The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-21
FoR THE LEDGER.
Celebration Of American independence
at Jefferson, Chesterfield Dist, 8. G.

five or six hundred Of the citizens of tho
community assembled on Saturday, the Sd
July, at Jefferson, to celebrate the anniver-
sary of American Independence.
At IL o'clock, NJ, the procession was
formed under the direction Of J. E. Robin
son and DR.. w. J. Baskin, marshals Of the
day, and moved to a stand prepared in a
grove, accompanied by the excellent music
of the Jefferson Band; when, after prayer
by the Rev. Mr.. Moore, and the reading Of
the Declaration Of Independence by Col.
Hugh Craig, an Grafton was delivered by
otto and chiyalric sentiments, and abounding
in sage suggestions and arguments in favor
Of more practical system of education, by
which the mental faculties would be moro
fully developed. and the mind trained to
clear appreciation and thoughtfulness as the
great means of perpctuating the blessings of
liberty which we now enjoy.
After the grafton, the company repaired
to the dinner table, when n splendid dinner
was served up; when the cloth was removed
the following regular toasts were drank:
1st. The Day zoe Celebrate.
I'd. The Constitution Of the United Stdtes-
The only bond of union between the States
of this confederacy; n strict adherence to its
provisions will perpetuatc the Union, but its
repeated violations have already put il in
jeopardy, and will, i persisted in, rend it as
sundcr.
Sd. George Washington.
4th Non-interrention-The true policy of
our country.
9Th The Heroes Of the Repolntion-Let
their memory ever be cherished by CRATE
ful and patriotic people, and their example
9th. The Orator Of the Day.
7th. Agrn u 'ture, Commerce and Manufac-
tures-The three leading sources of national
wealth If left to the control Of the laws Of
trade they will erch be abundnntly more
prosperous than they ever can be under the
influence oflaws passed by corrupt major
ity in Congress.
9th. The State Of South Crolina-Un-
willing, from motives of expediency, to take
the redress other wrongs in her own hands
at present, yet her sons with one heart and
soul will do better for the cause of liberty
and equal rights, when the proper time ar-
rives.
9th. John c. Calhoun. -
10th. The Domestic Institutions Of the
South-Undcr the sanctions Of a wise Pro-
vidence, they have produced the highest de-
gree Of happiness to two races Of people.
Let the South see to il, that the sacred trust
rePosed in them Is not abused through their
own neglect or want of foresight
llth. The heDemocrdticR Nominees 6orP President
and Vice President-The South will confide
in their political integrity for the preserva-
ton of her rights.
18th. The Hon. J. j. Erans-Nay he be
our next Senator in Congress.
18th. The Ladies-The first to be res
pected, and the last to be neglected.
After the 9Th regular toast, Major Mac
farland very feelingly thanked the company
for the honor conferred on him, and In con-
clusion, offered the following:
Chesterfield District-May her prosperity
never end.
BY VIM. A. Evans:
The State Of South Carolina-May all di-
visions among her sons cease, and her wis
dom and integrity give strength and stability
to onr confederncy.
BY 8. J. Lucy:
Calhoun-Msy the memory of his virtues
animate the hearts Of every South Carolinian
to the latest postehty.
BY B. r. Garland: ..f
May this day be remembered when MANY
are forgotten.
by NJ b. Aarant
Gen. John MeQueen-O Our Representative
in Congress, true and faithful TO the rights
Of the South, he has our abiding confidence.
BY John w McLemore:
The Ladies-Ever remembered but never
forgotten.
BY Major John s. Miller:
General Pieree-Should he be the next
President may he act with honor 10 the Of.
fee, and with justice to the government
BY Capt Leonidas Lowry:
Col. e, b. C. Cash-May he meet with
welcome reception 10 q seat in the Legis-
lature by the voters Of Chesterfield.
BY. Thos. ii. Mangum:
May the Tree Of Liberty flourish round
the globe, and all partake Of lis fruit.
BY Capt Leonidas Lowry:
The SouLh--Msy her patriotic sons firmly