The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-07-18

10. Our Country, our beloved coun-
| try. Justly famed for virtue, intelligence
and enterprise. American citizens we
feel proud that it is recognized as an asy-
lum for the oppressed.
IL. The Religion, Literature and Sci
ence of the age in which we live-Their
continued culture and preservation alone
can ennoble our species and perpetuate our
institutions.
IL. Agriculture, Commerce and Manu-
factures-Pillars mutually supporting each
other. They are our countrys pride.
ID. The Ladies-As mothers, we owe
them all that is dear to existence las
guardians in youth, our gratitude---as our
companions and solace in ripper years, our
highest regard constant protection and
undivided affection.
VOLUNTEER TOASTs.
By John J. Fairman. Education, The
morning Star of the Intellectual Firma-
ment whose radiant beams shall light the
world to independence and freedom.
By Ephraim Mcbride. Bright Omnip-
otent Truth. The highest attainment OF
man-May it spread and prevail through
the nation until falsehood, error and SUI
perstition shall melt before it like Pyra.
mids Of snow before the sun beams.
By James Hall. Education-Ma it
occupy prominent stand among the de-
alterations of our Legislature.
By E. r. Tyler. The Declaration Of
American independence. An inimitable
production, which exhibits the gigantic in
Itellect and powerful exuberance of it's au,
thor's mind.
by James Hall. Iowa--Though young
Is Government possesses rights dear to
her citizens which must not be infringed
upon even by her nearest relations.
BY j. N. Lewis. The Ladies of Iowa.
For beauty and intelligence against the
world.
By S. Kenny. The orator of the day,
Like our Territory, young but aspiring
and destined to excel.
By William Duncan. Young Iowa.
Grand daughter of the old thirteen. Now
in the arms of the Union, she claims the
inheritance of her Fathers.
By Geo. w. Games. The people Of
the United States. In full enjoyment of
peace and prosperity. May they ever re-
member that wisdom and virtue are the
Herculean pillars of their strength
BY James Hail. reace Tie offspring
Iof Justice the mother of abundance and
social prosperity. May she reign through
out our Union.
BY G. H. ODER. The Territory if To-
wa-The great western asylum for the
oppressed Of all nations. May she con-
tinue to grow lovely as well as beautiful
anu ere long be admitted into the Union a
legitimate daughter.
By E. r. Tyler. The day we cele
brate-we hail its return as the Anniver-
sary of the day that ushered in the proud
est Era in the annals Of the world.
By Maj. Fl. King. The settlers of
Iowa. May they procure the titles for
their lands without molestation of specu-
lators.
By William Steele. Martin Van Bu-
rem President Of the United States.
By G. II ODER. The Constitution of
the United States, may we always have
Hamilton a Jay and Madison to pro
tect it,
During the day letter was received
from Gen. E. A. M. Swasey, assigning
his reasons for NOS attending the celebra.
ton accompanied by the following senti-
ments.
The Soldiers of Iowa. May they like
heroes ever defend the standard of Liber- |
ty raised by the patriots of seventy-six.
BY the same-Fhe American Eagle
May she by nations ever honored be,
Bearing the stripes and the stars DER the land |
of the free. Il
BY the same. Iowa. The youngest
daughter Of America.
May she with our Union irl wedIock soon ioin,
And her star, and our bannegal others outshine.
FOR THE IOWA PATRIOT.
CELEBRATION AT BENTONS-
PORT.
Mr. ED1Toa,
| had the pleasure of attending re- !.
cent celeDratlon OF the Fourth OF July, at
a hourishing town upon the Des Mones
river, called Bentonsport. 1t was, en-
ohatically, in, Gas down casters say the
'ack woods: but gotten up in q spirit of i
patriotism and liberality, which would
lave done honor to the inhabitants Of the
cradle of liberty itself. The table was
pread under an arbor of green leaves
lpon the bank of that beautiful river; and Il
prepared to seat lO4 persons. The Ora
ion was delivered in ali adjoining grove
Q an auditory Of from 3 to $50, half of
whom were ladies', and who were seated !
pom the fallen trees, while the Orator S
ddressed them from wagon. The de-
laration of independence was previously
cad by DR.. G. S. BaiIy. The Grafton :
vas delivered with spirit and abounded l.
many beauties; some of which like the +
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