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ft** ORATION
Delivered by Monsiettr Guenebault,
before the Phi-Kanpa Society,
on /A# 4/A of July, 1832.
(wttMemtn,—Amidst the joy and enthusiasm
whirh inspire a peal nation in the relebrniion
nf its independence, permit a strange.' (who, if
••s> ims not the privilege of being an American,
prides himself in being a Frenchman,) to at.
fn- h m»e humble flower to the immortal wreath
woven on thia day by iho noble son* of Colum
bia. Permit him to plnre on the altar of your
.•rn.nlry a modest offering, little worthy, it is
true, of tbo glorious day which gnvo birth to a
« hole nation of freemen ; but if the sentiment*
of o»'nem and admiration which nnimitn his
breast towards the country of the immortal
VV.ish'ngton may "plend the insufficiency of
language, let him hope to find in your hearts
e.u echo congenial to his feelings.
I cannot but experience gentlemen, a senti
ment of profound emotion in finding myself,
for the first lime in your midst, since you
have accorded to me the honorable dislinciion
of being counted a member nf this learned and
rc-n-f iahle society; n society whose name*
recall tamo the idea nf citizens distinguished
f»r talents, and praiaoworthy for virtue, and
which promises to your country a phalanx of
vnoth. who, to acquire distinction, have only
tn follow the path traced out by those who
have proceeded them in the cureer of science
and patriotism.
However badly expressed! you comprehend
my feeling*, and in default of eloquent o*'
preNsmns, I shall speak the language of grati
lode, a language always easy to be under
mood,-easy to apeak, and nlwaya superior to
the harmony of rounded periods.
A people amiable n private life, affable,
generous and hospitable, lived tranquilly in
the bosom of this vast country, nnd lent to thn
pride and luxury nf old England the assis
tance 'Of their toils, and tho production* of
their fertile land. It wts from thorn that tlm
treasures of a virgin soil went to enrich the
insatiable avarice of the mother country ; it
waa by their active exertions that fertilizing
commerce secured to tho metropolis of Great
Britain n preeminence over thoso of other mi*
'ions.' It was in this state of things that op.
pressive parliamentary arts, invading alike
public liberty and domoatic happiness, came to
Spread terror and alarm in thn hearts of Ante,
rienns. One cry olone was heard,il was that
of generous indignation. Then were seen
prepared for combat a band of bumble yeo.
tnanrv. whoso knowledge extended only to
thoso pearoahto nnd useful arts, which oponed
to them sources of happiness and competency.
With a firm lumd, tile citizen soldier arose r.t
the cry ol liberty, seized his arms and supply
ing by courage and patriotism, tho want of the
tactics and strulagems which secure uncross,
he achieved the prerogative of a freeman.
Washington 1 to this namo, whicli rocnlls
the idea of human perfection, of the ossem
binge of avery virtue, of tho mercy of Provi
de.ico in his gifts to man, every generous
heart lias already paid a just tribute nfadmirn-
lioii, r-gret, respect and love. Washington
elite.ed ihe arena and lent to his oppressed
brothers the power of his genius, the firmness
of his courage, and the wisdom of hia conn-
vcls. At the sound of hia voice, passion was
stilled, emulation coased, discussion was
calmed. Around him anon gnthered those
balallinns whose names are inscribed on tho
(htreat page of history ; nt his school and after
bis model were formed those men, whom the
wm« nrdnr to do well and gloriously, united
••brothers.
At first his country’s defender nnd saviour,
he became afterwards its model, its slay, nnd
ton great to bo dazzled by bis glory, too gen-
mis tn usurp a power of which hn Imd been the
founder, he refused ,D bo elevated except by
thc’Miflrages of bis fellow citizens. Power
ful in genius, but moderate in political senti
ment, ho had.no,.othcf qmbilion than to guar
anty •.<»„plej) citizen thit individpnl -Jilinrly.
w)n; ti gttye to his country, collectively the first
rank aiming .nations., "j* r fi
It was then that th^Amoiiran people, who
had only drawn flip .-sword to assert those
rights which had been'despised and trodden
under foot, entered immediately aficr conquest
into social compact, united Iho state* which
had fought for independence, regulated tho
affairs of (hair government, occupied them
selves, with prudonro and wisdom, tn laying
the foundation of their future happinosa, in se
curing Ilia tranquil popcsMon of o laud where
they could breathe the air of liberty, and in
passing those laws which wore safeguards to
the rich, pfotaotoN of thu poor, beneficial In
Oil. Hong since, they had signed their de
claration of indcpehdencn, that nrebtypo of
wisdom end reason, whidi will guaranty to
you gentlemen, your superiority over tho mis
erable rubbish of monarchical thrones, anil
oyor those confused and fantastical vestiges of
the feudal system, which were bom in iho in-
faifry of reason.
