The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-07-14
Mr.. Richard Ragan,s presided, assisted
by Col. Jas. E. Rembert and w. II, Pee.
bles as Vice Presidents.

REGULAR TOASTS. s.s,. an. !
/, The Day-The festival of fiesmen: May il co con.
,inus an era Of rejoicing. Il. -.
q The Constitution of the United Siatss-fhe
sanctuary Of Amori:an liberty and independence,
consecratse by the sovereign power Of the people;
may It never be profaned by unhallowed hands.
g. To the memory of the Heroes of the Revolu.
tion-May their gallant deeds and patriotic devotion
to our common country long be held as examples
worthy of commemoration.
i. 4. The President Of the United States-Brought
into power by an act of Providence: May the policy
and leading measures of his administration be pro-
motive of the best interests of the people and pros
perity of the country.
S. Governor Talented and fearless in
the discharge of his duty: we hail his election as the
honest and final reconciliation of parties.
! 6. The Freedom and Independence of the United
Statos-Ours is the duty to watch, TO guard, to
cherish tho magnificent legacy be9usathed to US
from our fathers
/ 7. The Subtrcusury-A constitutional measure,
keeping the peoples money where it should be kept
for the wants Of the government alone.
/ 8 The extra session Of Congrcss-unnecessary
and pregnant with evil an. unholly scramble for
Office while they pocket dollars per diem Of the
peoples money.
9. The: General and State Governments-Ema-
mating from the same source the sovereign people,
may they eyes continue to move within their pre-
scribcd limits. .. ,..
10. The Institutions of our country-To be pre-.
served in their purity only by the exercise of con-
slant jealous and unccasing vigilance.
II. The Banking Corporation of the State-Let
adjust their dsordered parts apply tho proper re-
gulating power and put them again under equal and
safe regulations. q
10. Thomas Jeffeson-fn the Cabinet, the States.
man; in war the soldiers friend in peace, the firm
and steadfast Patriot; in death, the philosopher:
May posterity cherish with the warmth of children
his hallowcd name, and history record it the bright
est boon Of natures bcnefcent hand.
l3. The Far-Frecmen will submit alone to wo-
mans sway.
| VOLUNTEER ToASTs.
By Mr.. R. Ragan, President of the day. Strict
construction: the only safe guard to the inroads Of
usurpation.
BY Col. J. E, Rembcrt, lst Vice President. J. C..
Calhoun--Aways true to the interests of the South
By Capt. VIM. H. PEBBLES, 2nd Vice President.
Tie Banks Of South Carolina-May the next Le.
gislaiure carry into effect what the last 80 nobly
undertook
By Col. VIM. J. Reynolds. The right of instruc.
ton-1t compors fully with The principles Of popu-
Il lar suffrage and representative government The
doctrine, must prevail in South Carolina.
By Montgomery Moses Esq. Martin Van Buren,
Whose Administration was governed by honesty
and justice. South Carolina respects the man, who
respects her institutions.
| By Col. G. S. C. Deschamps. John ?. Richard
son-At prcsen, occupying the Executive Chair
but South Carolina looks to him hereafter, for SER
vices, more important TO her than those which de-
Yove upon her Chief Magistrate.
BY Dr.. Huntington. Our national fag-May it
never do obeisancc to any Uf its enemies.
rCol. franklin J. Moses, was present, who is
understood, will be candidate Tor State SenatoN
at the next election and called on, by several
gentlemen to address the company which he did, in
an elegant manner, giving his views on themost agita
ting topics of the day-he was opposed to the
leading measures Of the present Administration &c.
He spoke with much ability, and was very warmly
applauded. He gave the following toast:
The Senate of the United States Wing majori.
ty has easy task-It has delegated its thinking
powers to the care Of its leader, and nothing is left
| it, but to obey his word of comm md.
| Lieut. E. B. Davis, who is candidate for the
command of the company, was toasted by ono Of
its members, and made neat and handsome speecbi
i, was listened 10 with evident marks Of approval.
He gave tho following toast:]
i The Orator of the day--May his wisdom and eso-
quencc, gain for him name, that Will acscena 70
po.terity crowned with wreath Of laurel.
By Mr.. R Marshall. The Wings and Abohonirsts.
Birds of feather will flock tnge,her.
i BvM,. A. G. Bovin. The Hon. Thos. d. SnH'.
,.r-A worthy descendant Of the Game Cock: may
he continue 10 represent US in Congress.
By int. Levi Burkett. Tho Abolitonist, John
Quincy Adams-May he speedily sink to the level
of his merits.
By Mr.. VIM. NJ. Davis. Washington and his
Compatriots-Their glorious deeds and manly vir.
tues should ever prompt US TO cherish spirit Of
Union and Harmony.
BY MIR. c. D. o. Sullivan. South Carolina and
her fair SONS and daughters-May they be close
" allied to each other by tho strictest bonds o
friendship.
BY Mr.. C. w. Clemson. Tho brave ships Of ou'