Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-04-18

would be degenerscy not TO maintain it,
uularnished by the boldcst effurls, and al
all hazards.
l2tA. Education.-The grea, insIrumen!
by which free people may be rendered
worthy Of their position, and a proper
charge upon lhe common treasure.
18Th. Ihs night 10 Temouc tr1th our
Slayes to the Territories acquired from
.Merico-To yield it up would be 10 sur
render our liberties. When full equality
under the constitution is denied 10 US. we
have ceased 10 be free.
VOLUNTEER ToAsTs.
By THE PaEsrDENr.-The union Of The
South, for the sake Of The South.-The
only means by which we can vludlcaIe our
rights and preserve the Union. d.
BY THE VICE PREsIDEET.-Eh2ooa
Fisher.-A true friend Of the Union-if il
is saved, he will have contributed bis full
share towards its preservation.
BY DR.. J. e. READY.-NanuJaeturss
at The South. When sufficiently hume.
rous to meet production, will efectually
CORRECT The arrogance of the Moth.
BY J. P. CARRoLL,-Our ItTritorial
Acquisitions from Mcrico.-The South
bore her part in couqueriug them from
enemies abroad; and will not permit them
TO be wresled from her by enemies a. home.
Col. X. @. DuNNoyANv, late of The
Palmetto Regiment, being present as an
invited guest, was called on by the Presi.
dent. in complimentary terms, and replied
with the following xenlimenl -
Edgefeid.-As remarkable for the wis
dom of her sons in peace, as for their gal
lan,ry in war.
BY w. c. MoRAeSE.-The United
Staies Ssnate.-The great conservative
power in our government-lhe palladium
oil our rights and lberlies--nn preserving
it faithfully from The attacks of ruthless
innovation, depends The political welfare
OF our country.
BIZ P. 8. BnooKs,-"Brutus. An
hone red name, stolen as was the lion skin,
by an sss.
BY JAMES RAINsfoRD.-Our Senator's.
John C. Calhoun, and A. P. Butler.
We offer them The tribute Of our admira-
ton aud gratitude, for the diguiry Of their
intellectual and moral bearing, in the
cause of their country in the Senate Of
lhe United States.
BY. NJ. GRAT,-Ihe people cfihe South.
Firm, united action, on their part will
arrest Norihern aggression.
BY II. R. SPANN,-A Southe,n Con.
fsderacy.-Our ultimats and only depsn-
dence Tor political equality and freedom.
BY Dr.. E. F::TEAeuE,-The Hon. 4.
P. Butler.-The true, firm, aud able de.
fender of Southern rights.
BY JOSEPH ABsEY,-The People Of the
Sou.h.-Geuerous in their attachment to
the Constitution Of the Union, they con-
slider, liberty their binhrighl and their homes
their dearest country.
BY w. r. BurLER,-Our Err. Gorernor,
Hon. David Johnson. 1.-THE eminent jurist,
The true patriot, the good man. May his
latter days. be as serene and happy, as his
past has been brilliant and DseruI:
By Col. NJ. C. NJ. HAmMoNp.-Eeuali.
ty FIRST, and always, be the consequences
whnl they may.
BY Col. NJ. FRAzIER.-Geo McDufe.
His public life has been full uf honor; IN
his retirement, he is entitled 10 The pnrints
rewartl-lhe love, confidence aud udmira-
Iion of his counrrymen.
Many other Toass were read. but hare
no, been handed in for publication.
Col. ARTHUR SIMKxs being called on for
song, sang the following:
Gathering song Of the South.
(AIR-Marseiles Hymn.)
Ye Southern freemen, wake 10 action!
Hark! bark! our country bids US rise,
Shall all our rights by vile infraciion,
Be sacrificed before our eyes1
Shall Northern Wings their numbers swelling
With rantins fools. a maniac host.
Declare we shall 10 longer boast
Our CHERISHED Union, freedoms dwclling
Ariso-arise, ys brave!
Our banners bc unfurPd!
We'llswear, we'll ewear our rights to save,
Proclaim it To the world.
No longer hope that generous feeling
The trai,nrous blow will yet restrain:
Did we, like recreanis. sue them kneellpg,
Our abjec, suit would bo in vain.
Oh shall we see our Constitution
BY ruthless parricides oerlhrown,
While patriot saints above ns groan,
And cry. There's hope 10 Revolution
Arise-arise, We brave!
Our banner be unfnrIed
We'll swear. we'll swear our rights 10 save,
Proclaim it 10 the world.
see-see, alas to frenzy yielding,
High names of genins Join The array,
Each power Of thonght and utt'rance welding
To strengthen additions sway,
Yes, yes, tho direfnl storm is brewing,
Soon in it's rage to burst amain.
And blight each lovely, Southern plain
With desoalion and with ruin
Arse-arise, ye brave!
Our banners be unfurl'd!
We'll swear, we VI swear our rights to save,
Proclaim it 10 the world.
Then Southruns come-delay no longer