Squatter sovereign., 1856-07-08

done thou good and faithful servant"
Capt. De Treville responded to the above
sentiment, and in the course of his remarks
spoke of tie satisfaction he experienced
while in command Of the Palmetto Rifles.
He regretted TO sever the ties which con-
nected them, but circumstances compelled
him TO resign the position of commanding
officer. In the course of his speech, he
was frequently interrupted by bursts of ap-
plause. He concluded his remarks by Of
fering,
The Sqatatter Souerefgn-May it ever
receive hearty support from that South,
whose interests it has 50 warmly defended.
This sentiment was receive with ap-
plause, and after few remarks IN re-
sponse from Col. r. s. Kelley, three cheers
were given for The Squatter Sovereign. In
sitting down, Col. Kelley offered the fol-
lowing:
Tie City Of .atchison-May she, be-
fore the close of The year 81, be the capi-
tai of Southern Republic. (Cheers.)
Maj Yates being called upon, sang
. Bingo,'' and was joined in the chorus by
the whole company.
The most Interesting part of the pro-
ceeding was the presentation Of a tin med
al to Sargent Lebby by Mr. Bust, in be-
half of the Company, for having made
the worst shot at their target exercise.
Mr.. Buist's speech was interspered with
jsu dsprits, and Eir. Lebby's reply quite
as appropriate and amusing.
The Post-Ofice Department being toast
ed, Mr.. Blassingame gave,
.ug Successor an o1tce-NIay he keep
ii forever.
Judge A. C. Smith being called out
made some very amusing remarks, and
entertained the Company for short time
with his ready wit. At the conclusion oI
the Judges speech, he was sure TO "Ering
down the house"
BY John Ianderhorst:
State Flag Of South Caroiina-May il
forever wave in honor, in unsullied glory
and patriotic hope.
By Lieutenant Buist:
Hon. Preston S. B1 ooks-The garland
woven on the battle fields of Mexico has
added to it laurels which will not wither al
:ile approach of Summer, (Sumner.)
BY a. G. Whitney:
Col. John Cunningham, Of So'h Caro-
ltna-May he long live to advocate the
cause Of Southern Rights at home. ant
aid in defending then, to the last. in the Fal
West. (Receiyed with much applause.
BY S. B. Alexander:
Kansas-The Pro Slavery party vii
assert and-maintain the supremacy of ,ht
white race or die in the attempt.
By Lieut. Grierson:
The Press-U Unmuzzled, it breathes the
air of freedom.
By Wallace Jackson:
Kansas-We will make her slave
State, OF form Chain of locked arms an,
hearts together, and die in the attempt.
BY ". S: Brewster:
John {. Ca,houn-The man Of duty
sincerity and truth. Drank standing
and in silencc.)
By J. II. Blassingame:
Gen. 3. +. Mringfellow-Second onll
to the illustrious Calhoun. (Receivet
with loud cheers.)
| BY J. Campbell Holmes:
O,;r Palmetto 7own on Blue RiUer-
May the Palmetto Rifles always be in read
mess 10 protect it from abolition agsres
sion.
BY DR.. G. T. Larry:
The Palmetto Ecg-We brought it hers
in honor, let us return it the same.
BY w. S. Brewster:
4 TIE Old Palmetto &ate-God bless he
her daug among the fairest jew
els in her crown Of honor.
/ BY J. L. Rice:
/ Our Sister Mafs, Vrrginia-May she
be proud Of her sons in the west.
BY w. B. Merritt:
TIE Daughters Of South Carolina-
May they always be remembered by he
sons in the Far West.
BY w. H. jenkins;
| TIE Distribution ofthe Public Lands
One hundred and sixty acres 10 every Pro
Slavery settler, and to every abolitionlsl
six feet by two.
BY Major E. L. Yates:
Sheriff Jones, Of Douglas county,
martyr TO Southern Rights; may he Ions
survive his attempted assassination, an
may his revenge be Kansas slave State
BY H. C. Noise:
| John C. Caihoun-Afay he ever be re
membered as the brightest gem in the es
cu,eheon of the Universe.
Mr.. Jenkins gave The health 0
n ii. y a