The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1838-07-14
BLOOMSBURG,
SATURDAY, JuLY, II, 1888
an or JUAY CONSIDERATION:

mace by lhe 1oung men Ot bloomsbury,
to celebrate the 9TH Of July, 1888, being
the 62 anniversary ofAmerican Independ-
ence; the company met at the house of
Daniel Snyder, at O'Clock, P. NJ, from
whence they repaired in procession attend
ed by an elegant band of Music, to a Grove
on the bank Of Fishing creek, on the farm
of Mr.. Valentine Bidleman, where they
all sat down lin number about 100 Ladies
and Gentlemen) TO sumptuous repast
prepared by Mr.. Snyder.--Aner the cloth
had been removed, and the Declaration
Of ofIndependence read by Mr.. Samuel Year
ick,-Mr Neal, the chairman ofthe COM
mttoe on address, read very appropriate
and eloquent address, prepared by the COM
mttee for the occasion.
The following regular toosts were then
drank
The dag zoe ceiebrate.---Its annual return
will be hailed withjoy as long as the bless
ing of liberty and national happiness are
appreciated,--Hail Columbia.
The memory Of Hlshmgton.-Let Tex
pressivo silence, muse his praise.'-Buona-
parte crossing the Alps.
Tie 8mviviag Soldiers Of the Reuolution
--Remnants Of a glorious race; honoured
whilst living, and when dead, millions will
hallow their memories.--Banks Of Air.
The stgnera ofhc Declaration Of Iade
tenaence,-Their works for our imitation;
are lasting evidences Of their greatness
Irish quick step.
The Preaident " the United States w
March,
The Governor Of Pennsylvania.
Pennsytpqnia.-Abundant in herresour-
ces, mriyalled in her prosperity, may she
continue to be the pride of our rising re.
publiek.
Agritunuy.-The foundation of our
prosperity.
The Union ottEe States.---Tnthe language
Of the good Lafayette, it saved us in time of
danger, and it will save the world.
THE .A,my and Nary The pride of our
country and the shield of our national de-
fence.-Yankee Doodle.
7ac ore mines ofCol co,-May they
prove an inexhaustible source of wealth to
their owners.
Eddcatlon.-I'he pressing power and on
| ly true source, by which we may become
enlightened, and stand as an ornament
amongst the nations.
TIE Fair.-May their inspiring charms
kindIe the flames of patriotism in every
breast, to protect their innocence.-Come
haste to the Wedding.
| The following letter was then read be-
fore the company.
TRENTON Cry, NJ. June 80, 1888.
To the Committee of Arrangement of tht
4th ofJuly Celebration, at Bloomsbury, Pa
/ GNrLEMEN Il received your polite in
yitation this morning, and sincerely regre
my inability to join you in the commemo
ration Of that glorious epoch in our nation
history. 1t would afford me infinite pleas
ure to enjoy once more, the company o
, my Bloomsbury gassociates-and especiall
: on the Fourth of fJuiy; butmy engagement.
) and the great distance between us, render
it impossible at this time. Permit me, gen
! tlemen, to offer the following sentiment:
n The Young men Of Bioomsburg--Thei
+ generosity and manly department will lon
be remembered by those who have had tn
e pleasure to minglo with them in the socit
o relations of lie. Nlay their fresides
s blessed by the smiles Of happy faces; an
y whether in the social circle or the tente
" field, may they be found on the side
e their country, contending for the rights
n ''lile, liberty and the pursuit Happiness.
p / am gentlemen,
n Your ob't st.
= FRANKLIN s. MILLS.
n To Jackson Sloan, I -
o William Snyder, 5e