The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-03-24

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and forming procession, in
which the citizens jnined. they escorted the
oarlor oflhe day, Dr.. Wiley H. Dinklns'
Sugeon Of the Claremont Troop, to me
Presbyterian Church, which was crowaed
to its utmost capacity. and where tney
shone most conspicuohsly,"whoses sm'ies
are the soldiers best meed-whose Gu
resses the most satisfactory approval LOT
taking up arms. The. oration, in matteF
and manner. was well. worthy of the g'oI
rous occasion-at once eloquent anu pa,
triotic, the orator enlisted the undivided
attention of all present, and the bursts OF
applause which made the buildln echo
gave sure earnest of the satisfaction oe-
rived by delighted and crowded audlto'
ry. After the Grafton was over. the o.
cession returned to the village. and the
squadron partook of very handsome am
ner, furnished by Mr.. Dinkins, in his best
style. Here, the toast. the speech. the
song, and anecJote,. each in turn, gave, a
greater zest to the entertainment. his
Excellency, the Governor, had been inri'
ted, but owing to official engagements was
compelled to be absent, and sent Inc ioi-
''""s % ~ 'p"Ey HEAD QUARTERS Z
" "Clarendou, Feb. IA, ls4l. }
To Captain F. J. Noses:
Dear Sir-Itis with deep regret that
feel constrained, BY previous engage.
ment, of an official character, TO decline
the invitation Of rny fellow soldiers of the
Claremont Troup, to participate in their
military festival Of the. 22d inst. With pc
culiar parliality for description of sol.
diery in which have performed most of
my military services the highest re-
spect for This particular corps, which en-
bodies so much of the talent and chivalry
of our District-and with sincere perso.
nal attachment for many 6fits distinguish
ed members, cannot but experience
serious disappointment, in being compel
led to forego the qualification which
should derive from parlaking Of the hos
piiable entertainment, and: Witnessing the
accomplishments which | have no
doubt will be pleasingly manifested on the
OCCASION. go;
Cherishing the warmest wishes for
their success, and approving most highly
the comrnendable ardour, which has inau.
ced them to make SO favourable an oppor-
nifty Of cullivating their military improve
rnents. as well as 10 grstify the prompt
ings of generous and liberal hospitality"
I remain, very respectfully,
Their obliged and obd't. serv't, &c:
JOHN P. RICHARDSON.
After the parade, the Ciaremont Troop
proceeded to elect an Orator for the next
A Anniversary, and MONTGOMERY MOSES,
Esq. was duly elected.
In the evening, an elegant Ball was
given at the Hotel, where beauty and
luveiiness enshrined in the form Of fair
woman, ,ripped i. ON 'the'''ligh. fantastic
toe" until very late hour, and all re-
tired 10 their homes highly gra,ifed with
the amusemenis-a -dau and-exeaine.t1
On Tuesday and Wednesday,, the Troops
performed field exercises, ina manner
highly creditable TO hemr and the evolu-
tions were each day4wisHessed by large
assemblage of ladies, whose appearance
added much to the gaiety and briIliancy
of the scene. They were particularly
amused with The Troopers charging at
the ring. and their smiles seemed to act
as spur to each gallant charger.
On Tuesday, the squadron was re-
viewed by Col. ]. B. RICHARDSON, OF
and suite,- who expressed him
self highly pleased with their martial ap.
peardnce and the cnrrectness Of their
-: So - ,1s;sstata -.~--.
On Wednesday, late in. .the afternoon,
the Clarendon Troop took leave of the
Claremont Troop, and returned home,
bearing with them the good wishes OF
those by whom they had been entertained.
No accident occurred TO mar the festivities
Of the occasion. and les trois jours," at
SumterViIle. will long he remembered
with delight by those who Joined in their