You lived thenceforward in peaco, occupied
ip elevating your young power to the standard
of ancient grandeur. Yon grew m wisdom
aod glory, you .cultivated that treo of liberty,
which germinated in your own soil, whoso
branches are ono day to extend over the
world, and under whoso shade our descend
ants, to tho remotest periods of time, are to
enjoy the blessings of freodom and civiliza
lion. Than it waa that a desire to reform
tho age am! to overthrow ancient prejudices
agitated the hearts of the French. Liberty,
hke Hercules in the cradle, had strangled the
Hydia of superstil on and despotism with her
powerful hands.
I n cd not retrace to you the causes which
gave'a directum to our splendid and glorious
revolution, different from yours. France,
aunoiiudnd by enemies, exasperated at tho
loss of her liberty, disordered, troubled and
agitated by the intrigues of ber implacable ri
val. who will never forgive her, for the assis
tance she rendered to your emancipation ;
France, I repeat, fell into anarchy.- Tho
bloody epoch of lira French revolution having
come to strike terror throughout the world,
her devoted patriots were docapitaten on the
scaffold. But like Animus she arose from her
(Seefourth page.)
The Southern Banner.
r.oirrp by align ciiase and Alfred m. nisbet.
Friday, July I#, 1882.
FOR PRESIDENT
ANDREW JACKSON.
FOR VICF-PRF.SIDF.NT
MARTIN VAN BUREN.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
IIENRY BRANHAM, nfPulnam,
AUGUSTIN 8. Ct.AYTON, nf Clark,
THOMAS P. FOSTER, nftlreene,
HO OF. It L. GAMBLE. ofJelfenoo,
(1EOROF, B. GILMER, of Oglethorpe,
CHARLES E. IIAYNES, of Hancock,
SEABORN .iONF.S, of Mn*eop«e,
JAMES M. WAYNE,of Chatham,
RICHARD II. t\ ILDE, of Richmond.
\)’n regret not having room to puhliali the
correnpondcnio between Iho Committee and Monaier
Guenebault on the aubjcct of hia oration—the oraiion
we lay before our reedcra with much pleasure. Ex
pressing ts it iloas, in chaste and benuliful language,
tho feelings and aontimenta of an enlightened and cc
coinplishcd foreigner on the subject of Ilia present
state of Europe—of France,the land of his birth—and
of America, the homo of his adoption, it cannot but
prove interesting to our reader.
IJeorgia Ga«Re.--Tliis new publication made its ap
pearance in our town on Friday Iasi. It presents a
neat appearance, being printed on new type and guoii
paper.
VVe offer our friend Dr. Tinsley the righl hand of fel
lowship with much pleasure, and congratulate him on
li>« appoaarnce in Iho Curpa Editorial of our Slatr.
Anfl however we may differ on many important points
touching the general an well as local politics of the
country, yet, ftoin his known liberality of feelings as
a man. and moderation as a politician, Wo flatter our
selves with the belief that, should collisions hereafier
arise between us on those conflicting views, our differ
ence ofopinion when expressed nr maintained w ill al
ways be characterised by candour, moderation and
forbearance.
