The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-07-26
rmn the Sumter Banner.

The 72d Anniversary OF our inaepehuehce
wa, celebrated by the citizens of Upper Salem
with alI the demons, rations ofj"y and gratitude
tbatlthe return of our national day is so we'll
calculated to inspire. At an early hour throng'
of people repaired to the selected place, and
c large asseidhiage ofthe fairer sex, VII" graceo
the festivities with their presence, gave PROOF
that the pa,riotsm which distinguished the mo-
,hers of the revolution, had dessn!ei with un'
fading lsstr. to their daughters.
A,l2 o'clock the procession was formed nv
j. A. Carnes, the Marshal Of the Day when
proceeded to the grove, where alter trr'rn'
and heart stirring prayer by the Rev. l. 4.
'Enolisb. the Declaration of ofIndepcndence was
read by Mr.. H. Huggins. An Oraiio1 replrte
with pa,rio,ic sentiments was then delivered ny
MI. l.. Dixon II was characterized by a
beauiy Of diction, felicity of expression, and
sound argument which reflected great credit on
the. youthful orator.
-. Afferpartakiag ola plentiful and we'll nrrang'
: ed repast, the following toas's were drank IN
natures beverage, good cold water, and even
in the absence Of the stimulating article, many
aoi,bem were greeted with hearty cheers.
aseCaps. j.. w. Stuckey presided, and DR.. W.
H. Holleyman, acted as Vice President OF the
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"sT' REGULAR ToAsTS.
: 1. Our National Independence: Patriotism
decreed, valor achieved, and posterity should
commemorate it.
9. The Signers of the Declaration Of Inde.
penIence: Language cannot express the weight
ofobligaiions we owe their lofty disinterested
patriotism.
3. General Washington: Whilst admiration
i, fell fr the achievements ofvalor, and patriot.
ism and venera,ion excited hy the oracIes OF
wisdom and virtue, he will live enthroned in the
affections Of his country.
a. Our Wustrous Foref fdihers: BY their Dc
vo,ion. all that humanity could suffer was en-.
dured, all that valor could achieve "as acquired
and all that patriotism could desire was con-
sumn,aied.
S. The Constitution of the Uniied States:
More than sixty years experience has proved II
superior 10 that Of any other Nation, and en-
iirely adapted to our wants as people. Let
it remain untouched by the experiments OF
scheming politicians. ..,,,.
6. Our Country: The pride and boast Of her
citizens, the hope Of the patriot, and the asylum
,ofthe oppressed Of every cline.
q. Oar Army: The potent protection OF
free country, and an independent government.
not less remarkable far the unequal victories it
has won, than the patriotism and undaunted cour.
age il has evinced. --, .....-
= 50, Or Nary: lis history is one OF brilliant
schievemenis and glorious triumphs. Our
counisy should cherish il as the strong arm OF
national defence.
o. Democratic Principles: The corner stone
of our country. the hope of the patriot, the ter.
ror oftyrants. the confusion Of anarchists.
10. The President of the United STATES: He
has redeemed every pie lSSe made to his country,
for which be deserves its warmest gratitude.
IL. France: With her Lafayette as a beacon
light and he Lamartine Us he'm'man, she may
assume and maintain rank among the nations
oftha earth which will secure her permanent
prosperity at home and a commanding resPec.
liability abroad.
70. Tile Farmers: The hone and sinew OF
our counlry, TO them viii il conhde its dignity
and bonor in the most trying emergencies.
= Is. Woman. To man pillar cf cloud by day
and pillar Of ERE hy night
,s.a.esss VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
$ BYE. Dixon. Col. F. /. Noses, our present
Seaasor q has discharged his duty with abil-
1 Col. Moses rose and responded in his usual
elnquent and forcible style. touching upon the
ttnpicsofs The day, and concluded with the tot
lowing sentiment:
81, Ths Sumler Company of the Palmetto Regi-
: nsenf: Corneia. in presenting the Gracchi {"
Sihe ancient commonwealth as her jewels, has
been rival,ed by The mothers Of onr district, in
presenting such sons to the service o! the re.
public.
10 ByssAlfred Scarhorough, Esq. Capt. F.
rSunier-He has led his gallant band to victory
nav glory crown all his efforts.
By Jas. w. Rember. The South Carolina
2 Volnnseers- That brave and patriotic hand, that
sfnught. bed and endured all the hardships of the
Mexican war; we hail them with joy and vel
como, thrice welcome, them home.
gaa BysJohn n. Dixon. DR.. J. B. WhherSpoon
{ Ono of our representatives in the State Legis.
lA,ure--may the people ofths district study their
bestia,erest by returning him at the next gen.
serai election.
RI Dr.zWitherspoon rose and stated his views
upon the leading political questions Of the day,
concluding with the following sentiment:
a., LileriH the Constitution and Union, but
equality and liberty al rv"ry cost.
ri By w. Rogers. Political Dirisions-ln.
stead ofbeing regarded with terror. we may
consider them as constituting bulwark of pro.
ctectiaa Tor n,Ir glorious constitution and laws.
BY Capt. Nj. DuBose. F. H. Kennedy-A
good citizen, a sober, steady chivaro,Is and tai
entedsyoung man. We will re.elect him to a
seat In our Legislature.
Mr. Kennedy rose and spoke at some length,
touching briefly upon the leading political topics
of the day, and closed with the following senti.
E1ent: , 'eT'
Tie Convention System: A system unfair in
FL. oceration and pernicious in its effects TO the