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

sion, having been amply disposed of, Mr..
w. }. N. llAniMET. acting as I'ros iIon, of
the evening addressed the Hon. Il.
MOSES, in few words expressive of the
obligations under which the Mechanics of
this place felt themselves for his generous
cHcrtions in their behalf, and ,c,,tlorinr
him cordial and hearty welcome to the
scene of lcstivtv.
The Hon. f. J. MOSES responded in a
happily chosen speech of some length,
which was received and frequently inter
rup,cd by cheers and plaudits. We listen
cd too attcnlivcly ourselves TO take any
notes and will not do The speaker the in
usticc of attempting Il synopsis of his re-
marks from memory.
Mcssrs. AsHMoRE, GREEN and BLAND
ING, were success sivcIy called upon and
loudly chccrcd. Several other gentlemen
were called for and gave appropriate sentI-
mcnts.
The following arc some of the many
loasls that were volunteered, for which we
areindobted to tho IVaschman
"By Il. f. Ligcn.--IIon. Franklin ].
Moses, the Senator from Clarcncn; A
sentinel ever at his post.
y. A. .Gi!bcrt.-Col. Jitmcs ID B!anding:
The invinciblc soldier, the profound laW-
yer, the accomplished gentleman, the
wor.n-hcartoh friend, udd the honest man.
May he represent Us in our next lcgsla.
turc.
BY Jos. l.. lIrrington.-Succcs to the
Mechanics, ana honor to their friend. May
he always prove one on whom they may
depend
BY II. ]. Parsons-Thc Mechanics of
South Carolina Possessing capacities in-
icrior To none, with IL Willingness 10 do il i,
su.iic cicnlly encouraged. May they always
have enough work TO keep them employed
and a good will to do it.
BY t. Nj, Morgau.--Thc Mechanics OF
South Carolina The Pillars upon which
rests the whole grand scheme OF Internal
Improvements. May they ever sustain
The dignity of ihcir'postion, by temperance,
virtue and morality.
BY A. J. Moscs.-'ro The Mechanics ::
We are the Peop!c; all wc wan, is una
nim!tr To make ourselves felt.
By Col. J. ID. Asiniorc.-EG Education and
Mechanism The two buiwarks OF Re-
pub!!caniEln.
by Perry Moscs.-T'hc Iabornr class:
Honest ulcs. The nobicst works of God.
BY K. e. l.ogan.- Mechanism The
pivu, upon which the des,Mics OF Nations
are 'urnc.!.
by &. w. ID vis.-rhc American Eralc:
We as IA working claSsEclaim as our nor
ton the heart ol this noble bird. and To H.,
CUAiish arls!ncrary, the carcass and
feathers.
BY MAJOR Mo<es,-Eenj,,n Franklin
understood The r'ah;s ui man, and Who
cst,h,ish lllcn.
By r. NJ. Lrgan.-rhc true spirit OF
"vr Conni!!', lie !n::ii,iAtiou on winch rests
It's pros?gr'.y and glory, HeugtlG7'''&scS
BY . p. McroY.--lhc GIerlani.s of
Sumter District ani,ho STATE: May they
pretty wives, benevolent awept-!.carta and
h!r@c prices.
Hy T. J. ,Valkcr--!Ion +. J. Moses
The highly accomplished gentleman, ora
tor, and !.ihfi! representative n-lhc Sen
aic OF The State oi Souil! Carolina. May
he ere oHs ,iii tie oilicG o! Chief Execu-
tive Of the S,alo Of South Carolina.
By \. Campbell. Education Let
its blessings be dlil'uscd and markinl must
be free.
BY II. J. LYnanl- Hon. FL. Moses
May his name find some abiding place in
The heart Of every Mechanic within the
limits OF South Carolina, as he so nublv
and honorih!y dcic!.dui their rights and
interests ia The Senate, nj the last session
OF the I.ngis taiurc.
BY Edward Dcl.ormc.- Mechanic,
next TO the Farmer: Tho support OF the
country
By {. W. Dayis.-The noble Palmetto
Tree, tbs cnb,cm OF South C&rclina i:
May her Mechanics in Ike lnahncr have
soft hearts, hut the Trunk, Oh mraclous
81 J. ;. T!sdalc.-Ihc Mechanics OF
Samicr District May they always be
able 10 procnrc 4 gooa living and plenty OF
Gn,,:icy, and stand by their friend General
J. d. .Asl.murc.
Ry Mayor Moses Freedom and cV,.aI
rights The foundation OF happiness and
prosperity.
Ey O. p. HIcRoy.--B. T. Perry May
he live 10 sec all the Mechanics hIghiv
educated and tic poor class more haprv
by Francis i.ocki!nyi.-- Woman Tie
ch'hlcm Of all chats pure, alitctiona.c and
Sincere.
liy J. \. C!arkc.--Thc Mechanic The
emblem Of humanity
RsieEsfEss NrCVtiRy.