The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-07-21
REroRrED FOR TIE ABBEvILLE BANNER)
Celebration Of the Sth,
IN HONOR OF THE 18th OF JULY,
AT GRAHAM'S SPRING.

| In consequence of the number of comm,,nica
t'ohs on hand, we have been compclk to curtai
somewhat the following procecdings.-ED BASl
According to previous arrangements
made, for the due celebration of the seven.
ty-hrst birth day of American independence
a large and respectable concourse of the
good people of Mulberry, together with
some from Cokesbury: assembled at Ora.
hams Spring, where stand had been erect.
ed seats prepared and tables spread, by the
interchangeable managers. About eleven
o'clock the company had collected, and
Enoch Garter, Esq, read, in clear and
impressive manner, the Declaration of In.
dependence after which, Col. Larkin
Griffin, acting as President, introduced to
the audience, S. L. Heller, Esq, who
charmed and delighted the audience about
an hour, in an oration rcplcte with glowing
patriotism and fervid eloquence Well dit!
nc sustain the high reputation he has ac-
qulred. Never have we listened to as good
all oration of the kind. The company then
sat down to sumptuous dinner prepared
for the occasion. At 3 o'clock, the Presi-
dent, assisted by J. w. Clinkscales, read
from the stand the
REGULAR TOASTS.
/. The Day qce Cclebyate.-The birth
day of Americas independence, the fortress
of our liberty and the honor of our country:
may the citizens of this republic never for
get the 4th of July, l776.
2. George Washimgton.-His memory
will fan the fire of patriotism to the con-
sumption of all tyranny.
3. The President Of tile U. S.-JAMEs
K. POLK, sir-named ''Young Hickory."-
Long may he live to wear and to honor the
mantle of "OId Hickory" may he possess
the genuine spirit of his iIIustrious name.
sake.
4. Amdrew Jackson.-The patriot, the
warrior and the statesman. AS he was
fortunate, we rejoice at it; as he loved us,
we weep for him; as he was valiant, we
honor him.
S. Our Senator'S IN Congress- South
Cardinals favorite SIMS .--ayby}al- tho
for themselves the honor of being unfllnch-
ing opponents to protective tariff, and
terror to Northern aboitionlsts.
6. Hon. Geo. McDuGie.-Palsied be the
hand that would pluck one wreath from his
brow, and nervcless the tongue that would
detract from his fame.
7. HIS Encellency Co.. Johnson.-F1is
intellectual and moral worth as man and
| a patriot, entitle him to the confidence Of
the people.
8. Here IS to Miss Mec;co, anil MI.
United States-The former, the adopted
and beautiful daughter of poor Spain. The
latter, the lustiest son of old granny En-
gland. May this interesting couple soon
quit their scratching and fighting in Kill
Ilenny-cat fashion, shake hands and be
friends; kiss and commence courlng make
a. match, invite us to the wedding, and raise
a large family of white headed boys and
girls that shall honor their fathers and mo-
theirs, that their days may be long in the
land.
9. Gen. Taylor-The hero OF Monte
rcy and Buena Vista-the proud chiettaln
Of old Santa Anna's-yankee bows fools,
who know not when they are whipped
mark how the people love him.
10. The South Caroliua Regiment IN
} Merico.-A regiment of men whom the old
Palmetto State may we'll trust out of hel
sight. The glow of chivalry IN their soul:
is as strong and bright as in the days o.
10; and with the gallant ButleS.R#at thei1
head, need only chance at the enemy te
show both their parentage7 and their educa
ton.
IL. General Winfield Scott-The herr
t of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo. To hin
t belongs the brightest witness of militar.
u fame.
o l2. The Abbsp;lls; Volunteers.-Like
It noble Theban band, theyswill stand :h'
e front Of battle, though Epaminondas tal
y They4aced the frowning battlements
y VeraeGruz until Cortez'sscity fell. Thei
n brows areswreathed with glory and thoug
e they shouldareturnaiio more TO greet tn
70 happy smiles off their appIaudng mothe
Is States, their graves will be in the hear
'e of their countrymen. ,..u.
e l3. Woman.-Love's homc-Beauty
fortress-Hope's ahchor-and Heaven