Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-08-08


6endisll machinatious Of enanciratiunists.
aud our hish duty TO rebul their Efforts
with the most active zeal and determiua-
tion. In truth, his entire remarks were, in
The highest degree. interesting, well-'imed,
and admirably delivered. The whole au.
dience accorded to him The mccd Of heart
lell appreciation.
Alter the speaking was concluded. the
company partouk Of an unusually good
barbecue; and whilst the bowl was iinw-
ing freely, many patriotic and gallant SEN
,incnls were drunk.
CuI. Oliver rowles and DIR. George
Marlborough otficiated as President aud
Vice President Of tho day, aud per-
formed their different parts. with prompt
ness. efficiency and pruprieiy.
The hilarily Inspired by wine, was heigh-
tened by The laughing enjoyment Of The
young, aud The whole affair was crowned
by the mirh- making sport Of Walking
for the Cake" an ancient custom still ob.
served in this part of the District, calcula.
ted tn excite and cherish kind aud social
feelings in the hosoms Of all, and perhaps
something few degrees warmer, in The
hearts of the more youthful competitors
for the prize.
The following are the Toasls. in order:
REGULAR TOASTS.
1st. The President of the United States.
May bis civil administration, equal in
greatness. his military career.
End. The Hon. John C. .Calhoun.-By
his late mastery reply 10 Thomas ii. Ben
ION, lie has demolished an arch-,raitor.
3rd The Hon. Il. u. Butier.-His
whole coarse has been marked by energy,
ability, and deep devotion to the true iu-
terests of his country.
4M. George McDuGe.--Thc States
man, Orator, and PaIrio-upol whom
will The mantle of Elijah fall!
5h The G'usrnor Of The Siate.-Calm
and courteous in his demeanor-he will
doubtless, credilably discharge The duties
Of his high position.
9Th. THE Memory Of Col. p. VI. Butler.
7th. The free States and their l'oiicy.-
In their hot haste 10 secure the Lions
share. they recklessly override both Con-
slitulion and Compromises.
Sh. Old Nrginia-.The mother of
Presidents. and what is more, The mother
of Patriots. We rejoice that she has ia
ken the field for tho maintenance Of South.
ern rights, with 50 much Of her ancient
spirit.
oh. KossuM and The HungnrianS.
red by The bright example of Washington
and the Americans-God speed them in
their hard struggle for independence.
l0M 4 Southern Confederacy.-LiLerry
FIRST, and the Union afterwards.
LIN. South Caroii,sa.-The land of our
lovc-her lnuS list Of statesmen, and her
devoted Palmetto Regimen, are the true
exponents Of her talent, her courage, and
Of her fidelity 10 The country.
l2M. Woman.-.As long as she is true To
the noble instincts with which God has
endowed her, she is solace, comfort,
and heIp-mate for man.
l3lh. THE Orators Of The Day.-Good
Good..! Good !!
70 this last, Col. Simkins and Mr.. Ab.
ney responded. in terms cvncing their full
appreciation Of The compliment bestowed
OH them, and concluded with the follow.
ing sentiments
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
BY Col. Simkins-Thc Snluda Res-
menl-from l776 to 1919, she has furnish.
ed her quota of efficient men both in The
council chamber and upon the battle field.
BY Mr.. Abncy-AIleD Little, the Mil
lcr's Boy, of Big Greek {" and "LiuIe
SaIuda." May the arm he lost in the he
roc defence Of his couutry's flag, be re-
placed with an arm Of gold. His claims
to the beqnest of Gen. Jackson are inIer>
or 10 but one mars.
BY A. Dozier-The Palmetto Regiment
they have been honorcd highly, bu, nol
above their deserts.
By Saddler-CoI. P. NJ, BulIer-too
early he died sacrifice to patriotism. The
times we fear are approaching. when it
would be well that all Caro!inans were
made of the same stuff.
By Jacob p. Abney-Fhe Hon. John
C. Calhoun-his laIe triumphant re(utaIinn
Of the false charges of Thomas III. Benton.
and his able vindication of Southern rights
have given him an additional claim to the
admiration and love Of his couulrymcn.
BY C. Havurd-Gen. TayIor-wc have
had cause to love him-may VIC never have
cause for the exercise orlhc opposite feeling.
BY S. Mariin-lfcrc's hoping, that
kings skins may be manufactured into
umbrellas to shade The tree Of American
liberty.
BY Wesley Whiule-To tho Sou,l--
Savo The Uniuu. But shall we save it at
tho price Of our liberties. Forbid il
Heaven
BY G. Yarboroush-Our Mexican he
roes-may they meet with tho high re-
ward they So richly deserve-,le approba-
lion Of ages TO cume.
BY 4. hlarlin-Gen. Iuchary Tavlor-
he MAY be IA iooI-hc may Je DID rascal;
but he fights like the un'arneable iIyena.
BY Wilson Abney-The Hon. A. p.
Eu'ler--a noble pillar Of tho temple Of
Southern liberty.
BY the Host, w. IIavard-The present
company-enjoy yourselves my friends
for is we do appear little unciviI. we have
good hearts, aud are no ways dangerous.
BY Tilmun Jennings-Lieul. Abnry-