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


balance not worth preserving
Pack. The constitution oT The IT, S.
May it be strictly adhered to and regarded az
noble guide adopted by noble hearts-yet
may the State constitutions be equally regar-
dcd.
G Bcnbow. The IIon John G. Calhoun,
The interchangeable indicator of Southern
rights-may his days be prolonged until the
por,cntions cloud which now overshadows
the South shall be forever oblitcrated.
L 5 Nelson. a long journcy,a porcupine
saddle and hard trotting horse 10 these foes
OF Southern nstitutions-travclling abolition
lists.
Maj. G. G. Wheeler, Honor to the bold
hearts who on the great day whose anuversa-
ry we celebrate, dared to comprehend their
! country's capabilities and proclaimed its indc-
pcndcncc. Honor to the heroes and sagcs
who have conducted it SO gloriously on to our
| times. Honor TO the brave soldiers who live
to enjoy the rcnown they have so nobly carn-
cd Oh tho battle field. Honor above all TO the
gallant men who fell in the hour of their
country's triumph whose blood was the sac
raflclal incense OF victory and who though
dead, yet live immortal in the affcctionate
memory Of their countryncn
NJ. q. d. Rhodes. Hon j G. Calhoun: Dcd-
icatcd to his countrys service, noble, patriotic,
and cncrgctc-hs iirInncss and uncorruptcd
politics have always proved sufficient stun
| bling block to Northern fanatics and abolition
lists and gained for him the appclaton of the
brightest star of the South.
J. A. Minis The Orator ofkhe Dan. Nav
he soon realise that Home he SO beautifully
pictured in his Grafton to-day.
w. r. }. Burkctt. The Northern fanat-
les and their free black petitioners, NAV we
soon see them all collected III a mass and lam
dcd satc-into--I.ibcria.
w. NJ. Davis. South Carolina: Her
name and her fame in peace and in war are
mingled ndlssolubly with all that is proudest
and dearest to llic patriotic heart in Amcr.
can annals.
a. X. Bradll1m Esq, The Orator of the
Day: a s';lllul physician good scholar, an
accomplished gentleman, his know ledge of
. the history Of the country exhibited in his ad-
dress to day. shows lie has talent enough to
90 TO Congress.
T. E. lodge. The Hon 7'hos II Benton:
May he soon be made commander in chief of
Liberia when he can have full scope to excr-
clsc his philanthropy and be on footing with
his black clhrcn.
VIM +. Ervm Esq. The Memoryot Gen
Francis Marion: Whose name will ever be
dear TO all true Americans
Capt. J. II, Mcknight. The lamcntcd But
| Ter and Dickson: liustrous warriors un
! surpassed in bravery. While we condoIc
with their families and gricvc their coun,rv's
loss we fell proud to say they died gluriously.
Is. }. Hodge. Woman: a beautiful flow
cr grated from the garden OF Eden, and
needs but proper culture to shed fragrance,
both moral and intellectual, around the path
way OF man that will surely lead him to hon
Or and distinction.
II 'r w Sy,ts
Polk: lie has tcccntcd to the grave in peace
loaded with honors-long NAV hIs memory be
green and fresh in the hearts OF the people he
so faithfully served.
}. Ii. Richardson Jun The Palmetto
S!0ic: The mos, glorious star Of that bright
constellation that gids our republic. MAY it
ever light the sons of Carolina to victory and
glory.
S. G. Richhonrg. The Hon. Thos III Ben.
ion: The political renegade. A traitor to
the South. May his days in the land be few
and his death be speedily announced
James Rlgin, OH Tack: If he should
behave himself in the White House as well
as he did III AcXico-,hcn well done old Zack
but il he should bctray the South-then
let him he speedily removed and better man
take his office.
Col. w. y. Colclough Lieut. c. S. Mel
J
giant and cngagin. manners and of girau,i.
intellect, his fellow citizens OF Sumter ~.
ready and waiting an opportunity to rcwa
| h!m Tor his distinguished services in the Me-
/ can campaign.
! J. H. Tlndal. Hon. j. G. Calhoun: EN-
nenlly qualified to fill the highest office with
in the gift OF the people. May he be our next
President
NJ. Tcctz. The Palmetto Regiment: 1t
has piovcn to he world that the chivalry OF
! South Carolina is not All airy nothing-rnan's
vain boastng as was supposed in quarters,
bat something tangible. The foes OF Carroll
ma would much prefer to hear it spoken of
than face it on the field OF battle.
Maj. w. +. Batter. The Union: Conse
Grated by the wisdom and sealed by the mar
tyr'om OF our sircs. May it never he rent
III sundcr by Northern fanaticism.
W. w. Bcnbow. 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 oppresl OF every cline.
w. J. r. Cantcy. The Fair: Exta,ic fc
licity 70 them and reciprocal love to youth
universally! (chccrs)
w. u. Cunningham. The Great Wash
insion: May he this day lay before the throne
ofheavcn the most grateful offcring-the re-
corded vows OF American frcemen promising
aid and sympathy to the Eastern world in its
struggle Tor freedom.
a. Il. Richhourg. The Orator ofihe Dav:
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 Gibratcr with n Pop
Gun ut long shot. Cease viper We bite