Toasts drank at Newberry Court House ; 1820 July 4th.

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Toasts drank at Newberry Court House ; 1820 July 4th.

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List of 22 toasts celebrated at a July 4th gathering in the town of Newberry, S.C.; most lines include a pithy comment, epigram or observation on politics, character, or hope for an anticipated outcome. People, ideals and concepts, and places celebrated include George Washington, William Lowndes, John C. Calhoun, Commodore [Stephen] Decatur, Commodore [Matthew C.] Perry, and others; other toasts raised to "Commerce, Agriculture & Manufacturing...," the U.S. Constitution, education, "the Republicanism of [17]98...," the Navy, the "Missouri Question...," and the "Republicans of South America..."; and to various locations including the United States, Virginia, Ireland, "The Floridas," and the final toast, to South Carolina.

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