This was from a little later in history a Barbecue and Toasts Barbecue 4 Jul 1812 Screven County, GA
Note: A barbecue consisting of an ox and two deer, with suitable trimmings, on the 4th instant by the worthy Mrs. Mary Ann Bonnell, living in Screven County on the Augusta Road, near Millhaven.
The invitation was general to everyone within a mile of her dwelling, professing Republican Principles.
The number of guest amounted to 130 (54 of which were Mrs. Bonnell's children and grandchildren).
An exibition of the pupils under Mr. W.C. Wylly's tuition took place previous to the barbecue, which did honor to themselves and teacher, and grave great satisfaction to the parents and spectators.
After the exhibition and partaking of the barbecue the following toasts were drank:
By Mrs. Mary Ann Bonnell: "The young men of 1812--May they prove themselves worth of the heritage left them by their fathers of 1776".
By Captain Thomas F. Lovett, Sr. "To our brethern in arms--first to the officers--second to the privates now engaged in our Country's Cause, in front of St. Augustine".
By Captain Bell: "To the Governor of our State, David B. Mitchell, and his band of patriots who distinguished themselves so gallantly at Amelia Island".
By Captain William C. Willy: "May the blessed will of the Supreme Being be with and protect our gallant officers and privates now engaged in our County's Cause--May they all act with that patriotic valor which becomes a republician in the time of action".
By Thomas F. Lovett: "To the young officers and soldiers in the American Army--May they fight the battles of their country in the time of war, and when gentle peace returns, enjoy teh smiles of the fair of Georgia".
By Mrs. William Bryan: "To our Naval officers and soldiers, Commander Roger, Commodore Decatur, together with the rest of our Naval Officers: and my patriotic valor reign in the breast fo evey American until the time is no more".
By Mrs. Thomas Mils: "To the President, Vice-President, and to such part of the members as are possessed of republican principles".
By John F. Lovett: "To the memory of General Green".
By Mrs. Robert Lovett: "Let virtue and valor reign through nations yet unborn of the republicans".
At each toast, a platoon fired and three cheers were given.
The Lovett Clan belong to me....LOL...I guess we have been Republican's a long time.