
ern interes,s--he merits tie highest honorswe
can coufer upon.hi'n:. l,..
By l.. S. .Cartcr.-Hon. F. w. Piekens~-