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Mr. Van Duren aiul the Feleral Union.—“Tlicsnmo
reasons which induce ns to support General Jackson
constrain ua to oppose Mr. Van Citron. We believe
that we cannot support Mr. Van Huron, the main pil
lar of the Tariff,without sucritising our principles, and
abandoning the inretesta of the South.” So say
Messrs Polhill and Cutlibert thecdilms of the "Federal
Union.” Now tho timh is, Gonerat Jackson is, and
has always been, an advocato nf tho Tariff. Ho has
never denied the righl nf Congress to impose duties on
imports for llto purpose of protection; yet these gen
tlemen say " the sniiut reasons whicli induce us to sap-
port Jackson constrain us In oppose Van Biiron"—that
is to say, we support Jabkson became ho U in favour
of tho Tariff and oppose Mr. Von Durcn on the very
same grounds I Now if (Ids is not logic with a ven-
gance wo are no judges. Those gentlemen niiisl look
in aomc other direction for n true Explnoation of tlu-ir
antipathies towards Mr. Van Boren, their objections
to him on the score of the Tariff will uev-r hold good
until they abandon Jackson on tho same grounds.—
We deny, however, that Mr. Van Bmen it, nr ever has
been " tha main pillar of the Tariff.” It is Hue lie vo
ted fur the Tariff of IBS8 but it will bo recollected at the
same time that he acknowlodgod hia vote in Ihovcnate
on tlmt question was in compliance with the instructions
nf the Legislature of the State hn represented; end we
have not the loaat doubt that it did violence to his
private feelings and views. And will thneo editors who
'denounce him for his vote on that occasion deny the
cnrfeclntss of the pinciplc which actuated him ? will
they deny the right of inaluclion tn tho people T or do
tjtey hold with the doctrine that the servant is greater
titan the master 7 t
’My. Vin Bnren although a moderate supporter of (lie
Tariff Will go all lengths w|lK Jackson for a liberal and
juihcioas.ipodificaUun of it—lie has given a pledge to
this effect which he will not fail to redeem, and at an
assurance of hie course hereafter on this interesting
snbjeot, we ‘Jipint to l|,u late luaQife^atiotia 'Dl hit
great and powerful patty if New York'. They have
risen up in tho msjesly of their strength and reiterated
tho following sentiment of .their patriotic and talented
leader: Mutual forbearance and rciprocat concession—
Through tAeir agency the Union war established, and Hu
patriotic spirit Jrom which they eminated will forever sup
port it." And yet this is the man who is proclaimed
‘the main pillar of the Tat iff"—placed not on a looting
with Clay,Niles end Cary as a main pillar,but declared
the principle, the mam support oftho American ayrtem 11
Now we deprecate both General Jackeon.and Air. Van
Baren’a support oftho Tatlfl heretofore, whether volun
tary or not, as much aa do Messrs Polhill and Cuth-
bait; yot are we prepared to support them both from
considerations independent of, and above their views
on this or any other particular subject. Wo support
General Jackson independently of his Tariff principles,
because we know him lobe devoted to the UNION, and
beceusa we believe he is the only man we have at this
lima (excepting perhaps Goorge M. Troup) possessing
sufficient moral courage and firmness of purpose, to
conduct ua safely through the difficulties and dangers
that surround ua on ell aides—between the ultras of
the North and the South he stands, tho reck of our
political salvation-hats pledged to the constitution,
and ho will preserve it inviolate t
Mr Van Bursa we support, independently of his Tariff
principles, because he boa always been with the South
itr feelings—because he is a sound republican and de-
voted to the UNION—becauae ha it the choice of the
Great Republican Jackaon party.and is actually necessa
ry to ths success if Jacksons elution.
that hi* overseer,named May, an inoffensive nun, had
been in the hpbit of interfereing on such occasions.—
On the day of hit death,May on returning to the bouse
perhaps fnr hia dinner, found hie employer intoxicated,
and abusing hia family—he interfered as usual, spoke
toPuryemr. begged him to deaitst, end told him that It
was sshame for him to ad so—Parycar asked him " if
he took it up?"—stepped into the hulls*—took
down hia rifle, and deliberately (hot him deed.
May has lefts wife and 7 or 8 small children without
a tingle bequest, save that of (he cold charity of the
world. Puryear was, on the evidence of his ow n daugh
ter, commuted tn prison, where he now aweites the
stern justice of the law.
