Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-08-07
For The dd1erfiser,
BARBECUE At TRoTTER's SPRISe 3 MILE
FROM MouHr WILLING.

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BARBECUE At TRoTTER's SPRlSe MILE.
FROM Mourn WILLING.
On the 1st Of August. large number Of the
residents of this section of the District, fai,
proposition Of whom were ladies, assembled
at The abovs mentioned place to spend the day
in social fcstivi,v. At II o'L.ock,A. NJ. The De-
caraiion of Independence was read in an I'm.
pressve manner by Capt. J. r. Viewer, at the
close of which platoon Of musketry was fired.
Mr.. BENJAMIN F. Coriey then delivered an
Address full Of interest, touching with much
feeling npon the causes which led to the sepa-
ration of the United States from the mother
country, tracing the beneficial effects. which
have resulted from the separation, and warning
his felOw.citizens to be Jealous in guarding
these blood bought blessings IN this day oil
doubt and nf danger. Alter Mr. had ended,
another full platoon was fired, followed by
music.
The table was then prepared, 10 which the
ladies were escorted by the band. After they
had Jined. aud the table was again spread, the
citizens generally at the signal of firing aud
music, followed in the fnoisieps oil the ladies
and speedily convinced Mr.. Trotler, that his
Barbecue was entirely to their taste. After all
had become satisfied; tire table was cleared
and the company attended 10 The reading Of the
regular toasls. Col. flmet acting as President
and Mai. A. Simkins us Vice President.
REGULAR TOASTS.
George WasIline,on-The master spiri,
in giving this Republic name among the ma.
lions ofthe eartl-He will be held in grateful
remembrance while there is lover ofllberty in
existence-Firing, music, and 6 cheers.
9 Soull Curolna-Ourown dear native land
% cheers 10 the Pauret,U State-Firing and
music.
3 John G.. Culhonn-Thc Eavorite son ol
South Carolina, abb. and strong in politics.
He has opposed with manly himness, al all
times, the encroachments Of the General Go
vernment. aud the aggression of iorci gn pow.
ers-Ife has ITO equal Firing, Music and
cheers.
4 George MeDuf5c THE illustrious Plant
er of Cherry IIill-Where is the CarolInan
whose eye does not kindle ana whose hear
does moi beat high at the mention OF bis name
Firing music, aud cheers.
s Hon. F w Pickens-A farmer and gen
tleman-Flis long and faithful services IN the
councils Of the nation, entitle him TO the iul
confidence Of his fellow citizens-Fring, Music
and Z cheers.
6 The candidates for Senate and House o
sentalives-Genllemen Of merit and higt
standing, in whom we have the fullest assur
ance Of an able representation, when the selec
ton is ma,le.-Firing, Music, and cheers.
Texas-The lone Star-May 1t speedil,
become one among the number that encircl'
the E. Plurbus Unnln Of our counlry's flag
Firing, music, and 8 cheers.
8 The present oppressive Tarif-If the ont
hundredh part of a shilling, be wantonly an
lawlessy exacled, it is despotism, and he, VIII
patiently submits is slave-SOlemn silence
9 Polk and DalIas-May they prove victo
rious. in the present canvass, and speedily re
form the Government of our eountrY-Firing
music, and cheers.
10 The Press-In general it has become s.
venal and corrupt, that it cannot be believe'
even when speaking the truth.-Silence.
IL The Farmers-The bone and sinew Q
the country-Fring. music, and 5 cheers.
I2 The Abolitionists-A set Of fanaticks
whose zeal outstrips their knowledge and hu
manity. @Horridum Silemum."
13 The Fair Sex-May their smiles only b
given to honest merit, and their frowns eve
rest upon improper conduc-Fslhg, music
and 26 cheers.
/ BY the President of the Day-Our Union
Cemen,ed by the blood Of our ancestors, il
dissolution should not receive serious consd
Grafton.
BY the Vice President-Jom C. Calhoun
He stands like Light House amid the troubles
waves Of fcontending principles. increasing i
brliancy as the night grows darker, and tn
tempest louder
By Young McCariy-Temperunce-Th
handmaid Of civil Socieiy-Mhy her charmin!
smiles spread far and wide, until vice and i'm
t,moral,y are numbered among the things tha