The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1854-01-19

sion, having been amply disposed of, Mr..
w. J. N. llAmMET, acting as Pre-. i!ont OF
The evening addressed the Hon. T.. ].
MOSES, in few words expressive of the
obligations under which the Mechanics of
this place felt themselves for his generous
cxcr,ions in their behalf, and trndcripp
him cordial and hearty welcome to the
scene of Gostivity.
The Hon. +. J. MOSES responded in
happily chosen speech of some length,
which was received and frequently inter
ruptcd by cheers and plaudils We listen
cd too attcntivcly ourselves 10 take any
notes and will not do The speaker the in
usticc of a'tctnptinga synopsis of his re.
marks from memory.
MCssrs. AsnMORE, GREEN and BLAND
ING, were successfully called upon and
loudly chccrcd. Several other gentlemen
were called for and gave appropriate scntl-
mentS.
81 The following arc some of the many
toasls that were volunteered, for which we
areindcbtcd to the lFa!chman
"By II. f. Ligcn.--IIon. Franklin ].
Moses, the Senator from Clarcmcn; A
sentinel ever at his post.
y. a Gi!bcrt.-Col. flames ID Blandng:
The invinciblc soldier, the profound law
yer, the accomplished gentleman, the
wor.n-hcarlch friend, udd The honest 7nan
May he represent Us in our next lcgisla.
turc.
By Jos. l.. lltrringion-Sucees to the
Mechanics, and honor to their friend. May
he always prove one OH whom they may
depend.
BY II. ]. Paraons.--Thc Mechanics of
South Carolina: : Possessing capacities n-
icrlOr to none, will willingness 10 do il,
sufficiently encouraged. May they always
have enough work to keep them employed
and a good will to do it.
By H. NJ, Morgan.--I'hc Mechanics OF
South Carolina: The Pillars upol, which
rests the Whole grand scheme OF Internal
Improvements. May they ever sustain
the dignity o! ihcir'pos!tion, by temperance,
virtue am! morality.
BY A. J. Moscs.-'ro The Mechanics
We are the Pcoplc; all we want is una
nim!tr to make ourselves felt.
By Cu!. !. ID. ASliorc.- Education and
Mechanism The TWO bulwarks of Re-
pubicaNi$m.
by Perry Moscs--'rhc labor;ur class:
Honest lIt,,, The nojicst works OF God,
BY X. e. I.ogal,.-A Mechanism The
pivot upon wh.ch the desIiHics o Nations
are lurncl.
by &. w. ID vis.-The American E.ralc:
We ass working casa%r".,.l As our nor
ton the heart ol this noble bird. and ,n In.
Goldfish arlsI"cracy, the carcass and
feathers.
iiy MAJOR Moses, --Den;amin Franklin
ana Roger ~h"rman, The Mechanics Who
understood the rights ni man, and Who
ably assisted 1oas<crt and su"bessiullv
establish chem.
BY +. NJ. Lrgan.-'rAc ;rue sriri, OF
"ur C1uf;ry, Ike ouuri.,tion on which rest,
is Proa2cr'.y and glory. iiGsCtl tlT1rd&seS.
Dy . p. McroY.--'i'hc 6IerYaniss of
&um;cr District an! ihG State: May they
be we'll rewarded iur their labor ith
pretty viycs, benevolent swelt-!.car,, and
hr4c prices.
By l. !. Walkcr--IIon. F. j. Moses
The highly accomplished gentleman, ora
tor, and Faithful! representative in The Sen
ate ui The Stale o Sonll! Carolina. May
he ere long iiii tie oilicG o! Chief Exccu-
t!vc Of tho G,u!a of South Carolina.
BY y. Campbell. E!ucalinn Let
lis blessings DC !lluScd and markinl must
hc free.
bv II. J. I..nan,.- lion. III. Moses
May his name find some abiding place in
the heart of every Mechanic within The
limits OF South Carolina, as he so noblv
and honorth!y defended their rini.;s and
Interests in the Senate, AZ the last session
of The Legislature.
By Edward Ucl.Hr:nc.-1'hc Mechanic,
next 10 The Farmer: The support OF the
country
BY {. W. Dayis-Tha noble Palmetto
Tree, the cub'cm oi SOuth Carcll.a
May her Mechanics in Ike mahncr have
soft hearts, hut The Trunk, Oh mrarious
Il; !. 5. Ti5daIc.-'rhc Mechanics OF
Sumter District May they always be
able 10 procure "o@i living aud plenty oi
money, and stand by their friend General
J. d. .Ashmurc.
By Maiur Moses. Freedom and equol
rights TAc foundation OF happiness and
prosperity.
By O. p. McRoy.--B. F. Perry May
iic ike 70 sec all the Mechanics hIgh|y
educated and the ponr class more harry
BY Francis i.ockia.t.--W The
emblem of all that's pure, nllrctiona.c and
Sincere.
Ey J. y. Clarke--Tilc Mechanic The
emblem Of humanity
Eeis EsfESt IiEcUtiHay.
The next meeting OF the Sumter
Union. Will be held ut hlarah church
on Friday the 9th January.
lDiro1upinry S,,r;nnp Paw ~ NJ,