The Tarjjf.—Mr. Adam*’ Bill,founded on the recom
mendation ut'thef.Secrctary of the Treasury for reducing
the TarilDia* finally passed the House o! Representa
tives. with alfleudiu enla, by a large majority. The
Bill lias heel) injbduced into the Senate, where its fate
is very problematical. It if generally thought that it
will be sent bock in a more objectionable shape, to tho
House—in which evnnt it is more than probable it will
be rejected—Conercsa will adjourn in confusion, nnd
the country will be ibor.donrd to anarchy! db-
jectionable as is Ibis offering to tbo south, we cannot
I but hope it will pass. It may stay, at least for a time,
a rupture between the south and the cast, and pave the
way fur future successful legislation on the subject.—
The Charleston Courier enquires “ if South Carolina
and Georgia will refute the offered compromise—reject
the olive branch?” Wo cannot speak for Carolina, but
as to Georgia she will receive it—but only aa a pledge
of returning justice in the General Government. It can
never flourish however in our soil whilst nurtured by
sweat wrung from our people by their task masters of
the East.
Let her rights be fully restored—the Tariff reduced
down to the actual wants and necessities of the gov
ernment—the manufacturing interests left with other
branches of industry to flourish or to fall on its own
merits; and then, and not till then, will the "olive
branch”flouiish and overshadow our land with the bles
sings of peace, happiness nnd prosperity.
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The Asiatic Cholera.—The Augusta Constitutionalist
of the 10th inst. states, on tho authority of the Journal
of Commerce, that this terrible disease made its ap
pearance in the City of New York about the first of this
month. We are sorry to add that this account ta con
firmed hy private letters received in this place from
New York—several very malignant eases had occurred
— Bout of9 nftlmse attacked having died. It seems
from the late intelligence from Canada that it i* greatly
on tha decline at Quebec and Montreal.
Murder.—IVe have to racord • transaction unusual
in our section of country—the perpetration of a moat
cruel and wanton murder I John Puryear a planter,
living about a mile from this plies, shot hit overseer
on Wednesday bat. It acorns that Puryear when in
his cups was in the habit of abusing his family, and.
roa THE SOUTHERN SINNER.
Messrs. Editors,—I regret that uny circum
stance would require of me any further notice
of a *’ Surveyor ;’’ but to correct some state
ment* in Ins second number and Bhow the in
consistencies of his first and second publica
tions, I um constrained to ask the indulgence
of you to give tin* reply a place in your puper;
uod I will say, this shall be.the last with which
1 will trouble you or llto public, in relation to
the controversy with the “ Surveyor.” But I
would inform the “ Surveyot,” aa to tiie cor
respondence and opinion* of Mr. Thornton
I luivo nuiliing to say, further than its ullu
sinus were mostly directed to Major Curry
the principal superinteiidant of Cherokee emi
grniion, who wus absent in Arkansas when
Mr. Tliortilon’* statements were published
but has recently returned, and tflie thinks pro.
per cun reply to Mr. Thornton himself. The
Surveyor’s” first number slates that “ some
individuals dunning the right to emigrate have
been engaged in purchasing Indian improve>
nieois, and having them valued as tbeir own
property, the Indians u* before suffered to re'
mam on Georgia lurid.’’ His second number
elates tiro “ buyers permitted au before to re-
muin on Georgia lund;” setters and buyers ns
the gentleman would wish thn public to be-
llevo, nil <• remain on Georgia land,” and
those who enroll fur Arkansas were all specu
lalnrs too ; but it is strange where the than
sund emigrants were front who removed to
Arkunana this laal Spring, as none were al
lowed to enroll only those in Georgia^ This
is the gentlemen's consistency., lie fimher
stales, " there may not have been more than
one instance of hnfn-hiindtso having befeti paid
to Indians for their improvements, nor do t
pretend to charge. t|io viiudqr of this article
with any intent ton’to commit any fraud on the
(sdtemment:*' But •••‘the crying sin,” laying
»t the door of pome one, is’goadjng the con
science of .the. tender-hearted “ Surveyor,
beettusn ono Ittdinn i- ullnwcd to traffick with
another Indian, and, perhups some advantage
might accrue to one or the other. But his
" Indian philanthropy” which ho wishes to
cltargo to others is misapplied, nnd had ho
not signed his name “ A Surveyor,” I should
have supposed him a Missionary or some
Northern fanatic. The “ .Surveyor” further
