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


duct in the settlement of the Oregon
question, evinces moderation and firm
ness, and has increased our confidence in
their wisdom and virtue.
10th. The War aoith Mexico On our
part unprovoked, and prosecuted not
for conquest, but in self defence, and
for the permanent security of our rights.
llth, Volunteers for the Mexican
War; Your prompt and patriotic re-
sponse to the call of the country, proves
with what alacrity the citizen can be-
come the soldier. We have confidence
that you will sustain the pride of your
district, and the honor of our country.
We bid you welcome, thrice welcome to
our festive board.
TO this toast, ] F Marshall, ESQ,
Capt of the volunteer corps rose and re-
sponded in very happy and appropri-
ate manner, and gave the following SEN
timent in reply.
TIE Carolina Volunteers: Should
their services in the defence of their
country, be actually required in the bat
tie field, they will crown their gallant
State, with laurels of immortal fame, as
did their ancestors at Eutaw, Kings
Mountain, and Cowpens.
18th. The memory Of Majors Brown
and Ringold, and their companions in
arms who fell upon the Rio Grande,
bravely fighting in the defence of their
country.
18th. Woman: 1t is hers to quicken
the soldier TO deeds of heroism by
sweet applause; she smiles not upon
"the laggard IN love, or the bastard in
war"
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
By T c Perrin Esq, the President
OF the day.-Ihe aoar aoith MEXICO:
Brought on by an entire disregard on
the part of Mexico, of the rig ghts and
honor Of our country. 1t must be pros
ecuted 10 an honorable peace, even
though the powers of Europe should
combine against us.
BY J H Wilson Esq. Vice Presi-
dent The Abbevalie Volunteers for
Me1aco: First at the post Of honor and
of duty. In the hour of their country's
need, they have promptly rendered
their services i'll her defence; their
country will not forget, but reward their
devotion.
By II P Spierin Esq, I'd. Vice Pre-
sidet.-Ihe officers and soldiers Of the
Revolutionary qcor : Although their bo-
dies are in dust, their spirit still survives
to animate their sons on the plains of
Mexico.
BY Committee of Arrangements
Judge Wardlaao: The pride of our dis,
trict-an honor to the State.
By Hiram Tilman Esq, Orator Of
the day.-IHe citizens Of Abbeuille /:
May they continue to celebrate the birth
day of their independence, in this same
liberal and highly patriotic manner.
By Col. McGowen, Marshal of the
day.-"1He A1tilery:" The brilliant con-
duct of Ridgely and Duncan, in the
bloody cannonades of Palo Alto and
De La Palma, attest the efficiency of
the arm of service to which they belong.
By w H Lee.-Ihe Declaration Of
lndepeadence: AS model of Compost
ton, as clear exposition, and manly
vhdication of the rights Of man,-sur-
passed 10y no production Of ancient or
modern times: 1t will epsr remain
MONUMENT to the talents and patriotism
of Thomas Jefferson.
By Lieut.. James Perrin. La
dies Of Ab6eoiUe; Generous and virtu-
Gus, beautiful and lovely.
"May suns to come, as round they wheel,
Their golden moments bless,
With all that tender hearts can feel,.
Or lovely fancy guess"
BY ] B Moragne, Lieut. of the Vol.
unteers,-Col Pierce M Butler: A gal
liant and brave officer; the South Caro-
lima Volunteers trust him as the man
who is to lead them to victory aud for
tune.
Ey Lieut. Cochran of the Volunteers.
Gen Winfield Scott: May he always
have soup enough to keep him at home
where he will not interfere with Gen.