The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1840-07-18
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Gus day Tor old Lancaster. IL was e'ie
brated by Capt. KIRK's Rifle Corps OF
Lancaster Invincibles," and very large
and respectable portion Of the citizens OF
the District, in which they were joined
by many of the patriotic sons of kershaw
at the muster ground Of the company,
Lancaster District. Between the hours Of
ii and IL o'clock, procession was form
ell under the direction Of Capt. KIRK,
acting as Marshal of the day, and moved
to the stand erected for the occasion.
When the Declaration of Independence
svas read in a. style at once clear and for
chile, by JAMES D. M'ILwAIN, Esq. and
an Grafton, rich, and varied in thought,
and eloquent in delivery, was pronounced
by jam G.. Bowman Esq.
After Mr.. Bowman had concluded, Col.
JOHN p. RIcHARDsoN, our former dis
tinguished Representative in Congress,
who attended as an invited guest, rose
and addressed the people in a strain of
lofty and impassioned eloquence. As it
is expected that the speeches of both these
gentlemen will be published, we will not
attempt any further description of their
merits, but content ourselves by adding,
that although each of them occupied more
than an hour in the delivery, they were
listened TO throughout with the most pro-.
found interest and attention. After these
exercises had been concluded, the assem-
blage partook OF a rich and abundant barbe.
cue provided, for the occasion, by JAcKET
PERRY Esq. in style which reflected
much credit upon the taste Of that patri-
otic gentleman. The cloth having been
removed, the following regular toasts
were drank, JOHN BELL Esq. acting as
President and J. CLARK Esq. Vice Presi-
dent OF the day.
REGULAR TOASTS.
l. The day we celebrate. A day con-
secrated in the calendar of Freemen. II
will never be forgotten while patriotism
has its votaIies.
2. The memory Of Gen. George Wash
ingtom His name stands upon the page
Of history, associated with every thing
that is noble and great.
8. The Heroes Of the Revolution
Their achievements are not only register
ed in history but embalmed in our memo
ries.
4. The present Administration. II de
serves and will receive the support of the
South.
5. The Militia of South Carolina. In.
ferior to none, surpassed by none. 1t is
in her Militia, as in the right arm of her
strength, that South Carolina confides in
the hour Of danger.
6. Our distinguished Guest. The Hon.
John p. Richardson. The firm and en-
lightened advocate of southern rights
We'have tried him and found him both
able and faithful. May he be our next
Governor.
7. The memory Of Thomas Jefferson.
The great apostle of republican freedom.
8. The District of Lancaster. Like
the mother of the Gracchi, when asked
for her jewels, she points to her sons.
9. The Hon. John c. Calhoun. The
unrivalled Statesman, and efexible patri-
OF. His political course presents noble
contrast to that Of those who have betray-
ed the confidence once reposed in them.
10. The Army and Navy of the United
States. The defenders Of liberty, and
the foes Of tyranny.
IL. The Government of the United
States. May it not only be protected bat
also, directed by that arm so instrumental
in saving it from British thraldom.
~. The tree of Liberty. May it flour.
ish around the globe, and every human
being partake Of its fruits.
l3. The Fair. Our arms, their prolec-
tion, their arms, our reward.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By John Bell Esq. President oc the day.
South Carolina. Union her strength, De.
mocracy her principles, Patriotism and
her arms her defence.
By Samuel Spence Esq. The Govern
ment of the United States. Admired by
all, but equalled by none. May it ever
remain as firm as the oaks that grow upon
its soil.
BY James D. M'Ilwain Esq. Reader Of
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