remarks t •* cannot tho influential and worthy
class of lndiawe*-ciinnot one wealthy Indian
purchase the improvements of twenty com
mon Indians!” This I adroit, and can influ
ence one hundred or more to emigrate with
them to the West; and if the Government can
remove the wealthy and influential, there will
bit no difficulty in removing the poor and com
mon Indians. All who know any thing of the
Cherokee affairs, do km w if Boss, Ridge,
Martin, Taylor, and eight or ten others were
to enroll, that their influence would remove
the whole Cherokee tribo from the East to
tho West of the Mississippi. The “ Survey,
or” further states, "now you will observe
‘‘Justice” speaks of an article in tho Treaty
of 182b, which provider-to pay Cherokee
emigrants (mark this word) full value for all
improvements they might abandon; now I
would ask is the Government bound to pay
any Indian for his improvement unless he emi-
grates, or unless he a6andons the country t”
Although “ A Surveyor” puts this as an in*
terrogitory, no inforenefi con bd drawn from
it, other than a positive declaration that the
Government pay* Indians for improvements,
and they are still suffered as before to remain
on them t but this is not the fact, none who
enroll for Arkansas, are paid until they reach
to tiny person whatever here, and acknowl
edges the debt to bo just, it is then assumed
by tho Government, provided, the value of his
improvements would be adequate to pay the
debt or debts to be assumed, arid he actually
removed and become a settler in Arkansas.
No ehunge of residence on this side of the
Mississippi will entitle those who enroll or his
creditor to one cent, nor has any been paid
one cent unless, they removed and wore set
tlers it. Arkansas; and if the “Surveyor”
doubts this statement, he can satisfy himself
by making tho enquiry of Col. Hugh Mont-
gomery, lodian Agent, who has the disburse
ment of all the Government funds paid the
Cherokee Indians East of the Mississippi,
and whose character for truth nnd integrity
stands above suspicion. But it is useless for
" A Surveyor” to make any insinuations or
declarations that the Government pays for
Indian improvements, and they as before suf
fered to remain on them, for such is not the
case, and if such statements aa his are not cal
culated to mislead the public mind, the “ Sur
veyor” need not “ abhor himself” as to “ A
Surveyor” surveying and occupying Indian
lund without any purchase whatever." I would
say while the Government Agents were hold
ing out to the Indians inducements to emi
grate, by paying them full valtto for all their
improvements, the “ Surveyor” was menacing
tho Indians, by surveying the Indian country
preparatory to its occupancy. I do not con
demn the law of the stale, authorising d sur
vey of Ihe Indian country, for is certainly
the interest of Georgia and (he Indians also,
that they should speedily remove ; but when
“ A Surveyor” is making such n parade about
his love for the poor Indians, and so rendy In
charge “ sin” to other*, he should examine,
that his own “ door” is void of “ sin.” As to
his hightened remarks about the “ march of
mind and sound logic,” ho t* scanning far
above his compass and chain ; but I presume
he lives near Athens, and occasionally meets
with an opportunity to ruh himself against the
College, but he had better lay down his pen
and lake up his Jacob 'staff, and follow hia
compass, by so doing, tho public good would
be more udvnnced, than by his meddling with
men and things that need not concern him,
and of which, he knows but liiilu.
JUSTICE.
FOR THE SOUTHER* DANNER.
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
BY THE
GEORGIA GUARDS.
The company assembled on its parude
ground nt the appointed hour ; the American
flag which lay upon the breeze high oer the
place, instead of forcing Ihe mind to tho con
templation of a time, when its stripes and its
stars shone with a prouder nnd more enduring
lustre, seemed to givo forth tho familiar ad
monition, that at least on one day in the year’s
great circle, freemen should strive to forget
the wrongs and tho woes inflicted hy n coun
try’s hand, and with one heart and one voice
unite in eolebra'ing the revered achievemcnta
of genius, valour nnd patriotism. After ma
neuvering for some time, the company in con
cert with the Franklin Blues, and attended by
Col. Franklin, Major Billups, Adjutant G.
VV. Shaw, and Professor Janies Shannon,
marched to tho Baptist Church at half past
10 o'clock, where a full nnd eager audience
had already assembled. Tho Throne of Grace
was addressed in a feeling and impressive
strain by tho Rev. James Shannon, Iho t)e-
claratinn of Independence was read by B. T.
