The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-03-31

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After His Excellency had presented, the
Flag at the Monument, he was escortedJby
the Corps to Giford's Hall, where a most
sumptuous repast had been prepared in
honor ID him and 'the day. Among The
invited guests presertWere, Adutant Gen.
eral CANTEY. The Executive and Brigade
Staff, COX Halle oftthei 22d, land Col.
HUEY ;m'the 23d Regiments, oria The Off
GERS, Of the Kershswzs Troop. The ecisi.
lians were noblyrepresentedhyh Honor
Judge EARLE, antLonr!d distinguished Sena..
tor, Hon. WIN. McWILLIEs:s!lt !lt D {.odii loi
After the clothwas removed; ;the follow.
ing Toasts were giyens:by the Committee
Of Arrangements, eachofollowet~ by an
appropriate inne:fromo Band of Music.
l.. The Militia of tic U. Statcs-The
safest guardians Of public liberty are those
who enjoy its blessings. Let ff never be
entrustedtto hired soltliery..@ iei ~" , %"
2. The memory Of Baron DeKdz54A
friend of'libe:ty, whooprovcd his devotion
by dying in i,er'cause.r0 Our soil has been
hallowed by his blood, and cbnseerats
ed by his remains. Let his memoryAbe
green in our hearts. ,.:,, go,
8. Popular GopernmentM Ills true fopn-
'da.ion is in The rights Of The .Psople-the
surcst guarantee of its permanence is in
general education and a free press. -,
4. Our honored guest, The Gouernor3ot
South Car0iind. S'''' S's
His Excellancyy responded 10 tfc plauS
dts which followed this toast, in bis usual
chaste and eloquent style.1 -
5. The DeKol5 Rlae.' Gaarras Gir a Should
they ever meet an enemy, may the Inst
words Of DeKaIb be remembered by lis
members: Tell my companions in arms.
that although the Icy arms Of death en-
and with them.' -
|, 6. DnBuyson, the tdDorite Aid of De.
KalbABy his presence he cliesred and
sustained the lasimoments of his Chief
May every member of this corps emulate.
his patriotism and fidelity. ma-a
7: Popular Whilst the will Of
!!,lhe people is the main, spring of the gov
ernment, the right Of suffrage, should be
secured from the Influence Of power, the
seduction Of office, or the corruption Of
wealth. 80, "a
8. The Union Of the Stdfes- Essential
to their permanent welfare. but opfy TO be?
maintained by an Impartial stImninistration
of,he federal government, andia strict adj
herence by the States TO the letter of the
Constitution. ., Hgg .ar,s1l3 AioTtttW ~
g.. Gen. Sum ter-Shonld 1t be possible
that brave enemy, wishing for sport on
our. soil, meets with the DeKalb Rife
Guards, may every member prove that the
old game cocks blood is pure in them J.!s
10. Gen. Morgan-The great examples,
ofAmercan RiaemeD. Saratoga and lhe
Cowpens throws halo Of glory around slt', his,
memory. ..,,- .e.a,...---J fu,,l ~
| II. The memory of General NatkanieI
Greene-The military savior Of The Sontbt
Z, Whilst Guilford, and Hobkirk, and Eutaw,
a,tes. hts heroism; lis whole life illustrates
the ardor and purity Of his patriotism,
J ~. The Battle of New Orleans-Militia
Rifles told fearfllly there.
I3. The Fair of Carolina-Graced with
eyery charm to inspire love, and every
/ virtue 10 secure esteem. Without their
smiles the achievement of arms would she'd
no plory on the soldiery: without theis
participation, The blessings Of freedom
would reward no struggles in her behalf.
The following Volunteers were then
given: '..'''.;.,,' ;,, 1'' ~. 90. -
By Gen. Cantey. The Ladies' of Caro-
Iina-Their virtre is as conspicuous in
peace, as their admiration of courage and
galIantry in var: The valor Of the lover
and the patriotism Of the husband is a
thousand times increased by their devotion
to liberty. &c. ....sr r. 49,.
By Dr.. DeLeon. The Governors Staff
-Chivalrous, talentedsand patriotic.
Col. MANNING replied to tlirs toast, on
the par, of the Staff, in brief, pertinent
and impressive manner. His hearers were
fully satisfied that he was ga worthy son
of noble sire" He concluded with the
following toast:
James c. Haife-The gallant Colonel
Of the 22d Regiment: Our regard for him
as citizen and gentleman, is only equal
led by our admiration as soldier. 1' 81.
Col. aile'responded, and gave the fol-
lowing:
The three best Generals: General Peace,
General Plenty, and General Satislacllonr