The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-07-10
Hut,cpendencc Day.

independence Day.
"Wednesday last the 4th inst. was observed in Cam
den with considerable spirit and We note with pleasure
that this glorious day was not allowed to pass by in ou
town and District without marked demonstrations
respect and jubilation.
At daylight, the firing Of cannon aud ringing o.
bells announced its advent. The DEKALB Rifle
GGs.ds and Camden Light Infantry assembled at II
o'clock, and escorted the Reader and Orator Of tht
Day % S4sesiap ssstrch. Exercises Swcr;
y e L.a7lss .sssa J!
played followed by the Reading of the Declaration by
Col W., D. LErrSER. We cannot better express our
admiration of the reading of this honored instrument
than to use the language Of sentiment offered in one
ofthe Regular Toasts Of the day. to wllic, we know
the whole audience will heartily respond: "lpprecia,
ting its force and understanding its merits e threw
his soul into the effort and the hearts of I'LL present
caught its inspiration beneath his plastic touch"
The choir sang AMERICA, after which tile Orator Of
tle Day, THO. J. WARREN, Esq, delivered address
appropriate to the occasion, occupying thrcequarters
OF an hour.
The exercises at the Church being over the Compan-
les fred voley over the grave Of DEkALB and were
soon dismissed Z
We beg to present our special obligations 10 the
young ladies aud gentlemen, who so kindly favored lis
with music during the exercises the Church. Those
1rho exhibit such readiness to add to the enjoyment
and qualification Of others, not only show just ap-
probation OF the swcet small courtcsies Of fe" but
demonstrate that they have hearts worth having and
tliatthose hearts are all in the rigt! place.
Commtte of Arrangements. was served up at TowH
lIAaL The Committee on the part Of the GUARDS,
consisted OF Lieut.. I. L. BoYEIY Lieut.. y. VI. BROWN
and Sergt Il. PATE: the part Of the INFANTRY of
Lieut.. w T. PERRY. Licut E. Niles, aud Private J.
y. DUNLAP.
The following were Tie
REGULAR TotsrS.
lite Day lGe Csie6auts-Iuauguralng sclCgovern.
ment and thus solving q complex political problem.
May coming generations lGa its dawn aud cherish its
memories.
.. The Heroes OF rs.
g. The Battle Fields oj Soul. Carolina.
4. Tie Democratic Pary-Once glorious lut now
fallen may united South spring from its ruins.
S. The Oraror cf he Doy--lIiz patriotism and love
Of his section GIN be equacd only by his brilliant and
mastery production.
6. The Reader. Of tie Declaration OF Independeace-
Approaching its force and understanding its merits.
3le threw his soul into the effort and the hearts of all
present caught its inspiration hcncatl, his plastic
touch.
,ss'T.. Tie Legislature cf South Carolina.
S. The Nltury System Of South Carolina.
Q. The Richnond Conueniion-A splendid success
10. Breckinridys and Lane.
H. Tile Cotton Bag-The King of the world.
l2 Camden ana Ldncash,-May cords Of iron
unite them.
l3. Woman.
In response 10 tho 4til Regular Toast, Capt. JOHN
D. KENNEDY was called out, who delivered capital
short, pointed and appropriate speech.
EAe 9Th was briefly acknowledged, withom speech
by tie gentleman complimented.
COL LErrNER made one Of the happest efforts tc
which we have ever listened in reply to the deserved
compliment paid him in the reading Of tie 9th Rcgua:
Toast
70 the Sth, Capt. PARKER replied, being called out
that as he made prccnsions TO public speaking. lie
would merely express the qualification which this oc
casicn afforded linn, Of meeting his friends and fellow
sodicrs-but few however. of those whom lie met al
the formation of tc Rife Guards, on the ltl of July
closed his few practical remarks bv calling on his
friend Capt. \. NJ KENNEDY. one Of the first officers
a Lieutenant in the Guards wien they were formed
and he hoped that something would he said by Mr.
KENNEDY, who, being loudly called Tor, responded
with his usual earnestncss and zeal.
Hon. A. II. BUYKIS responded TO the 9th sentiment
and gave an interesting account Of the South Caroline
delegation at Richmond.
Responses to sentiments and toasls were offered by
1Seutenants PERRY and NILES, Capt. McKAGEN, and
:o,hers, whose names arc not remembered.
The whole OCCASION was pleasant one, and thai
too with oaly beverage pure ice water and lem
onade.,.
: Three cheers for the DEKALD Guards, were pro
posed by tile Infantry and now ne offer three cheers
for The INFANTRY, the GUARDS. and the ,FoURrn CT
JrLy!.