Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-07-15
For the Journal.
Fourth Of July Celebration.
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nifty assembled atthe new Store near this place,
for the Celebration of the Anniversary Of Ame-
rican independence. Angus McInnis, ESQ.,,
was appointed President of the day, and a Com.
mittce of Arrangements having made suitable
preparations, at half past II o'clock, A. NJ, the
procession was formed and marched to the mu-
sic of the Jefferson Band, to Il temporary stand
and seats, where IN appropriate and eloquent
address to the band was made by DR.. w. J..
Baskn, on the subject Of music. This address
was characterized by elegance of taste, purity
of thought, and lofty patriotic devotion to the
cherished Institutions of the South. Prayer
was then offered by Rev. VIM. Moore, and the
Declaration of independence was read by NJ.
X. McCaskill, Esq, after which Col. Hugh
Craig addressed the audience on the political
history Of our government, giving sketch, OF
the rise and progress Of the various party or.
ganizations springing up amongst us suce its
formation, the usurpations Of the Federal Gov
ernment, the strong tendency at present mani
tested towards consolidation. and in conclusion
making patriotic and eloquent appeal to the
citizens present, to preserve to their utmost abi-
ity, the present glorious position of our beloved
little State, and expressing his firm conviction,
that any ialteripg purpose or backward step
taken by us now will involve the State i'll ire
trevable ruin and disgrace. After the address
es were delivered the procession was again
formed, and marched to table amply and
tastefully furnished with picnic dinner, ser.
we'd up on temperance principles. After the
removal of the cloth, the President took his
seat at the head of the table, and cad the regu.
lar toasts us follows: --
The Day WE CELEBsArE-'Thc birthday
Of constitutional liberty-we revere the memo
ry Of those who gave this day its birth, and
would initiate their example. 8 cheers. =
SOUTH CaRoL1NA-Our beloved State = we
will cherish her institutions, and would die in
her defence. Enthusiastically chcered.
True PArR1oTlsM-The life blood Of po-
litical libcrty,-we pity the minny who would
crouch before tyrant's power. 6 cheers.
OuR SISTER STATES OF TIE SoUTH The
people of our southern sisters are brave peo.
pie, whose fathers foag ut for liberty, who them.
selves were born and nurtured in the enjoyment
of it. 1t cannot be believed that such u peo.
pie will long consent to be governed otherwise
than by government in which they shall ENJOY
equal rights, honors and power. 3 cheers.
TIE SOUTHERN CoHrEDEwAcy-The con-
summation so devoutly wished for, may not be
accomplished in day or a year, but let the
people Of the South persevcre and the result
will be inevitable. cheers.
TIE MEMo3Y OF JOHN G. CALuoUN--1'hc
immortal statesman and patriot.
7 In
these, this Union cannot and ought not to
exist. 6 cheers.
I'lE MEMORY OF GEo. WAsmIHGrJS-Thc
father of his country.
The BRAVE PALuETToES WHO FOUGHT AND
BLEED IN THE L,rE MEXICAN WAR--They will
ever be ready to defend the honor and liberties
Of the State at home, when their services are
called for. 0checrs.
THE MEMORY OF Thomas JEFrERsoN-Alay
the Republican and States Rights principles
inculcated by him, prevail in all our councils.
Our CnILDRES--May they never have oc-
casion to look back upon us with reproach, for
any neglect Of political duty in the present
crisis 6 cheers.
TRUE RELIGIoH--The main pillar of our
free institutions, our comfort in life, hope in
death, and happiness in eternity.
THE LADIEs--Thcir virtues and influence
will elevate any people,--we accord to them
our hearts and our affections with all the i'm.
munites and privileges imaginable, saving that
of wearing the trousers. cheers.
VOLUNTEER TOASTS.
By John McIunis Esq Co.. J. II. Means
We can safely trust the helm of State in his
hands. cheers.
By Capt. John L. Lowry-The Fourth Of
July-Thc memorable day on which our fore.
fathers declared themselves free from opprcs.
sions yoke, may the same spirit of resentment
be kindled in the breasts of the Southern citi.
zens of this Union to free themselves from un.
constitutional acts of the National Legislature
by secession and arms it no other means will
accomplish the same. cheers.
By Jos. NJ. Gale Esq-The President of The
United States-May he learn justice and prac.
ticc the same in preference to partiality.
BY WV. Shedd, Esq, of Lancaster--IHe
Sons Of Chesterfeld--May they retain within
them, the spirit that led our forefathers to de.
clare themselves independent, which gave birth
to the fourth of July. 9 cheers.
1t was, on motion
Resolved, That the proceedings be sent to
the Cheraw and Camden papers, fer publlca-
ton.
A new village has been laid out near this
Post Office; Il large and fine store just finished
and other buildings going up. After the toasts
were read and drank, the citizens were called
upon to give a name to the place, when the
name of JEFFERSON was proDosed by a la