Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-07-20
F5r the Camden Journal.

For the Camden Journal
Celebration of American Indepen-
dence Mt Jefferson, Chesterfield
District, s. c.
Pursuant to previous arrangements about five
or six hundred Of the citizens Of the community
assembled on Saturday, the Sd July, at Jetfer-
son, to celebrate the anniversary of American
Independence. At II o'clock, NJ, the process
sion was formed under the direction of j. E.
ROBINSON and DR.. w. J. BAsKIN, Marshals Of
the day. and moved to a stand prepared in
grove, accompanied by the excellent music Of
the jefferson Band;" when, after Prayer by
the Rev. VIM Moore, and the reading of the
Declaration Of Independence by Col. HUGH
CRAIG, an Grafton was delivered by MAJ ALLAN
MAcFARLAN, replete with patriotic and chivalric
sentiments, and abounding in sage suggestions
and arguments in favor of more practical sys-
tenn of Education, by which the mental faculties
would be more fully developed, and the mind
trained TO closer application and thoughtful
ness as the great means of pepetuating the bless
ings of liberty which we now enjoy.
After the Grafton the company repaired to
the dinner table, where a sp plendd dinner was
served up, when the cloth was removed, the fol-
lowing regular toasts we're drank:
1st. THE Day we Celebrate.
I'd. The Constitution Of the United States-
The only bond of union between the States of
this Confede.acy. A strict adherence to its
provisions will perpetuate the Union, but, its re-
peated violations have already put it in jeopardy,
and will if persisted in, rend it asundcr.
oJ nooroo W1eb;nnto,,
4th. Non-lnteruention-The true policy Of
our country.
5th. THE Heroes Of the Reuolution-Let their
memory ever be chers by grateful and
patriotic people, and their example followed
whenever the occasion demands it.
9th. The Orator Of the Day.
9TH. Agriculture, Commerce and Manyac-
tures-The three leading sources of national
wealth-f left to the control of the laws Of trade
they will each be abundautly more prosperous
than they ever can be under the influence of
laws passed by corrupt majority in Cong, ess.
9th. The State of South Carolina-Unwil-
ling from motives of expediency, to take the re-
dress of her wrongs in her own hands at present
yet her sons with one heart and soul will do
better for the cause Of liberty and equal rights,
when the proper time arrives.
0th John G. Calhoun.
10th. The Domestic Institutions Of the South
Under the sanctions Of wise Providence
they have produced the highest degree of happi-
ness to two races of people. Let the South see
to it. that the sacred trust rcposcd in them is
not abusel through their own neglect or want
Of foresight.
ll,h The Democratic Nominees for Presi-
dent and Vice President The South will con-
fide in their political integrity for the preserva-
tion of her rights.
18th The Hon. j. j. Evans- May he be
our next Senator in Congress.
l3. The Ladies-The first to be respected
and the last to be neglected.
After the 9Th regular toast Maj. Macfarlan
very feelingly thanked the company for the hon
or conferred on him, sand in conclusion offered
the following:
Chesterfield District-May her prosperity
never end
Bv VIM. A. Evans. The State Of South Car
olina-May all divisions among her sons cease,
and her wisdom and integrity give strength and
stability to our confederacy.
By S. J. Lucy, CdlAoun-May the memory
of his writes animate the hearts of every South
Carolnian to the latest posterity.
BY B. F. Garland. May this day be remem-
bered when many Others are forgotten.
BY M. B. Aarant. Gen. John Mcqueen, our
representative in Congress-true and faithful to
the rights of the South. He has our abiding
confidence.
By John w. McLemore The Ladies Ever
remembered but never forgotten.
BY Maj. John S. Miller. General Pierce
Should he be elected the next President, may he
act with honor to the office and justice to the
government
By Capt Leonidas Lowry. Col. B.. b, c.
Cash-May he meet with welcome reception
to seat in the Legislature by the voters of
Chesterfield.
BY Thomas H. Mangum May the tree of
liberty flourish round the globe, and all partake
of its fruit.
By Capt. Leonidas Lowry. THE South-May
her patriotic sons firmly unite in resisting ag-
gressions interfering with her institutions, come
from what source they may, and concert OF
action prevail on all momentous questions, and
may faction and dissension cease to exist among