The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1842-07-06
July 6.
NATIONAL ANNIVERSARY


: The Anniversary of our National Indepeu-
dence was celebrated in this towns5on Monday
last, witha aspirit and an enthusiasm which we
have not witnessed for some Yeas past. -
The day iWasAs6sfed in by tie firing of cam
non and the rihsmgof bells. At eight o'clock the.
MARION CApEfsicomposed of large number of
the youth ofour town, undertake command of
Capt. T. J. WAREEN, marched to Kirkwood,
where, at the rcsidencevf Mrs. SpaNv, they were
presented with a beautiful Stand of, Colours
elegantly embroideredby Miss PORTER one of
the teachers in Mrs. SPANN's Female Academy
Major McWLLIE, was the organ through whom
the Standard was presented, and his speech on
the occasion was replete with patriotism and
eloquence, Thc>replyof Capt WARREv was
happy and appropriate, as was also his address.
on delivering the Flag to Ensign A. MArH1sas,os. SON
OF the Cadets. The response ofthe Ensipn was
brief, thoughfelicitous and to the point. The
ceremony was witnessed by a large h,nber of
Citizens, and graced by the approving smiles of
the beauty and Fashion Of Kirkwood and am
den. We are pleased to see this youthful CON-.
pany winning the appreciation of our coninsuntv,,s;
and especially ofthe Ladies; they richly neriedi
Ats O'Clock the Citizens assembled at the
Court House for the purpose of electing an OrasS
tor for our next Anniversary and appointing
Committee of Arrangements for that occasion:-
JOSEPH B. KERsHAw Esq was elected Orator;
Dr.E II. ANDERSON II, P. VrLLEpreUE and
w. H. Gilman EsqrsSwere appointed Commit
tee of Arrangements. g
AT III o'clock procession was formed at the
Market House, composed of the DeKalb Rifle
Guards, the Marion Cadets, and Citizens, under
the command of Major MURRAY and Capt. An
cNUM asssnarshals of the day, and marched to
the PRESBYTERIAN rch,where,gafter Divine
service'by the Rev. r. B.CAMpBELL, and music
by the DEkALB AMATEUR BAND, the Declaration
of independence was read by Mr.. JosEPH B.KER-,
SHAW. sBsB. SALMoND Esq. then delivered an
and patriotic Grafton. The Orator
was frequently interrupted BY the applause ofthe
audience.
After the exercises atthe Presbyterian Church
were concluded the procession was again formed
and marchedto the Methodist Episcopal Church, :
where an Grafton was delivered by Lieut.. F. L,
V1LLEPIGUE of the Marion Cadets. The matter,
as well as the manner of the address was highly.
to the youthful orator. At both
before and after the Grafton. several :
hne pieces Of Music were performed by the De-,
haib Amateur Band with a spirit and a precision
which speaks highly for their perseverance and
mHs.cal talent We trust that we shall frequent
ly be delighted with the aconcord of sweet
sounds" by this patriotic and energetic band,
AT 2 o'clock a large number of our citizens sat
down to surnptuous barbecue, prepared under.
the direction of Wm Baskin Esq After the,
cloth was removed, a number of Spiriedtoasts
and sentiments we're drank in Cold Watsr, MOTH
ng stronger being on the table. Several elo-
luent and animated speeches were made by gen.
,lemcn present in reply to complimentary toasts.
The jovial hilarity, and social enjoyment mani =
ested OH this occasion, is another evidence that
strong drink is not required to promote either one
'rthe otherz, Nothing occurred during the day
o interruptthe harmony and good feeling which,
should ever characterize the celebration of our
National birth day.
Ihe Toasts given on the occasion, will ba
'ublishcd'next week.