The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-07-13
Communicating.
EoR THE LEDGER.

MN. EDlTOR,-lhe c1tzcna Of Pleasant
Valley not wishing to let the day on which
their liberty and Independence from the Brit.
ism crown was declared, pass ty without
some demonstration of the great event that
took place on that day, they agreed to cele-
brate the day by having barbecue, dinner,
&c. 1t not being convenient for some Of
them to attend on the 4th, they substituted
the I'd of July in its stead, preparations be-
ing made accordingly, at about 10 o'clock,
A M, there was considerable number of
persons collected ut tho stand which had
been erected for the occasion in beautiful
shady grove, near which was spring of ex-
cellent water. The affair being gotten up
Mt very short notice, an oration for the occa-
sion was not expected, but DR.. Ardrey being
requested to read the Declaration of the In
dependence Of the United States in taking
the stand made few very appropriate re-
marks, and then proceeded to read the De.
claration. Ii being concluded, the company
was formed into procession by Capt. Culp
and marched to the table which almost
groaned with the weight Of good things upon
It. In very short time matters was AZ
ranged and the hungry host maie simult..-
neous attack upon everything withiE their
reach, and the way meat and bones were sep.
Grated, would have astonisheI the natives.
The cutting and carving lasted for some
time. The inner man, however, intimating
that they had carried on the work of destruc-
ton far enough, the company retreated in
good order back to the stand, except few
who in trying to satisfy their stomach's ven.
gennce, had taken more victory than they
. could carry away with them, concluded to
keep the field which they done by lying down
around the table. The company having got
comfortably seated 1T the stand. the follow
ing regular t"i~lS were read
lst ihC ""y u" "ceir6rafe,-Aiay il bc cclc-
bratrd 10y every true American With ,rncra-
ton and enthusiasm by successive genera
tIons, Gown to the end Of time.
2nd. IHr iiero"s Of the Reroluiron,-Thc
difficulty and dangers TO which they hsd to
encounter in g,iniug the freedom We now
enjoy, should make the heart of every true
American beat with gratitude.
Sd. Gr"rg" Washington,-Thc Father Of
his County--wcll may it b, said he WAS
truly great man.
4th. lafayette, DeRalb, and Kosuisko,--
Names that will always be loved and venc-
rated by the Amcric n people.
9th. american Fre-dom,-Bought at a
! high price, may We never be- 80 blinded by
scctiono' rrcjudiecs as TO c.usu US TO loose
it.
9Th. Tie Constitution of the United States.
The gr"", shield of American liberty.
'.h. I@r DerIarHipagfh he Lndey,endeace of
TIE United %I<s.--lt contains Language
which none bat men of noble minds and 4 r.
ing spirits could have ever uttered.
sth. The President Of he Unit.,d States
and Heads r Departmen.s,--May they so
manage the affairs Of "ur government tha;
when they retire from their several stations,
the people will say, "wcll done thou good
and faithful servants"
9Th. The Congress Of the United Siates,-
May their Legislative proceeding be such as
will receive the appreciation of the whole
people.
10th. The Army and Nary Of he United
States,-Always ready, willing and able to
defend the rights Of their country.
lith. The Judiciary,-The great check
rein Of political intrigue.
18th. Union Of the Staics,-United they
stand invincible, but divided eonquersbie.
18th. The American People,-ln the arts,
sciences and literature, equalled by few. and
excelled by none.
The regular toasts being All read, the fol.
lowing volunteer toasts were given:
by Id. i. l.. Johnson: While we in dis.
tress receive portions from physicians, may
the ravages Of fever which has seized our
crops be nllayed by more potent hand.
BY Capt. J. p. Hunter: That fllibuster.
may have no influence upon Cuban annexa.
ton, but II she cOmes--eome by the law OF
nations.
BY J. Spratt: The W orld was sad, the par.
den was wild and man the hermit sighed
ill woman smiled.
By J. NJ. Morrow: The Ladies ofMe In
dian Lapd.-They are proyerbial for their
beauty and Intelligence.
BY d. i.ounsbury: Old bachelors should
not despair,
As there was never gnnder that few 10 late,
But what found sons honest old goose for
mate.
By Dr. w. A. Ardrey: Energy and Per.
ser,'anee,--Thr great arrowing wheels Of
prosperity.
4 By X. e. Potts Tie BrRish L,oa.--,Ioy
ne by his growis aud the showing Of hi.
teeth be always able TO keep oil the Russian
Bear from Turkey until his thirst for blood
can be aIlayed by prey Of loss impo,aace.
By Capt. w. Culp: The Indian Land
Once inhabited by savage Indians, now in.
hab'ted BY people Of the highest order oi
civilization, II may yet bc the land Of Poets
and Philosophers