The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1849-08-15

and the rghtto fight in defence of their ID
| mestIc institutiDns-tbeso conceded---,be
balance not worth preserving. *
Il Pack. The constitution ofihe u. s.,
| May it be strictly adhered to and regarded Oh
noble guide adopted by noble hearts---yet
may the State constitutions be equally regar-
p G Benbow. The Hon John G Calhoun,
The interchangeable indicator OF Southern
rlghts--may his days be prolonged until the
| portentions cloud which now oyershadows
the South shall be forever oblterated
TiS Nelson. A long journeys porcupinei
saddle and hard trotting horse 10 these foes
of Southern nstitutions-trayclling abolition
| lists.
Maj. G. G Wheeler, Honor to the bold
hearts who on the great day whose anDiversa-
ry we celebrate, dared to comprehend their
country's capabilities and proclaimed its indie.
pendence. Honor to the heroes and saees
who have conducted il SO gloriously on to our
times. Honor to the brave soldiers who live
to enjoy the renown they have SO nobly earn
ed on the battle field. Honor above ali to the
gallant men who fell in the hour of their
country's triumph; whose blood was the sac.
rafcial incense of victory and who though
dead, yet live immortal in the affectionate
memory OF their countrymen.
nj. q. D. Rhodes Hon j G Calhoun: Ded-
lcated to his country's service, noble, patriotic,
| and energetic-his firmness and unccrrupted
politics have always proved sufficient STUN
bling-blockto to Northern fanatics and abolition.
lists and gained for him the appelation Of the
brightest star of The Soutb
}. a. Minis. TIE Orator fthe Daw MAY
he soon realise that Home he SO beautifully
pictured in his oration to-day.
w. FL. Burkett. The Northern fanat
les and their free black petitioners, may we
| soon see them all collected in mass and Ian.
ded safe-into--Libera.
w. Nj. Davis. South Carolina: Her
name and her fame in peace and in war are
mingled ndissolubly with all that is proudest
and dearest to the patriotic heart in Ameri.
| can annals.
a. X. Bradham Esq, The Orator of the
Day: stilful physician good scholar, an
accomplished gentleman, his knowledge Of
the history Of the country exhibited in his ad-
dress to day. shows he has talent enongh to
go to Congress.
F.. E. Hodge. The Hon T'hos II Benton:
May he soon be made commander in chief Of
Liberia when he can have full scope to exer-
c!se his philanthropy and be on footing with
his black brethren.
VIM f. Erwin Esq, The Memnruof Gen
Francis Marion: Whose name will ever be
dear TO all true Americans
Capt. }. Ii, Mcknight. The lGmcnted But
Ter and Dickson: Ilustrious warriors un-
surpassed in bravery. While we condole
with their families and grievc their country's
loss we fell proud TO say they died glorously.
b. J. Hodge. Woman: A beautiful flow
er grated from the garden OF Eden, and
needs but proper culture TO shcd a fragrance,
both moral and intellectual, around the path
way of man that will surely lead him to hon
or aud distinctions "a
ID. T. w. Briggs. The Memory of Jas X
Polk: He has dscended to the grave IN peace
loaded with honors--long may his memory be
green and fresh in the hearts OF the people he
SO faithfully served
J Is. Richardson Jun, The Palmetto
oiaie: The most glorious star of that brigh,
constellation that gilis our republic Nav it
ever light the sons Of Carolina to victory and
glory.
S. c. Richbourg. The Hon. T'hos III Ben
ton: The political renegade. A traitor to
the South. May his days in the land be few
and his death be speedily announced.
James Ragin, I'D Zack: Ii he should
| behave himselfin the White House as we'll
as he did in Mexico-then well done old Zack
but if he should bctray the South-then
let him be speedily removed and better man
take his office.
Col w. A. Coclough. Lieut. C. S. Mel
let: Tall in person, good by nature, of ele-
giant and engaging manners and of gigantic
intellect, his fellow citizens Of Sumter are
ready and waiting an opportunity to reward
him for his distinguished services in the Mexi-
can campaign.
j. II. Tindal. Hon. j. C. Calhoun: EN-
inently qualified to fill the highest office with
in the gift of the people. May he be our next
| President.
NJ. Teetz. The Palmetto Regiment: It
! has pIovcn to he world that the chivalry OF
South Carolina is not an airy nothing--man's
vain boasting as was supposed in quarters,
but something tangible. The foes OF Caroli-
ma would much prefer to hear it spoken of
than face it on the field of battle.
| Maj. w. +. Butler. The Union: Conse-
Grated by the wisdom and sealed by the mar.
| tyrdon of our sires May it never be rent
| in sunder by Northern fanaticism
w. w. Benbow. The Union: 1t is a
model of free and independent government,
to all the world. 1t is tho star OF hope and
heaven OF rest to the opprest of every cline
w. J. R. Cantey. The Fair: Extatic 70.
licity them and reciprocal love TO youth
universally! (chcers)
w. p. Cunningham. The Great Wash
ingion: May he this day lay before the throne
ofheavcn the most grateful offering-the re-
corded vows of American freemen promising
aid and sympathy to the Eastern world in its
! struggle for freedom.
a. B. Richbourg. The Oyaior ofthe Day:
May he receive the honor that his talents and
patriotic principles justly merits.
BY --. Ihos. Hart Benton: His re-
cent attack upon Mr.. Calhoun is attended by
the same prospect of success as were he to
| attack the Fortress OF Gibralter with n Pop |
Gun at long shot. Cease viper ye bite |
against file.