The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1847-07-07

them up as his prediction. Mr.. Burt was
compelled 10 close as the evening was we'll
nigh spent.
Judge Wardlaw responded briefly. He
fclt gratltlcd at the compliment paid him
that the duties of his station forbade his
entering upon the exciting topics of politics.
With some other remarks Judge Wardlaw
finished.
1t was late hour before these srecches
closed; and no time remained for volunteer
sentiments. The Committee of Arranoc
mcnts toasted the Washington Troop,
Abbeville Light Infantry, and the orator OF
the day.
!. The Washington Troop-A fine corps;
II called into service they would rival the
gallant Mays charge
Capt Harris responded in appropriate
terms
2. The A1decWc Light Mfautru-A
handsome addition to the military of the
District. They have sent many bold spi-
rlts from their ranks to represent them in
Mexico
Lieut.. Jones commanding. answered this
compliment very appropriately.
3. The Orator OF the Duy.-IIis address
evnces ability and learning We compli-
mcnt him Tor the handsome manner he has
acquitted himself
The Commtte of Arrangements then
offered the following sentiment in honor OF
the many Gcorgians PR sent =
Gcorgia aNd SouM Cuyoi.ua.-O some
Questions we may div dc as Wings and
Democrats; but in defence and projection
nt t,Ilr li.,r I
people.
Dr. Robertson, from Washington, Geo,
rose and replied We have no tim to give
;ln outline OF his remarks but must be con-
tent to say, he spoke good sentiments and
III fine style. DR.. r. did honor to the state
of his adoption.
REGULAR ToAsTs.
lst. The dny zee Celebrate -Hallowed by
the recollection of the past, may each re-
turning anniversary lc hailed with the re-
Ioiclng OF free and happy people.
2. The Memory Of Washingtou.-To be
called the Fathc: of his country is culogium
enough.
3. The Comstitution of he u. States .
\ strict adherance to which, alone will re-
pei the Earring sounds Of discord, and main
tam the union and harmony which is so ne
ccssary 10 their happiness.
4. The Lslitutions Of the Southsrn States.
-Co-cqual with their existence as commu.
mites, they will make and measure the du-
ration of their prosperity. Statesmen who
would sacrifice them for political purposes,
would incur the guilt and do the mischief
OF tho worst form of treason.
5. Free Ifadc-As sacred and as es-
sental to communities, as the right Of pro-
pcrty to individuals: : depending on precise
" the same principles, and pregnant with
the same consequences.
6. Our Senator's In Congress. watch
full to discover disguised assaults upon the
rights Of their constituents, as they are
prompt and able to expose and rcpcl them
7. The Virginia Resolutiops.-W will
pledge ourselves 20 assist tho Old Dominion
III maintaining them against any and all
who would restrict the South in her const-
tutional rights.
8. Hon. Gro. McDuGe-We will ever
claim his eloquent and unanswerable
speeches and reports on the Tariff as the
proudest monument Of our District the
State may claim them as her Jewels s-the
Free Trade party Of the Union may claim
them-thc Anli-Corn Law League of En-
gland has thanked him for them but we
can exulting y say our representative made
them.
9. Or Armies IN M>rico.-They have
given the country a military character be-
lore unknown to Europe, or even to our
selves, which is Of itself worth the expenses
Of the war.
10. Hon. A. Burt.-His speeches on