The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-07-18
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800. Z YsVtE SaVViet. iSeltller fSll, tieSt,S
nor low, nor good red herring, but a sort
Eofpoliticai hybrid sprung from ,he Union 'of
slayeholders and abolitonists, with it's head
from the North, its limbs from thc South.
and ITS body, graceful mingling Of both
parties. SO
BY William Rogers Esq, Vice President
of the day. The Stare hofding States. They
claim all the rights guaranteed Tor them by
the Constitution Of the United States and
those rights they will have, let the conse.
quencc be what they n,ay!
The Vice President of the day, then read
letter from Col. J. a. Colclough, stating
his inability TO be present, in compliance
with an invitation extended by the Commit
tee, and also, one Of similar import, from the
Hon. F. J. Moses, concluding with the fol-
lowing sentiment. Viz
The Memory 0f Jas. X Polk. His vir
tues, fresh in the recollection of the Ameri- 4
can people. His name, Unidentified with the
brilliant acts Of his administration. His his
tory, to be read in the glorious achievements
of our Country during his Presidency. A
grateful people will ever cherish his memory.
regret was also received from nj. Nj.
Noah Jr., enclosing the following scnti-
ment!
George Mi@in Dallas. The firm and
Jealous supporter Of the compromises OF the
constitution, and one Of the few true friends
| OF Union north of the Potomac AS relict
| of the late glorious administration may his
services serve to render his name as revered
as that OF his ancestor Franklin.
BY DR. w w Brunson. Jno c. Calhoun:
A patriot without fear and without reproach
His fame is co.extensive with the civilized
world. His reputation is the property of the
country.
BY Hardy Stuckey, Esq. Our Senator,
Hon f j Moses: lie has discharged his du-
ties to the State and District ably and faith
fully. We will show an appreciation by re.
| electing him in 1850.
BY DR. Elias McCutcheon. The H7ilmot
Men: The co-workers of the Abolitonsts,
unsound in doctrine and in principle; aiming
at revolution, dissolution, and ruin: cursed
be their name. Our stand we have taken,
our rights we will maintain.
BY John 0 Durant, Esq. The Palmetto
Regiment: True 10 themselves and to the
trust rcposed in them. Their gallant achiev-
ments on the battle fields OF Mexico, will
ever be remembered with pride and satislac-
tion by their grateful countrymen
BY DIR VIII lIolleyman. Col + j Noses:
Our present talented and energetic Senator;
he has served long with zeal and ability,
unreasonable for any act in his political lte
Why should we change him! Echo an
swcrs, why!
by Jas w RcmbcTt. The memory Of Jas
II Poh late President Of the United Stafes:-
we lament his death, cherish his memory,
and knew not before, how, fully to appreci-
ate his worth, as one of our greatest, best,
and most fortunate chief magistrates.
by Capt NJ Dubose The nnemoTy 1f Jus
Il PoA, and III Butler, Both of whom,
having filled bright pages on the roll OF fame,
are among the dead. While we honor their
memories, and cndeavor TO initiate their vir-
tues, let US remember, that the highest dis
tinction on earth is TO be truly good
by Capt f NJ Mudrow The Abolitionists,
The Ultima thule Of their aspirations. is the
destruction of the Union, prompted by hopes
OF personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from the general
confusion.
by Draper Abel Dixon, ESQ. The ladies
Of UpFcr Salem Always beautiful aud love-
y, but on the present occasion, perfectly ir-
resistablc God bless them!
BY Gen s X Chandler The American
Contederacy, A Union of Sovereign States,
Inscribed on her banner, Liberiy, Justice
Equality not Union without equality
by Capt w S;uckey, The Palmetto
Regiment Heroes of South Carolina May
their noble deeds live long in the hearts OF
their comnirymcn.
BY f Goodman, Esq. South Carolina,
a bright star in the galaxy of liberty. Soon
er than submit to the unconstitutional en-
croachmcnts OF the abolitonsts, unsheath
the sword and protest her rights
BY NJ Nelson, Esq. The Southern Sta les
United they stand divided they fall.
By - Ashmorc, Esq. The Union AS
our fathers found it, but none other.
By DR. f Denis, The spirit of 76. 1t
established it has preserved and it only can
perpetrate the Union.
BY ii ID Green. Jr., The President Uni
ted STATES Since his election to the Presi
dency, he is as independent OF the pledge he
made during the canvass, as he then was, of
The distinctions of party principle. The latter
IS as politically preposterous, as the former
is smoralIy capable.
BY Thos c Denis. Jas X Polk
"lis career was all finished, his laurels
We're won,
When tho race of the foremost is scarcely
The finger OF Glory shall point to his name,
AS the greenest in years bu, equal i'll fame."
BY John II Dixon, Esq. The Orator of
me dHy HIS address was chastc, dlgnitied,
eloquent and interesting. May his success in
lie, be equal to his talents and high moral
character.
By Henry Lawrence PEBBLES, Gen Tar
Tor ne nominal President Of The United States,
5y his official acts, he has betrayed his want
OF the prerequisites OF office, honesty, capaci-
,ty, and fidelity
BY w NJ Mcintosh, The memory of The
late Er- President Jas X Polk, Since the
days OF Washington, no administration has
been more illustr!ous than his.
By G ALEU- lIuggins, Esq, The Palmetto
Regiment, May their heroic deeds be cher
shcd by their countrymcn, and their exam
pie followed by their contemporaries, and by
posterity.
by J. J Rcams: The late Er- President Jas
Poh, An allwisc providence has seen
fit TO remove this noble man from time to
eternity. Though his body has been consrn-
ed to the silent tomb, yet the memory Of his