Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-08-04
For the Camden Journal.
AT HONE, July 26th. 1851

AT HONE, July 26th. 1851.
Well, dear Journal, here am once again
after very pleasant trip to Winnsboro', where
las you already know went as Delegate to
the Grand Division. l have been member
of, and been present with, large representative
bodies, but must say, that the one in Winns-
boro' for the number, was as imposing as any
ever atte lded. There sat our G. w. p, who
presided over our deliberations with his usual
urbanity and dignity, and with his every ener.
gy enlisted in behalf of the cause of temperance.
Long may his useful life be spared to exert that
influence on all who may come in contact
with it.
The whole session was characterized by that
gentlemanly department which is always ex.
pected Of Carolinian. 1t would have graft.
fled you to hear such vivid and glowing descrip,
tons as were uttered by the several D. G. W.
P's. from various quarters Of the State, announ-.
cling the fact, that the influence of King Alco-
hol was daily erumbing before the powerful
energies of such, as a Wylie and Others.
cannot forbear to mention that our G. w. p.
was assisted by our Bro. Jno. G. Bowman as
d. G. w. p, equally as unfinchng in his de-.
votion to the cause, as the foremost. I am
sorry to say, that the labors Of his occupation
compelled him to resiguhi Office as Grand Lee.
turer for the State, duties of which as Editor,
you. have the best reason to say, leaves hut
little time for any other business. You will,
however, sec ~ the published proceedings Of
our meeting a full report oft ,f1
After the close Of our quarterly session, We
accepted an invitation from Fairfield Division,
and marched in procession to the Methodist
Church, where We were richly compensated ;ins
hearing an address, of 40 minutes dnration,4
from Bro. Picket, of Vigilant Division. i efeIli
you l have never me, with a person for the FIRST
time with whom, | was so agreeably disappoint.
ed. "He is bite" and as true as steel every
inch; man destined to exert favorable, IN.
fuence not only in the temperance causes but:
in the Church of the Methodist Episcopal de-
nomination, Of which, I understand he is "a
Minister. "t s's','' .'aA ?. .. ''-y.-asF'
Bro. Picket was followed by our old Nestos@
and Notwithstanding it was an exceedingly hot
day, it was surprising to see with what zeal
and feryencyz ofspirit he entered the list with
vizor down, and lance in, rest dcnolishTig all
opposition; in truth. lis reasoning and afgu-
lneuts "mixedup" w'thanecdotes tforwhich he
is SO famous) such as the House that Jack
built and such like, were conclusive beyond all
contradiction. 1t was cheering to see such an
array Of tho Fair of Winnsboro', who, every
where have been and at NIL times, appear
deeply interested hearers. During the inter.
walls of speaking, we were refreshed BY several
beautiful pieces played and sung from the gal.
lery ofthe Church. The melodeon, from which
emanated sounds the most sweet and soothing.
t. the soul, showed that the keys were touched
by master hand. Stranger asi was in Winns-
boro, I have left it with many pleasing recol.
lections. The 'sSons" of Fairfield deserve the
highest commendation for their determination
to make the stay oftheir yisitos pleasant and,
| for one, Mr.. Editor, say, they did it Sel.ar
Yours, in L. P. g. F.
TEMPERANCE. z.