The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1856-07-08
The Fourth i. Camden

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The Fourth in Camden v
We have never passed better Fuutt tla;t we did
on last Friday. The day was celebratedSista quiet
and orderly manner without any, demonstrations Of
ther Hail. aud, with the Cadets Of Temperance, form
ed procession at 10 o'clock and marched iobe Pres
byterian Church. under direction Col. Tho. j. Warren,
Marshal of the Dag. The exercises at the Church
were announced by the President Of the DaG G. W.
p, ". Thurlow Caston after which beautiful and
appropriate Ode was sung by TIE Choir sa1 prayer
offered by the Chaplain Rey.,A. j. Cauthehs another
Ode Hns,s sung, atthe close OF which Col J.B Ket.
shaw arose and delivered capital speech he only
objection to which was sbreyity. We are srue that
he Audience would have listened gladly to aspeech Of
much greater length. Capt. A. N. K.eassdy. also
made another stirring and earrcss appeal the IN.
derstanding and feelings of our people, Hk speech
was listened to with much attention, ami ta argu-
ments were nails in snre places.
S Mr.. CASTOR frlloweda support Of Tie prcaositCns
laid down by the preceding speakers, anddeIreved a
capital legal Argument in favor oG Prolibto3 closing
with beautiful and appropriate addressto Cadets
of Temperance, to whom he presented cid 4ste and
handsome Banner, which was received on yehalf OF
the Cadets by Master John S. Hughson ipaSpretty
little speech appropriate to the OCCASION ws written
and well delivered. After the closing 0de&tfS 9eqe
~ !,ss.piaia . Il
The procession was reformed and marcli ,cx ,o
- xssarh
In tfe'usveTnoon about four hundred persbns were
feasted at splendid dinner previous to which bless.
ing was invoked by the Chaplain.
We are in order strictly, whrn ne say tis, Ibis was
the best pps. Dinner ever seen in the town, at least
this is our experience and that Of some Of ovr oldest
citizens.
The ladies Of Wacree Division are en,i:lai to the
everlasting gratitude Of the lovers Of .oeliety and
good order for at least one demonstration yiere il
conclusivey shown that people might nea togeh
er reasonable and intelligent beings and piss few
hours Oh social enjoyment, without the ahloi alcohol
ic drinks We have never before seen solarg anum
Der Of persons Of both sexes and Of all ages d sizes
where soJnucll good feeling and good order pevailed
AT the Dinner there were three Tables neatly me hun
dred feet long, set out in the handsofest manner in
the south wing Of spacious Rail Roal De,ot aad
they were filed with everything that the appetite OF
the most fastdous could desire, aud in aditn the
substantials, which were very abundant aujn grea.
variety, there were Ice Creams, sherberta Cu,tardA
Pies, Cakes Of various kinds Fruit and amp quantity
of the usual trimmings that make up fniaed Thinner
Of the frs! class The Room was decorted yery
handsomely with festoons and wreaths enc,sing ap.
propriatc notices, such Love, Purity anG Fidelity,
Prohibition.
Grand Worthy Patriarch CASTOR presidH at the
centre Table, assisted by five Vice President to.w:
Messrs A.. N. Kennedy w. E. Johnson, +. D. Nc
Dowall, J. B. Kershaw, and w II. 4. Workman.
Aher Dinner the following Regular Toasis y,rc read
The Day we Cel.Jrate.-Sacrcd 10 lbcit and pa
| trolism. We dedicate il anew TO virtue az, TEMPER
ance.
The following sentiment in reply, was rad, from
VIM. NJ Shannon, ESQ.,, who was prevented from at-
tending: -. -,
The Day ape CeleJJdc.-Sacred to>ciyi herty, it's
each recurring anniversary must ever be DIR to The
American heart Governments perish, but principles
are immortal.
This sentiment was also handsomely respnded to
by W. Ii. R Workman. Esq
/ 2 The 0rdcr Of Tie Sons Of Temperance s. c.
I" The old Guard OF the Temperance Army-ever to
be relied on NuNQuam non parot.
To this. sentiment Mr. CASTOR was called and re-
piled warmly and cloquen,ly.
3 The National Decision OF North Am4ca. Tie
Executive Council Which directs muvenals undrr
their lead will plant our banners on tltcl.cr wall
of the city of destruction.
This sentiment was warmly received. an verv an.
prop,iately responded to by. Past Grand WP. AN
| Kennedy, who gave in conclusion ..-
Major 3. D. 76pnSead-Thc high posibn of our
cause in South Carolina at this time is attritaple in
great degree TO his untiring zeal and energy
Our Lady Visitors, and Tie Committee tAyarqe.
mens on hspa't Of tie Lades.-Fair and ehusiaslic
Daughters OF Temperance Cheered 1y the smiles
nerved by sense OF their approval-warrt in their
cause, the lava food Of in;empcrance mayover our
ashes but like the Roman sentry at Pompe we will
be found at the postSof duty, our armor bcse u.s.
Mr. Warren upoa being called on gave te best he
had on hand.
| s. PrOhibd!oa.-Like ihe sword Of Duocles. il
hangs suspended by har---one touch of t. mgl ty
hand Of the people seals the destroycrs dod.
"Who would DC free, themselves must rike the
| blow"
! Co! hershaws S reply to this sentmcntnas very
happy.
! 6. The Cadets Of Temperance Cira.sons Of
Temperance. We regard them with pridon with
| hope. with pide as representing the r:ruits Of
our past labors: witt. h2pe cmbodyiIg tle!ements
Of ultimate Success
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