Squatter sovereign., 1856-07-08
The Palmetto Rifles-asth of June.

The memorable 2Slh having been de-
cided upon as the anniversary of the Pal
metto Rifles, of Aicllison, the day was
duly celebrated by parade and banquet.
Early in the morning the company met,
and proceeded to the election of officers,
which resulted as follows:
Captaia-R. d. WH1rE.
1st Liessenant-A. MoRRALLA
I'd '' w. II. GREIRsoN.
I'd !" G.. Bu,sr.
After the result of the election was an
nounced the company marched to the
ground chosen for target exercise, where
several hours were occupied in target shoot
ing, and the awarding of prizes. The
first prize, beautiful pair Of pocket pis-
tolls, was won by Private J. Alexander
The I'd prize was taken by Private F.
Banks, and the Sd by Capt. De Treville
Sargent Lebby won the lin lneddle, having
made the worst shot.
After leaving the ground, the company,
with number of invited guests, reached
the Atchison House. Here most mag
nificent banquet had been prepared, under
the direction of The attentive proprietor.
Mr.. Dickinson. Plates were laid for
about sixty guests, and that number luxu-
rated in the edibles indexed in one of the
most bountiful bills Of fare ever laid before
the eyes of hungry mortals.
At the head of the table hung the
g Blood-red Flag" with the lone star, and
the motto of ''Soutbern Rights on the
one side, and South Carolina on the other.
The same flag that first foated on the ri
ie pits of the abolitionists at Lawrence
and on the hotel of the same place-in
triumph, now hung over the heads of the
noble soldiers who bore it SO brayely through
that exciting war.
The repast concluded, Capt. White pro-
ceeded to read the regular toasts.
1. The President of the United States
4 Chief Magistrate who illustrates thai
d people may be governed by strict con-
struction Of constitution, without refer
ence TO fanatical prejudice and passion.
Cd. Con. Maanon--May lie long live
life of health and prosperity, and descend
the hill of life in an honorable and peace
ful repose.
8. Knsas-Our chosen home-stand
by her. Yes. sons OF the South, make
her slave State, or die in the attempt
(This tcast was received with lcud ant
continued applause.)
4. The dag acc ceie5rafe-May each sue,
ceeding anniversary bring to US a still
brighter reelection Of the deeds of MouL
rRIE and JAsrER.
S. Soufb Carolina-Our mother-sl.t
lives in our Learts. While true TO her
we know she will be true to U.s..
6. .EisSoasri-Our ally-noblY has she
stood by her younger sister. All hail 10
the gallant '' Borl' er Ruffians.' We owe
the I'm one.
z. Gen. D. r. ..ftchison Recognized
by South Carolina as one fit to command
-he has but to give the order, and, TO {
man, we will haste
's To the just and glorious strife,
With our knives, Southern Rights shielding;
May, resign, if it must be done, even life,
But DIE, at least unyieldng."
8. TIE Press-IIappy the people whc
have editors for philosophers, and plliloso
pliers for editors.
To this toast, Col. Kelley, of the Squat
the Sovereign, responded, and in conclu
sion gave the following sentiment:
TIE Palmetto Rifes-Devoted to tx
South, they have ever been ready to peri
their lives in defence of her rights. May
we never want more ardent defenders, O
our foes more determined assaiiants.
8. The Citizen Soldier Of Charlesfon-
He is ready TO join US in the defence 0
Southern Rights.
10. The Hon Presfoa S. Brooks-By
whipping crazy Sumner, lie has Furnished
the Cd edition of what tie aboltionist
call '' Border Rufianisnl''-tk is, the de
termination of honorable minds to resen
injury and insult from mouth piece of ia
natieisn, coming from what quarter it may
Il. Disunion-By cecession, or other
wise-a beacon of hope 10 an oppressed
people, and the surcst remedy for Southern
wrongs. (Enthu siastic cheers.)
| II. Hoasan-Oh! woman. with al
thy faults, love thee still
! The last, the nobiest plan,
OF all God'sworlss bestowed on man.
VOLUNTEER ToASTS.
Mr.. Carr being called upon, delivered
an eloquent address, and in a happy man
ner referred TO the achievements of South
Carolina in the days of the Revolution