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

by Capt. Dickinson. Our Flag-Th
gift of Virtue and Beauty: May it eve
inspire in its followers valor and patriot
ism to perform the pledge upon its fo'as
"Li6ertatem cui moriebatur studiose ser
uabimus." .
By the Committee Of Arrangements
Oar honored Guest, Judge Earle-Iht
distinguished ,urist and inflexible patriot
His wisdom on the Bench commands the
admiration of his fellow-citizens, his vir.
tines their confidence and esteem.
The loud and continued applause that
ensued, drew from the Judge warm and
eloquent reply. In conclusion, he gave
the following toast: .
The Town Of Camden-Distinguished
for its elegant hospitality. Its sol! once
profaned by the foot Of an invader, is hall
lowed by the successful struggle of free
men: The spirit Of those who inherit the
fields their forefathers defended, will Sc
cure them hereafter from like prolana-
ton. a>
By the Committee Of Arrangements.
Hon. VIM. McWillie.-Our Senator: Alike
DISTINGUISHED for the accomplishments OF
the gentleman, and the sagacity Of the
statesman. -, .,
Col. Melville here received, as he al
WAYS does. most hearty cheering from
the "Guards,' and replied, as he always
replies, in most happy and Iellcltous man.
ner. lie gave, in conclusion,
,"The DeKalb Rifle Guards"-As hos
pitable as brave.
Bv Thomas C Richardson. G. IS. Mem.
inper. Esq.-The accomplished gentleman
and able iursl: Upon the financial topics
of the day, South Carolina expects much
of him in maintaining her sovereignty and
the dignity Of her laws.
By DR.. E. Fl. Anderson. jr. Hon. Geo.
McDulfie-His exalted talents is only the
silver in which bright jewels are sci, his
perfect honesty and pre- patriotism. His
country once more, in the management OF
her afails, needs both his talents and his
virtues.
By the Committee of Arrangements.
"The Kershaw Troop and "Dekalb XII
fe Guard" ds"-Leagued in arms, may they
equal the prowess of Washington and
Morgan.
Lieut.. Chesnut Of the Troop, made
handsome and suitable reply to this sentl-
mcnt. So.
ByMaior Cantey. The Hon. F. II. Ell
more-Of most able and useful talents, nc
is always labering for the public good
Whether as Representative of the State
in the National Legislature, or as one of
her most laborious servants at home, he
equally commands, her thanks and graft
tude. !-e'z,9- E.G.,j.i 4 ~
By Capt. Dickinson. Hon. John G.
Calhoun-South Carolina's most talented
son and only Senator.
By Benjamin Perkins. The liberty of
the Press The most precious Of our
liberties. :.
BvB. B. 'salmond. Adju,ant General
Joncs-Thc gentleman, the patriot, the
soldier: South Carolina may be justly
prout, that She had another son able and
worthy TO fll.his' place.
Sent by the Ladies. "Thc DeKalb Ri
fe Guards life Of the town and
right arm Of the Regiment: Accepted
champions Of the Fair, may they never,
"wrong friend or fear a foe.
The party broke up about 5, I. NJ, ond
we do not recollcct ever to have seen fcs.
tivilies of this kind, more cheerful and
agreeable. The. Guards were evidently
eIated with the distinguished compliment
paid them by those who have the highest
claim upon the soldiers afeclions,and their
honorcd guests Of the "court and camp
seemed equally pleased with the martial
display they had witnessed, and the hospi-
table reception they had met with from
their hosts. .......