Pope. Esq. and an oration which did honor to
the talents and patriotism of ihe speaker,
was delivered by Junius Hillver, Esq. At
the close of these exercises, the company re
tired, and alter performing various evolution*,
and firiug. frequent salutes, proceeded to In
dependence Grove, where with several insu
red guest*, it *at doivn to a' generous ropqsf,'
*etye4 pp > • Myl« of hestoni substantial
elegance by Mr. Won. B. Moreland. Col.
Franklio'WM appointed President, and Major
Bt(hjl|pa yfee tifMjdelti of tho dqy,,‘,,;*J’.ho ehtii
aim. spirit flf harmony „ glided undisturbed
Arouhd the board, the eloquent *Mtle r and the
mpfry laitgh, bade dull care awpy. hifd 1 pair!-
OUarn. wiih hpr hope* ajid' fears, brpfttlied in
every boiom. and found egress through every
tongue. When the cloth was removed, Ihe fol
lowing regnlar aritf voluriteor toasts were an
nounced, and for tlie most part, received tyith
loud acclamation. The festivity being over,
Ihe company marched to the Southern border
of town, to ahoot for a finished musket, and it
was pleasing to behold it* members enter the
contest with ao much of spirit and emulation.
A Act threo rounds of firing, evincing much
skill, and for some time an almost doubtful
victory, the prize was declared to have been
won by Sergeant John Cheatham, and in to
ken of the result, A silver mednl with a suita
ble inscription was awatded him. Twilight
was now advancing, and Ihe company march
ed back to >a parade ground, saluted tho Ra
tion's flag, and were dismissed ; each man re
turning to his home, “ with the soldier’s firm
and measured tread
REGULAR TOASTS.
1. Agriculture and Commerce—Under a
system of good government, the great source
of individual and national wealth, but how is
the muntfic nee of heaven likely to be blasted
by the selfishness of man !
2. Adams’ Tariff Bill—It savours too
strongly of Dickerson and Clay’s, and results
too naturally from the heretical position* and
principles of hia report, ever to find favour in
the fight of Southerner*.
3. South Carolina—Hat present quiet is
like th# fearful *ilence which harbinger* die
storm, we trust that storin may purge the in
fections of ihe political atmosphere, and leave
her oppressors and oura, to breathe in. prayer,
penltencn and peace. ,
4. A Southern Convention—Let those who
advocate it, recollect tho story of the truant
that country ; if the emigrant is owing money j boy in thp old Man’s apple tree, if the iatter
had continued 10 resist With his grassy weap
on; the boy would not have reformed, nor tho
apples been saved.
6. The Uniou—If it is to be saved, the
manufacturing interest must determine, what
portion ol my unlawful gairis will I surrender
to preserve it, and the South must determiuo
a far more difficult question, what portion of
my unalienable rights will'I relinquish to ef
fect the same purpose.
6. Andrew Jackson—With what moral gran
deur doe* he withstand Ihe desperate attacks
of official insolence and hin d calumny, gliding
as ever on in the even tenor of his illustrious
career, and causing his last days to vie for
glory with the brightest of hia younger years.
7. The New York Ut' : —' Wetting—Its pur.
poses was ennobling nnd its motives pnlrio.
tic, we hope against hope that it may aid the
cause of the Suutb and of our common coun-
try.
8. The worthies of the Revolution and of the
Federal Convention—On the annual return of
this day, we will remember you ! great men l
with veneration and gratitude, because tho
blessing* ye toiled and bled to bestow, were
designed to be equal, unstinted and eternal.
9. The Constitution—We mourn to behold
tho great charier of the people’s rights, pollu
ted by the harpy touch of unfeoling ambition
and self-bent avarice.
10. The Baltimore Convention—A body of
eulightened and patriotic men, convened to
subserve the great cause of republicanism,'wo
drik success to the means t.icy have adopted
to effect their praiseworthy end, and hope the
example will be omnipotent.
11. The Supreme Court—Henry tho VIII
was not to be terrified by the thunders of the
Vatican, neither will Georgia be overawed
and robbed of her rights, by a tribunal, that
would erasp a power more imperious than that
of the Pope.
