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

arrangements: we are manly lndebt-
ed to them for the sumptuous repast
which we have enjoyed this dav. Nav
we always be blessed with Just such
Committee
Judge Wardlaw, being called on by the
President of the day for toast, observed
that he would give the sentiment of a
true poet, and which should animate the
bosom of every youthful volunteer for
Mexico.
"a garland for the heroes crest,
Woven by her he loves the best"
BY Lucien H Lomax.-Capt Mar.
shall: The flag which :.e received at
the hands of one of Abbeville's fair
daughters; may he never permit its gor-
geous colors to be soiled in the dust;
buts streaming in all its original lustre,
bear it heroically and triumphantly
through
"The shock, the shout, the groan of
battle"
By w L Hodges, o S Volunteers
Senator Benton; His conclusive argu-
ment on the Oregon boundary question,
has exhibited talent and research of a
high and rare character. The thanks
of two continents should be given him.
By w A Cobb.-May he who loses
an eye i'll the service of his country, ne
yer see poverty or distress with the other.
By E. Kingsmore, o. S. A. L. L.
The artillery; The bone and sinew of
the district. They, together with the
brave and gallant Guards, have Abbe-
ville's tenderest affections.
By Harmon Stephenson.-Our Ban
mer; The gift of the fair daughters of
Abbeville, who have from our first or
ganization taken great interest in our
prosperity and welfare may they never
regret it, and may their lives present
one uninterrupted scene of peace and
happiness.
By L M Wilson.-Daniel Webster
He has triumphed over his assailants,
let no eminent American Statesman be
hereafter accused upon such slight and
spurious evidence.
BY Joel Smith, C. Calhoun; De-
serves the highest gratitude and praise
of his fellow citizens, for his bold, firm
and untiring exertions in bringing about =
compromise of the Oregon question.
By Hugh Torbit.-The braggadocio
threats of Mexico, are as vain as was the
cowardly PROMISE Of Santa Anna. He
that would not advocate his country's
cause, let him share the fate of i69
Psalm 8 verse.
BY VIM Commanding off,
GERS of the McDu6e Guards; If called
on to fight in defence of their country,
may they adopt the language of the gal,
liant May, when ordered to charge the
Mexican batteries" follow me-" and
may those of their command respond to
the call.
ByD T r Gary.-Hon J C Cal-
houn; The great conservator of the
peace, honor and interest of his country.
By 1t. Col. D o Hawthorn.-THe
McDu6Se Guards; Volunteers for Mex
leo, may they contend for Justice and
equity, with the same principles that
Gen. George McDuffie does in Congress
for Southern rights and Southern princi-
pies.
BY Cadet T X Jackson, u S NJ A
Hon a Burt: An immediate Represent
sative in Congress; may he long live to
receive the merited applause of CRATE.
full constituency.
By an Irishman.-Ihe United States
Of america The asylum of Erins per-
secuted sons and daughters; long may
she deserve the proud appellation Of
I" The land Of the free and the home of
the brave"
BY Z. Bridwell.-Johm C. Calhoun: t:
The Champion of South Carolina-sur-
passed by none of his age; marked by
his boldness and intrepidity in defend
ing free trade principles; may he
be successful in establishing these prin-
ciples, and in ls4e be permitted, by the
unanimous voice Of the nation, to preside
over its destinies
BY B P Hughes.-The most creative
imagination avails not to picture the
noon of our mighty republic now in its