The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1860-07-10
COMMUNICATION.
Ce,earution Of tie 4,h at Frey

Celebration OF t:tc IiH sfs EFSy.
EpiToR JoURNAL-Dedr Sir Permit me TO give,
through the columns Of the Juma brief outline OF
the Celebration Of our eishtyfourth Anniversary at
Troy Wewould not attempt to do justice to the oc-
c.,sion, well knowing our inability, but aim merely at
brief notice Of the proceedings Of the day.
Perhaps many of your readers are not aware of the
fact that we have modern city Of Troy in our own
immediate District. Although not as famous in the
asials of history its namcsake Of oldcn times our
oy is noted for its ente,prsi,g 4aud lospitabc eit
zeps Many visitors and strangers who were present
can bear testimony Of this latier assertion:
.,,iayer of fnerssag messasent. VIII
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5anyj,s 70 tic *ieSS: Il O'clock M, 1hc
roeeeddgs Of the day were opchcd by prayer by the
Rev. L. Wood The Hanging Rock Band then struck
up its soul inspiring music, and continued to give
throughout the day. between the speeches. some Of its
stirring airs The Declaration ofIndepcndencc was read
by Dr.. \. \. Johnson who acquitted himself hand
somey, rejecting great credit on himself as fluent
reader.
Major DcSaussurc of Camdcu was then introduced.
who entertained lis audience for about three-quarers
OF an hour in his usual eloquent style. lie alluded. in
eloquent language. to the battles Of the Revolution,
anG gave most beautiful description of the battle of
Kings Mountain We cannot do justice to his re-
marks and will desist from any further attempt
Vim. ". Shannon. Esq, Of Camden, was the next
speaker introduced who unclaimed the attention Of his
audience for about IN hour and half with speech
Of the most beautiful, chasc and eloquent language
was characterised by deep thought classic iustra-
tion, and liberal and philanthrcpic sentiment Ills
defence Of the South and her institutions was able,
eloquent and earnest, and found ready response in
the Doscms Of all who heard it. lie tore the cloak
from Douglas and his vile hercsy Of Squatter Sovc-
rcignty, and exposed tlicm in their true light We
would he pleased 10 give synopsis Of the argument
but for fear ght not be able 10 do il justice we
forbshr. The effort WAS ole in every way worthy the
head and hcartof the orator. and did full justice the
subject under consideration After music by the Baud
general invitation WIGS extended to all present. TO
participate in barbecue and picnic dinner. prepared
in an adjacent grove. Accordingly the procession was
formed and marched 20 the dincr. We caIuot do
justice 10 this important feature Of the proceedings
suffice il say that the table filled with all that
the appetite could desire. JOY. mirt, and felicity
seemed 10 take possession Of every heart. When din
ncr was the crowd again repaired to the stand
where the Band entertained them with music until the
Rev Mr. Wood was introduced, who delivered beau.
tiful temperance address.
Aflcr music, Maj. G. c. Halle was called on, who
responded III very appropriate and pointed manner
on the present Militia System Of South Carolina.
james N. Davis ESD. Of Camden, was then request
cd to read the following