Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-09-11
FOR TIE ADVERTISER.
THE RIDGE COOPERATION BARBECUE.

Mr.. EDIroR "A lovelicr day has seldom
dawncd upon the quiet and peaceful citizens d
the Ridge, than was the day Of the Cooperation
meeting. At q very early hour the people came
ocking from al directions, 10 the beautiful grove
near Moses HoLsrEiN's Spring From the
bright smiles and cheerful eountcnances of the
people, VIC were induced to believe, that a gene,
ral feeling of devotion TO the cause Of Co-opera.
ton and Southern Rights, pcrvadcd their bosoms
There was manfcstly, no attempt at display
amongst the people; for their hearts were too
deeply concerned for their own, and their coun-
try's future veal, to think Of unnecessary show
BY the hour Of ten, host of true hearted men
and lovely women had assembled. The scene
was picturesque, interesting and beautiful You,
Mr. Editor, would have been delighted had you
been there with your old friends. In rear of the
capacious stand, erected for the speakers, was
group Of neighbors industriously preparing
lemonade while others were bearing 1t to the
ladies, who occupied the seats in front OF the
stand Beyond this group, was the ladies table,
around which the truly patriotic ladies Of the
Ridge were moving, preparing with their accus-
toned industry and alacrity, their splendid and
sumptuous Picnic. In rear of the ladies We're
the two long extended tables for the gentlemen,
and still beyond these, and near the beautiful
springs, was another group Of neighbors, with
their servants. striving busily around the smoking
pits, where the barbecue was being prepared.
All WAS life and animation, and every one seemed
to be conscious of his responsibility, and that he
was acting part in 4 great and good cause. At
eleven o'clock, between IL and 1900 of our citi-
zens and voters assembled at the stand, the Pres
ident of the meeting introduced the Rev. A. II.
FoRT, Of Lexington, who invoked the blessings
of Heaven upon our meeting Our distinguish
cd Senator, and beloved fellow citizen, the Hon.
a. p. BUTLER was then announced, who arose,
and for reasons which the Committee approved,
declined making speech notifying the people
that he would address the citizens of the District
at Edgefeld Court House, the FIRST Monday in
October.
Our able and worthy representative, the Hon.
A BuRr, then addressed the meeting. Wehavc
not time to give even extracts of his able speech
Suffice it to say he poured forth in silver tones of
eloquencc, those patriotic sentiments of devotion
to Southern Rights, which have always clarac-
terizcd him.
HENRY Il. SrAxx, Esq. followed, and in clear
and mastery manner, pointed out the great ne
cessity Of Cooperation with our Southern sister
States, as our only true policy and clearly de-
monstrated the absurdity of making South Caro-
lima separate independent nation. Mr.. SrASN
spoke with great deal Of spirit and carncstncss;
and for the bold and decided position he has taken
in defence Of our cause, he has received and will
contnueto receive the hearty wclldone' ofthc
people Of the Ridge. Our gallant Capt. P s.
BRooKs next addressed the meeting. The time
allowed him was nof