The banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1844-1847, 1846-07-08

Na' Moragne.-Gen. Taylor and his
@rmy: They have already swan to the
western banks of the Rio Bravo; NAV
they now ascend the lofty tops of the
Cordillera, revel in the halls of the
Monteznma, and perambulate the plains
OF Mexico, even to the blue wave of the
pacific.
By John A Hunter.-IHe Ladies
aoho presented the Flag to the A. L. Iu-
ta''try: With their flag floating over us,
and their smiles resting upon us, the
Light Infantry will prove that,
None but the brave deserve the fair"
BY James Martin.-Gem. Scott: Nav
the efficacious and remediable qualities
of bowl Of we'll seasoned ragout,
lengthen his fiery days.
BY DR.. Nichols.-Gen. Scott; The
scars he won upon the sanguinary
fields of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane,
fully shield him from any imputation
upon his patriotism and valor.
By B F WardIaw.-Ge,s Gaines; A
true and independent patriot; a pride
and ornament to the u. S. Army. AL
though the forked tongue of injustice
has been darted at him like fiery SER
pent, he stands unmoved, untouched,
like the cloud cap monument of Bunker's
Hill.
BY Reid, Esq.-Our Senators, Jno
G Calhoun and Geo McDu6ie; We owe
them debt of gratitude TOR the peacea-
bic settlement Of the Oregon question.
= BY G w Lomax.-Ihe AmericaaN
Eagk; Proud bird of the mountain
May the gloss of his p'umage never be
dimmed in the dust; but with crimson
beak and bloody talons, may he rend his
way through the carrion crow that now
opposes his progress, and with steady
gaze move majesticiy up to bathe inf
glory's sun. !
- BY John Cunningham, Esq.-John
T. Calhoun; His scrupulous devotion to
the constitution. as lately displayed in
reference to the war bill, whether it
would have been more honored IN the
breach than the observance" has kept
us in the lively assurance of his patriot
ism, purity and wisdom.
By James Carson, Esq.-The ladies
who have deigned 10 grace our festival
with their presence; we honor them
for their patriotism, and admire them for
their beauty.
By James S Wilson.-INe Freedom
Of the American Press; The greatest
safeguard of civil and religious liberty;
may Americas sons see to it, that it
continues as it is now-free and unre-
stsicted. y
= By J G Baskins. Ridgely;
His gallantry. GOODNESS and determined
bravery, in the battle of the 9th of May,
\ was mainly instrumental in securing
Victory to the American arms. -
By NJ H Wilson.-Sir Robert Peel;
His exertions in the cause of free trade,
prove him to be the true and enlighten-
ed. statesman, and will secure to him
the lasting gratitude of his countrymen,
and of the civilized world.
BY E Noble.-George MeDu6ie;
He has never worn the trappings Of
a federal officer; South Carolina will
always boast of his services and honor
his name.
BY N J Davis The Volunteers !;
Soldiers from choice; the spirit and chi
valry of the District.
BY prJJ Wardlaw.-1He Hon Da-
D,d johnson; Whilst we will regret the
loss to the Chancery Bench, we hail
with satisfaction his proposed election as
Governor of South Carolina.
BY VIM M Calhoun.-Gen Winfield
Scott; Who halted his escort in Flori-
da at the sight of a dozen Indians, till
he could send back to the main body for
a force to pursue them. The United
States have no use for such an officer in
Mexico.
A 1ost by Michael Wilson May We
the sones of freMen And liberty And
All the yong And rising generashing
KEEP in remem berinse the dis tres our
fore fathers under went in gaining this
day ofliberty And to the volenters when
cold out to travle coll on thy god And
ho mill ba ,,or, IL.