The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-07-10

freemen, ready to do reverence to the " day and
the deed which gave her as a republic, glorious
and undying existence.
| At sunrise, the emblem of our country was
seen floating in the air, and all present, with up
lifted arms, were led to excaim, in the Ian
guage of Drake:
Flag of the free hearts only home,
By angel hands to valor given
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome,
And all thy hues were born in heaven.
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where brcaths the foe, but falls before us!
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet
And Freedoms banner streaming DER US.
The spirit-surring sounds of drum and fife gave
pleasing mote of preparation" for the festivities
ofihc day. A little before eleven o'clock the mar
shall of the day, Mr.. MICHAEL RYAN, assisted by
Mr. T. HENRr, formed the procession in front of
the City Hotel, composed o. the ladies' and gentle
men of Ottawa and vicinity, and which, after
marching through the principa! streets Of the
place, asscmbcdin the Mechanics Hall, where ap-
propriate services were pcriormed--thc Throne of
Grace was addressed by the Rev. Mr. Clark, in an
affecting manner, and scyera, soul-stirring airs
were sung by a number of ladies and gentlemen.
The Declaration of Independence was read by J. V.
A. HOES, Esq. which he accomplished in a clear,
distinct, and mastery manner. He was succeeded
by an able and appropriate address from Jsny G.
CHAMPLIS, Esq, which was listened to with the
most respectful attention by the assembled multi
tude. After the ceremonies were gone through
with, the procession returned to the City Hotel
where Mr. Douglass had prepared an excellent din
ncr, served up under beautiful arbour and
upwards OF two hundred took refreshments.
The following are the regular toast which where
read by the president and vce-presdent of the
day, Mcssrs. Z. i. Dickey and p. r. Bcnnct
/. "Ihe my and the Deeds Of Me
Day'--Emblazoncd by no heraldrick de-
vices, but engraven on the hearts of Free
raen.
2. The Suroiuing Soldiers Of the
AmericM Reu0!ution.--A little band of
Heroes-As they march down the valley
of time, may they be checred by the
blessings and rewarded by the gratitude
of their counuymen, and may their last
days be as happy as their deeds have
been honorable, useful and brilliantly gIo-
rious.
3. Americn, Independence - Honor
to the heads that conceived, the hearts
that approved, and the arms that acheis-
ed it.
4. The Americm Reuolution--
DR.. Franklin did the thinking,
Thomas Jefferson the writing,
John Adams the speaking, and
George Washington the fighting.
s. The iHusirious dead, ,chose HpeS
pere deroted TO their country and the
cause Of american iiberty-Their bones
whitcn the battle fields, and their memory
lives and ever will live in the hearts of
their countrymen, and be the admiration
of the world.
9. George Uashington--The enun-
citation of that name presents his brightest
eulogy.
7. THE Signcrs Of The Declaration Of
hdpcudence-"For solidity of reasoning,
force of sagaci,y, and wisGam of conclu-
sion, under such complication of diff
cult circumstances no nation or body of
men can stand in preference to the Ame-
rican Congress" of 49,"
8. La Fayene--He came to free
dom's rescue in times that tried mems
souls while freedom remains, his deeds
of noble daring will not be forgotten.
0. The Union-our happiness, pros
peri,y and renown have grown with ITS
growth, and strengthened with its strength.
Our motto shall ever be "HLlberty and
Union, now and forever, one and inseper-
able"
10. Om RulerS--May they ever be
wise, honest and faithful--may they adopt
the best measures and secure the best
/ cnds---and may our whole country pros
per.
IL. Orr Free InsfitutionS---Boughi
by the best blood Of Natures noblemen
may they be perpetual in all their full
orbed projections.
u. John C. Champlia--thc orator
Of the day--His able, interesting and ele-
| CANT address Of to-day, speaks volumes Of
bis talents, learning and cultivation, and
auruus well for his future usefulness and
distinction. May he ever meet the hopes