Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-13
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FOURTH OF JULY.

FOURTH OF JULY.
The 61st anniversary of the birthday
Of our Independence was celebrated al
Wadsworth in an appropriate manner by
the citizens of Wadsworth, Sharon, and
the adjacent Townships.
Now, these people acted as follows:
They assembled at the house of ORLAN-
DER BEACH, and at IL o'clock A. NJ.
formed in procession under the direction
of Aaron Pardee, lMarshall of the day,)
and marched to the Methodist Meeting
house, where the throne of grace was ad-
dressed in behalf of the whole human fam
lily by the Rev. Mr.. Sanford, Of the Meth
odist connection. n.
The declaration of independence was
read by the Marshall
Then Col John McGregor, delivered
an Grafton, after which the procession
again formed and marched to aspacious
Bowery, where sumptuous dinner was
provided by Mr.. 0. Beach.
Here was great supply Of good vict-
uals and drink, and as much good feeling.
We saw Augustus Pardee at the head Of
the table, and Eugean Pardoe, Esq. at
the foot; and we heard them read the fol-
lowing toasts and the cannon Echo for
each and every one.
REGULAR ToAsTs.-1st. The day a0e
'cele6rate-May it be kept sacred and eel
ebrated by Americans yet unborn.
ID. The heroes of The Reuokutioa--May
they live in our hearts and their deeds Of
fame decend to the latest posterity.
Sd. The President Of the United States
and all good men in authority.
4th. The Army and Napy ofhe United
States lnvincibe in battle, unparalleled
in vaIor
9th. The Constitution Of tie United
Statcs-May it's provisions be strictly
kept by the American people, and nothing
be had by way Of construction or irnplica-
ton.
9th. George Washington--Iis memory
lives in the hearts of all true countrymen.
7th. John Adams--I1is political scnti-
ment as disseminated 81 years ago, are
worthy of every son and daughter of lib
erty. i.
I 9Th. Tie Congress Of The u STATES =
| 1t has faithfully proved itself the unbribed
guardian of the Constitution.
9th. The Plough-Onc share in bank
of Earth is worth two shares in a paper
Bank.
10th. Poverty May it always one be
days march behind as.
l1th. S7ap~y-- May we be slaves to
nothing but our duty, and friends to moth
| ing but real merit.s
! 18th. TIE City Of Boston-The cradle
of American oratory, thy Hancock, thy
Warren declared thee the birth place Of
liberty in ITO.
18th. The american fair--Firm in
peace and firm in war.
VoLUNTEEns. = By Doct. Geo. Pardee.
Education The forming and preserving
power by which what is immortal in man
is made more worthy Of an immortal des-
| tiny.
ByJndge Pardee.- Our Texlan Broth
ren-May they noby maintain that liberty
for which they contend, and prove to the
world that they are indignant Of slavcry;
that they are ready aud willing to assert
the rights of freemen, and in fact are ca
pable of self government.
By Abel Beech.--Our Independence
that was obtained at the expense of much
blood AMI treasure-The filthy lucre we
value not But let us not forget our vet
erans.slain.
By Abel Dickinson.-The Township
of Wadsworth-@
Where lies the town Of five miles square,
That can with this of ours compare;
Her soil is rich and pure her air,
Size has wood and water all we care;
She has wisdom, worth and wit to spare;
Her sons are brave her daughters fair,
Where is the Town that can compare
We ask--and echo answers where;
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