Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1836-07-13

70 the HOTEL where two hundred gentlemen and
about fifty ladies' were furnished by the enter
prsing host, Mr.. Hunt, with very excellent
dinner,-worthy indeed of the FOURTH OF JULY
and the AMERICAN HOTEL. W. II. ADAMS and
A. E. MASSEY officiated, very creditably, as pre-
sident and vice president. One lonely and hon.
ored living relic of the Revolution, supported in
the procession by two young men, was seated
at dinner by the president, and seemed tor time
to have cast off his years and become young
again. After dinner, the following toasts were
drank, accompanied by music and cannon;
I. The day zoe celebrate.-It reminds us of
the sufferings and triumph of our sires:-We are
slaves when we cease to revere it. May the next
and all succeeding generations of Americans con-
tinue to hold it sacred.
3. The union of the States.-Our fathers rear
ed the fabric in wisdom:-Withered be the arm
which shall attempt its dissolution.
3. The Fame of Washington:-Where the flag
of freedom waves, there will it ever live and
brighten--none but tyrants and menials will at
tempt to tarnish it..
A. Lafayette:-His sun rose in splendor and
set without cloudever having obscuredits bright
ness.
s. Our Republic.-The only country where
the Press is fountain, clear and free, issuing "a
stream of many tides against the foes OF the reo-
ple."
6. The Press:-May it continue the fearless
defender of our liberties
Michigan, as a State.--The twenty fifth
sister of prolific parentage-though compelled
to undergo a slight amputation on her reception
into the family, may the vanity of her intruding
neiphbor never detract from her charms nor pre-
81 nd rasNid OrovVth.
a. The Gopernor, Lieut.. Governor, and State
Legislature of Michigan:
o Agriculture. Commerce and Manufactures
"a blessed combination. In their continued un-
ion shall our national compact be perpetuated
10. Our institutions based on Democracy
A beacon for the world, that "Intelligence is the
life of liberty"
II. The Chief Magistrate Of the United
States:-As darkness and mist are dispelled by
the rising sun so must calumny flee before the
briiancy of his talents and the purity OF his pa
triotism.
"a. The Fair: Valiant ad gocates for liberty
and union Blistercd be the tongue that would
asperse them, and withered the arm that would
Cypress them.
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
By WILLIAM H. ADAMS. President of the day..
The Orator Of the day.
By ALBERT f. MASSEY, Vice President of the
day.-The Patriots Of '76-We can never do
Justice to their memories. y cheers.
Bv the ORAroR:-Our most gracious Soue-
reign, the People: the only one we acknowledge
TO be lcgitimate:--May the Dynasty be heridetary
and perpetual; and never be found IN homage OF
dotage, requiring Regency. schocrs
By Mai 1. ]. ULLMAyN, Marshal ofthe Day
The Youth of our own country--May they
never forget that the Liberty they enjoy was pur.
chased and secured by the blood and suiferings Of
their patriotic forefathcrs. 6 cheers.
By Capt P. E. GROVER, Assistant Marshall
The Village of Constantine-Like the hickory
rapid in its growth. May its citizens evince a
much liberalty in their support OF the Arts ant
Sciences, as they have in the building up OF oul
beautiful village. 10 cheers.
By Lient Jomx 8. KrAy, Assistant Marshall;
Lucius Lvon-Our respected Sonator. Already
have we experenced the beneficial effects OF M
integrity and wisdom. cheers.
Rv Nrnsos Bryant, Reader of the Declare
ton THE Institutions of Antiquify-Thei
origin was ignorance and necessity; may I'LL
knowledge and experience of the present age
remove gently and speedily the old, and supsti
tute others more BETTING the genius OF man.
cheers.
BvLrmuEL BoLrER Revolutionary Soldier
The American Fair-Transplantc from thei
native soil. TO one unrivaled for the variety an
beauty ofits flowers. In them will the principe
of'76 be perpetuated 8 cheers.
By DANIEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
oppressed in her infancy, will soon become IL
..tallest toad in the puddle" 9cheers.
Bv q Gursr.-Santa Annd-' freed to all IL
tents and purposes Air. a. ossom up gui
tree"
By ALBERT CHANDLER.-OW National Bur.
day.-Whilst admirng the noble deeds OF our pi
grim fathers, and paying Just tribute 10 the
memories, let us not forget that the luxury
liberty may lull us into dangerous repose.
cheers.
Bv WILLIAM II. ADAMS. The State Of M
ehigan--Inhabited by industrious, intelligeI
and enterprisinp citizens, who think and act I
themselves possessing virtues which form u
bulwark of public safety, it cannot fail OF becol
ing one of the chief pillars of the Republic.
cheers.
HvG.W. LANcwoRrHY. The Captors OF
lre:-May the pure patriotism and true devote
ness to their country, which characterized t n.
men, and which triumphed over the Profier OF
= well filled purse, be instillod into the nearls
the present generation and their aescenaa"'S'
the latest posterity. cheers.
By JOHN A. AppLEroN.--Uncle SANS youn
est ehild-"Fat, ragged and saucy." chez
By NORMAN Rows. The Fair Daughters.
Mici;oan.-The cherished objects of our an
tions and regard Whilst they give to life its
rest joys they afford the strongest proofs OF
blessings of union. cheers.
By ALBERT ii. STRoNc--Reputlican prin
ples-as they were established by the Fathers
our Republic and illustrated by the sage Jefters
and as they have been preserved by the patr
Jackson--May they 60 on conquering and
uots shall become by-word and reproach III
the whole universal family of man. 10 cheer
Nv ]. M. THArcHER.--Steuens r. Maso'
Nav he be recognized as the governor OF peol
not Of party. cheers
By C. GooDRIcH.--The Steam Boat
stantine.-May her completion be speedy,