Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-06-20
From the Daily S:ny

MIR. EDITOR: Alter hop, step and jump
over some Of our upper Districts, find myself
in this Buena Vista" Camden. one OF the
oldest towns in the State, appears to be forgot
ten in the strife Of our political agitation. The
battl. field at Gum Swamp arcled Mole
of Hobhrk-the almost palatial, though dapi-
dated head quarters of Cornwallis- the sa-
cred and stately tomb Of DeKalb, the dead
warrior, are still the landmarks of Revolution
ary association. Its inhabitants are proud to
put il such warrantecs, as precursor to their
conduct when the State of South Carolina, in
what she is, free and independent. The good
people Of this place, like the denizcns Of our
country generally, tack to their masthead, us
their motto, Shakspearc's good opinion of Di.
omede's PATRIOTISM
"What if all Greece remain, or all Greece retire,
Myselfwill stay till Troy or expire"
Mr.. Editor, Camden is very thriving place,
when it can get anything to do. The people
are srewd, Intelligent and entcrpri>ing, and all
| they want is fair showing, which they get in
Il measure during the Winter and Spring. /
have no doubt, in the event ofthe dissolution of
the Union, that Camden will become one OF
!
! be admirably snitcd to manufacture. Nature
has endowed her with the necessary gifts, land
art has or will supply enough TO make the whole
scheme available. Some Of her citizens have
already, from appearances, calculated such Il
crisis, b. extensively and comniodiously SITTING
up the good things of Lii, for the use or beioof
of strangers There are hotels here that will
! compare advantagcously with some of your city
crJchcd Hotels. Even tie IVaicree, one OF the
! time homcrcd STREAMS OF Carolina, vending its
way near Ills place. I!as given its name to the
old and popular Fllnt"rs Hotel here; and the
| Watcrre House, now under the direction of
Capt iIo!iyyman, may be classcd among the
! first public convenienccs of the State. This
gentleman (the prop'etoT SCENE to take as
much delight himsclfiu keeping it, as to make
his patrons delight in using it. The conven.
lent and business locality of the Hotel, its fine
improved accommodations, its thorough reno.
| vatiou, its attentive servants and clean sheets,
together with an untiring zeal to please, and
the marked courtesy and gentllity Of the pro-
prietor, will ensure for it the hearty patronage
which Carouians are never stiagy to bestow
upon worth.
The Court of E. ;1uity has opened its session
here to-day, Chancellor Dargan presiding.
am told that some important business will en-
gage lis attention. The Mcssrs. Gregg, f"ther
and son, are here from Columbia, attending.
Col. Chcsnrt, and other distinguished lawyers,
are also in attendance.
Mr.. Editor, Columbia is a fine place, though
| think they are Il few Of tie wrong sort there
- tic unass, however, say we are ready when
our State says strike. 1t is the frank opinion
of your correspondent that the country sener'
ally have proGtcd ny The counsels OF the Asso'
citation Convention. am afraid | am provo.
king the patience Of The San, without pay'nsH
its well mcrilcd tribute of worth. Your paper,
Sir, is fast securing for itself standard secona
to none in the South-its Independent SPIRIT
firm tone, and manly advocacy OF truth lrre'
speclive OF consequences, has entitled IL 10
much respect, and the unquestionable patrsol'
ism Of its director dispenses with all set phrase,
Of speech to have itself understood, as prepare"
at all times and at all hazards to vindlcate tho
honor, duty and interest OF the State.
Tours, &c. AfEA'
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