The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-04-04
Editorial Correspondence.


We appropriated an hour or two the other after.
noon to fly across to the Island. At four o'clock we
left Market Wharf OH board the Massaso which soon
bore across the beautiful river to the opposite side
where, at the Mount Pleasant landing, we halted for
few moments. We object 10 this place being called
any thing else but Iaddrcll's Point and why the slir-
it ofinnovaon has so far presumed to intrudc upon
old Names and alter its revolutionary title, is what
we d. not understand. We have a peculiar liking for
old and venerable and places, and object most
seriously to those modern improvements they are
regarded by some. We like the sentiment contained
in the beautiful song, written by General Norris in
which the proper indignation Of a warm heart is cX-
libitcd. where the command IS given to the ruthless
woodman, Spare that tree We have no objection
TO the cncroachmcnts which have been made upon
sold Ncps dominions in the erection Of Fort Sumter,
which stands way of yondcr in the middle Of the bay,
commanding the entire IIarbor from every point. On
Sulliran's Island we enjoyed beautiful stroll along
the beach, in full view Of old ocean, whose restless bo
som heavcs and thrrbs in majestic unison with the
respiration of great natures heart Byron describes
the magni!ccncc Of the ocean, in which the idea is
given, may rule on earth, but his authority ceases
here We itIta glow Of proud satisfaction in viewing
the scenes before and about There is the emblem
Of our State, whose every leaf stands out ready
blade drawn to smc the foe and there, too is old
Fort MoUt!ic along whose hattlcmcnts we strollcd,
and over which the grim dogs Of war eve with mite
W: c2Scr jealousy .cr tie first approach Of tie foe
1t proved a dangerous experiment 10 the BrS! fleet
on the 2Sth day Of June. l7IS. when they dared to
enter orr harJor. The task would be rather more
difficult now. Everything within the interior of the
Fort is kept in perfect oder. The stern sentinel
VIII" PAGES his heavy round, has his arms FURNISHED
brightly and everything is ready oraction. The stars
and Sr!p.S are waving above Us, and We callt help
feeling little patriotic. We remarked to our friend
Uncle Samuel is nice old man. Sometimes" was his
laconic reply 1t may he that he happened TO have
some Eti" recollection OF once bsmS ''.sece>,,,cr,"
and Il is possible the yccoccols of the scenes Of the
2Sth Of June, ~, under the shadow Of the Fort with
Ecw lie 'rUshcdthck upon his sight" lie answered
our enquiry, however, that lie was not present
on that occasion. We pass on To the left. as
you leave the main entrance Of the Fort within rude
paing, beneath a weeping willow, rcpo:e the ashes
Of the once brave Chief Of the Scminocs. A small
plain marble slab with OcEOLA Sall that shows where
his proud form laid Ills spirit was too high and
naughty to brook control and when by stratagcm he
was captured by Gen Jcssup unlcra flag Of truce
near 81. Augustine, and from thence transported TO
Fort Mouric. his proud heart WAS broken, and he
died the :0th Of January. 1888. The reflection oc-
ours WAS it exactly right TO capture Occola thus -
Was it ri-h, Use duplicity to accomplish this end
We suppose all means in war are honorable, and that
the end justified the lstrumcntalitics employed 1t
was the means oibrnging that war 10 Spccdcr close
than if he had remained uncapturcd.
We returned to the city about six o'clock, being
occupied something over TWO hours in our trip.
The amlScncntS here arc not very varied Julli-
ems celebrated Band, composed Of large number Of
splendid performers has been dclihtng the concert
going community. Their performances are warmly
applaudcd-wc have hot heard them.
An important legal decision has been made by his !
Ilvnor Judge Wardlaw, who held the doctrine that
the grnndchd of negro could not be entitled 10 the
rights and privileges Of citizen Of this State that be.
yond this degree the $httS became question OF fci,
and that ifthc individual shall have acquired the char
actcr o. a citizen in the community it will be accord /
ed to him by the court
We extract from a letter written upon the |
subject o: Common Schools 10y Mr.. Tucker which we
enclose with the hope fits being published We en-
fully into Mr. fuckers vicTS upon the proprcty and
necessity Of the entire press of the State exhibiting
propcrconccrn in this very important subject which adj
dresses scfdrcctly to all classes and interests OF the
communty y-to none in more eminent degree than to |
the press, which, Mr. Tucker very Justly remarks
lives moves, brcathcs, and has its being in the reading
and writing capacity Of the body polite.
SATURDAY, lst April !
We favored last night and this morning with |
delightful rain which greatly needed as the els. |
were beginning to fail and our supply OF rain
tcr--quite uyury-was getting low. Tho common |
pump water used for ordinary purposes is inocrabc,
and our pure, gushing springs in the country nat.
ural blessings which We now know how to appreciate
Business in the city is still good, and merchants
have had heavier trade this Spring than for many
years previous.
Expectation is still very high about tho approaching
Commercial Convention, and wo perceive that dole !
gates from all parts of the Southern States, in goodly
numbers generally have been appointed. We have !
nov 'ir .,''h ~ Sn',"r" Crn1cn''on, # ar" iind :