The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1848-08-02

;by JoHNL q EEDss Il, al aiferewhic ch an soiaz
ton characts srizeds by great beauty of coh-
icsptionS gracef fulness of dction, and correct
ness of Bentimens was then delivered by
1 Capt EDWARD B. DAVIS. 81 s.
IS The orator had drunk deep of the waters
Of the revolution--h portrayed in vivid col
,ors tho privations and hardshps endured BY
the early settlers of our country he exhibi-s
ted the causes that drove the pilgrims to the
shores of tho new world-that they brought
the principles Of liberty with them he mag
ma charta won at Runnymede from King
John-he was peculiarly feiicitous in his re-
marks upon the unjust and ruinous policy of
the mother country to her colonies-he spoke
appropriately of the "father Of his country,
giving proofs of his heroism, specimens of his
generalship and instances Of bis patriotism
that justified his being called "iirst in peace
and first in war;. He spoke of the general
diffusion of liberal principles throughout the
old world, Of the dawn of a brighter and bet
the example set them by us--the example of.
q great and united people testing successful
ly the capacity of man for self-government.
He spoke of the great march Of our country
to wealth, power and greatness as being un-
precedented in the annals of history, and the
great obligations we were under to HIM who
in the plenitude of his beneyolencc not only
encompasses nations and people around with
his mercy but "tempers the toind cen to The shor,
lamb" He spoke of the unprecedented VIC
tories in the valley of Mexico and the revel-
ling OF the "b'hoys in the halls Of the Monte
zumas." The topics touched upon were
handled with much ability, but time and
space will prevent our commenting fully up
on them; but we would be doing injustice TO
the young orator were we to neglect to speak
of the rich and classic language with which
he poured out his thoughts-it was from the
"pure well of English undefiIed." We will
say this, that we would be as delighted 10
reach Captain DAVIS Grafton in print, as we
were gratfied hearing il.
AT three o'clock the company sat down to
a sumptuous dinner and after the cloths were
removed, the following toasts were drunk
with Pages port), WM. MAzYcK DAVIS act
ing as. President and DR.. MCCAULEr, as Vice
President.
# e REGULAR TOASTS.
l. The day ,ce celebrate: Whilst the San
tee continues to bear the tributes of the
mountain to the ocean, the 4th July shall be
remembered, and the glory of this day shall
stimulate the breast and nerve the arm of un-
born freemen.
2. The Governor Of the State: Worthy Of
the high and honorable station he occupies
Under his administration peace has reigned
within our borders-prospcrity has lowered
over our institutions.
B. John Cald,oeN Calhoun: BY his inexo-
rablc will, proud self-reliance, and oyer-mas-
-tering intellect he has successfully breasted
the storm of federal cncroachment and rolled
back with his herculean arm the fearful
waves of monopoly and protection which
once threatened to engulph our country. To
him are VIC indebted for advocacy, maintains
ance and successful establishment of those
great principles of which we arc now reap
ing the full frution.
d. Andreao Pickens Butler: His high char
acter, spotless integrity and eminent ability,
enlist our fullest admiration; whilst his zeal,
energy and devotion to the rights and inter-
est OF the south, justify us in calling him
her stern and incorporating defender.
S. Gen. lack. Taylor: The genius which
planned and the talents which accomplished
the victory at Buena Vista belonged to no
ordinary man. 1t s the brightest laurel i'll
the chaplet of Taylor and enwrcaths his
name with halo of unfading glory. May
he be called by his grateful countrymen to
PlCotu0 oNCt tuS uSSltiiCS VI
whose honor lie has 80 glorlously maintained
on the field of battle.
6. Gen. Winfield Scott: The brightest page
of American history will he the record OF his
victories in the valley of Mexico; they have
acquired for him the most resplendent and
enduring fame, whilst they verify that oblo-
guy is a necessary ingredient OF true glory.
and that calumny and detraction are essen
tial parts Of triumph.
I. Palmetto Regiment: The brilliant acliev-
nents OF thus gallant regiment have reflect
ed halo OF glory upon our State. Let us
prove ourselves sensible to their deeds,
and let the recollection OF their noble sacrifi-
ces and patriotic dcvotions be cherished by
every genuine Carolinian.
8. The "Emerald Isle": The mother Of
many noble and gallant spirits. But none
have evinccd more disinterested patriotism or
more gall1ntry in leading an army to victory
than Gen. James Shields.
8. The Federal Constitution; Let US re-
we're it as an embodiment of the principles
best calculated to promote the interest and
happiness OF mankind: May it ever be ad-
minlstered in the spirit which controlled It's
first formation.
10. The Union: Purchased by the blood
and scaled by the martyrdom Of our sires;
let us cling TO it, and cherish it AZ the great
est boon aud richest legacy we can bequeath
10 our children.
II. The Heroes Of the Revolution: They
calmly slumber beneath soil consecrated
by their blood. History has done them JUS
tice, nation has cmbalmed their memories.
"How securely sleep the brave who sink to
rest.
With all their country's wishes blest."
- Washington: Language cannot do him
justicc-culogy cannot eXalt. To be called
the "lather OF his country" is panegyric
enough.
H. The Ladies': The last and most per-
fnct work of that nrant archfn1.f of ,uhon,