Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-07-16

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its distinguished President and his able coagi-
tors, when they llleypul forth their resources.
Its hoped thai the adjoining Districts ofEdse.
| field, Abbeville, Laurens, Fairfield, Dr., will
be numerousIy represented by their delegates
and the patrons Of Agriculture generally.
A. MEMBER.
CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF. JULY.
MIR. Editur:-The 4th day of July was cele.
brated in our neg ghburhood, ne the Spring of
the late MIR Charles Carter, about four miles
Easl Of Cambridge Being descendants Of
men. who boldly and tearlessIy took the side of
the Colonies, during the Revolutions, against the
mother country, we cannot forget the eventual
day, the 4th of July I77G which declared us
free and al independently people, nor the eau.
scs which led 10 our separation. We have
| kept lip the celebration of this: Anniversary
regularly for some years in our .ncishborhood,
and il seems that disposition still prevailsto
continue it. rs the meeting slaEds adjourned by
motion, until lie fourth day Of July next We;
are in favor of the celebration OF this day.: from
other considerations. Ii promotes neighbor-
hood speciality. aud Hnplants a.iterary foretaste
in The rising generation. We had quite an IN
leresling asscInblagp of the beauty, fashion and
James s. Pope and Mr. Geo. Creswell presided
as President aud Vice President of the day.
The proceedings co.nsnenced with very per-
iinent prayer, suitable to the occasion, by the
Rev. }. w Colenan:. The Declaration Of In.
dependence was then emphatlcally and impress
svcy read by Dr.. Il. C. Griffin after which
Henry K. Spann Esq, delivered an Grafton, :
which gave general satisfaction, for lis well Sc
tfc md
its patriotism Indeed we e-were all highly en-
lertained and delighted with the performance.
Atrra short and an agreeable intercourse,
our Barbecue veteran, Mr.. Reuben Cooper,
an es.inablc citizen, sprung. from goud Rero-
lutlonary parentage, had The table sumptuously
and successfully served, until all partuok of its
bounty. The meeting was then re-organiZed,
when the following regular sentiments were
then read out. and received enthusiastic cheer
ing. The volunteer sentiments ten succeed
The meeting was then adjourned, as above
observed, ill the 4th day Of July next. No ac-
cidenl occurred TO interrupt the festive occa-
sion, aud we iopeall dispersed, pleased with
each o;her and the celebration.
: Fotunteer Sentiments. 80
!. Tile 4M of July We hail with patriotic de-
voiion the return of each anniversary. May
it ever be regarded by the millions offreemen,
who are enjoying its peculiar blessings,as the
Sabbath of Liberty.
2. George Washington.
3. Gen. Green. Entrusted with the protection
of the South, when apparently snbtued, with
Il soldiery shoe!esS ragsedly clad and destI.
tule, but breathing an unconqne!able spirit, he
encountered his adversary in the bloodest and
most obstinate, battles 6f the Revolution, and
triumphantly rescued the county.
a. Tie Framers aui Patriots Of The Rcroiution.
5. S0uth Carolina One of the Old Thirteen,
which struck for freedom, when the alarm was
sounded in resist British oppression. Her sons
will ever maintain aud dele ID her rights.
6 The Old Thirteen Their joint efforts
brought the struggles Of '76 TO a. glorious. con-
summation. Nav their joint efforts in Con-
gressinnal cauncil partaIe of that patriotic
spirit which influenced our ancestors, and
equally dispense those benefits and burtheDs to
our common country. which the federal consti-
tnion plainly prescribes.
The Hon Vim. Aikcn Governor of South
Carolina. Distinguished alike for his private
worth and benevolent character. His acquire
ments end peculiar qualifications furnish q =
guarantee 10 the surcess of his administration.
g. Gen dndre,o Jackson. In the language Of
the Iuslrluus Jefferson, = He has filled the
measure of his couniry's glory" and the eiacil-
lations Of millions Of his cOuntrvnlen ascend 10
Heaven, to bless his di. embodied spirit
g. John C.. Calhoun. Honest, fea, less, gifted,
accomplished and dpre.eminent!y eloquent-pos.
lerty will erect n towering monument to his
memroy, upon The pedestal vase Of Clay and
Webster.
10. Our Senators and Representatives in Con.
gross Faithful public servants. They have
sustained with ability and frmness the true
questions of public policy, and the domestic
institutions of the South.
II. James K. Polk President of the United
States Who can doubt the position Of South
Carolina towards his administration, while he :;
sustans the principles of free trade, and the
resolutions of the Baltimore Convention. ,
H. Ttras. Her Deputies meet this day
in Convention to obtain admittance into the
Union. With out stretched arms and enthusi-
astic feelings we welcome the admission ofa
gallant people, "bone of our bone and flesh of
our flesh, and will rejoice to see "the loue
star" added to "the Star Spangled Banner,
l3. The Fair. Always welcome to cheer US
with their pleasant smiles and social conyersa-
ton at our national anniversaries. Like THEN
mothers of old, their patriotism will eserprompt
them to love their country. ,asBi
Nolunleer Sentiments :.
BY james S. Pope, President of the Day.
Columbia, The Queen Of the World" By the
end of this century the poets vision will blaze
in reality. Her nation Misunderstanding from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, will command the,
commerce of the globe. The Sea.girt Use,
which has 80 long boosted Of her prowess and !,
snpremacy aud so often re pulsed the affacf,nn
Of Columbia her fares, daughter, will ulti.
mately be constrained to witness her matchless
power, splendor and glory. ?5es,,, ;.
ByJanies Creswell, Vice President. sou,h