12. Georgia and her Delegation—Each
worthy and proud of the other. Neither the
one nor the other is ambitious of a higher eu«
logium.
13. IVoman—
“ Yes woman’s love’s a holy light,
Ann when ’tis kindled ne’er can die,
D lives though treachery and slight,
To quench inconstancy may try
Like Ire, where ’tis seen to cling,
It wears an everlasting green.”
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By the President—The Tariff of lS2S-~
The South must urge a speedy termination to
tins oppression, peaceably if we can, forcibly
if wc most.
By the Vice President—The old maids nnd
the old bachelors—May they become wonder
fully smitten with each oilier; tony hymen
unite them, and may Ihe result be multitudes
of soldiers. I Amended)
By Copt. J. C. Edwards—And if llteir lot
should he cast in this part of the country, may
they all be Georgia Guards. 1
By Adjutant G. IV. Shaw—The Union—-
May it be preserved upon honorable terms,
hut not at the expen*e of the South. If thn
argument should he exhausted without effect,
then stand lo your arm*, boy*.
By Cajit. J. C. Edwards-Om absent friend
and fellow citizen, Ihe Honornhlu A. S. (.’lay-
ton— His lale nets in Congress, have proved
him worthy of his trust; like n true Georgian
ho has gained that honor fer his Slate, which
makes her one umong the brightest stars in
the tiara of freedom, and like true Georgians
wc will honor him—not only with n “ wel-
corno'homo,” and a return to Congress, but
with a namo in Ihe records of his country
wnrihy of the most aspiring, freeborn spirit.
By Lieut. Robert B. Houghton—Tlte Ta
riff Compromise—The “ lex proprietntia’’ and
(he decrees of justice are benignly reversed,
and we have, beheld., the oppressed offering
terms of peace 'o the oppressor. The latter has
spumtfl. lb,e. gracious lenjlor, and like the re
morseless tiger will noi he satisfied till.lie ha*
riven the hsart-alririga; nnd dipped.hia.iofernfli
fang* inlbo fountain of life.’ ; 1 * : w .u.-
'Lieut, E,IC C/oF/c-^Th^Supreme Court--
The Judges, declared that upon the^oinpt
execution of: their decision versus Georgia,
depended thp question of ihp, coitrl’s.^iver re
assembling. tyiehop* these!** d/ihn
Federal'Judgement seat,” were in earnest, if
■d ive congratulate the countr?. ’ :
By Lieut. S. D. Mitchell--Union—Union of
tho states, union of hearts, and onion oftho
sexes, to the Utter nullification of disunionistaV
miaognmistu and old bachelors.
By the Orator of the Day—Tho Congress
of 1776—Tho spirit of patriotism, bursting
this flay from twelve millions of hearts, exclaim#
“Let independence be our boast
Ever mindful what it coat.”
* By the Reader—His Excellency Gov.
Lumpkin—May his political sun, which has
risen with so much brilliance soon attain ita
meridian splendour, and prove to tho world
that notwithstanding the nefarious fabricaiinnu
of a few malevolent newspaper writers, merit
will yet command the suffrage* of a freo and
enlightened people. >
By Sergeant Cheatham —Tho preservation
of the Union—If it can be done on fair und
equitable principles, by a strict and litoral con
struction of the constitution. And in case of
Disunion a union of Iho South L
J. $. Akin— Goorge M. Troup and John
Forsyth—The enlightened Senators, the'trjed
patriots, the firm and consistent friends of the
administration, so long as they roinain on rho •
watchtower, Georgia knowa sbo tvill not bo
neglected.
By N. A- Adams Ex-captain of ths Guards
—Col. J. W. Jackson, commander 6f tho
Savannah Guarda—Intelligent, firm and ener
getic, an honour to this hia native state, and a
credit lo a father w fioae memory .will ever live
in the hearts ofsll true Georgians.
* Ths gentleman who gave this to*M remarked be
fore reading it, that fas txpccted there were but few at
tbs table who would drink to it, sndeo the sequel till,
ly confirmed, for only one gloss b«Wes hi* own Drag
reM in its support’