The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-08-06
From the Sumter Banner.
CELEBRATION on SAMMY SWAMP.
CLARENDOV. 18th July, 1S5U.

ence was celebrated on Sammy Swamp, by an
unusually large assembIage ofthe citizens of
Clarend m, with spirit, unaninity and enthu-
siasm, which the historical Importance of the
Day, and the "impending crisis to oGr institu-
tions, were well calculated to evoke
The attention of the audience having first
been directed in prayer and supplication to the
Throne of Grace, from which all human and
national blessings are dispensed, the Declara-
ton ofIndependence of wasread in clear, impress
sivc, and effective manner, by Mr.. Cbovin Rich
ardson. To this succeeded an Grafton by DR..
James McCaaley, tceming with patriotism and
cloauences and for more than an houl enchain-
ing the attention of a gratiiied and delighted
auditory.
The company was then invited to partake of
a sumptuous Dinner prepared for the occasion;
| and of which the Hon. l.. F. Rhame and Capt.
N. NJ. Benbow, (as presiding officers, dis
pensed the hospitaliies, in q manner both to
please and to entertain.
Of this large concOurse it was gratifying to
observe that the Ladies' constituted so cousid.
cradle Il portion, as well as so important an ee-
ment. Never perhaps on any similar occasion,
was there ever more beauty and loneliness as
scmbled to grace, dignity, or enhance the en-
joyment, OF Il patriotic festival.
Amidst al, it was not little remarkable,
that whilst the heart Of every one seemed to be
pouring forth of its patriotisn; whilst eUery
hor and ercry minute was occupied by speech
or sentiment On the great and momentous top
les Of the Day, not 4 word was uttered of State
or local r'oiHics--no discord,nt cry Of Bank or
Ant. .Baak--no rivalry OF candidates-no con-
4-..ie+,r ofsa!si'--Hot,iinste 1husrnnn-
sells, of the policy of the State All seemed to
accord in the great necessity of first resisting
the common ,.anger--of rcpelling the foreign
enemy; aud of lortiCying and Strengthening the
hands Of those already in the van OF the contest
aud who had hitherto proved firm, faithful and
incorruptibIe in conducting it. 1t was spec
tacle worthy Of the Day and ofthe occasion.
1t was scene that the sgners Of the Declara-
ton oflndepeudence might have beheld with
pleasure. 1t is certainly the noble boast OF
Clarendon, that she has no citizen, who can not
Gorego his party, his political predictions, and
even his ambition, to sustain the State-thc
Southland her Institutions, in this, the most
pcriIous hour of her emergency.
The viands having been removed, the follow
ing sentiments were announced by the prcsi-
ding Officers, and responded to, IN 4 manner
that bespoke p'th unan'hil'y anu e''lhusaS'i''
REGULAR TOASTS.
|. The Dav we ccicbrate-Mav it teach a
lesson to the oppressed in every part of tie
world; and be commclnoratcd through all ages
as the great epoch oi Constitutional Liberty.
2. The Constitution and the Union.--They
cannot exist separately, nor togcthcr, by force.
As long as the former is held sacred, we are
willing to abide by the iaNer. But when 1t Is
broken and dsrcgarded, we are ready to $cpar-
ate.
3. South Carolina Our Common mother;
her fame is rs dear to every son, lis his omn.
4. The Governor of South C;rolina.--llc
| has shown himself rUiiHg TO promote the best
interests Of the State.
5. General Taylor--siay he remember that
he is the President of Il srcat PeoD!e and not
the organ oi srcsiona! lwly.
6. The Union.--lt can culy be preserved,
not by compromises, but by preserving the Con-
sli,ution.
T. George misunderstanding father of our
country--his .an.o will never cease to sound
dear to every true patriot. MAY his example